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CDC confirms 41 high-risk individuals across the US are being monitored for Hantavirus… Two passengers from the MV Hondius are now isolated in Omaha’s Biocontainment Unit… CDC Incident Manager warns of “person-to-person” transmission via the rare Andes strain… “Strike Teams” hunting the “Lost 50” cruise passengers across New York and Florida… Hospital officials insist community …
Delta suspends its special desk service for members of Congress until the Democrat shutdown of DHS is over: “Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta.” pic.twitter.com/m5XOWbqHKD — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 24, 2026 View post on imgur.com NOW: …
March 27 looks like a make-or-break day for American travelers and the partial government shutdown TSA wait times are ramping up as the partial government shutdown persists — but pain points on March 27 could end it The ongoing partial government shutdown has sparked long wait times at many airports around the country — and …
Something is happening inside the air travel system, and it is no longer subtle. The strain is showing up in staffing data, operational performance, and the way passengers are experiencing airports across the country. At the center of it is the Transportation Security Administration, where absenteeism has climbed sharply above normal levels. Reports show TSA …
The first known case of a severe strain of the mpox virus has been detected in New York City — and health officials are recommending those at risk get vaccinated. The case of “mpox clade I” is travel-related, with the person who tested positive having recently traveled internationally, the city Department of Health announced Friday. …
RECORD 401(k) WITHDRAWALS SIGNAL FINANCIAL STRAIN A record share of Americans are tapping retirement savings as financial pressure rises. In 2025, 6% of workers with plans run by Vanguard Group made hardship withdrawals—up from 4.8% in 2024 and about 2% pre-pandemic. The main… — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 4, 2026 COLUMBUS, Wis., March 04, 2026 …
You can print debt forever, but you cannot print silver $318 Trillion in Debt Could Break the Silver Market There’s one number Wall Street doesn’t want you thinking about: $318 trillion. That’s how much global debt exists right now, and my cousin Asian Guy breaks down why this debt spiral could collide with a silver …
Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts https://t.co/f4U7RjyZOs pic.twitter.com/ljprTGoru0 — The Independent (@Independent) November 24, 2025 A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests, compounding strains on the busy local court system and an already overcrowded …
Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays: “Remember, adults don’t need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn’t need slippers. If they don’t live by you, don’t get them a gift.” Fox 2024: "They're waging war on Christmas!" Fox 2025: "Fuck Christmas!" — …
https://www.reuters.com/business/us-banks-tap-fed-repo-facility-overnight-rates-climb-signaling-funding-strain-2025-10-15/ US repo rates hit high of 4.36% on Wednesday Liquidity is declining, should be monitored, analyst says US Treasury settlements are one factor for funding rate rise NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) – U.S. banks borrowed $6.5 billion from the Federal Reserve’s Standing Repo Facility (SRF) on Wednesday, central bank data showed, and repurchase …
Consumers are out of savings. APRIL 2025: – Consumer credit hit $17.9B (Fed expected $11.4B)– Credit card debt increased 7%– Total balances hit a record $5.01T (yes, with a T, y’all) Ummm… hello? This is crisis management at 25% APR. – 35% used credit for impulse buys-… — Amanda Goodall (@thejobchick) June 8, 2025 Auto …
The latest round of economic sanctions against Russia is intensifying pressure on its financial and energy sectors. The United States, United Kingdom, and European Union have expanded restrictions, targeting major Russian banks and energy giants like Gazprom. The measures aim to cripple Russia’s ability to finance its war efforts while cutting off revenue streams that …
Klarna, a popular “Buy Now, Pay Later” service, just announced a +110% increase in their Q1 2025 loss of -$99 million. On top of this, consumer credit losses surged to $136 million in Q1. This is the same company that just announced “Buy Now, Pay Later” for DoorDash orders. The worst part? Klarna announced they …
A source “very familiar with the Bidens” tells @MarkHalperin that “Biden Inc.,” the family business that generated millions of dollars in revenue to support their lifestyle, has dried up. “The trough is empty, the spigot is turned off,” says Mark. “Biden Inc. needs a source of… pic.twitter.com/T1CVgO7p4Z — 2WAY (@2waytvapp) May 8, 2025
by Michael We just received some very serious news. The extremely deadly D1.1 strain of the H5N1 bird flu which has been ripping through the nation’s poultry population in recent weeks has now gotten into the cattle population in the state of Nevada. This is the very first time that cattle in the U.S. have ever …
🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: NEW MONKEYPOX STRAIN HITS U.S.: FIRST CASE CONFIRMED IN CALIFORNIA California confirmed the first U.S. case of a more severe monkeypox strain after a traveler returned from East Africa. The patient, infected with the clade 1 strain, is isolating at home with mild… pic.twitter.com/LW7MIQtQDi — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 17, 2024 The first known …
Food prepared at home continues to be a cost-effective option, with grocery prices rising at a modest 1.1% annually, compared to the 4.1% spike in dining out. While some claim inflation is under control, the reality paints a different picture. Families, facing maxed-out credit cards, are cutting back on eating out, turning to home-cooked meals …
by Michael It was fun while it lasted. We actually had quite a few months without an official “global health emergency” to be concerned about, but now that streak is over. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization announced that Monkeypox has officially been classified as a “public health emergency of international concern”. Health officials have lost …
Teens Skip $50 Jeans in Squeeze of Gas, Job Shortage July 2 (Bloomberg) — The financial pressures of adults are finally catching up with American teenagers. Since summer jobs dried up, gasoline prices topped $4 a gallon and parents ran out of spare cash, teens have had to cool it on spending for clothes. “I’ve …
🚨BREAKING: Banking Stress Escalates – FED discount-window loans hit $6.46B for the week ended June 12th, up from $6.19B. – Significant increase signals rising stress in the banking sector. – Experts warn of increased reliance on emergency funding especially in regional banks pic.twitter.com/WmxBngnXM8 — The Coastal Journal (@1CoastalJournal) June 13, 2024 We did 🫣notice the …
by Michael The information that I am about to share with you is very alarming. According to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, even though there are some minor differences “feline lungs are structured just like human lungs, operate in the same way, and serve the same purpose.” So the fact that H5N1 has …
🚨BREAKING: FED DISCOUNT WINDOW 📈 FED DISCOUNT-WINDOW LOANS $7.02B IN THE WEEK *The latest data suggest that mostly regional banks are using the discount window as they are the ones with the worst balance sheets. pic.twitter.com/KbqGFjQ16J — The Coastal Journal (@1CoastalJournal) April 25, 2024
The intricate dance of economic indicators has unveiled a story of shifting tides in residential construction spending, mortgages, and job cuts. Let’s delve into the latest data and decipher the narrative. As the residential construction spending spotlight dims, a critical player takes center stage: borrowing. A decline in borrowing echoes across the economic stage, leading …
The recent revelation about a Chinese lab creating a mutant COVID-19 strain with a 100% kill rate in “humanized” mice has sent shockwaves through the scientific community and beyond. The virus, named GX_P2V, was designed to mimic the behavior of SARS-CoV-2 in a unique model using mice with genetic makeup similar to humans. The study, …
Canada finds itself perched on the edge of a substantial housing bubble, sustained by an open immigration policy straining the nation’s infrastructure. As the housing market remains inflated, experts warn of an imminent Minsky Moment, signaling potential economic instability. The situation is exacerbated by alarming statistics on household debt, which has surged past the country’s …
by confoundedinterest17 California is experiencing a pension inferno! One of the biggest public pension plans in the US plans to borrow tens of billions of dollars to maintain liquidity instead of triggering a fire-sale of its assets. Bloomberg reports the roughly $318 billion California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) plans to borrow $30 billion, or about 10% …
The collapse in the Producer Price Index (PPI) signifies a critical shift, as companies find themselves unable to command exorbitant prices from customers, leading to a significant impact on their profit margins. The era of making extraordinary profits and refinancing at 0% appears to be coming to an end, exacerbated by the Federal Reserve’s decision …
The German police union expresses concerns over the lengthy deportation process for around 50,000 individuals eligible for deportation. MORE – German police union warns about "life-threatening" unrest in the country: "The police are being challenged like never before in post-war history." pic.twitter.com/VRbdo1JLEk — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) October 30, 2023 Well well well pic.twitter.com/UKbvTiJZkS — The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) …