Even The NYT Is Saying, “Buy Gold” Via SchiffGold.com, A recent piece in the New York Times encouraged readers to buy gold, noting its record-breaking run since 2020. However, what the article gets…
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Visualizing The Decline Of Remote Work, By Industry
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US to make $20 billion from Ukraine deal – Trump aide
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‘Nothing sacred’ for Kiev – Kremlin
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Majority of US Republicans hostile to Zelensky – poll
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Mexico Extradites 29 Cartel Drug Lords To US As Trump Not Backing Away From Tariff War
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IS sympathizers jailed over plot to avenge burning of Quran
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The International Criminal Court needs to be abolished
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North Korea tests strategic missiles (PHOTOS)
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Russia and Guinea-Bissau cooperating in education
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Canada should seek nuclear protection against US – ex-FM
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South Africans demand closure of German arms manufacturing giant
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Adieu: Africa’s military breakup with France is official
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India took ‘right approach’ on Ukraine conflict – Russian envoy
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Trump’s rare-earths deal will make Ukraine ‘US colony’ – jailed MP
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BP Looks To Double Its Market Value To $200 Billion, Says CEO Auchincloss
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BRICS must end dollar’s dominance – Lula
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Trump planning sweeping cuts to State Department – Politico
The US president is moving away from the “soft power” approach while attempting to trim costs, the outlet reports US President Donald Trump is planning an overhaul of the State Department, aiming…
Trump wanted to cancel Zelensky meeting – French media
President Emmanuel Macron intervened to secure an invitation for the Ukrainian leader to the White House, a diplomatic source has claimed US President Donald Trump was reportedly reluctant to host Ukrainian leader…
PKK Founder Orders Kurdish Group To Lay Down Its Arms, Dissolve In Historic Statement
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Romania Is At The Center Of The Struggle Between Liberal-Globalists & Populist-Nationalists
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Former Sony vendor demands $11 million from Russian cinemas
The company claims it is owed royalties for extended screenings of several Hollywood blockbusters in the country in 2022 A former Sony Pictures vendor in Russia has sued the country’s largest cinemas,…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Delivers King Charles III State Invitation for President Trump
During the initial press availability, President Trump welcomes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the oval office. As part of the initial discussion, PM Starmer delivered a letter from King Charles III…
I Hope Everyone Paid Close Attention to Bondi’s Epstein Mess Today, Because It’s Going to Go Downhill From Here
I will simply repeat that I hope everyone continues watching Pam Bondi’s unfolding mess in great detail. It’s going to get a lot worse as the issues get more serious. Attorney General…
February 28th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 40
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…
Friday February 28th – Open Thread
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AG Pam Bondi Appears on Fox News to Explain Delays in Delivering Epstein Material
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President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer Joint Press Conference
At the conclusion of several bilateral breakout sessions British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump hold a joint press conference. The largest issue on the table of conversation is the Ukraine-Russia…
Germany launches center to combat ‘conspiracy theories’
The new service will offer guidance for those concerned about loved ones embracing conspiratorial beliefs, the Interior Ministry has said Germans who suspect that their relatives or friends have fallen for conspiracy…
Ukrainian plot to assassinate top Crimean cleric foiled – Russia
Two men recruited by Kiev planned an attack on Metropolitan Tikhon in Moscow, the FSB has said Russian law enforcement operatives have thwarted a terrorist attack against Crimean Metropolitan Tikhon of the…
NATO Is The Big Obstacle To Peace In Ukraine
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The Real Victims Of USAID’s Mismanagement
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How (Un)Free Is The World?
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‘Fraud On A Mass Scale’ – Why Trump Should Repeal Real Estate Tax
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These Are The Highest Paid World Leaders
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Bidenflation & His Media Whores
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These Are The Most Powerful Passports In 2025
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Moscow and Washington tight-lipped on results of six-hour talks
US and Russian diplomats have shared few details of their closed-door discussions in Istanbul, but agree to hold “follow-up” meetings Russian and US officials held a lengthy expert-level meeting in Türkiye on…
Judge Says Meta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Hiring Bias Against US Citizens
Judge Says Meta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Hiring Bias Against US Citizens A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit alleging that Facebook parent Meta favors hiring foreign workers over U.S. citizens…
US Health Secretary Delays Rule Updating Definition Of ‘Healthy’ On Food Labels
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Leftists Push Feb 28 ‘Economic Blackout’ Over Corporate ‘Greed,’ Waning DEI
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Zelensky to sign Trump’s rare earth deal with ‘no more negotiation’ – US treasury secretary
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The FBI Hides Evidence Of Being The FBI
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DOJ releases ‘The Epstein Files: Phase 1’ (READ FULL)
Attorney General Pam Bondi has demanded a probe into the FBI for allegedly withholding the remaining files The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released the first phase of declassified documents related to…
FBI withheld ‘thousands’ of Epstein docs – US attorney general
The first batch of declassified files reportedly contains little new information Attorney General Pam Bondi has accused the Federal Bureau of Investigation of withholding “thousands of pages” of documents related to the…
How Medical And Integrative Experts Recommend Protecting Against Influenza
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Maryland Democrats “Clearly In Denial” As State Faces Twin Crises
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DOGE This: DC Layoffs May Top Million, Recession Risks Soar As Jobs & Housing Sour
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Trump refuses to guarantee backup for British military
The UK is “ready to put boots on the ground and planes in the air” in Ukraine, PM Keir Starmer has claimed President Donald Trump has said that British troops “can take…
Trans-Terror: Police Arrest ‘Woman’ For Allegedly Trying To Torch Tesla Dealership
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The Gold At Fort Knox Was Stolen From Americans
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World War III Is Still On The Table: Europe Wants Boots On The Ground In Ukraine
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Treasonous CIA Insiders “Might Be Motivated” To Betray America If DOGE Fires Them
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‘Mini-Stagflation’ Will End With A Financial Shock
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Maine Public Schools Are Collapsing As Children Of Illegal Migrants Pour Into The State
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State Dept: Freeze Did Not Stall Anti-Narcotics Program In Mexico
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Trump extends Russia sanctions for another year
The restrictions over the Ukraine conflict are a response to an “extraordinary threat” to US national security, the executive order states US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending for…
Prosecuted Romanian presidential candidate asks Trump for help
The US president should stop the assault on democracy launched by the Romanian “deep state,” Calin Georgescu has said Calin Georgescu, the winner of the first round of last year’s annulled presidential…
US lawmaker proposes $250 Trump bill
The proposal aims to commemorate the president’s economic policies with a new currency denomination US Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has announced plans to introduce legislation to create a $250 bill featuring President…
Chess legend Boris Spassky dies
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Putin speaks of ‘hope’ from US contacts
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Pentagon Will Track Down And Discharge Transgender Service Members
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Why Aren’t Chicken-Meat Prices Rising Like Egg Prices?
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Putin warns of attempts to sabotage talks with US
Moscow should stay vigilant about thwarting attempts to meddle in its relations with Washington, the Russian president has said Some Western elites are “not happy” about the potential rapprochement between Moscow and…
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Top Russian banker believes Western sanctions will stay
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Trump administration cutting USAID contracts by 90% – AP
The White House reportedly plans to halt $60 billion in foreign assistance The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to cut more than 90% of US Agency for International Development (USAID)…
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Your Protein Intake May Be The Bare Minimum
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Trump’s Bold Plan: Boost Egg Imports To Reverse Biden’s Bird Flu Blunder That Tanked Nation’s Hen Population
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Musk’s father says son ‘not cut out for politics’
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USAID blew millions on literal ‘pet projects’ in Ukraine – media
The agency gave funds to manufacturers of dog collars and custom carpets, as well as fashion and confectionery firms The US Agency for International Development (USAID) funneled millions in American taxpayer dollars…
US Pending Home Sales Collapse To Record Lows
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Putin Says Talks With US “Inspire Certain Hopes” As 6+ Hour Istanbul Meeting Concludes
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IKEA Loses In Poland’s Supreme Court: The Policy Of Inclusivity Should Not Exclude Christians
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Moscow comments on conviction of Bosnian Serb leader
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RFK Jr Pauses Multi-Million Dollar Contract To Develop New COVID-19 Vaccine
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New US sanctions on Russia take effect
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MSFT Urges US To Ease AI Chip Export Curbs On Allies, Days After Gloomy TD Cowen Report
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Futures Jump As “Good Enough” Nvidia Results Reboot Rally
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Culling Chickens To Stop Bird Flu Isn’t Working, Dr. Robert Malone Says
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Afrikaner group faces treason charges over White House visit
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Dollar Spikes As Trump Clarifies He Is Not Backing Away From Tariff Plan
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India scouting for critical minerals in Africa and Australia – official
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Listen to gaming’s most important voice standing up to DEI
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Former Biden donor to launch new political party
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Ukrainian journalists and artists face travel ban
Too many media and cultural personalities have failed to return from abroad, officials have said Ukrainian authorities will ban journalists and culture personalities from leaving the country starting early next month, according…
Andrew Tate and his brother leave Romania for US
The pair had previously been prohibited from leaving the country, where they face rape and trafficking charges Andrew and Tristan Tate, prominent social media influencers facing criminal charges in Bucharest, left Romania…