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Mercedes, Porsche Slash Forecasts As Tariffs Hit Sales  Mercedes-Benz Group and Porsche have both reported earnings, and the outlook is grim. Both German luxury automakers slashed full-year profit guidance, citing a double hit…

US Pending Home Sales Hover Near Record Lows After June Gloom The choppy performance of the US housing market continued in June with pending home sales falling 0.8% MoM (considerably worse than…

Sen. Kennedy Says ‘We Need More Idiot Control’ After NYC Shooting Authored by Matt Margolis via PJMedia.com, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) once again demonstrated why he’s among the most blunt voices on…

Another Canary: The Las Vegas Economy Is Tanking Just Like It Did In 2008 And 2009 Authored by Michael Snyder via TheMostImportantNews.com, If you want to get a really good indication of…

The economy has withstood years of pressure over the Ukraine crisis, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia has long been accustomed to Western pressure and sanctions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said,…

Local and Russian officials have held talks on maritime cooperation at the port of Pointe-Noire, Congo A Russian naval training ship has arrived in the Republic of the Congo as part of…

US, UK In Secret Talks With Ukrainian Officials To ‘Replace Zelensky’: Russian Intelligence Claims Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has claimed in a new statement published by TASS state news agency that…

WTI Dips After Biggest Crude Build In 6 Months Oi prices were steady early on Wednesday, rising for a third session even as API reported an unexpected rise in US crude inventories….

The loss of many elite athletes has undermined the International Skating Union’s commercial revenue, the organization has said The suspension of Russian athletes from competitions globally is taking a toll on the…

Bessent Unleashes Treasury Buyback Overhaul In Major Step To Yield Curve Control, Doubles Down On Bill Dominance In today’s closely watched Quarterly Refunding Announcement on debt issuance – which to many was…

The US president has recently threatened Russia with sanctions over the Ukraine conflict US First Lady Melania Trump “likes” Russian President Vladimir Putin, but is disappointed over the continuation of the Ukraine…

Countries criticizing Russia are often “very quiet” about Israel’s military campaign in the Palestinian enclave, Norwegian FM Espen Barth Eide has said Western nations that condemn Russia’s military operation against Ukraine often…

Moldova’s president has accused Moscow of secretly financing the political opposition in the country The Kremlin on Wednesday rejected accusations by Moldovan President Maia Sandu that Russia is attempting to interfere in…

The body joined the Arab League and others in warning that what the paramilitary-led coalition has done will divide the country The African Union, Arab League, and Saudi Arabia have condemned Sudan’s…

The US president says he has encountered a “lot of problems” with Pretoria, accusing it of pursuing “some very bad policies” US President Donald Trump has said he will probably not attend…

Critics argue the Online Safety Act creates a censorship regime and turns the country into a “borderline dystopian state” A petition to repeal the UK’s stringent new internet safety rules has surpassed…

The US tech giant made the decision after being taken to court by Nayara Energy Microsoft has resumed providing critical digital services to Indian refiner Nayara Energy after the latter sued the…

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…

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…

Futures Rise Ahead Of Huge Day: Fed, Mag7 Earnings, Refunding, GDP And More US equity futures were modestly higher in the hours before Wednesday’s Fed rate decision (where Powell is expected to…

There’ll Always Be An England… But Will It Be Free? Authored by Roger Kimball via American Greatness, Sitting here in London, I wonder what Ross Parker and Hughie Charles would think if…

Rupee Slides After Trump Threatens India Over Russia Trade With the August 1st tariff pause deadline looming, President Trump has taken to his Truth Social account to lambast India for continuing to…

“Employers More Optimistic Than Consumers” As ADP Reports Big Rebound In Jobs In July The American economy added a larger than expected 104k jobs in July according to ADP Employment data released…

The US-Brussels tariff agreement is unconditional surrender without a war In history, some things become clear only in hindsight. For instance, German unification all over again – good thing or bad thing?…

The US president has announced a 25% levy and additional penalties on New Delhi for its continued partnership with Moscow US President Donald Trump has announced that India will face 25% tariffs…

The High Beta Melt Up: Echoes Of 1999 Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, In our recent article, “The Magnificent Seven Are Mediocre,” we pondered whether the stock market is entering a…

US GDP Jumps To 3.0% In Second Quarter, Trouncing Estimates And Reversing Q1 Contraction So much for that imports-driven mini recession in Q1. One quarter after liberal economists cried with delight when…

Beijing sees energy policy as a sovereign matter, Scott Bessent has said China remains committed to buying Russian oil despite the threat of US tariffs, Washington’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said….

Trump Could Pull Up To 30% Of US Troops Currently In Europe Via Remix News, In line with its review of all troops stationed around the world, the U.S. could cut 30…

Fyodor Lukyanov has stated that the rise of the Global South is altering the world’s power dynamics BRICS is emerging as a strategic alternative to the unraveling Western-led global order, experts said…

President Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs on buyers of Russian products over the Ukraine conflict The US State Department said on Tuesday it ‘presumes’ that the White House is factoring…

A new report projects that nearly 60% of those chronically undernourished by 2030 will be on the continent The UN has warned of a worsening hunger crisis in Africa, with its latest…

The Russian outlet has been facing censorship and legal hurdles in the country since 2017 RT has a larger American audience than CNN, former US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has…

EU Courts Turkey As It Overlooks Istanbul Mayor Arrest, Opposition Crackdown Via Middle East Eye When Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained in February on charges of corruption, European officials were stunned. Imamoglu, widely…

“Beyond Realistic”: Why Europe’s Pledge To Buy $750BN In US Energy Is Mathematically Impossible As part of the U.S.-EU trade deal agreed over the weekend, the EU committed to purchasing a mindblowing…

London has said it will recognize the state of Palestine unless Gaza receives aid and there is a truce by September Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the UK of “appeasement…

New Delhi faces the measure if a trade deal is not reached, the US president has said US President Donald Trump has warned of tariffs of up to 25% on imports from…

Submissions for the Khaled Alkhateb prize, named for a journalist killed in Syria, must include news video content from conflict zones RT has opened submissions for the 2025 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial…

Top officials in Kiev have backed plans to replace the Ukrainian leader with former military chief Valery Zaluzhny, the SVR has said US and UK officials have secretly met with key Ukrainian…

Polish Socialist Calls For Ban On Right Wing Party ‘Before It Grows To Size We Cannot Handle’ Via Remix News, Andrzej Rozenek, former MP for the Socialist party in Poland and deputy…

Autocar Magazine Unveils “90s Gems To Buy Now”  British motoring magazine Autocar has compiled a list of 1990s cars to buy and hold. The list is not full of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, or other…

Colorectal Cancer Rising Among People Under 50: American Medical Association Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Younger people are increasingly being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a disease typically…

Is AI A Tool Or A Trojan Horse? Why I’m Deeply Concerned For The Minds Of Our Children Authored by Daniel Amen via The Epoch Times, Have you seen Grok’s Ani? She’s…

A powerful earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunamis in Russia and Japan, with hazardous waves possible in Hawaii, Alaska, and other parts of the Pacific An 8.8-magnitude earthquake, followed by…

The 9 Supreme Court Cases To Watch Next Term Authored by Matthew Vadum, Sam Dorman, Stacy Robinson via The Epoch Times, The Supreme Court will hear cases in the fall and winter…

“I Am Not A Trump Fan”: Disturbing Public Statements Surface From Brennan’s Hand-Picked Head Of Controversial Assessment Authored by Jonathan Turley, We have been discussing the recently declassified material related to the Russian investigation,…

Auto Accidents Fall 10% In Major Cities Amid Reports Of Lighter Traffic A few weeks ago, reports began circulating that thanks to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) roundups in major cities, the notorious…

A powerful earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a tsunami in Russia’s Far East A tsunami wave struck the northern Kuril Islands early Wednesday following a powerful earthquake in the Pacific Ocean,…

Addiction Fiction: Dopamine Is Not Why Kids Love TikTok Authored by Christopher J. Ferguson via RealClearInvestigations, Nowadays, it seems we can be addicted to anything – not just alcohol and drugs, but…

Hazardous waves are possible on the coasts of Russia, Alaska and Japan, USGS says A tsunami warning has been issued for coastal areas of Russia’s Far East, with hazardous waves also possible in…

“The US Is Catching Up”: Competition With China Over DR Congo Minerals Intensifies After years of near-exclusive control over the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) rich mineral reserves, China now faces growing…

Judge Rejects Bid To Open Fed’s Closed-Door Meetings On Interest Rates Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times, A federal judge in Washington has rejected an investment firm’s request to force…

This is one of those interviews that simply must be watched in its entirety. It’s long, almost 3 hours, but take the quiet time to watch and absorb the information provided by…

Delusional Seattle Democrats Blame Trump While Ignoring Their Role In Homelessness Crisis In a recent op-ed, radio host Jason Rantz argues that Seattle Democrats outraged by President Donald Trump’s new homelessness executive…

The new trade deal shows the success of the ‘America First’ strategy, according to Sebastian Gorka The European Union has effectively “bent at the knee” before US President Donald Trump, White House…

Goldman Reaffirms “Cautious View” On Gov’t IT & Services Coverage Amid Ongoing DOGE Cuts Six months ago, Goldman Sachs analysts sounded the alarm with a “cautious view” on Government IT & Services, as…

The MAHA Priority Pursued By Lawmakers On Both Sides Of The Aisle Authored by Nathan Worcester via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), WASHINGTON—The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda has helped shape…

The US national security advisor finally finds herself in a position where the truths she speaks cannot be ignored In light of accusations that former US President Barack Obama had committed treason by…

Dear New Yorkers: Consider Moving To Dallas, TX Authored by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson via RealClearPolitics, The rise of socialist New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has highlighted a fundamental truth that…

Those who played a “starring role” in amplifying the Russiagate plot against President Donald Trump must face consequences, Greg Gutfeld has said The US media need to make “serious” amends to many…

Federal Judge Blocks Big Beautiful Bill’s Medicaid Cuts To Planned Parenthood Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal judge on Monday blocked a provision in the One…

Few of the restrictions have had a significant effect and some are outright ignored, according to ex-presidential aide Dmitry Nekrasov The overwhelming majority of Western sanctions imposed on Moscow have not worked…

Top Monk At Shaolin Temple Ousted After Sexual Misconduct, Financial Crime Scandal China has appointed Shi Yinle, former abbot of White Horse Temple, as the new head of the Shaolin Temple—just two…

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian enclave Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has declared that the situation in Gaza amounts to a “genocide,” blasting the worsening…

Simply banning the Russian language is not enough, according to Ekaterina Nikonyuk Students in Ukraine are increasingly speaking Russian, according to a state university lecturer. The reported surge comes despite Kiev’s ongoing…

Billionaire Activist Reid Hoffman Admits Democratic Party Has ‘Alienated’ Silicon Valley When he’s not bankrolling lawsuits against President Donald Trump, defending his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, or funding hoaxes against Republican candidates,…

The Real January 6 Wasn’t At The Capitol – It Was At Trump Tower Authored by Steve Cortes via RealClearPolitics, January 6 has become a date of hallowed pagan sacredness to the…

President Trump holds a press conference aboard Air Force One en route back to the White House.  Currently the press comments are audio only, but will likely have video upon arrival. President…

Performing in foreign languages is not illegal under existing legislation, language ombudsman Elena Ivanovskaya has said Ukraine’s language ombudsman has called for legislation to ban the public performance of songs in Russian…

Following the breaking news of the U.S-EU trade deal with Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen, President Trump sits down for an extensive interview with Miranda Devine. President Trump talks about the trade…

The E3’s diplomacy has collapsed into theater as the US sets the agenda and Tehran stops pretending to listen. Europe still talks like a power – but it no longer acts like…

Such people should either find work in Germany or go back to their home country and enlist in the army, lawmaker Stephan Mayer believes Berlin should stop spending taxpayer money on social…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hold a joint press conference in Stockholm after concluding the third-round of trade talks with Chinese officials. The discussion and press…

The reality of the U.S-Canada economic relationship and the position of President Donald Trump is not that difficult to understand if you take all the disparate datapoints and quotes from Trump and…

The terms Ukraine and government corruption are synonymous regardless of who is funding the schemes.  After Volodymyr Zelenskyy grabbed more power by stripping two key anti-corruption agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU)…

North Korea Demands US Recognize It As ‘Irreversible’ Nuclear Power North Korea is demanding that the United States recognize it as a permanent nuclear power, according to the latest words of Kim Yo-jong,…

Oil Prices Spike As Trump’s Shortened Deadline For Putin Will Soon Reveal Which Of Them Miscalculated Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Polar opposite understandings of the Sino-Indo prisoner’s dilemma lie at…

Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern Reach $85 Billion Merger Deal By FreightWaves Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern today announced an $85 billion deal to tie their networks together and create the first…

US Reaffirms ‘Unwavering Support’ For Restoration Of Democracy, Justice In Venezuela Authored by Yeny Sora Robles via The Epoch Times, The U.S. State Department issued a statement on July 27 reaffirming that…

An Overlooked Vulnerability That Could Cripple America’s Power Grid Authored by Kurt Cobb via OilPrice.com, U.S. transformer wait times have ballooned from 50 to 127 weeks, crippling grid resilience in the face…

White House Considers ‘Pocket Rescissions’ To Sidestep Congress: What To Know Authored by Jackson Richman & Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a move,…

Corporations To Acquire 10% Of Ether Supply As Regulatory Arbitrage Accelerates Corporations are buying Ether at a faster pace than Bitcoin, signaling a shift in institutional interest toward the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency…

Stellar 7Y Auction Sees Highest Stop Through Since 2022, Record High Directs After yesterday’s very poor, tailing 5Y auction which saw dismal foreign demand, the bond market was on edge ahead of…

The US president has threatened to slap Moscow with additional sanctions if the new deadline for settling the Ukraine conflict is not met Washington will impose new sanctions against Moscow if it…

Some units have not seen reinforcements for eight months, the outlet has reported Ukraine’s forces are exhausted and suffering from a “critical shortage of personnel,” with no recruits to replace them, CNN…

Berlin does everything to portray Russia as the enemy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said The German leadership is stoking anti-Russian hysteria in Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, commenting…

Vladimir Zelensky has signed a law allowing men over 60 to enter contract-based military service Ukraine will start enlisting men over 60 for contract-based military service, according to a new law signed…

California’s $20 Minimum Wage Killed 18,000 Restaurant Jobs; New Study Finds Authored by Peter Jacobsen via TheDailyEconomy.org, Perhaps the greatest example that good policymaking intentions go awry is the minimum wage. Proponents…

DOGE Says It Has Helped Save Nearly $200 Billion Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says nearly $200 billion has been saved since it…

Trump Denies Seeking Summit With Xi, But ‘May’ Visit China, As Stockholm Talks Pave Way President Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed back on reports saying he’s looking for a summit with Chinese President Xi…

The US tech giant has been struggling with falling local sales worsened by Washington’s escalating trade tensions with Beijing US tech giant Apple has announced it will close one of its stores…

US, China Agree To Extend Tariff Truce As previously reported in what appeared to be a leak by the South China Morning Post, moments ago US and Chinese negotiators have concluded their…

“Step Towards War”: Kremlin Slams Trump Ultimatum, Unleashes More Deadly Missile Attacks On Ukraine Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued the Kremlin’s response to President Trump’s Monday announcement from Scotland that he’s reducing…

Megastar Jennifer Lopez is reportedly open to performing in Russia after the Ukraine conflict ends American pop singer Jennifer Lopez has cancelled a planned concert in Moscow set for August, according to…

No More Mr Nice Guy By Molly Schwartz, cross-asset macro strategist at Rabobank The euro took a hit yesterday, depreciating around 1.3% against USD for the worst intraday performance in two months….

Coalition Of Dem AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Effort To Weed Non-Citizens Off Of SNAP Program Authored by Debra Heine via American Greatness, New York, California, and a host of other Democrat-run…

Job Openings Slide, As Number Of Hires Unexpectedly Plunges After several consecutive stronger then expected job openings reports and one month after the JOLTS report showed an unexpected surge in job vacancies,…

Conference Board Consumer Confidence Continues To Rebound As Inflation Fears Tumble The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index improved by 2.0 points in July to 97.2, from 95.2 in June (revised up by…

Trump Explains Why He Kicked Epstein Out Of Mar-a-Lago; Turned Down Invite To Pedo Island Authored by Debra Heine via American Greatness, President Trump told reporters on Monday about the falling out…

Sara Duterte has demanded the release of her father since the country withdrew from the court before the investigation Sara Duterte, the daughter of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, has condemned the…