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via NYP: Thousands of migrants who flocked to the Big Apple from the US border are making ends meet by working in the illegal underground gig economy — while enjoying the benefits of being shacked up at taxpayer-funded hotels and shelters. The Post spoke with 36 migrants over a five-day period, of which 65% said …
SEN. RON JOHNSON ON COVID: "This was all pre-planned by an elite group of people. Event 201… This is very concerning in terms of what continues to be planned for our loss of freedom. We’re up against a very powerful group of people.” pic.twitter.com/JcYlO6DwxE — Ben Kew (@ben_kew) August 11, 2023 https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/sen-ron-johnson-says-pandemic-preplanned-elite-group-people-who-conducted-event-201 Here is the …
About 46% of renters in the U.S. are currently struggling to make ends meet, according to Harvard University researchers — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) August 9, 2023 The cost of both buying and renting a house in America has skyrocketed since 2020. Buying a house now costs $2,700/month on average, up an alarming ~86% in 3 years. …
by bitkogan Alarming U.S Financial Stats of 2023: – Debt at record high – Interest expense on debt to reach record high– Credit card debt at record high – Average interest rate on credit cards at record high– Average monthly payment for new car at record high– Housing prices near… — Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA (@GRDecter) August 9, 2023 WeWork …
Chinese foreign policy vis-à-vis the United States is likely to turn increasingly frigid under Wang Yi, who returned to replace Qin Gang this week as Chinese foreign minister after Qin’s mysterious month-long absence, a well-informed source told Asia Sentinel. Wang, who held the post before being replaced by Qin, previously a fast-rising figure in President …
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via news.com.au: “I know I’m not supposed to be looking at guys in the gym. I know I’m not supposed to be picking up people in the gym. But it’s the only place I go where there’s men at – so give me a break.” Her latter comments seemingly addressed the trend of women filming …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwbVdlsSWaQ If you’re planning to buy some beef to throw on the grill over the next few weeks, expect to pay up to three times more than you did just a couple of years ago, when our domestic supply was plentiful due to a historic cattle selloff. Since 2021, ranchers have been coping with drought …
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Health specialists have warned against a new drug called ‘tranq’, which eats away at skin, resulting in amputations and can be fatal. Philadelphia. Powerful sedative Xylazine, also known as 'tranq', has flooded the streets.Disturbing new footage shows the devastating scale of the drug crisis in the Kensington neighborhood. Homeless addicts aimlessly stagger through the streets, …
In this video, Peter highlights the dire situation in San Francisco. The California Senate recently passed a bill making it illegal for store employees to confront shoplifters, contributing to a rise in thefts. As a result, major retailers like Old Navy, Walgreens, T-Mobile, Whole Foods, Amazon Go, and Nordstroms are closing their San Francisco locations. …
3% interest rate means nothing if you borrowed too much money for your income and can’t make the payment with other inflation kicking in — Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW) June 4, 2023 High-school sweethearts with good jobs, a baby on the way and a $600,000 budget can’t find a house after 2 years of hunting. ‘It …