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Foreclosures are rising across the United States, and for many families, this is already a reality. In this video, we take a closer, more human look at what’s really happening behind the numbers. From rising mortgage payments and job loss to increasing living costs, more people are finding themselves in situations they never expected to …
Health warnings have been issued across parts of the US on Thursday, with officials urging residents in affected areas to stay indoors if possible. Federal data shows pockets of unhealthy air quality emerging in Oregon, Arizona and Georgia, alongside widespread moderate pollution across much of the country. Air quality maps show elevated levels of PM2.5, …
🚨BREAKING: Japan just went full sweep: illegal immigrants are being tracked down, rolled up, and shipped out at record speed. They’re literally calling it “sushi rapping deportations.” (It sounds like a joke, it really isn’t). The Japanese people reject globalism. pic.twitter.com/nA9XDpkSXO — The British Patriot (@TheBritLad) February 9, 2026 Right wing victory in Japanese elections …
Blue wave watch: Democrat flips Trump +17 Texas Senate seat in 32-point swing Democratic candidate Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for Texas State Senate District 9 in Tarrant County — a seat Donald Trump carried by 17 points in November 2024, per The Downballot. As I’m writing this, approximately 99% of the vote …
INTERNET SUFFERS ANOTHER MASS OUTAGE CLOUDFARE DOWN HACK? Cloudflare had a huge outage today, and it took a big chunk of the internet down with it. Sites that normally never go dark all started breaking at once. X had thousands of outage reports, AIPAC’s site and Track AIPAC went down, and even stuff like Spotify, …
Sellers are noticeably scarce on Manhattan’s Canal Street a day after a mass of federal agents questioned street vendors and sparked spontaneous protests. Some who ventured out Wednesday are disheartened or riled by the sweep. (AP Video: David R. Martin).
BREAKING: The odds Democrats sweep 4 key elections, including the NYC Mayor race, are surging to 78% pic.twitter.com/PSl25JTYXQ — Kalshi (@Kalshi) October 21, 2025 Zohran Mamdani chances of winning New York City’s upcoming mayoral election have hit a new high, betting odds show. According to online gambling website Polymarket, a platform where users can place …
Up to 1,700 National Guard troops are moving across 19 states. Not just for immigration. Not just for crime. For both. And for something bigger. Fox News framed it politely: “A support pillar to a sweeping federal interagency effort” targeting illegal immigration and violent crime.Fox News That is the cover story. The real work is …
BREAKING: We are with hundreds of federal agents and military as a massive federal immigration enforcement operation is underway in the MacArthur Park area of the sanctuary city of Los Angeles, an area with heavy MS-13 influence. Mayor Bass has demanded raids stop, Feds respond… pic.twitter.com/g4osPOL6mr — Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) July 7, 2025 Karen Bass …
Typhoon Krathon has battered Taiwan, particularly hitting Kaohsiung hard with intense rainfall and powerful winds. This led to widespread flooding and significant damage, prompting the closure of schools and offices. Many residents in vulnerable areas have been evacuated as a precaution. Authorities have responded with extensive preparations, distributing sandbags and deploying nearly 40,000 troops to …
You just have to look around and see what’s happening to the restaurants in your area to understand that the U.S. economy is headed in the wrong direction. When the economy is booming, restaurants are full and chains open more locations to expand their business. But when the economy is struggling, restaurants get increasingly emptier, …
Have you noticed that pesky extra charge on your restaurant bill lately? It seems like every time you swipe your card to pay, you’re hit with a credit card surcharge. From neighborhood joints to high-end eateries, these fees are popping up everywhere. The truth is, credit card surcharges are on the rise in the restaurant …
In a powerful display of solidarity, farmers across various European countries are taking to the streets in protest. From Belgium and France to Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Scotland, Slovenia, and Spain, the agricultural community is making its voice heard. Stay tuned for in-depth coverage on the reasons behind these protests and the …
Attorneys for the Justice Department have revealed documents connected to their search warrant for Donald Trump’s Twitter account, indicating that prosecutors collected a massive collection of data about the former President’s social media activity—including information on every account that liked, followed, or retweeted him. The extensively redacted search warrant was revealed as a result of a judge’s …
The financial landscape is shifting as Barclays unveils a $1.25 billion cost-cutting plan with potential job cuts, contributing to a 26% share price drop under the current CEO. Deutsche Bank remains flat, while HSBC sees a 37% increase. The finance and tech sectors have witnessed over 20,000 job layoffs this year, challenging the traditional notion …
via Mike Shedlock: Lost in the debate over what evidence exists against president Biden is the fact that team Biden is busy sweeping evidence under the rug, is caught in lies, and the media is complicit in all of it. “No Evidence” comic by Mish. Questions About Biden Are Real Even if Trump Asks Them …