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Tesla Launches New Mega Factory Project In Shanghai, Designed To Manufacture 10,000 Megapacks Per Year Tesla has launched a new mega factory project in Shanghai, which will be capable of producing 10,000…

Pentagon Alarmed Over Huge Price Tag Of Countering Cheap Yemeni Drones Via The Cradle, Concerns about the high cost of countering the threat posed by the Yemeni armed forces in the Red…

American Hostage Dies In Gaza – White House Silent, No Plan On Horizon Israeli authorities have announced the death 73-year-old Gadi Haggai while in Hamas captivity, an Israeli-American dual national who had…

Onlookers expressed dismay over the broad-daylight heist, though no one attempted to stop it Two men were filmed removing a sticker-decorated stop sign from a south London street corner less than an…

As we stated yesterday following the Smith request, the Trump attorney response and the Smith re-response, the transparency of the special counsel motive is obvious.  For the Supreme Court to accept the…

Reality is different from public statements, the German journalist who just visited Kiev has said While the Ukrainian government paints a rosy picture of the conflict at press conferences, senior officials admit…

Majority Of San Franciscans Support Testing Cash-Assistance Recipients For Drug Use: Poll Authored by Travis Gillmore via The Epoch Times, Nearly two-thirds of San Francisco voters surveyed say they would vote for…

Large Bank Deposits Rise As Money-Market Outflows Accelerate, Small Banks Still Stressed Yesterday we discovered that Regional bank shares have been soaring towards pre-SVB levels despite yet another huge increase to a…

‘Whatever It Takes’ Won’t Be Enough Authored by James Howard Kunstler via Kunstler.com, “Like many people, I assumed every impeachment, every indictment, every criminal count would be the end of him.” –…

Certain restrictions must be followed, however The Russian Council of Ulema has adopted a decree allowing Muslims to circulate and invest in cryptocurrency under certain circumstances, Mufti of Moscow Ildar Alyautdinov said…

Israel has reportedly killed more journalists in the last ten weeks than in any country in a whole year anywhere else Reporters covering Israel’s war on Gaza are being killed at an…

Crypto, Crude, & Crap Stocks Rally As Yield Curve Steepens, Rate-Cut Hopes Soar A weird week of macro data – strong jobless claims but weak labor market data from UMich; housing starts…

The court shot down a request by prosecutor Jack Smith to rule on whether the case can go ahead The US Supreme Court declined on Friday to hear a case on whether…

Finland has decided to provide refugees with a financial incentive to leave “as quickly as possible,” its Interior Ministry has said Rejected asylum seekers in Finland might receive a heavy sum from…

Russia Says Oil Exports Rose By 7% in 2023 Compared To Year Before Ukraine War By Michael Kern of Oilprice.com Russia’s crude oil exports this year will be 7% higher compared to…

Passive Investing Has “Gone Too Far”, Elon Musk Tells Cathie Wood In Wide-Ranging Spaces Interview Potentially one of the biggest beneficiaries of indexing in public markets was railing against it yesterday when…

Christmas Gifts: The Newest Target Of Climate Change Activists Authored by Dennis Prager, People need to realize the Left is using the alleged “existential” threat of global warming to wage war against…

Supreme Court Rules Against Special Counsel, Will Not Expedite Trump Immunity Clash The Supreme Court’s new docket just dropped, notably without expedited consideration of Trump’s claim of presidential immunity in his 2020…

Kiev now hopes for a rebellion inside Russia, according to The Times Ukraine’s prospects of a battlefield victory aren’t looking good and the country must prepare for the worst, two lawmakers in…

US, Russia Again Clash Over Gaza As UN Security Council Passes Resolution Russia and the United States continue to clash in the UN Security Council (UNSC), which was on display again as…

Actors Report Being ‘Blacklisted’ For Unvaccinated Status Authored by Matt McGregor via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Actor, stunt performer, and director Dorian Kingi says he hasn’t had a job in the…

White House Prepares For “Serious Scrutiny” Of Nippon-US Steel Deal National Economic Adviser Lael Brainard published a statement Thursday that explained Japanese Nippon Steel Corp’s $14.9 billion proposed acquisition of US Steel Corp. deserves “serious scrutiny”…

Amsterdam has started preparations for the delivery of 18 combat aircraft to Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said The Netherlands is about to start preparing the first delivery of US-made F-16…

Moscow remains a valued member of the world cultural body, the Russian foreign minister has said Washington and its allies have not managed to “cancel” Moscow at UNESCO, though they have spent…

‘The Harmless Grifter Defense’ – The Bidens Move To Embrace Influence-Peddling With A Twist Authored by Jonathan Turley, As the House of Representatives goes into high gear in its impeachment proceedings (and…

Pornhub Admits To Profiting From Sex Trafficking, Agrees To $1.8 Million Settlement In Deal With Feds Aylo Holdings, the owner of Pornhub – one of the largest adult content websites, has admitted…

‘Pursuing Litigation, Not Democracy’ – Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit To Remove Trump From Ballot Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, A federal judge in West Virginia rejected a bid Thursday…

The power struggle between President Vladimir Zelensky and commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny has never been so obvious The long-simmering conflict between Ukraine’s two most important figures – that is, President Vladimir Zelensky, and its…

Attilio Fini, the former coach of Italy’s national fencing team, says an Algerian held him at gunpoint An Algerian national reportedly attempted to rob an elderly man in Milan earlier this week,…

Washington has also banned the country’s seafood processed in other countries The US Treasury Department has imposed a ban on imports of Russian salmon, cod, pollock, and crab, as well as on…

IRS Warns Seniors Of Penalties For Not Taking Required Withdrawals From Retirement Plans Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning seniors born…

Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner To Chinese Airline Since 2019 A four-year commercial freeze of Boeing jet deliveries to Chinese airlines could soon end. Bloomberg reported that a 787 Dreamliner left Boeing’s Everett, Washington…

Only Half of All Ford Dealers Agree To Sell EVs Next Year By Julianne Geiger of Oilprice.com Ford said on Thursday that half of all 1,550 Ford dealers chose to sell electric…

Hyperloop One Reportedly Goes Bust As Next-Gen High-Speed Transit Across US Fails A startup developing the next generation of sustainable high-speed transportation is shutting down, according to a new report.  Once backed…

The government has stepped up counterterrorism operations since the Kurdish PKK took credit for an October bombing Turkish police and counterterrorism squads arrested 304 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State…

Few would fight for a suppressive state that treats minorities as second-rate citizens, Aleksey Arestovich has argued  Ukraine cannot exist as a monoethnic and monocultural state in its 1991 borders, which is…

The EU’s largest economy has struggled amid the continuing recession, economists say Business sentiment in Germany has worsened for the first time since August, with the country likely facing a longer recession…

The former Ukrainian territories are an indivisible part of the country, Dmitry Peskov has said The former Ukrainian regions that have joined Russia are an integral part of the country and encroaching…

By keeping Dr. Claudine Gay in charge, the university is “appeasing the Marxist identity politics mob,” Dr. Carol Swain declared Harvard University should fire its president, Dr. Claudine Gay, “posthaste” and appoint…

Over half of the respondents to a recent survey said those around them seem to be in a tranquil mood The majority of the Russian population is feeling very calm as the…

Americans Are “Dreading The Holidays” – 1 In 3 Go Into Debt To Pay For Holiday Shopping Authored by Sam Bourgi via CreditNews.com, The holiday season is supposed to be a time…

Men who fled abroad should have their residence permits revoked if they evade service at home, Mikhail Podoliak has said Ukrainian men of fighting age who fled the country amid the conflict…

Iranian Spy Ship Is Assisting Houthi Attacks On Red Sea Shipping: Intel Officials The Houthi war on commercial shipping in the Red Sea just escalated in a big way, at least in…

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President Joe Biden has signed an executive order enabling sanctions on foreign institutions that continue to deal with Moscow US President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday authorizing the Treasury…

US New Home Sales Crash In November, Despite Plunging Rates While existing home sales bounced very modestly off record lows in November, it has been the ‘strength’ of new home sales –…

FDA Warns Pharmacies Of Counterfeit Versions Of Novo’s Ozempic The US Food and Drug Administration has warned wholesalers, retail pharmacies, health care practitioners, and patients about counterfeit versions of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes…

Has A “Silent Depression” Already Started In The United States? Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse, The Biden administration and the corporate media are telling us over and over that…

Ghanaian and Nigerian Catholic bishops insist that homosexual relationships violate both the laws of God and their countries Catholic bishops in Nigeria and Ghana have declared their refusal to permit priests to…

An immediate mirror response will follow any attempts to confiscate funds, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said The seizure of Russian assets by Western countries would be “illegal” and “extremely dangerous” for…

Despite all of the Western support, Kiev lacks the power to reverse the situation militarily, Slovakia’s Robert Fico believes No amount of Western weapons pumped into Ukraine will be enough to secure…

US Durable Goods Orders Surge Most Since July 2020, But… The last few months have been volatile – to say the least – for US durable goods orders, November saw orders surge…

Citizens should volunteer now rather than wait to be forcibly mobilized, a Defense Ministry spokesman has advised Ukraine will boost the size of its army one way or another, a Defense Ministry…

Another draft push is planned in Ukraine, and the country’s defense minister is targeting citizens abroad Ukraine’s new mobilization drive will have no practical consequences for Ukrainians living in Germany, the country’s…

Should Texas Ban Biden From The Ballot For Not Securing The Border? Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Wouldn’t it make as much sense as Colorado’s ban of Trump? I am not…

The email exchanges reportedly coincided with Hunter Biden’s appointment to the board of a Ukrainian energy firm US President Joe Biden exchanged dozens of emails with his son Hunter’s business associate while…

Govt Wage Growth Hits Record High As Fed’s Favorite Inflation Indicator Tumbles One of The Fed’s favorite inflation indicators – Core PCE Deflator – tumbled to +3.2% YoY (below the 3.3% exp…

According to a health assessment, the 18-year-old was dangerous and intended to ‘return to cybercrime as soon as possible’ An autistic British teenager who was a key member of the international hacker…

New Delhi has reacted to a US government agency’s latest accusation that it is trying to silence religious minorities Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi has dismissed a warning issued by the…

In this most busy and demanding time of the year, many still have the hope and desire to pursue happiness, to savor the moments and find that special something that replenishes us,…

An alliance of 28 opposition parties launched a nationwide protest after 146 MPs were suspended  The Indian opposition staged mass protests in New Delhi and other cities on Friday, questioning the suspension…

The French leader was branded “the promoter in chief of rape culture” over his comments French President Emmanuel Macron is facing harsh criticism following a statement that he would never support what…

Gaming Stocks Plunge After Beijing Unleashes Surprise Crackdown Video game and software stocks in China plummeted on Friday following the Communist Party’s unexpected announcement of new gaming restrictions, reigniting fears that Beijing…

Ties could be destroyed if Washington seizes Moscow’s frozen assets, Deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov has said Russia-US relations could sink to a new low if Washington makes more “reckless” decisions regarding the…

The French president blamed the West’s inability to collapse the Russian economy on countries helping Moscow circumvent sanctions The EU must maintain its support for Ukraine and prevent Russia from winning on…

White House Hysteria: New Domino Theory, Putin Won’t Stop With Ukraine Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, In an effort to get Republicans to commit hundreds of billions of dollars for Ukraine…

Visualizing 60 Years Of Stock Market Cycles Today’s stock market is nothing short of unusual. The S&P 500 has climbed over 24% to date against a backdrop of rising interest rates. Despite these factors,…

“Day X Is Here”: Julian Assange Final Appeal Set For February Via Consortium News Imprisoned publisher Julian Assange will face two High Court judges over two days on Feb. 20-21, 2024 in London…

Belgium reportedly increased imports sixfold in October Belgium’s imports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) grew sixfold in October, after five months of reduced purchases, RIA Novosti reports, citing EU statistical data….

‘Ritalinflation’ Strikes Households Amid Ongoing ADHD Drug Shortage The national shortage of Adderall and other ADHD medications has led to a steep rise in prices, a trend we’re calling ‘Ritalinflation.’ The demand…

Vivek Ramaswamy is calling on other Republican candidates to follow his lead and withdraw from the state’s primary US presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to withdraw from the Colorado Republican party’s…

“It’s Like Martial Law” – Poland’s Pro-EU Govt Seizes Public News Channels In Massive Police Raid Authored by Grzegorz Adamczyk via ReMix News, Poland’s public television news stations went off the air…

The DR Congo’s president, who is seeking reelection, has threatened to declare war on neighboring Rwanda if it “persists in backing rebel groups” The Democratic Republic of Congo wrapped up a previously…

Kiev needs to introduce significant reforms before it can qualify for membership, Paris has said Ukraine will have to meet the EU’s economic and political standards before being allowed to join the…

The event will take place on December 28 near the Thomas Sankara Memorial in Ouagadougou An international prize ‘for the Liberation of the African Peoples’ named after Russian President Vladimir Putin will…

Washington is reportedly pressing its partners for a strategy before the second anniversary of the start of the conflict between Moscow and Kiev The White House has started urgent discussions with its…

Danish Healthcare Trainee Seeks $1.6 Million Compensation After Severe COVID-19 Vaccine Injury A 30-year-old Danish healthcare trainee is seeking $1.6 million in compensation through Denmark’s workers’ compensation program, after sustaining major injuries…

The CEO of Ukrainian Armored Technology has complained of foreign interference by Moscow The CEO of a controversial private firm that helps Ukraine procure weapons in foreign markets, has lamented that Russia…

Armenia-Russia Sign Key Deal For Metsamor Nuclear Plant Modernization Authored by EurasiaNet via OilPrice.com, The modernization, costing $65 million, will be carried out by Rustatom Service JSC, a Rosatom subsidiary. Metsamor NPP,…

The new facility could reportedly turn Ethiopia into a global mining center Russian supplier of Bitcoin mining solutions BitСluster is building a 120-megawatt (MW) data center in Ethiopia, the company has announced…

The era when some could turn a blind eye to the conflict is over, Aleksey Danilov has said, as the country struggles to find fresh recruits Every Ukrainian citizen, and not only…

There have been no communications between the sides since then-House speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August 2022 Washington should develop the “right perception” towards Beijing in order for bilateral ties to…

79% Of India’s GDP Is Generated By Family-Owned Businesses In many ways, the engine of global economic growth is hidden in plain sight. Family-owned businesses, which make up 90% of global enterprises, have driven…

A complete ban has also been proposed for Russian regions bordering Ukraine The skies over the Russian capital will not light up as the traditional New Year’s Eve and Christmas fireworks displays…

France’s president is likely to visit New Delhi in January, as Paris is eyeing a massive defense deal with the South Asian nation French President Emmanuel Macron is set to be the…

MOSCOW, DECEMBER 22, 2023 — The jury of the 2023 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards, given to the best journalistic works from conflict zones, has announced its winners. This year, the awards…

Germany’s Anti-Immigration AfD Party Soars To New High In Year-End Poll Authored by Denes Albert via ReMix News, Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reached 23 percent in a new Forsa…

Donbass, Gaza, and Syria coverage received some of the highest honors The jury of the 2023 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards has announced the best journalism from conflict zones around the world,…

‘War Thunder’ fans have exposed sensitive information about the M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle Online gaming enthusiasts have posted several pages from a manual for the US-built M2A2 AIFV to War Thunder forums…

US regulators are expected to crack down despite the exchange’s exit from Russia, says Vladimir Smerkis Vladimir Smerkis, the former chief executive of Binance in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), has…

The uncertainty over the key route linking Asia and Europe threatens global supply chains Shipping companies have redirected about $35 billion worth of cargo away from the Red Sea amid the risk…

Escobar: Yemen Ready To Stare Down A New Imperial Coalition Authored by Pepe Escobar, No one ever lost money betting on the ability of the Empire of Chaos, Lies and Plunder to…

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…

Visualizing The Global Coffee Trade From drip coffees to decadent lattes, every cup of coffee begins its journey from the humble coffee bean. A massive global coffee trade moves these beans from farms in…

WorldCoin Halts Iris-Scanning In India, Brazil, & France Authored by David Attlee via CoinTelegraph,com, Amid its ongoing streak of expansions and collaborations, Worldcoin has reportedly rolled back one of its core functions…

Gun Owners Of America’s 2023 Victories Against Anti-Gunners Submitted by Gun Owners of America, This year has been full of fights over the Second Amendment. In 2023, the anti-gun billionaires, with their…

The US military has issued a new guide to ‘Civilian Harm Mitigation’ The US Department of Defense on Thursday published an instruction on “Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response,” outlining new procedures to…

Too Late For US Naval Deterrence In Red Sea After Biden Misled World On Houthi Attacks It has become clear there’s a full-blown Houthi war on commercial shipping in the Red Sea….

The End Of Social Democracy Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, A friend reminded me of a piece I wrote in 2017 that predicted the end of social democracy. This was three…