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Fringe Theories For A Faulty Financial System Authored by James Rickards via DailyReckoning.com, We’re obviously living in tumultuous times. If investors sense they’re on a financial roller coaster, they’re right. Recently, I…

Former MP Aleksandr Granovsky faces corruption charges in Ukraine, which he denies and claims amount to “political persecution” Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is seeking the extradition of former opposition lawmaker Aleksandr Granovsky…

The story of the Soledad Brothers, Angela Davis – and the decade when revolution meant killing for equality Fifty-five years ago, radical leftists proved they could express their beliefs not just through…

Europe’s Suicide Pact: Debt, War Economy, And The Climate Cult Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The EU summit on Thursday in Brussels focused primarily on security issues. To put it bluntly: Ukraine must…

Hungary Scrambles To ‘Circumvent’ US Sanctions On Russian Oil Majors Via The Cradle Hungary is seeking to circumvent new US sanctions on Russian oil companies in an effort to avoid disruptions to…

Chinese Nationals Arrested In Georgia For Attempting To Buy Black Market Uranium  In an entirely bizarre and alarming story emerging out of the Republic of Georgia, the country’s State Security Service announced Saturday…

A territorial dispute between the two South Asian nations escalated into armed clashes earlier this year Cambodia and Thailand have signed an extended ceasefire to end a deadly border clash that erupted…

Earlier, the US president ended trade talks with Ottawa over the commercial, which he said was misleading US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods for airing…

The Burevestnik, noted for its unmatched range, was test-fired earlier this month, covering a distance of over 14,000km Russia’s new unlimited-range nuclear-powered missile, the Burevestnik, can evade missile defenses, Chief of the…

President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the army’s advances during a visit to a command post Around 10,000 Ukrainian troops have been encircled by Russian forces in the Kupyansk and Krasnoarmeysk areas,…

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…

Over 100 ‘BSL-4’ Bioweapons Labs Now Operate Worldwide, With More Under Construction Authored by Jon Fleetwood via Substack, Over the past few years, the world has entered a new era of high-containment biological research—marked…

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…

Some US officials reportedly believe the operation could help oust President Nicolas Maduro President Donald Trump is weighing proposals for US strikes against alleged “cocaine facilities” and other targets related to drug-trafficking…

Maduro Boasts He’s Moved Thousands Of Russian Anti-Air Missiles To Venezuela’s Coast Venezuela’s president has been warning that his armed forces have deployed 5,000 Russian-made Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles across its territory, at…

Queensland LNP Government Restores Biological Definition Of ‘Woman’ Authored by Crystal-Rose Jones via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Queensland’s Minister for Women Fiona Simpson has restored the state’s official definition for a…

I have talked to a lot of Canadians on the issues of economics and trade. As a result, I can say with complete sincerity that not since the COVID-19 examples of New…

Great respect was delivered by the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as President Donald Trump arrives for the ASEAN summit.  The full honor guard were present, and President Trump even enjoyed a…

California Has Largest Population Of Centenarians: Census Report Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Golden State has the largest number of residents living well into their golden…

The former Democratic nominee insists she is “not done” with politics Former US Vice President Kamala Harris indicated she may make another bid for the presidency despite her 2024 election defeat to…

Moscow has repeatedly opposed the deployment of NATO troops in the neighboring country France is ready to send its troops as early as next year as part of security guarantees proposed by…

US Flying Surveillance Drones Over Gaza To Monitor Ceasefire The White House has promised no boots on the ground in Gaza as part of Trump’s peace plan, which has resulted in a…

“I Am Not Done” – Kamala Harris Teases New White House Run Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times, Kamala Harris isn’t ruling out another run for the White House. The…

Huge Mellon Donation: Secretive Banking Heir Revealed As $130M ‘Private’ Benefactor To Pay Troops Based billionaire recluse Timothy Mellon has been revealed as the (now formerly) anonymous private donor who gave $130 million…

Airforce One was refueling in Qatar en route to Malaysia for the ASEAN summit.  In a little bit of a surprise, the Amir of Qatar came to the airport to pay a…

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones were arrested Thursday over their alleged participation in two major illegal gambling schemes —…

Japan Will Play A Much Greater Role In Advancing The American Agenda In Asia Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Putin’s senior aide Nikolai Patrushev gave an interview to Arguments and Facts about Japan…

Trump Hikes Canada’s Tariffs By 10% for Not Pulling Anti-Tariff Ad Immediately President Trump announced on Saturday afternoon that he will increase tariffs on Canada by 10% in response to an anti-tariff…

‘Gapazoid’ The Suicidal Pedo Who Rushed Wikipedia Conference Stage With Gun Was Ex-Editor A gunman who rushed the stage at the Wikipedia WikiConference in New York City last week was a suicidal pedophile…

Magomed Aydamirov was previously accused of leading a criminal group involved in kidnappings in Odessa A suspected gang leader is allegedly aiding Ukrainian recruitment officials with mobilization efforts, according to several media…

Geostrategic interests are more important to Washington than control over Caracas’ vast oil reserves, Jordan Goudreau has told RT Washington might be planning to invade Venezuela to secure its strategic interests in…

The agency wanted the wartime prime minister to present on Radio Liberty, aiming to undermine political stability in the Soviet Union The CIA tried to recruit British wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill…

US Slaps Extensive Sanctions On Colombian President & Family Over Narco-Trade Amid an ongoing verbal spat and back-and-forth between Washington and Bogotá, the United States on Friday announced extensive sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo…

“You Have To Be Scared… Forcefully Rise Up”: Democrat Leaders Ramp Up Resistance Rhetoric Authored by Jonathan Turley, Despite calls for many Democratic politicians and pundits to temper their inflammatory rhetoric, this…

The Labor Party and the Liberal Party / National Party coalition have overseen tens of billions of dollars being stolen from the NDIS, and we know it continues today, with some frank…

Virginia Governor Declares Emergency Over Looming Loss Of SNAP Benefits; USDA Warns Funds Running Out USDA Warns It Can’t Use Contingency Funds To Cover SNAP In November The federal government shutdown entered Day 25 on…

Eternal peace in the Middle East? One Knesset line unlocks Israel’s destiny. It was meant to be a day of deliverance. On 13 October 2025, Israel’s surviving captives of Hamas returned to…

US Says First Day Of China Trade Talks “Very Constructive” Amid mounting trade war tensions which saw the market suffer its biggest drop since April two weeks ago following a post on…

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has long condemned Brussels’ push for military buildup Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, a long-time advocate of Irish military neutrality and a critic of NATO’s expansion and EU militarization,…

America’s Population Is Dropping – Here’s Why It Matters Authored by Autumn Spredemann via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The data are in: The United States is getting older and welcoming fewer…

The Fragility Of The Digital Age Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, The outage is “catastrophic.” So arrived the message from a server that hosts a service that is important…

Walmart’s Thanksgiving Meal Deal Returns To 2019 Low Price Levels The average retail prices for gasoline in the U.S. are nearing the sub-$3 mark, but food inflation has remained sticky as the Trump economic team…

Florida Judge Halts Alligator Alcatraz Lawsuit Over Government Shutdown Authored by Jill McLaughlin & Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), An appeals court in Florida paused a lawsuit Wednesday over…

Croatia is seeing a rise “in various types of threats,” the defense minister says Croatia’s parliament has voted to reinstate compulsory military service, ending a 17-year hiatus. The Balkan country abolished the…

Trump Wants New “Golden Fleet” Of Future Battleships For Hemispheric Defense America is back in the Americas. President Trump’s Monroe Doctrine 2.0 plan, focused on hemispheric defense, centers on securing the homeland…

They’re Coming For Your Wood-Burning Stove… Again Authored by Kit Knightly via Off-Guardian.org, The weather is getting colder, and that means getting back to anti-wood-burning propaganda. Did you know a wood burner can…

Wall Street’s Bonus Pool Will “Break Records” This Year Wall Street bonuses are on track to hit new records this year as profits surge and dealmaking rebounds. Profits at the 130 New…

New Delhi signals quiet defiance of US attempts to dictate its oil and trade policies. It is just as well that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to skip going to the…

Steve Bannon says a “three-state solution” is necessary to end the war in Gaza for good A “three-state solution” is needed to end the war in Gaza and bring peace to the…

Here’s the audio of President Trump discussing his trip to Asia to attend the ASEAN and APEC summits in Malaysia and South Korea respectively. President Trump is anticipated to meet with Chinese…

There has been a slight bit of ambiguity in President Trump’s schedule as he heads to Asia for the first time in his second term.  The President will attend the Association of…

Germany And Poland Are Growing Weary Of Ukrainian Refugees And War Via Remix News, New data from Germany and Poland is putting a spotlight on aid to Ukraine, including welcoming refugees who…

EU Leaders Call for “Regulatory Reset”, But It’s Just A Power Play Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The criticism of the European Union’s regulatory policies is growing louder. In a letter to Ursula…

“We’re Living Through A Coordinated Sabotage Of Truth-Seeking Institutions” “A civilization is defined by its ability to discern truth from falsehood,” writes ‘Camus’ (@newstart_2024) in a post on X. So, what happens…

The question of tapping Moscow’s assets has been shelved for now but could return in the future, the country’s defense minister said Tapping Russia’s frozen central-bank assets would likely prolong the Ukraine…

Washington uses “bullying” and “naked force” to impose its will on other countries, Saeed Khatibzadeh has told RT The US is a “hegemonic power” that “bullies” other nations or uses “naked force”…

The UK and EU fear dialogue between the US and Russia, President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Kirill Dmitriev, has said The administration of US President Donald Trump is showing strong interest in understanding…

The country’s political “fragmentation” puts its ability to deal with the deficit and rising debt at risk, Moody’s has warned Moody’s credit ratings agency has revised France’s outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’,…

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…

The Green Mirage: The Hidden Costs Behind The Electric Car Hype Authored by Mark Keenan via AmericanThinker.com, In Sweden, a two-kilometer stretch of electrified highway allows electric vehicles to charge while they…

Washington has accused Gustavo Petro of enabling drug cartels, a claim he has denied The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a senior minister, accusing…

Political Protests Have Tripled Since Trump 1.0 The number of political protests held during Trump’s first nine months in office this year have more than tripled compared to the same period in his first…

China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ To Compete With Panama Canal Authored by James Gorrie via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), In response to the Trump administration’s new U.S. policy of reasserting control over…

What Americans Worry About More than half of Americans said that they considered the cost of living among the biggest issues plaguing the country. As Statista’s Katharina Buchholz reports, this is more than…

Duffy Threatens To Strip California Of Ability To Issue Commercial Driver’s Licenses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Oct. 23 that California could lose its ability to issue commercial driver’s licenses and…

Civilian Casualties Reported As US Conducts Record Number Of Somali Drone Strikes Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, A drone strike that hit southern Somalia on Tuesday may have caused civilian casualties, according to…

As long as the communication backchannels between Trump and Putin remain actively engaged, the risk of escalation is contained but the anxiety of the Europeans continues. President Trump emissary Steve Witkoff and…

The bloc must hold exercises in Irish-controlled waters, “whether Dublin agreed or not,” Chris Parry has said The potential unification of Ireland would be a major blow to the West’s security as…

Pentagon Orders Carrier Strike Group To Join SOUTHCOM Operations Near Venezuela Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has on Friday ordered the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the US Southern Command…

Gen Z’s Grim Economic Prospects Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, The generation of young people just starting out in their careers faces an uphill battle unlike anything confronted by…

As the U.S. military continues targeting drug vessels from Venezuelan Transnational Criminal Organizations, the Dept of War is sending an entire U.S. Carrier Strike Group into the region.  The Gerald Ford carrier…

Prominent Personalities Sign Letter Seeking Ban On ‘Development Of Superintelligence’ Authored by Andrew Moran via The Epoch Times, Hundreds of people, from conservative commentators to prominent tech executives, have signed a letter…

Stephen Miller’s body language is funny as he addresses the media and answers their questions. Speaking in front of the White House, Miller answered questions about Canada’s trade provocations, Trump meeting with…

Any temporary ceasefire could be broken and used for rearmament, Kirill Dmitriev has said Russia is seeking a “final solution” to the Ukraine conflict rather than a temporary ceasefire that could be…

An interesting development as one of the embedded Lawfare operatives is exposed by CNN. According to documents reviewed by CNN the Dept of Justice fired Virginia prosecutor Beth Yusi for sending unauthorized…

Atlanta At The Center Of Nationwide Boom In Rental Application Fraud Atlanta has become the center of a nationwide boom in rental-application fraud, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. With…

“Suitcases Filled With Dollars”: Venezuela Reportedly Propped Up America’s Radical Left To Sow Chaos U.S. military developments in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela, are ramping up this week. Two additional…

Let’s Shut Down The IRS Authored by J.B.Shurck via AmericanThinker.com, What if the federal government shut down and nobody cared?   I know what you’re thinking: How can we possibly survive without millions…

Congress Takes A Page From Louisiana: The Case For An American Energy Renaissance Authored by Cameron Sholty via RealClearEnergy, When Louisiana enacted Act 462 earlier this year, it did more than redefine…

‘Chexican’ Narco-Financier Ran New York Fentanyl Cell With Mexican Operatives, US Indictment Shows Submitted by The Bureau’s Sam Cooper,  Newly unsealed U.S. government filings reveal that Zhi Dong Zhang — an alleged global…

Passing $38 Trillion: Austrians Versus Keynesians On The Sovereign Debt Crisis We’ve surpassed $38T in debt, and we’re still no closer to balancing the budget. Instead, Republicans want to add another $2T…

Brussels and London consistently seek to derail direct US-Russia talks, according to Kirill Dmitriev The EU and UK are trying to disrupt Russia-US talks and prolong the Ukraine to distract public attention…

Bilateral dialogue between the two nations has been “virtually reduced to zero” because of Japan’s position, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Moscow welcomes Tokyo’s desire to sign a peace treaty with Russia,…

Latest Harvard Enrollment Data Show Drop In Black Students, Uptick In Asians Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times, Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting racial preference in higher education…

Shocking Moment U-Haul Truck Attempts To Ram California Coast Guard Checkpoint Hours After Anti-ICE Protests A dramatic video surfaced on X overnight showing what appears to be an attempted ramming attack by a deranged driver…

Reality Vs Garbage: Has AI Already Lost The ‘I’ Part Authored by James Howard Kunstler, “The business incentives driving consumer AI development remain fundamentally misaligned with reducing hallucinations.” – The Singularity Hub…

President Donald Trump has ordered the military to attack vessels he claims smuggle drugs in the region Six people have been killed in a US strike on a boat in the Caribbean…

Reliance Industries has said it is assessing the compliance requirements and will align its operations accordingly India’s top oil refiner Reliance Industries is reviewing the impact of Western sanctions on its Russian…

The US failed to woo India away from Russian oil, so it reached for its favorite weapon: sanctions. But coercion comes with a price. Imagine a powerful suitor courting a young lady…

Last night President Trump terminated all trade discussions with Canada following the government of Canada running a false political ad in the USA, using manipulated Ronald Reagan remarks against U.S tariffs. Earlier…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel just as Vice-President JD Vance departed.  After touring the Civilian Military Coordination Center (CMCC) and talking to the U.S. team that is operating the…

US attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific have killed dozens of people The EU could face a surge in narcotics as a result of US President Donald Trump’s…

Johann Wadephul has reportedly been forced to call off an impending visit to Beijing because too few meetings were arranged German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has been forced to cancel an upcoming…

Anonymous Donor Gives $130 Million To Cover Shortfall In Troop Pay During Shutdown Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump said on Oct. 23 that an anonymous donor…

Mamdani Scores 11th Hour Endorsement From Hakeem Jeffries Despite Democrats repeatedly blaming progressives for hijacking the 2024 election and swinging the party too far to the left, it seems they’re unwilling to learn…

The previous US administration’s approach towards Russia failed, Kirill Dmitriev has said The administration of US President Donald Trump should avoid turning “into the Bidens” by following the same misguided and failed…

Pavlovian Bidding Up Of Equities By Michael Every of Rabobank High Hopes US and European equities closed higher yesterday, oil prices rose more than 5%, the Dollar gained, 10-year Treasury yields lifted…