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The rise of drone technology, particularly in the hands of China’s DJI, signifies a seismic shift in the landscape of modern warfare. With DJI manufacturing more small drones than every other company combined, it’s clear that China is positioning itself at the forefront of this technological revolution. Reports of the Chinese People’s Army utilizing drone …
Judge finds Trump in contempt for violating gag order as trial continues Updated 11:19 a.m. ET, April 30, 2024 Judge Juan Merchan ruled Donald Trump violated the gag order nine times for criticizing expected trial witnesses in posts on social media and his campaign page. Trump must pay the $9,000 fine by the end of …
Pay close attention to the comments about Nitro-cellulose, also known as Gun Cotton, which is a critical material used in the manufacturing of explosives. China controls almost 80% of the market for Gun Cotton, because U.S. and European Environmental Regulations have made it almost impossible to make in America. Making explosives is a messy and …
Beware: private equity firms buying homes could spell America’s perpetual financial downfall. The looming specter of insurmountable debt threatens the dream of homeownership for countless young Americans, ushering in a bleak future. As distressing foreclosure sales like the one in Washington DC illustrate, the erosion of property rights and the unchecked power of corporations loom …
Cenk Uygur and Dave Smith on a tax rebellion if US troops are sent to war:@cenkuygur: There’s not a single American troop that's going to go to the Middle East to die for Netanyahu. Not one. If you try to send one of our guys into the Middle East, we’re going to stop paying… pic.twitter.com/XLNrQVgBW2 …
At the same time that French President Emmanuel Macron is threatening to send troops to Ukraine to fight against Russia, his country is fueling the Russian war effort by purchasing €600 million worth of natural gas from Moscow in the first three months of 2024. According to new data, France is quietly paying more and …
The potential closure of Superior Farms, a longstanding processing plant in Denver, spells trouble for both its 170 employees and the local ranchers who rely on its services. American Cattle Rancher: The Attack On American Raised Meat Continues 70 year Processing Plant in Denver with 170 good jobs with benefits could be permanently closed Says …
🚨🇳🇱BREAKING: NETHERLANDS – SNIPERS IN PLACE AT HOSTAGE / BOMB SITUATION In the heart of Ede, a hostage crisis escalates as a masked man with a "bag full of explosives" threatens at least 4 hostages at a local bar. Authorities have responded with a large-scale operation,… https://t.co/ksAE0fSiz4 pic.twitter.com/6gSM7pii58 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 30, 2024 …
Global Alliance for Responsible Media may be violating “U.S. antitrust laws and congressional intent by coordinating GARM members’ efforts to demonetize and eliminate disfavored content online,” House Judiciary says. Google’s artificial intelligence isn’t particularly bright when it comes to evaluating publishers’ compliance with its advertising policies, if the experience of a heterodox economics blog with …
China may boycott peace talks on resolving the war in Ukraine if Europe does not allow Russia to participate in them, according to Politico. The news agency spoke with officials who reported that China is trying to persuade Europe to allow Russia to participate in future peace talks, possibly to be held in Switzerland. “That …
Many Americans still have no idea this happened https://t.co/JBDGF85SBN — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 17, 2024 Today, let’s shine a light on a story that flew under the radar for many Americans in 2023 but holds significant implications for our freedom of speech online. Picture this: a federal district court judge, backed by a unanimous …
The potential unwinding of the yen carry trade due to the BOJ raising rates could indeed introduce significant volatility into the FX markets. Yen carry trade ….things could get interesting in the FX markets if this gets unwound due to BOJ raising rates pic.twitter.com/MSYw9s0qHy — Tracy Shuchart (𝒞𝒽𝒾 ) (@chigrl) March 18, 2024 Will the …
The US House is set to vote on a bill today that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to divest from the video-sharing app within 165 days or face a total ban in the country, where TikTok has 170 million users. The bill needs a two-thirds majority to pass. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has …
PacifiCorp, a unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is attempting to negotiate a settlement with the US government, as the latter is threatening to sue the company to redeem nearly $1 billion in costs related to the 2020 wildfires in southern Oregon and northern California. The potential lawsuits were revealed in an annual report filed …
Florida’s legislature is on the brink of passing a concerning bill, HB-757, that poses a significant threat to the freedom of independent creators engaging in online speech. This bill could be a disastrous move, especially considering the broader context of Democrats’ efforts to weaponize lawfare against conservatives amidst a shifting media landscape. The proposed legislation …
Like Japan before it, a declining birthrate and an aging population have precipitated a drop in the proportion of the working-age population and the savings rates in China, impacting long-term economic growth In response, China needs to boost the supply of labor through relaxing birth restrictions and raising the retirement age China also needs to …
Pop phenom Taylor Swift is threatening legal action against a Florida college student who tracks her private jet and its global travels. The target of the threatened law suit runs social media accounts that follow her and other celebrities’ private jets to measure their carbon pollution levels — with Swift calling the issue a matter …
BREAKING: US Senate Leader Schumer just threatened to send US soldiers to fight Russia in Eastern Ukraine if the border bill isn’t passedpic.twitter.com/VGcH1CPXub — Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) February 5, 2024 Seriously, Lankford? https://t.co/5e8dJxHXLl pic.twitter.com/ZNpdZXcaRx — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) February 5, 2024 There is no imminent national security threat to the U.S. from Ukraine. Chuck Schumer …
The House GOP’s top tax writer doesn’t just face blowback over the surprise deal he unveiled this month: Now the background chatter suggests Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) could lose his gavel. Why it matters: Senior Republican sources said Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) — who narrowly lost a heated three-way race for the position in 2023 …
by Michael Do you remember the supply chain problems that we experienced during the darkest days of the COVID pandemic? Well, now we are being warned that the crisis in the Red Sea could actually disrupt global supply chains to an even greater degree. Needless to say, this comes at a really bad time because …
Optimism in the US banking industry is being threatened by a growing pile of bad loans, putting pressure on the sector’s biggest players. Bloomberg analysts say non-performing loans, or loans to debtors that haven’t made a payment in over 90 days, rose to a combined $24.4 billion in the last quarter of 2023 for JPMorgan …
SPC has issued a wide scale alert. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html Latest models are trending to a bad scenario. Massive rains, strong tornadoes, possible blizzard. Stay tuned for updates. 11:56pm CST #SPC Day2 Outlook Enhanced Risk: Tuesday across parts of southeastern Alabama northern Florida parts of the Carolina Piedmont and the Carolina coastal plain https://t.co/Y1WiOd8TQQ pic.twitter.com/n8hpcPgcWr — …
Journalists are often as bad as these “migrants”. https://twitter.com/_/status/1740315498313880028 AC
On Friday, Hawaii Governor Josh Green threatened out-of-state home owners in Maui who resist helping the victims from the recent devastating wildfires with a vacation rental moratorium. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Friday said he wants 3,000 condos and homes that are normally rented to Maui tourists converted to long-term housing for displaced wildfire survivors …
by cervantes__01 ’08 should have been a complete collapse of asset bubbles.. instead of allowing it all to clear out, central banks started inflating the money supply via debt to catch freefalling assets and to re-inflate them to make debtors solvent. They printed far too much for far too long.. more and more debt = …
President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned that American troops could have to fight Russian forces if Congress prevents further aid being sent to Ukraine. He demanded that lawmakers approve his request for tens of billions in military and economic assistance. Republicans have said they are not willing to countenance another major package of aid unless …
“If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the government, and allows it to redefine income to include any unrealized appreciation in any asset, then it will grant the Federal Government a new power to nationalize the entire asset stock of the nation. In hyperinflation, the only refuge people have is the ability to hold …
