SEC “Regrets Any Confusion” From Dubbing Crypto Tokens As Securities; New Filing Shows According to a footnote in a Sept. 12 court filing, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has retracted…
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Homeowners Association Legislation Offers Opportunity For Reform
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Brazil seizes Musk’s money
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Taking From Peter To Give To Paul Is Not America
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MAGA and MAHA
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President Trump Holds a Press Conference in Los Angeles Area
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Moscow Expels 6 British Diplomats Over Alleged Espionage
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The Clash Of The ‘Dollar General’ Versus ‘Ferrari’ Economies
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Nvidia & NikiLeaks Spark Surge In Stocks, Gold, & Crypto This Week
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China announces sharp rise in retirement age – media
The hike of up to five years is reportedly aimed at addressing the pressure from the country’s aging population The Chinese government has approved a plan to raise the retirement age in…
Let’s be honest, Harris wiped the floor with Trump
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President Trump Vows To “End Marxist Crusade” Aimed At Abolishing Suburbs
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Pope opposes both Trump and Harris
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WATCH: The Future of Food is OURS to Decide – #SolutionsWatch
Using our knowledge of the Future of Food agenda, today James explores ways that we can negate that agenda and work toward building up the food and farming systems we will need…
West could boost Ukraine’s air defense – Polish PM
Kiev should be as well-equipped as possible, Donald Tusk has reportedly said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday that Western governments are discussing plans to strengthen air defense support for…
Following Secret Service Briefing, Democrat Senator Blumenthal Says Americans Should be Prepared to Be “Shocked, Astonished and Appalled” About Lapses in Protection for Donald Trump
Yesterday, Acting Director of the U.S. Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, briefed members of the House and Senate about the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Following the briefing Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn),…
US sanctions RT
The Russian outlet is a threat to democracy, the State Department has claimed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused RT and its parent company of acting as an extension of…
The West is ensuring Kiev’s demise on purpose
By allowing Ukraine to hit Russia with their missiles, NATO members are enacting a cruel sacrifice to wind down the war The predictable and predicted is happening again. Despite the coyly teasing…
Goldman: The Market Views A Kamala Victory As Negative For Stock Prices, Yields And The Dollar
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OpenAI Says Latest o1 Model On “New Level”, Can “Think Before It Answers”
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‘Russians at war’ censored in Canada
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Why On Earth Would Soft Hiring ‘Tee Up Fed Rate-Cuts’?
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US hikes tariffs on Chinese goods
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RT directly responsible for lack of Ukraine support – US State Department
“The broad scope and reach” of the Russian network is turning the Global South away from Kiev, spokesman Jamie Rubin has claimed RT is eroding support for Ukraine around the world, and…
Even AI Analysis of ABC Debate Transcript Shows Clear Evidence of Bias
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RT reveals ‘secret’ behind its operations to CNN
The Russian broadcaster has been doing the KGB’s bidding all along, its press office has joked RT has been operating out of “KGB headquarters all this time,” the network joked on Friday,…
Well, Well, Well: Biden And Harris Hit Temu, Shein With Trump-Esque Tariffs
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Syrian man arrested over plot to kill German soldiers
The suspect had two knives and planned to attack the troops as they ate lunch, prosecutors said Police in the German state of Bavaria have arrested a Syrian migrant for allegedly plotting…
Cash Cow Clues: Can Dividend Yields Forecast Interest Rates?
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Friday The 13th: The Cutting Cycle
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Putin’s warning heard loud and clear – Kremlin
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Recession Now… Or Stagflation Forever
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EU nation slams neighbor’s plan to stem migration
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Russia offers the Middle East something the West cannot
Despite historical ties with the US, the Gulf countries are building multi-faceted relationships with partners such as Russia and China Pragmatic economic partnership and a shared desire for political autonomy form a…
U.S. Army Is Upgrading an Israeli Base to Make Room for New Boeing Jets
The U.S. military has announced the sale of billions of dollars of missiles, bombs, and other weapons to Israel in the past year, as the campaign on Gaza grinds on. Now, the…
It’s Good Trump Won’t Be Sentenced Until After the Election
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Urgent Salvage Operation Planned To Avert Environmental Disaster From Burning Houthi-Hit Oil Tanker
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Inflation Expectations Rebound In September As Partisan Gaps In Sentiment Surge
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No more debates – Trump
Kamala Harris blew her chance when she shot down opportunities with Fox News and NBC, the former president has said Former US President Donald Trump has ruled out another debate with Kamala…
Gold price soars to all-time high
The precious metal has rallied ahead of an expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve The price of gold reached an all-time high on Friday, soaring above $2,600 per ounce…
Election Officials Warn Problems With US Mail Could Cause 2024 Voting Disruptions
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Jeftovic: “That Trump-Backed Crypto Smells Like A PsyOp…”
Jeftovic: “That Trump-Backed Crypto Smells Like A PsyOp…” Authored by Mark Jeftovic via BombThrower.com, Serious glitch in the matrix if it’s real… Sometime on September 11th I started noticing that there were…
EU states slam IMF for resuming work in Russia – Politico
The agency says it plans to restart its economic review missions in the country that it had stopped over the Ukraine conflict A number of EU nations have confronted the International Monetary…
Russia warns NATO of ‘direct war’ over Ukraine
Moscow’s envoy to the UN has made the Kremlin’s red line clear Granting Kiev permission to use Western-supplied weapons would mean NATO’s direct involvement in the Ukraine conflict, Russia’s envoy to the…
Moscow names expelled British diplomats
Six people, mostly in mid-level positions, showed “signs of intelligence and subversive work” according to the Russian FSB Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has released photos of six British diplomats whom Moscow…
The Play of the Monster Makers
Some days the wind is soft like the fur of a kitten on your cheek, a purr, a whiskered whisper. On those days it carries the fluff of seeds over the tall…
Israel Inserted Elite Commandos Into Syria, Blew Up Secret Missile Base, Reports Say
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Ukraine could lose nearly $6 billion in US aid – AP
Presidential authority to send arms to Kiev is set to expire at the end of September, with the money left untapped US President Joe Biden has weeks left to tap $5.8 billion…
Futures Gain As Expectations For A 50bps Rate Cut Spike
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Libyan factions end talks as central bank crisis persists
The UN mission in the African nation says no deal was reached despite parties previously agreeing to appoint a new bank governor The legislative bodies representing Libya’s two competing governments have failed…
North Korea to expand nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong-un has announced the plan in order to better defend the country against outside aggression North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced plans to “exponentially” increase the country’s nuclear arsenal. During…
Russian Navy showcases advanced frigates (VIDEO)
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Delhi chief released on bail in liquor scam case
Arvind Kejriwal, the head of the opposition Aam Aadmi party, was arrested in March over alleged corruption Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi and a key opposition leader, was granted bail…
More EU leaders joining ‘peace camp’ – Orban
The bloc’s members are starting to realize that the Ukraine conflict is not “their war,” the Hungarian PM has said A growing number of EU countries are edging towards abandoning their “pro-war”…
Potential Port Strike Has Retailers, Manufacturers Scrambling
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“Wheat & Food Security” At Risk After Russian Missile Hits Ukrainian Grain Ship In Black Sea
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33,000 Boeing Union Workers Go On Strike, First Major Walkout Since 2008
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Russian central bank hikes interest rate again
The second increase this year comes amid persistent inflationary pressure, according to the regulator The Bank of Russia has raised its key interest rate from 18% to 19%, citing persistent inflationary pressures….
Buddhist fury forces withdrawal of toilet brush – media (VIDEO)
A Russian home improvement chain had begun selling bathroom accessories featuring the Buddha’s face Russian home improvement chain Lemana Pro (formerly Leroy Merlin) has reportedly withdrawn a line of bathroom accessories that…
Navalny allies claim disgraced 1990s oligarch behind assault in EU
Leonid Nevzlin allegedly masterminded an attack on Russian opposition figure Leonid Volkov several months ago The Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), founded by Alexey Navalny, has accused Russian-Israeli oligarch Leonid Nevzlin of orchestrating an…
Indian group blasts ‘baseless’ allegations by US short seller
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Visualizing The Price Of Gold By US President Since 1989
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More space on space station, and a pool: Cosmonauts share ISS wish list with RT (VIDEO)
Russia’s Konstantin Borisov, Sergey Korsakov, Anna Kikina were also asked about what experiments they would like to conduct in orbit Russian cosmonauts Konstantin Borisov, Sergey Korsakov, and Anna Kikina have spoken exclusively…
Africa’s most populous state devastated by deadly floods (VIDEOS)
The deluge caused by heavy rains and a dam burst is the worst that Borno State in Nigeria has seen in two decades Dozens have been killed and several others trapped after…
Moscow to train allies how to beat NATO weapons
Western arms fail to live up to their reputation, Deputy Defense Minister Aleksandr Fomin has said Russia’s allies can benefit from its experience in dealing with Western weapons in the Ukraine conflict,…
Major African airport resumes flights
Union leaders at Kenya’s biggest international airport have ended their industrial action after talks with the government Kenya’s aviation workers’ union has called off a strike that grounded flights at the country’s…
Gen Z Should Not Be Fooled by Kamala’s Sudden Seriousness
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Uzbekistan Leverages Russia’s Need For Allies, Secures Discounted Gas
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‘Negotiation’ only way to end Ukraine conflict – Beijing
The same goes for the war in Gaza and other hotspots, the Chinese defense minister has said Negotiating is the only solution to the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts, Chinese Defense Minister Dong…
NATO nations could send troops to Ukraine – Russian military
The military bloc’s member states are planning for a deployment of troops to the country, Deputy Defense Minister Aleksandr Fomin has warned The US and its allies are planning for a further…
They Protested a Military Base Expansion. So the FBI Investigated Them as Terrorism Suspects.
The protest did not go off as planned. In February 2023, government recruiters came to the student union at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, stacking National Security Agency-branded plastic cups and…
EV Semi Prices Need To Fall 30-50% To Compete With Diesel, A New Study Says
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Musk channels Star Wars over WWIII threat
The billionaire has weighed in on a potential imminent escalation of the Ukraine conflict US entrepreneur Elon Musk has reacted with foreboding to President Vladimir Putin’s warning to NATO about the consequences…
US convicts black rights activists over alleged Russia ties
The charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in jail Four US black rights activists have been convicted of conspiring to act as unregistered Russian agents, the Justice Department has announced….
UK diplomats engaged in ‘subversive activities’ in Russia – FSB
Moscow has declared six employees of the British Embassy persona non-grata The UK is actively involved in escalating global tensions and undermining Russia’s stability, the Federal Security Service (FSB) has said. It…
Russia Ready To ‘Combine Potential’ With China If Faced With Western Aggression
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The Folly Of Criminalizing “Hate”
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Dozens of Indians return home from Ukraine conflict front line – New Delhi
India previously requested Russian assistance to repatriate nationals lured to the conflict zone Thirty-five Indian nationals who fought in the Ukraine conflict alongside the Russian Army have returned home since Prime Minister…
Erdogan’s Proposed Islamic Alliance Against Israel Is Pure Demagoguery
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Friday September 13th – Open Thread
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…
September 13th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1334
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…
Bangladesh interim govt chief urges religious harmony
Reports of violence against Hindus in the Muslim-majority country have led to tension with India Nobody should do anything that “harms religious harmony” in Bangladesh, interim leader Mohammed Yunus told the nation…
Using Law As A Political Weapon Undermines Public Trust In Elections
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America Is Going, Going, Gone
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Meet The California Car Rental Company At The Center Of A Massive National Theft Ring
Meet The California Car Rental Company At The Center Of A Massive National Theft Ring A California car rental company was found to be at the center of a nationwide crime-tourism spree,…
Endgame: Interest On US Debt Surpasses $1 Trillion For First Time Ever, Exploding August Budget Deficit To Record High
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Our Moonshot Moment Is Here
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Pennsylvania Voters Reflect On 2024 Election, Their Hopes For The Future
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A Paper Clip-Sized Device Is Changing Heart Failure Treatment
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USS Roosevelt Carrier Heads Home After Extended Deployment In Middle East
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UK crime minister’s wallet stolen at police conference
Diana Johnson was discussing a criminal “epidemic” at a senior officers’ event The British minister for policing and crime prevention, Diana Johnson, had her purse stolen while speaking about rising lawlessness at…
McDonald’s Meal Deal Extends Into December As Core Customers Under Pressure
McDonald’s Meal Deal Extends Into December As Core Customers Under Pressure McDonald’s is set to extend its $5 meal deal, originally a summer promotion launched in June, through December across all US markets. This…
Tim Walz’s Democrats Are Not The Blue Dog Democrats
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Ukrainian Intelligence ‘Actively Recruiting’ Extremists In Syria’s Idlib: Lavrov
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Ohio Sending Troopers, Funding To Springfield Over Haitian Influx
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IMF backs BRICS expansion
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Elite Seal Team That Killed Bin Laden Trains For China Invasion Of Taiwan
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