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IRAN’S PLAYING DIVIDE-AND-CONQUER WITH HORMUZ AND IT’S WORKING Iran’s got a system: block U.S. ships, let European ones through… but only if those countries stand up to Trump. France crossed today no problem, Spain blocked airspace recently and got rewarded. It’s brilliant… and infuriating. They’re splitting NATO by making it profitable to oppose Washington. Every …
Actress and podcaster Jennifer Welch says White Trump voters shouldn’t be allowed to eat at Mexican or Chinese restaurants and should only go to Cracker Barrel pic.twitter.com/upSTDmyABz — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 10, 2025 The party of tolerance and unity want segregation 😂 — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 11, 2025
Just when the GOP thought it could sweep the Epstein mess under the rug, House Republicans themselves helped force its spotlight back. Suddenly the “release all the files” chorus looks bipartisan, not just MAGA claptrap. Trump may have thought calling it a hoax would end it, now even hold‑‘em‑accountable Republicans are telling him to “release …
Political Instability Rising populism signals widespread dissatisfaction with EU leadership. Countries like Hungary and Poland challenge Brussels, creating fractures within the bloc. The EU’s unity is an illusion, with deep divides on energy, immigration, and spending. pic.twitter.com/oNFScZtwpM — GoldSilver HQ (@GoldSilverHQ) December 18, 2024 Social Unrest Widening inequality is fueling protests and strikes across France, …
“Florida announces that all bridges across the state will no longer flash rainbow colors in June for LGBT pride Instead they’ll flash red, white, and blue to celebrate “Freedom Summer” These colors are from a flag that unites us all as Americans, instead of dividing us VICTORY!” Florida announces that all bridges across the state …
Goodbye America! A quarter of US adults want their state to secede – Texans, Californians, and New Yorkers are closest to the exit. Efforts to bust out of the union are gathering steam from California to Texas Connecticut is the most content state, with only 9 percent wanting to exit Calls for Texas to secede …
Just as in 2023, layoffs have hit the tech sector in 2024. Tech firms are continuing to streamline costs, improve efficiencies and respond to a cooling labor market. The U.S. unemployment rate is at 3.7%, according to the most recent jobs data, a near 50-year low. However, job gains have cooled in recent months. Employers …
As oil prices face their fifth consecutive weekly loss, a trend not seen since December 2021, the market reacts with nearly a 5% decline attributed to OPEC’s decision to delay their meeting. The reported cause, “production disagreements,” marks a notable crack in OPEC’s unity, the first sign of such strain since the pandemic began. Oil …
