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SHREVEPORT, La. — A Louisiana father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in an attack on his family Sunday morning that stretched across two houses in a Shreveport neighborhood left shaken by one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings in recent years, police said. Two women, including the gunman’s wife, who was …
ONDON, April 19 (Reuters) – The U.S.-Iran ceasefire in early April appears to have revived so-called TINA (“There Is No Alternative”) trades, driven by peace hopes, soaring U.S. earnings growth and the relative insulation of the world’s biggest economy to an energy shock. Over the last year, investors, particularly in the United States, had sought …
They can’t keep oil futures capped for much longer. Eventually the market must resolve to reality, which is spot price. Physical barrel of oil just sold in Sri Lanka for $286 way higher than the paper futures price (around $100-110) 13 million barrels per day (mbd) supply missing. Asian + European refiners fighting for every …
Hims stock price growth 25% since the peptide meeting day is set KEY POINTS Investors are starting to focus on what will replace compounded GLP-1 as a growth driver for telehealth companies like Hims & Hers Health. Peptides are gaining attention as a potential new growth vector, despite clinical evidence for efficacy being limited. The …
People in New York City who are looking forward to the city-owned grocery stores promised by the new democratic socialist (communist) Mayor Zohran Mamdani are going to be waiting for quite a while. Not only is the first new store going to cost upwards of $30 million in tax dollars, it’s not going to be …
UPDATE: Pope Leo decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump's social media attacks 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/hJ6aRbSlzG pic.twitter.com/6aLfcHGPs8 — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) April 16, 2026 “The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet often a lifetime is not enough to rebuild,” the pontiff said …
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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 U.S military is 'sending thousands of additional troops into the Middle East in the coming days – Washington Post. pic.twitter.com/GZfkkHOUbN — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) April 15, 2026 View post on imgur.com https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/15/us-troops-iran-blockade/
A report from The Free Press alleges a U.S. official told the Vatican in a January meeting that America can do “whatever it wants” and the Church should “get in line,” invoking the Avignon Papacy as a warning. The meeting reportedly followed a speech where the Pope condemned treating war as acceptable and asserted a …
BREAKING: IRAN ISSUES ULTIMATUM ➡️ “Either Iran’s rights are recognised, including our control over the Hormuz Strait, or there will be a return to war.” ➡️ NO extension of the ceasefire. ➡️ Tehran refuses to let this pause become preparation time for US ground attacks. ➡️ The message is simple and final: meet the demands …
US March PPI inflation rises to 4.0%, its highest since February 2023. BREAKING: US March PPI inflation rises to 4.0%, its highest since February 2023. Core PPI inflation was unchanged, at 3.8%, also the highest since February 2023. We are now officially seeing inflation metrics in the US that are at 4% or higher. Inflation …
This Iran war advisor does not paint a pretty picture. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and bombing campaigns when it comes to Iran. I used to think he was a little nuts but this conflict has progressed exactly as he said it would over a month ago. I imagine …
Everything got more expensive and it never came back down. This keeps feeding consumer fatigue and eventually shows up in slower spending. From coffee to home prices, costs are up everywhere Here’s Yahoo Finance’s snapshot of how some everyday costs have ballooned. A 16-item basket of groceries made up of staples like eggs, bread, and …
NEW: An urgent phone call from Saudi Crown Prince MBS changed Trump’s decision at the last minute: President Trump had intended to declare a complete ceasefire and end the fighting against Iran in exchange for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, a tense phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …
The Iran war is now in its seventh week, and President Trump has ordered a naval blockade of Iran. The blockade is scheduled set to start at 10am ET today. Get the latest on the Iran war and the countdown to the start of the naval blockade of Iran in our live breaking news coverage. …
The vaccine dosage was obviously too high and done too many times. I had the original Wuhan virus before there was any vaccine and it was much like any other cold/flu. Bad, but not terrible. But my second vaccine shot almost sent me to the hospital. Felt like I was dying. The vaccine dosage was …
Ten days after lifting off traveling farther than any human has traveled before and witnessing parts of the far side of the moon never seen by the human eye, the Artemis II crew has returned to Earth. h/t b4its2l8
bro was right. Atlassian down 75%. HubSpot down 69%. Figma down 86%. Almost all of them down 30–70% from their 52-week highs. AI is literally eating software alive and repricing every company in real time. SaaS is cooked fr 😭 https://t.co/NsOxRTLLEp pic.twitter.com/Xk8QBCTJD3 — shirish (@shiri_shh) April 10, 2026 Anthropic's valuation just surged past OpenAI'sin private …
JUST IN – Trump calls Alex Jones, Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly, "Low IQ… stupid people… nobody cares about them, they’re NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS." pic.twitter.com/PMdTbd8sfB — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) April 9, 2026
Apocalyptic footage shows the moment a fuel tanker exploded underneath a bridge near the Panama Canal, almost engulfing nearly a dozen cars in a fireball that killed one person. Orange flames came perilously close to consuming vehicles in Panama City Monday afternoon, according to footage shared online.
During the 2008 Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton said in an ABC interview:“I want the Iranians to know that if I am the president, we will attack Iran.” She was answering a hypothetical question: What would the U.S. do if Iran launched a nuclear attack on Israel? She added that the U.S. would be able to …
The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, according to four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks. Why it matters: The sources said the chances for reaching a partial deal over …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuvHmkfBn54 A former IRS Special Agent joins Redacted to reveal the inner workings of an agency he describes as the ultimate wing of the American deep state. This deep dive exposes the secretive tactics used to wield power over citizens and explores the legal realities behind the country’s most feared financial institution. Learn why this …
The sad reason behind Nashville's mass exodus – and why locals are blaming Californians https://t.co/sp4Qgnd1mL — Daily Mail US (@Daily_MailUS) April 4, 2026 Nashville is loved by locals and tourists alike for its vibrant country music scene and lively downtown. However, residents say that, beyond bustling, the Music City is becoming too crowded, and long-time …
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April 2, 2026 Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours. Iran and Iran-aligned terrorist militias have conducted widespread attacks against U.S. citizens and targets associated with the United States throughout Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). They may intend to …
The EU has just told citizens to “travel less” as it prepares for prolonged energy shortages from the Strait of Hormuz closure. JP Morgan’s timeline shows the final pre-closure oil shipments in the coming days. Dutch gas storage is already at a historic low of 5.8%, EU fishing fleets are tying up because diesel is …
BOOM! 1913 EXPOSED: TRUMP STRIKES FINAL BLOW TO THE IRS — TARIFFS IN, INCOME TAX OUT – Trump Signature on Dollar Signals Return to Pre-1913 Prosperity and True Sovereignty [VIDEO] Trump just declared TOTAL WAR on the IRS! A plan to replace federal income tax with tariffs and restore America’s pre-1913 prosperity. The IRS is …
