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Germany Undecided On Whether To Support EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs
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West Seeks To Finalize Using Frozen Russian Funds To Pay For Ukraine War
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Don’t Forget About How NATO’s Northeastern Flank Can Stir Up A Lot Of Trouble For Russia
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Censorship, not Trump, is threat to democracy – Vance
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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…
Wednesday October 2nd – 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…
“The Chinese Are Watching”, Says Incoming EU Defense Commissioner
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The Creation Of Our “Permanent Record”
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Shocking Investigation Finds CIA Contractor Moved Migrant Children Across America
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US Oil And Gas Output Slide, Squeezed By Lower Prices
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Israel free to choose how it retaliates against Iran – J.D. Vance
The US should support its ally even if it carries out a preemptive strike against Tehran, the Ohio senator said The US should support Israel during its retaliation against Iran, including a…
Which Countries Are Stashing The Most Wealth Offshore?
Which Countries Are Stashing The Most Wealth Offshore? Individuals and corporations send money abroad for various reasons, including seeking better investment opportunities, minimizing tax burdens, and protecting their wealth in low-tax or…
Hypocrisy: Leftist Media Warns Trump May Use Lawfare Against Democrat Opposition
Hypocrisy: Leftist Media Warns Trump May Use Lawfare Against Democrat Opposition Many conservatives remember back in May of this year when the announcement hit the news feeds that Donald Trump was found…
The Digital Puppeteers: Big Tech’s Influence On Society
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Nuclear Is Back: U.S. Closes On $1.5 Billion Loan To Resurrect Holtec’s Palisades Nuclear Plant
Nuclear Is Back: U.S. Closes On $1.5 Billion Loan To Resurrect Holtec’s Palisades Nuclear Plant Following the news of the Three Mile Island restart plans, it looks like our assertion that ‘nuclear…
Housing Starts Are Tumbling As Completions Soar, It’s Very Recessionary
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Vice Presidential Debate – JD Vance -vs- Tim Walz – Livestream Broadcast 9:00pm ET
Tonight, Vice Presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will debate for 90 minutes in New York. The debate is being simulcast by CBS and will be moderated by Norah O’Donnell and…
Watch: Matt Taibbi And Walter Kirn Give Epic Speeches Everyone Should Watch
Watch: Matt Taibbi And Walter Kirn Give Epic Speeches Everyone Should Watch Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn gave gave must-watch speeches last weekend at the ‘Rescue The Republic’ rally in Washington D.C….
“Absurd Program” – Texas A&M Cuts LGBT Minor
“Absurd Program” – Texas A&M Cuts LGBT Minor Authored by Gabrielle Temaat via The College Fix, Texas A&M University is discontinuing its LGBTQ+ minor due to low enrollment, following criticism of the…
WTI Extends Gains After API Reports Another Crude Inventory Draw
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Rickards: Biggest Monetary Shock In 50 Years
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Full Spiral – Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles into Israel – Netanyahu Vows Response, Likely to Target Iran Energy Production
Iran has fired over 200 missiles into Israel in a retaliatory attack after Israeli strikes against Hezbollah and Hamas, including assassinations of top commanders. The ballistic missiles are reported to have been…
President Trump Delivers Remarks from Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 6:00pm Livestream
President Trump delivers remarks at the second venue of the day from Milwaukee Wisconsin. Anticipated Start Time 6:00pm RSBN YouTube Livestream – RSBN Rumble Livestream . Posted in Uncategorized The post President…
Israel struck with hypersonic missiles – Iran
The IRGC claimed to have used cutting-edge Fattah-2 rockets to bypass air defenses Iran used hypersonic missiles for the first time during its strikes on Israel on Tuesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
WATCH Russian fighter jet push US F-16 away from nuclear bomber
The Pentagon has since bemoaned the allegedly “unsafe” and “unprofessional” actions of the Russian pilot The US military on Monday complained about a run-in with a Russian aircraft above neutral waters off…
‘Oceans Eleven’ Style Jewelry Burglaries By South American Thieves Are Becoming Widespread
‘Oceans Eleven’ Style Jewelry Burglaries By South American Thieves Are Becoming Widespread Complex, sophisticated ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ style burglaries are becoming widespread across the U.S., so much so that jewelers have been officially…
Chaos As Cover
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Strikes (Missiles & Dockworkers) Spark Surge In Oil, Gold, & Bonds; Big-Tech & Bitcoin Battered
Strikes (Missiles & Dockworkers) Spark Surge In Oil, Gold, & Bonds; Big-Tech & Bitcoin Battered Today’s mixed macro picture (construction spending down, National Manufacturing surveys and Dallas Fed in contraction offset by…
A Dozen Veterans Affairs Staffers Improperly Accessed Medical Records Of J.D. Vance, Tim Walz; Report
A Dozen Veterans Affairs Staffers Improperly Accessed Medical Records Of J.D. Vance, Tim Walz; Report Authored by Eric Lendrum via American Greatness, An investigation has revealed that the medical records of vice…
At Least 6 Israelis Dead In Jaffa Terror Shooting Hours Before Iran Ballistic Missile Attack
At Least 6 Israelis Dead In Jaffa Terror Shooting Hours Before Iran Ballistic Missile Attack On Tuesday there was a mass shooting and large casualties in the Israeli city of Jaffa, in…
US tech giant fires Russian expats
Hundreds of software engineers were sacked as ABBYY shuttered its R&D department Hundreds of software developers who left Russia and Belarus in 2022 to continue working with ABBYY have reportedly been fired…
The Mad Dash In India To Buy Gold
The Mad Dash In India To Buy Gold With a decade-low tariff in place and both the festive and wedding seasons approaching, there is expected to be a mad dash for gold…
The “Everything Market” Could Last A While Longer
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Newsom Outlaws Voter ID Rules In California
Newsom Outlaws Voter ID Rules In California California governor Gavin Newsom has just signed a new law banning local governments from requiring residents to present identification to vote in elections. The legislation…
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Delivers Teleprompter Update on WNC Rescue and Relief Operations
Everything about the state of failed non-response in WNC makes sense when you honestly “look” at this video. Folks, I’m not kidding. Maybe it’s just me, but it just seems odd to…
The Latest Chemical Weapons False Flag Scare In Syria Is Suspiciously Timed
The Latest Chemical Weapons False Flag Scare In Syria Is Suspiciously Timed Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) warned on Tuesday that some NATO countries and Ukraine are preparing…
New York plans to put rats on birth control
The use of contraceptives instead of poison could save other animals from being harmed, backers of the initiative hope New York has approved a trial program to reduce the city’s rat population…
Tesla Prevails In Lawsuit Alleging Autopilot Fraud
Tesla Prevails In Lawsuit Alleging Autopilot Fraud Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, Tesla has beaten a lawsuit alleging the company and its top officials misled the public and investors…
Iran launches massive missile attack on Israel (VIDEOS)
Dozens of ballistic rockets have made it through the country’s anti-aircraft defenses, footage circulating online suggests Iran has launched a large-scale ballistic attack on Israel, with the elite Islamic Revolution Guards Corps…
Inside Lebanon’s Currency Crisis: How Hyperinflation Feels
Inside Lebanon’s Currency Crisis: How Hyperinflation Feels Authored by Dave Birnbaum via BitcoinMagazine.com, Lebanon is back in the headlines as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Before these latest developments, Lebanon…
Matt Taibbi Full Speech at “Rescue the Republic” Event in Washington, DC
Independent journalist, Matt Taibbi delivered a strong speech at the recent ‘Rescue the Republic’ event. Taibbi outlines the issue of a lost fourth estate, where most common media have aligned with institutional…
Iran comments on Israel attack
Missile strike is a response to Israeli killings of Hamas, Hezbollah and IRGC leaders, Tehran has said Tuesday’s missile launch at Israel is Tehran’s response for the recent assassinations of the leaders…
Rumors Of New Saudi Oil Price Target Are Warning To OPEC Cut-Violators
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President Trump MAGA Rally – Waunakee, Wisconsin – 2:30pm EDT Livestream
Today, President Donald Trump returns to the battleground state of Wisconsin for a rally in Waunakee. There will be two rallies in Wisconsin today, the first in Waunakee at 2:30pm and the…
Mass shooting in Tel Aviv leaves at least 10 wounded – media
Police have reportedly killed the two gunmen responsible for the attack A mass shooting occurred in Tel Aviv, Israel late on Tuesday, with at least 10 people reported wounded, including at least…
Iran has launched missiles at Israel – IDF
The Israeli military has instructed the population to seek shelter Iran has launched ballistic missiles towards Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday evening, instructing civilians to head to shelters…
New NATO chief backs use of Western weapons to strike Russia
Secretary General Mark Rutte says it’s up to individual bloc members to outline rules of engagement for Kiev NATO’s newly appointed Secretary General, former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has backed the…
US ‘credibility at stake’ over Ukraine – top Pentagon official
Assistant Secretary of Defense Celeste Wallander has attempted to dispel the security concerns of Washington’s European allies The global standing of the US has been called into question in the Ukraine conflict,…
India ‘operationally prepared’ until dispute with China resolved – army chief
General Dwivedi has described the situation at the border as “stable” but “not normal” India will remain “operationally prepared” for any potential standoff with China despite the two neighbors making progress on…
Barclays Analysts Find “Weak” iPhone 16 Demand After Supply Chain Check
Barclays Analysts Find “Weak” iPhone 16 Demand After Supply Chain Check Wall Street remains deeply divided on the demand outlook for the new iPhone 16. Some analysts believe the iPhone’s new artificial intelligence features are…
Job Openings Unexpectedly Jump Over 8 Million On Record Surge In Construction Job Openings
Job Openings Unexpectedly Jump Over 8 Million On Record Surge In Construction Job Openings One month after the “catastrophic” August JOLTS report presaged the ugly September jobs report, which in turn prompted…
The Need To Breed
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US Manufacturing Surveys Signal Stagnation, Employment Weak
US Manufacturing Surveys Signal Stagnation, Employment Weak According to S&P Global’s PMI survey, the US manufacturing sector moved deeper into contraction territory at the end of the third quarter of the year…
Iranian attack on Israel ‘imminent’ – media
Another drone and missile strike might happen at any time, according to Washington Iran is allegedly preparing a ballistic missile strike on Israel, several media outlets have quoted anonymous US officials as…
Trump supporters declare Netflix boycott
The platform’s subscription numbers reportedly fell after its co-founder endorsed Kamala Harris Netflix has suffered a wave of subscription cancellations in the US since the streaming platform’s chairman endorsed Kamala Harris for…
Russia ready for long standoff with US – diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow is sending Washington warning signals that shouldn’t be underestimated Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has revealed that Russia is preparing for a lengthy confrontation…
Canadian miner seeks to resolve dispute with African state
Barrick Gold is under pressure in Mali, where the government is vying for major shares in the mining industry Canadian firm Barrick Gold Corporation has announced an agreement with Mali’s government on…
Pentagon awards Boeing contract to build bombs for Ukraine
Kiev has reportedly altered its MiG-29 fighters specifically to deploy the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb The US Department of Defense has signed a major deal with Boeing for the supply of Small…
Biden could speed up Ukraine’s NATO bid – FT
The outgoing US president could reportedly advance Kiev’s accession before he leaves office in January US President Joe Biden could expedite the status of Ukraine’s bid to join NATO before his term…
What You Need To Know About Today’s Vance–Walz Debate
What You Need To Know About Today’s Vance–Walz Debate The two vice presidential nominees – Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz – will face each other in a…
Dilution Fears: Boeing Considers $10 Billion In New Shares As Strikes Strain Liquidity
Dilution Fears: Boeing Considers $10 Billion In New Shares As Strikes Strain Liquidity Boeing shares are lower in premarket trading in New York after a Bloomberg report revealed the struggling aerospace giant, plagued with…
S&P Futures Flat To Start Q4 After Hitting 43rd Record High On Monday; China Closed
S&P Futures Flat To Start Q4 After Hitting 43rd Record High On Monday; China Closed US equity futures are down a touch as we enter Q4 after trading overnight in a narrow…
First polling in decade concludes in India’s Kashmir
The region that borders Pakistan is voting to elect its first legislative assembly since 2014 A final round of polling was held on Tuesday in elections to regional government in Jammu and…
Watch: Yemen’s Houthis Shoot Down Another $30 Million US Reaper Drone
Watch: Yemen’s Houthis Shoot Down Another $30 Million US Reaper Drone The Houthis have declared that they plan to intensify their ballistic missile attacks against Israel in light of the killing of…
‘I’m free because I pled guilty to journalism’ – Assange
The WikiLeaks founder has made his first public appearance since being released from prison WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange urged European lawmakers to act against rising “transnational repression” of journalism by great powers…
Iran To ‘Imminently’ Launch Ballistic Missiles On Israel; White House Warns
Iran To ‘Imminently’ Launch Ballistic Missiles On Israel; White House Warns Axios is reporting that the White House has intelligence saying Iran imminently plans to carry out a missile attack on Israel…
Indian court tells state to keep gods ‘away from politics’
The alleged use of beef tallow in food served to Hindu devotees has sparked a row in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh The Supreme Court of India reprimanded the Andhra Pradesh…
Scholz wants a call with Putin – Die Zeit
The Russian president and the German chancellor haven’t been in direct contact for almost two years, according to official records German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to speak by phone with Russian President…
France could still send troops to Ukraine – minister
President Emmanuel Macron first commented on the possibility of deployments earlier this year France is not ruling out deploying troops to Ukraine, European Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad has said, insisting that President…
Day #5 – Communication Slowly Returning to Western North Carolina
In the past 36 hours information to understand the context of devastation in Western North Carolina has started to slowly come out. Today, we hope more families are able to contact their…
RIP “Real” Diamonds
RIP “Real” Diamonds The downturn in the diamond market is nothing short of breathtaking. It is driven mostly by a surge in low-cost lab-grown diamond supply, which is capturing a larger market share of…
Rival forces in conflict-torn African state refuse to negotiate
Sudanese paramilitary forces have announced that they will fight the country’s military “even to Port Sudan” The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan announced on Sunday that they will no longer…
Russia’s richest see big surge in wealth – Bloomberg
The fortunes of the country’s wealthiest people grew by $31 billion this year The combined net worth of Russia’s wealthiest people has jumped by $31 billion since the start of the year,…
Meat Substitutes Still A Tiny Sliver Of US Meat Market
Meat Substitutes Still A Tiny Sliver Of US Meat Market Over the past few years, plant-based meat substitutes have come closer and closer to mimicking the real thing, with brands like Beyond Meat having even sussed…
Here’s a surprising way Russia helps Africa connect to the Global South
The Vladivostok forum offers a unique opportunity for African nations to deepen their relationships with eastern countries The Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, held annually in Russia’s Far East, has gradually established…
Biden upset with Harris – NBC News
Being out of the limelight is reportedly hard for the US president US President Joe Biden is privately complaining that he is no longer being given credit for his service, as the…
Too few powers control global security – South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the current approach to world peace as unjust, unfair, and unsustainable The world’s security should not be left to “a few major powers,” South African President Cyril…
US secretly approved Lebanon escalation – Politico
Washington gave Israel the green light to mount an offensive, in contrast to its public calls for a ceasefire, sources have claimed The US government quietly approved Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon,…
Ukraine’s Army Is In Bad Shape, Over Half Of Recruits Survive Just For A Few Days
Ukraine’s Army Is In Bad Shape, Over Half Of Recruits Survive Just For A Few Days Authored by Liz Heflin via Remix News, The Ukrainian army is suffering from a steady decline…
72-Year Old American On Trial In Moscow For Mercenary Charge
72-Year Old American On Trial In Moscow For Mercenary Charge Another American is in Russian custody, but this is perhaps the most bizarre case so far. 72-year old Stephen James Hubbard pled…
Germany Is First To Evacuate Citizens From Lebanon On Military Transport Plane
Germany Is First To Evacuate Citizens From Lebanon On Military Transport Plane Germany has become the first Western country to initiative an emergency evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon utilizing military transport…
The Future Of Gold: Will The Price Surge Continue?
The Future Of Gold: Will The Price Surge Continue? Authored by Charles Kennedy via OilPrice.com, Gold prices have surged to record highs due to a combination of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and…
Ukrainian defense minister sacks deputies
The overhaul is meant to curb undue “external and internal influence,” Rustam Umerov has said Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustam Umerov has sacked four of his deputies, citing unacceptable “attempts of influence” on…
NATO, Ukraine preparing chemical weapons provocation – Russian spy agency
The Foreign Intelligence Service has said the West and Kiev are intending to stage a false-flag attack in Syria and attempt to frame Moscow The secret services of several NATO member states,…
Enough Already: Stop Provoking Russia
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Tuesday October 1st – 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…
Man kills three in Shanghai stabbing rampage (VIDEO)
Police believe the assailant was taking out his personal financial grievances on supermarket customers Three people have been killed and 15 wounded in a knife attack at a supermarket in Shanghai, police…
October 1st – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1352
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…
Essential Liberty Vs. Temporary Safety
Essential Liberty Vs. Temporary Safety Authored by Carl M. Cannon via RealClearPolitics, This article was originally published on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 – with the election in 40 days, which in the…
Escobar: Watching The China River Flow
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These Are The Hardest-Working US States
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Is Huntington Beach Ahead of the California Curve?
Is Huntington Beach Ahead of the California Curve? Authored by Christian Milord via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Once again, Surf City in California appears to be ahead of the curve on…
UPDATE: USMX and Dock Workers Negotiate to the Strike Deadline
On one side you have the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA), which represents 50,000 East and Gulf Coast dockworkers. On the other side you have the U.S. Maritime Alliance, or USMX, an organization…
China Offers Easing “Gift” To Homebuyers, Sparking Continued Iron Ore & Property Market Euphoria
China Offers Easing “Gift” To Homebuyers, Sparking Continued Iron Ore & Property Market Euphoria Iron ore and Chinese property stocks surged after three of the country’s largest metro areas loosened homebuyer rules. This…
Democrats Sue Georgia Election Board Over New Ballot Rule
Democrats Sue Georgia Election Board Over New Ballot Rule Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), National and state Democrats are suing the Georgia Election Board to stop a…
UN should allow use of force against Israel – Erdogan
The Turkish leader has urged the organization to stop Israel’s war in Gaza The United Nations should use its authority to invoke the use of armed force to stop Israel’s war in…
Brown Bananas, Crowded Ports, Empty Shelves: What To Expect If Major Port Strike Erupts On Tuesday
Brown Bananas, Crowded Ports, Empty Shelves: What To Expect If Major Port Strike Erupts On Tuesday Authored by Anna Nagurney, Professor and Eugene M. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies, UMass Amherst, via The Conversation: …
President Trump Authorizes GoFundMe Campaign to Assist MAGA Country Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Perhaps anticipating that a political administration will drag heels and deflect funds, according to press secretary Karolin Leavitt, President Trump has authorized a GoFundMe campaign to assist victims of Hurricane Helene. [Tweet…
Heroes And Villains
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