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Data Don’t Show Clear Link Between Weight-Loss Drugs And Suicidal Ideation: FDA Authored by Amie Dahnke via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), There is no evidence weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic…

Republicans Score Major Win Against DEI In A ‘Purple’ State Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), In the 2000 movie “Gladiator,” the soldier Maximus understands the strategic…

Lloyd Austin Remains Hospitalized – And Should Absolutely Be Fired For Hiding Condition On Saturday, the Pentagon announced that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is still hospitalized following a prostatectomy. To recap:…

The SpaceX and Tesla CEO has previously called out Kiev and Washington over blogger Gonzalo Lira’s fate Elon Musk has condemned a lack of action on the part of US officials in…

The conflict is “going in the wrong direction,” Mateusz Morawiecki told the UK’s Express newspaper Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive was “not successful” and Russia has the upper hand strategically, former Polish prime minister…

Alien-like specimens discovered in Peru last year are not evidence of extraterrestrial life, scientists have said The supposed mummified remains of two alien-like figures seized by customs agents in Peru last year…

When asked what he would do if he had to place $150,000 on a bet for the outcome of the 2024 election, the former Fox News analyst and Kevin McCarthy roommate takes…

There are hundreds of emails that flow into the mail center of CTH daily.  Amid many of them we see this sentiment in various forms, generally as an outcome of a deep…

Britain’s Foreign Secretary previously oversaw extensive UK airstrikes during wars in the region British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s experience of launching airstrikes against Libya, Syria and Iraq while he was prime minister…

George Carlin’s Daughter Denounces AI Simulation Of His Comedy Authored by Matt McGregor via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), George Carlin’s daughter has criticized an artificial intelligence-generated voice of her comedian father…

Polar Blast Sends Power Prices Soaring, Spot NatGas Ripping, And Risk Of “Freeze-Offs” The polar vortex split has spread dangerously cold air across the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest and is expected…

Yellen’s Bald-Faced Lies Exposed Authored by MN Gordon via EconomicPrism.com, Did you see the recent government propaganda from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics? Not the latest faulty claim that consumer prices increased at an annual…

Court documents say that eBay executives targeted bloggers for harassment after receiving negative coverage online Online retail giant eBay has agreed to pay a fine of $3 million (£2.35 million) to resolve…

A German frigate equipped with anti-aircraft missiles and attack helicopters is to set sail for the Red Sea on February 1, Die Welt says Berlin is planning to send its F-124 ‘Hessen’…

Beijing has repeatedly branded Lai Ching-te a separatist and had warned voters against supporting him A long-time vocal advocate of independence, Taiwan’s vice president Lai Ching-te, a key figure in the ruling…

Berlin’s concerns over possible espionage have led to distrust in more modern message delivery techniques, a report has claimed German leader Olaf Scholz has shelved plans to phase out a 19th century-era…

A dedicated unit focusing on the Palestinian militant group was reportedly created after the October 7 attack The CIA is helping Israel gather intelligence on top Hamas officials for targeting purposes, unnamed…

2024: The Year Of Deepening Social Tensions – Anecdotal Evidence Of Three Worldviews Authored by Ronni Stoeferle via GoldSwitzerland.com, In Europe, many countries have been seething since 2015, when the first major…

Consumer prices in Argentina have been soaring after devaluation of peso by Javier Milei’s new government Annual inflation in Argentina exceeded 211% in 2023, marking the highest rate in more than three…

Airbus Jet Orders Hit Record As Boeing Plagued With Reputation Crisis Over Max Woes While Boeing deals with endless 737 Max jet problems, one which a Reuters report said in 2020 was…

The organization is an ‘accomplice’ of Hamas, West Jerusalem’s representative to the international body has claimed Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has said that the United Nations itself should…

Facility’s employees are reportedly alleging that the Wildberries storage center may have been set on fire deliberately A warehouse in Saint Petersburg belonging to Wildberries, one of Russia’s leading online retailers, has…

All 50 US States Under ‘Active’ Federal Weather Alerts Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Multiple types of weather alerts were implemented in every U.S. state by the…

The country accounts for nearly a third of the bloc’s total imports of nitrogen EU reliance on imports of Russian fertilizers is increasing, Euractive reported earlier this week, citing Svein Tore Holsether,…

The attack targeted facilities producing shells and drones, the military said Russian forces have launched a major strike on Ukrainian military industry facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. The attack…

Huawei Will Be The Next To Challenge Tesla In Autonomous Driving The bad news keep stacking up for Tesla. This week it was announced the company was shuttering production at its Berlin…

Macleod On The Geopolitical Year-Ahead: BRICS, Gold, & Israel Gone Rogue Authored by Alasdair Macleod via GoldMoney.com, 2024 will see a quickening pace for geopolitical developments, with the influence of the US…

In their 20 years of existence the Houthis have grown accustomed to ongoing struggles for their Shia faith and their country “To my great regret, Yemenis cannot cope with the situation on…

British Troops In Ukraine Would Be ‘Declaration Of War’ Risking Nuclear Response: Medvedev  Reacting to the ‘unprecedented’ military aid package just reached between Kiev and the United Kingdom, and with UK Prime Minister…

The EU Wants To Spy On Europeans’ Internet Use Authored by Robert Blumen via The Brownstone Institute, The European Commission is an EU legislative body with regulatory authority over digital technology. The EC’s eIDAS…

The ambassador to New Delhi calls on businesses to explore further opportunities in Russia Russia-India trade reached a record $50 billion in 2023, but the two countries should aim for a more…

Vice President Lai Ching-te is to become the self-governing island’s new leader following Saturday’s election Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected as the self-governing island’s new…

Workers in China, Russia, and Mexico saw their inflation-adjusted earnings rise in 2023, a new report reveals Only three countries in the G20 saw real wages grow last year, a new report…

The ex-US president’s son questioned sending aid to a country where American citizens are killed The death of journalist and filmmaker Gonzalo Lira is a “murder,” and the blame for it lies…

Lada was the best-selling brand in the domestic market in 2023, followed by China’s Chery and Haval New passenger car sales in Russia skyrocketed in 2023, data from Autostat analytics agency showed…

Houthi attacks from Yemen on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf have generated major disruption across key shipping artery The cost of transporting cargo through the Red Sea and the…

Major EU member nations prefer a calmer policy in the Red Sea than the one pursued by Washington and London, the agency said The reluctance of Italy, France, and Spain to join…

The banking giant has reported its worst quarter in 15 years The US banking giant Citigroup has announced plans to cut up to 20,000 jobs after reporting a steep quarterly loss of…

Turnover with Brazil nearly doubled in December as the South American country ramps up imports of commodities from Moscow Trade between Russia and Brazil surged to record volumes in December despite Western…

With the latest official projection of 7.3% GDP growth, the big question is whether the most populous nation’s growth trajectory will match the high expectations  Last week the Central Statistical Office of…

Nigeria says its forces have killed dozens of terrorists in a nationwide campaign Nigerian troops have killed 86 terrorists and arrested 101 in a series of raids across the country over the…

If agreed, the European operation could be launched in February, Euractiv reported The EU is considering sending a naval mission to the Red Sea to protect key shipping routes from attacks by…

Bombing a country a ‘thousand miles from one’s own borders’ is not consistent with the right to self-defense, Russia’s envoy to the UN said Strikes by the United States and its allies…

Mexico denounces Greg Abbott’s “aggressive insinuations” toward immigrants The Mexican Foreign Ministry has accused the Texas governor of advocating “violent acts” against migrants attempting to reach the United States. Last week, Greg…

Thieves used to sell their illicitly obtained vehicles in Ukraine and the Baltic countries before borders closed, an insurance lobby says The number of car thefts in Russia dropped sharply in 2023,…

The country’s holdings rose by more than $5 billion over a two-week period, official data shows Russia has continued to boost its foreign currency reserves, which reached $598.5 billion as of January…

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…

After 20 Years, It’s Time For American To Leave Iraq Authored by James Durso, op-ed via The Hill, It seemed like a good idea at the time…  On Jan. 4, 2024, the…

These Are America’s Worst Drivers (By Car Brand) Car insurance costs are up 30% since the pandemic but some drivers are getting hit with even higher premiums because of bad, or reckless, driving. But…

US Officials Concerned About Tense Split Between Zelensky & Military Chief Via The Libertarian Institute,  As the Ukrainian war effort has faltered, fractures have begun to emerge in Kiev between top officials….

Visualizing The Top Global Risks In 2024 What is the global risk landscape in 2024? Record global temperatures are leading to increasingly harmful impacts, a cost-of living crisis is making everyday life…

The Orwellian Assault On The Past Continues Authored by Roger Kimball via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), “Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” That…

Beijing reiterated its goal of “complete reunification” with the self-governing island The Chinese military has warned that it would “crush” any attempt by Taiwan to formally declare independence, saying that nothing would…

President Trump will be traveling to Iowa tomorrow night (Saturday) for scheduled events on Sunday and Monday.  The weather is predicted to be a significant issue this year as blizzard conditions might…

Where Cocaine Is Produced (And Where It’s Consumed) Although cocaine is consumed in every part of the world, its base, the coca plant, is mainly cultivated in three Latin American countries: Peru, Bolivia…

The Homeless Camps’ Disease Trifecta Authored by Charlotte Allen via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Portland, Oregon, area is currently experiencing an explosion of shigellosis, a highly infectious, often antibiotic-resistant intestinal…

“If Truth Shall Prevail, Here Is How History Will Remember ‘January 6’…” Authored by Paul Ingrassia via American Greatness, The following commentary was adapted from remarks I delivered at an event held…

After outlining the fraud behind the election of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, and after telling the truth about events inside Ukraine during the conflict with Russia, American journalist Gozalo Lira was arrested…

Turkey, Russia Condemn Strikes On Yemen: West Turning Red Sea “Into A Bloodbath” The international reaction to the Thursday night US-UK coalition bombing of Houthi positions in Yemen continues to come in,…

Wisconsin Judge Rules Use Of Mobile Vans In Absentee Voting Violates State Election Law Authored by Katabella Roberts via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A Wisconsin judge ruled this week that the…

The world’s largest multinational corporations, bankers and finance agents are meeting in Davos at the World Economic Forum next week; gathering together with their political beneficiaries. However, as noted by Reuters the…

Yellen Boasts About Clean Energy Tax Break Success Despite $1.7T Deficit And $34T In Debt Despite the fact that the country is running record deficits, has just passed $34 trillion in debt…

The reported action comes one day after the Western coalition attacked the Houthis Washington conducted more strikes in Yemen on Friday night, targeting a Houthi-operated radar facility, CNN reported, citing a US…

O, Wonder! Take A Moment To Smell The Roses Authored by J. Peder Zane via RealClear Wire, Ever since Henry Ford worked his wonders, most Americans have been able to afford a…

Some have accused Beijing of trying to score political points in the Global South by not supporting Israel A recent Foreign Affairs article purports to expose “China’s game in Gaza,” accusing Beijing…

“Disinformation Doomsday Scenario”: AI-Powered Propaganda Is The Latest Threat To Humanity (That Must Be Censored) The Trump-Russia hoax was one of the most notable disinformation operations in modern history. A major component…

State AGs Blast Biden, Wall Street Plan To Sell Rights To America’s Public Lands Authored by Kevin Stocklin via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The current plan by the New York Stock…

Zelensky Hails ‘Unprecedented’ $3BN+ Arms Deal With UK As US Supplies Have Stopped White House national security spokesman John Kirby in a Thursday briefing confirmed that at this point US military supplies…

Watch: Bill O’Reilly’s Epic “Get Out Of My House” Rant Goes Viral Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A rant about the state of Joe Biden’s America by Bill O’Reilly has gained…

A Finnish MEP wants to invoke Article 7 and suspend Viktor Orban’s voting rights to ensure the bloc can continue supporting Ukraine About 120 members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg have…

SETI Overtaken By Woke Ideologues More Interested In Debating Transphobia & Whiteness Than Searching The Stars Authored by Steven Tucker via DailySceptic.org, Last time around, we considered NASA’s recent attempts to build outer space…

Journalist Gonzalo Lira Reported Dead In Ukrainian Custody According To Father Journalist Gonzalo Lira has died while in Ukrainian custody, according to his father. “Gonzalo Lira, Sr. says his son has died…

The state has blamed the federal government for allowing illegal migrants enter the country The administration of US president Joe Biden appealed to the country’s Supreme Court on Friday, after Texas blocked…

“The Deep State Is Terrified” – Dr. Ben Carson Warns Iowa Trump Supporters “Be Looking For Dirty Tricks” Authored by Nathan Worcester via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Dr. Carson has advice…

2024 Starts With Deposit Flight From Large Banks, Loan Volumes Shrink; But Trouble Is Brewing For Small Banks Bank reserves at The Fed rose considerably last week expanding The Fed’s balance sheet…

Ray Epps’ ‘Sentence’ Is “A Thunderous F**k You” To Half Of America Authored by James Howard Kunstler via Kunstler.com, Poison Spiders At The Center Of The Web “The same people accusing Trump…

“The most terrifying force of death comes from the hands of Men who wanted to be left Alone. They try, so very hard, to mind their own business and provide for themselves…

Yield Curve Dis-Inverts As ‘Ummm-flation’ Sparks Surge In Rate-Cut Odds, Ethereum, & MAG7 Stocks ‘Cooler-than-expected’ PPI (along with lower inflation expectations from NYFRB’s survey) trumped ‘hotter-than-expected’ CPI this week and opened the…

US Didn’t Track Over $1 Billion In Arms To Ukraine, Inspector General Says Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, More than $1 billion in weapons that were shipped to Ukraine have not been…

Watch Live: Rollout Of Supersonic Plane At Skunk Works Factory Lockheed Martin Corp. and NASA will roll out the X-59 Quesst supersonic aircraft from the defense contractor’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale,…

Blue State AGs Tell Biden To Block Sale Of Lake City’s 5.56 Ammo To Civilians Authored by Kevin Stocklin via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), New York Attorney General Letitia James calls…

Airlines Hit Turbulence After Delta Trims 2024 Earnings Forecast Airline stocks hit turbulence Friday after Delta Air Lines trimmed its full-year adjusted EPS forecast for 2024, which was below the “more than…

Discussions about outright seizure of Moscow’s withheld assets have recently become more frequent in Western capitals Russia is preparing to mount a legal battle to prevent its reserves frozen in the West…

Everything about the case in New York City against the Trump organization business operations is ridiculous.  There are no victims.  There was no fraud.  All of the lenders did their own due…

No, Democracy Is Not On The Ballot In 2024 Authored by Jonathan Turley, “It may well be the last real vote you ever get to cast.” Those words from former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., capture…

The military assistance was announced by PM Rishi Sunak during a visit to Kiev on Friday UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed during a visit to Kiev on Friday that his government…

Hunter Cracks, Will Sit For Closed-Door Deposition After All Hunter Biden has reversed course, and will sit for a closed-door deposition with House GOP lawmakers. WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 10: Hunter Biden,…

Hindenburg Founder Warned Deloitte 11 Times In 5 Months About Tingo’s “Massive Fraud” Before SEC, DOJ Action As we wrote back in December, the SEC charged publicly listed company Tingo Group, a Nigerian…

Sergey Udaltsov ended up in custody after rallying support for fellow leftists, suspected of plotting terrorism and insurrection A Moscow court on Friday authorized the arrest of Sergey Udaltsov, the founder of…

RFK Jr. Ramps Up Quest For Nationwide Ballot Inclusion Authored by Jeff Louderbeck via The Epoch Times, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the 2024 independent presidential candidate, is continuing the daunting task of…

China Pummeled By Dire Deflation, Trade And Credit Data As Labor Strikes, Protests Explode While most western markets are at or near all time highs (that includes most European bourses as well…

Jim Rogers remains positive on the country’s potential and ruble’s resilience despite sanctions As the world embarks on the new year of 2024, characterized by heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, legendary…

Gonzalo Lira’s relatives blamed his death on Washington and Kiev Chilean-American blogger Gonzalo Lira has died in a Ukrainian prison, his family said on Friday.  DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Washington has told Belgrade it would sell Javelins to Kosovo Albanians Belgrade is not happy with Washington’s decision to sell anti-tank missiles to the breakaway province of Kosovo and intends to strengthen…

Johns Hopkins Rescinds DEI Memo Calling White, Christian, English-Speaking People ‘Privileged’ Via The College Fix, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine on Wednesday rescinded an email sent recently from its diversity, equity…

The decision was slammed by Israel as “discriminative” and will be appealed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has confirmed that Israeli teams will not…

Former Ukrainian MP Derkach may be a source with an agenda of his own but that doesn’t make his recent interview any less real At first it feels like a blast from…

Bitcoin Bloodbaths, Ethereum Outperforms As BlackRock’s Fink Backs Ether ETF ‘Sell the news’ hit bitcoin after all following the much-anticipated launch of a spot ETF yesterday after the SEC’s begrudging approval on…

Kiev’s language ombudsman has called for strict measures to combat the smuggling of Russian literature into the country The illegal import of Russian literature poses a threat to Ukraine, the country’s language…