How Stop-And-Go Motion Supercharges Your Metabolism Authored by Sheridan Genrich via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Most fitness advice focuses on structured workouts, but most of our daily movement occurs in small,…
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America’s Energy Shift: From Coal To What? (1950–2024)
America’s Energy Shift: From Coal To What? (1950–2024) This animated chart, via Visual Capitalist’s Bruno Venditti, uses data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration to illustrate how the country’s energy generation landscape has evolved…
US Power Grid “Getting Critically Tight” — Time To Consider Backup Power At Home
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California Senate Passes Bill Allowing Parole For Some Serving Life Without Parole
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Ghost Of Ghosn? New Nissan CEO Pitches Massive Restructuring That Will Slash 15% Of Global Workforce
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Musk threatens to paralyze US space program
The SpaceX CEO said he would decommission the only US spacecraft certified to fly American astronauts The SpaceX CEO has claimed that his company “will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” after…
Musk agrees ‘Trump should be impeached’
The tech billionaire has also floated the idea of a new political party amid his escalating feud with the US president Former White House government efficiency czar Elon Musk has claimed that…
President Trump Holds Press Availability with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Earlier today President Trump held a press availability in the oval office with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The topics of conversation surrounded trade, NATO funding, Ukraine, Russia, President Trump’s conversation with Chairman…
President Trump Friction with Elon Musk Widens Political Cleaving
To understand the dynamic, it is necessary to remain elevated and unemotional as the confrontation takes place. The U.S. Senate currently has two issues of great importance to President Trump within their…
Be Patient, Retain Integrity, The Tide Is Shifting in Our Favor
You Treepers know my top two priorities in the world of politics: Economic Nationalism (MAGAnomics), and capital letter Liberty, the fight against the surveillance state. In these endeavors the “Tech Bros” are…
Biden’s Border Nihilism Will Live Long After He Is Gone
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President Trump Says Musk “Just Went Crazy” – as World’s Richest Man Continues Public Meltdown, Demands Impeachment and Replacement with JD Vance
It was always going to be thus. However, some who do not carry the mental fortitude to withstand the TRUTH, will proclaim they are witnessing some pre-scripted game of chess or something,…
China Automakers Are Overtaking Japanese Competitors In Thailand
China Automakers Are Overtaking Japanese Competitors In Thailand Japan’s hold on Thailand’s auto market is quickly slipping as Chinese brands make big gains. Japanese automakers’ market share fell to 65% in April—down…
Trump says Xi invited him to China
The invitation was extended during a phone conversation, which the US president described as “very good” US President Donald Trump has said that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, invited him to visit…
Lululemon Craters 20% After Slashing Guidance
Lululemon Craters 20% After Slashing Guidance Lululemon shares cratered after the ridiculously overpriced maker of butt pushup tights cut its profit outlook for the full year and projected lower-than-expected sales for the…
Air Force Commander Prepares California Desert Community For Pearl Harbor-Like Strike By China
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The Federal Judiciary’s War On Trump Is Not About Protecting Us From Gov’t Overreach
The Federal Judiciary’s War On Trump Is Not About Protecting Us From Gov’t Overreach Authored by Connor O’Keefe via The Mises Institute, So far, in his second term, Donald Trump’s biggest headaches…
US sanctions International Criminal Court judges
Restrictions have been imposed on four ICC officials over “illegitimate actions” targeting the US and its “close ally Israel” The United States has announced sanctions on four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges…
Zelensky Takes Swipe At Trump For Putin Phone Call: ‘Russia Giving The Finger’
Zelensky Takes Swipe At Trump For Putin Phone Call: ‘Russia Giving The Finger’ Ukraine’s President Zelensky has yet again taken a swipe at President Trump, this time voicing his frustration at the…
NATO boss demands huge military spending hike
Mark Rutte has said he will propose a target of 5% of member states’ GDP at the bloc’s upcoming summit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that he will propose a…
Dem Rep. Balint: We Need Undocumented Immigrants To “Wipe Our A$$es”
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Secure the perimeter? Russia’s strategy beyond the Ukraine front
Moscow’s foreign policy enters the post-Western era The world – including Greater Eurasia – has become a more comfortable environment for Russia to pursue foreign policy objectives. Today, the balance of investment…
US on track for biggest nuclear arms spending hike since Cold War – disarmament activists
The White House has proposed a 25% year-on-year increase in 2026 for the development of seven new versions of the B61-13 gravity bomb The White House has proposed a spending increase on…
Musk makes Epstein files claim about Trump
In an escalating feud with the US president, the tech billionaire has stated it’s “time to drop the really big bomb” Elon Musk has claimed that US President Donald Trump’s name appears…
Netanyahu’s Rule In Peril As Ultra-Orthodox Move To Dissolve Knesset Over Conscription Of Haredim
Netanyahu’s Rule In Peril As Ultra-Orthodox Move To Dissolve Knesset Over Conscription Of Haredim Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling government coalition is under a new threat of being toppled after the…
“Thousands” Of Empty Units After LA Wastes $1 Billion On Homeless Housing
“Thousands” Of Empty Units After LA Wastes $1 Billion On Homeless Housing Once hailed as a fast-track solution to California’s homelessness crisis, Project Homekey now looks like a billion-dollar boondoggle littered with…
Coal Is The New Bridge Fuel
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Trump ‘Purges’ Israel Hardliners In Overhaul Of Mideast Policy
Trump ‘Purges’ Israel Hardliners In Overhaul Of Mideast Policy Via The Cradle Between late May and early June, in what insiders are calling an “America First” course correction, US President Donald Trump has been…
Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Musk
The US president has reacted to the billionaire’s disapproval of his tax and spending bill US President Donald Trump has said he is “very disappointed” with Elon Musk following the tech billionaire’s…
Trump bans citizens of 12 countries from US
The measures are meant to protect the country from “foreign terrorists,” the US president has claimed US President Donald Trump has barred citizens of 12 countries from entering the country, including nationals…
Risk of Escalation With Russia ‘Going Way Up’ Due To Ukrainian Attacks: Kellogg
Risk of Escalation With Russia ‘Going Way Up’ Due To Ukrainian Attacks: Kellogg Authored by Kyle Anzalone via The Libertarian Institute, President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Ukraine conflict said that recent Ukrainian attacks…
NATO more powerful than Romans and Napoleon – bloc chief (VIDEO)
Insisting the bloc is a “defensive alliance,” Mark Rutte has urged member states to pour more money into making it “more lethal” NATO is the “most powerful alliance” in global history, Secretary…
Fyodor Lukyanov: Kiev’s drone strikes prove Moscow’s point
Ukraine’s drama can’t derail the talks process The second round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul, and the events leading up to them, offer a clear snapshot of the…
Pakistan has lost thousands of lives to terrorists – official
Over the past decade and half, the country has suffered from extremism, the PM’s adviser on foreign affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi told RT Pakistan has lost 90,000 people to terrorists over the…
Zelensky takes apparent dig at Trump for calling Putin
The Ukrainian leader questioned the value of peace talks when “the powerful” fail to be tough with Russia Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has claimed that there is no value in trying to reach…
Goldman Delivers Sobering Rates Outlook For Homebuyers
Goldman Delivers Sobering Rates Outlook For Homebuyers Uncertainty is running high among prospective homebuyers as elevated mortgage rates have pushed buying conditions to the worst levels in decades. While many are hoping…
“I’m Just Here For The Cotton Candy”
“I’m Just Here For The Cotton Candy” By Michael Every of Rabobank “I’m just here for the cotton candy” Naturally, the market didn’t Fink about a new globalization yesterday. Rather, it fought…
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Banning China From Purchasing Land In The State
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Banning China From Purchasing Land In The State Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on June 2 vetoed a bill…
EU state’s PM calls for clampdown on Islam
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen is reportedly seeking to extend the public veil ban to schools and remove campus prayer rooms Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for new restrictions on Islamic practices…
FDA Not Recommending Newly Approved COVID-19 Vaccine: Official
FDA Not Recommending Newly Approved COVID-19 Vaccine: Official Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new COVID-19 vaccine but is not recommending people…
Ukraine failed to destroy Russian planes in drone raid – Moscow
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said that aircraft were damaged and will be repaired None of the Russian aircraft targeted in Ukraine’s recent drone attacks were destroyed, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey…
Baltic and Black seas are ‘NATO areas’ – bloc chief
Both bodies of water are important for Russia’s naval operations and energy exports Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that NATO now considers the Baltic and Black Seas areas of strategic responsibility….
‘No talks with a gun to our head’ – Indian MP
New Delhi has stated it will not engage in a dialogue with Islamabad while facing security threats New Delhi will not engage in talks with Islamabad for as long as it poses…
How the US deep state feeds the Ukraine war
Bloodthirsty American politicians like Lindsey Graham are eager to drag the war on forever, so they do everything to scupper negotiations The picture of Lindsey Graham, US Senator for South Carolina, and…
EU nation’s parliament opposes Russia sanctions
Slovak lawmakers have approved a resolution that criticizes measures against Moscow and obliges officials not to vote in their favor The Slovak parliament has passed a resolution opposing sanctions on Russia. The…
Hockey legend Ovechkin visits Russian Federation Council (VIDEO)
The Washington Capitals captain is reportedly planning to move back to Moscow next year Russian ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin visited the Federation Council, the upper house of the national legislature, on…
Harvard’s China Ties Under Scrutiny As US Targets Student Visas
Harvard’s China Ties Under Scrutiny As US Targets Student Visas Authored by Leo Timm via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Following the Trump administration’s recent action to curb Harvard University’s international admissions…
US Trade Deficit Shrinks By Most On Record In April As Imports Plunged
US Trade Deficit Shrinks By Most On Record In April As Imports Plunged As the front-running of tariffs abruptly ended, so imports to the US collapsed in April – by the most…
US Equity Futures Unchanged Ahead Of ECB As Jobs Data Looms
US Equity Futures Unchanged Ahead Of ECB As Jobs Data Looms US equity futures are unchanged, as they struggle for direction ahead of Friday’s payrolls report, following a series of data releases…
US Jobless Claims Surge To 8 Month Highs
US Jobless Claims Surge To 8 Month Highs The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time jumped to 247k last week (above the 239k expected) – the highest…
S&P Futures Spike Above 6,000 After Chinese Media Reports Trump, Xi Held Phone Call
S&P Futures Spike Above 6,000 After Chinese Media Reports Trump, Xi Held Phone Call In keeping with China’s now default lying and obfuscation about anything trade war related, just hours after Bloomberg…
Dark Irony: 75th Anniversary Edition Of Orwell’s 1984 Comes With Trigger Warnings
Dark Irony: 75th Anniversary Edition Of Orwell’s 1984 Comes With Trigger Warnings Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A new 75th anniversary edition of George Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984 includes ‘trigger warnings’ in the…
Ukraine lacks money for military – finance minister
MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak earlier estimated the budget shortfall at around $10-12 billion Ukraine does not have enough money to fund its military and will have to overhaul this year’s budget in order…
Zelensky critic sentenced for treason in absentia
Journalist Anatoly Shariy was given 15 years in what he denounced as a political vendetta from Kiev A Ukrainian court on Tuesday sentenced Spain-based journalist Anatoly Shariy, a vocal critic of Vladimir…
NATO aspirant reining in pro-bloc propaganda
Georgia is set to fold a 20-year-old NGO advocating Western integration into the Foreign Ministry The Georgian government is set to fold a media center promoting Western integration into the Foreign Ministry,…
Third French spy found dead under mysterious circumstances – media
An intelligence officer reportedly shot himself in his car near Paris, following two similar incidents over the past five months A French intelligence officer has been found dead in a parking lot…
Kremlin confirms Putin warning after Ukrainian drone strikes
US President Donald Trump previously said Vladimir Putin has warned him of an upcoming response Russian President Vladimir Putin told his US counterpart, Donald Trump, that Moscow would respond to Ukraine’s recent…
US blacklists seven African countries
President Donald Trump has imposed full entry bans on citizens of Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan US President Donald Trump has imposed a travel ban on nationals from…
British Blasphemy Prosecution: London Man Convicted After Burning Qur’an
British Blasphemy Prosecution: London Man Convicted After Burning Qur’an Authored by Jonathan Turley, We recently discussed how the United Kingdom has continued its erosion of free speech by pushing an effective blasphemy law. Now,…
Pentagon redirects missile components from Kiev to own forces – WSJ
Fuzes meant for Ukraine’s air defense have been diverted to US units in the Middle East, according to the outlet The Pentagon has redirected key missile components originally intended for Ukraine’s air…
The Next Gold Confiscation: What It Could Look Like… And How To Avoid It
The Next Gold Confiscation: What It Could Look Like… And How To Avoid It Authored by Nick Giambruno via InternationalMan.com, On April 5, 1933, under the pretext of a national emergency, President…
Russia bans British Council
The prosecutor general has designated the organization as “undesirable” for promoting the UK’s interests under the guise of teaching English The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has banned the British Council from operating…
Moscow accuses British NGO of subversive activities in universities
The Oxford Russia Fund used professors to spread LGBT material and gather political intel, the Federal Security Service has said Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused the UK-based Oxford Russia Fund…
ECB Preview: 8th Rate Cut In A Row
ECB Preview: 8th Rate Cut In A Row As UBS economist Paul Donovan writes this morning, a total of 52 out of 52 surveyed economists – not to mention markets – expect…
Procter & Gamble To Axe 7,000 Jobs Amid “Challenging Environment”
Procter & Gamble To Axe 7,000 Jobs Amid “Challenging Environment” The maker of Bounty paper towels, Dawn dish soap, Pampers diapers, Tide detergent, and Gillette razors—Procter & Gamble—announced a restructuring plan at a…
11 killed in stampede at cricket celebration in India
Dozens were injured as fans attempted to enter a stadium through a small gate At least 11 people died and over 50 have been injured in a stampede at a cricket stadium…
Russia reports new railway sabotage near Ukraine
The crew of a locomotive in Voronezh Region managed to halt the train in time to avoid casualties, the FSB has said An explosive device has damaged a railway track in Russia’s…
North Korea reiterates ‘unconditional’ support for Russia
Leader Kim Jong-un has pledged full backing for Moscow in the Ukraine conflict North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged unwavering support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with…
Vietnam is in the Same Tough Trade Spot as Canada – It’s Not an Issue of Unwillingness, it’s Inability
President Trump and the trade team have made specific requests of Vietnam in order to negotiate a trade agreement. Unfortunately, just like Canada, Vietnam’s problem is not an unwillingness to comply, it’s…
President Trump Announces Executive Order Restricting Entry of Foreign Nationals from Certain Countries
Today, President Trump signed an executive order [SEE HERE] restricting the entry of foreign nationals from a number of countries identified as national security and public safety risks. The goal is to…
Thomas Massie Wants Elon Musk to Fund Primary Challengers to Trump Supporters in Congress
If you have walked the deep political weeds with us, you will likely remember the warnings. Thomas Massie, Chip Roy, Rand Paul and other fellow republican travelers will join with Elon Musk…
Thursday June 5th – 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…
Sean Hannity Interviews FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino
Don’t ask me to encapsulate this interview, I have not watched it yet (I will). Feel free to provide cliff notes in the comment section if you have. The appearance venue itself…
Tucker Carlson Interviews Former CIA Operations Officer John Kiriakou
An interesting interview between Tucker Carlson and Former CIA Counterintelligence Operations Officer John Kiriakou about being targeted by the CIA and FBI after telling the truth about CIA torture ops. Kiriakou outlines…
J.D. Vance Was Right About Censorship
J.D. Vance Was Right About Censorship Authored by Paul Coleman via The Critic, In February 2025, U.S. Vice President, JD Vance stood before the Munich Security Conference and delivered a stark warning….
June 5th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 137
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…
Russia seizes two Ukrainian Abrams tanks – MOD (VIDEO)
Moscow’s forces have taken several pieces of Western-made weaponry in Sumy Region, the Defense Ministry said Russian forces have seized two Ukrainian US-made M1 Abrams tanks at the border with Ukraine’s Sumy…
Mass graves discovered in Libya
The UN says over 70 bodies have been found in Tripoli, including ten charred corpses, at sites operated by a government-linked militia Dozens of bodies have been discovered in detention centers in…
Russia approves oil pipeline venture in African state
The agreement outlines the creation of a joint company, with Moscow holding a controlling stake, a Federation Council official has said Russian lawmakers have approved an agreement with the Republic of the…
Russian press crew hit by Ukrainian drones
One person has been wounded and the crew’s vehicle burned, according to Zvezda TV A Russian press crew from Zvezda TV came under attack by Ukrainian drones while working near the front…
Where US Public Media Relies On Federal Funding Most
Where US Public Media Relies On Federal Funding Most If the $1.1 billion cuts in funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CBP) materialize, the results will be felt by public radio…
European Industry Under Siege: China Deploys Rare Earths As Economic Weapon
European Industry Under Siege: China Deploys Rare Earths As Economic Weapon Submitted by Thomas Kolbe As U.S. tariffs tighten the screws on China’s export machine, Beijing is striking back—with strategic precision. Export…
US Refuses Air Cover For European ‘Reassurance Force’ In Postwar Ukraine
US Refuses Air Cover For European ‘Reassurance Force’ In Postwar Ukraine The British and French-led effort to establish a ‘coalition of the willing’ to stand up to Russia and defend Ukraine just…
Trump views Zelensky as ‘bad guy’ – NYT
The US president believes that the Ukrainian leader “is edging the world to the precipice of nuclear war,” the report says US President Donald Trump is frustrated with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky,…
Ukrainian general reassigned days after stepping down
Mikhail Drapaty’s abrupt return reveals increasing infighting among military leaders, reports have claimed Ukrainian General Mikhail Drapaty has been assigned to a top military post just days after submitting his resignation as…
This Neutered Isle: Britain After Britain
This Neutered Isle: Britain After Britain Peachy Keenan looks across the Atlantic, to her father’s homeland, for a dire warning of what might befall a country that does not defend its people,…
Trump Bans Citizens Of 12 Countries From Traveling To The US
Trump Bans Citizens Of 12 Countries From Traveling To The US Having previously hinted he might crack down on foreign visitors, late on Wednesday President Trump signed a proclamation banning nationals from…
Whites to become minority in UK in 40 years – study
Low birth rates among indigenous Brits and mass migration are driving the trend, an analysis shows White Britons will become a minority in their own country in less than four decades, a…
Trump orders probe into who really ran country under Biden
The US president wants to know who controlled the autopen, and whether there was a conspiracy to artificially portray his predecessor as fit for office President Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping…
Trump To Use Emergency Powers To Boost US Critical Minerals Industry
Trump To Use Emergency Powers To Boost US Critical Minerals Industry By Charles Kennedy of Oilprice.com In a bid to wean the U.S. critical minerals supply chain off China, U.S. President Donald…
US Warns Britain & France Not To Recognize Palestinian State
US Warns Britain & France Not To Recognize Palestinian State Via Middle East Eye The US has warned Britain and France against recognizing a Palestinian state at a UN conference later this month, Middle East Eye can reveal. France and Saudi…
Foreign-Made Explosives Used In Railway Terrorist Attacks: Kremlin
Foreign-Made Explosives Used In Railway Terrorist Attacks: Kremlin Russia’s Investigative Committee chief, Aleksandr Bastrykin, on Wednesday stated that explosives used in the deadly attack on two railway bridges in southern Russia over…
A Warrior’s Homecoming: Trump’s Push To End Veteran Homelessness
A Warrior’s Homecoming: Trump’s Push To End Veteran Homelessness Authored by Stacy Washington via RealClearDefense, During the four years between the end of President Trump’s first term and the beginning of his…
Hegseth Orders Gay-Rights Icon’s Name Erased From Navy Ship In Epic Pride-Month Troll
Hegseth Orders Gay-Rights Icon’s Name Erased From Navy Ship In Epic Pride-Month Troll In the latest move to eradicate wokeness from the United States military, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered…
Coming To America: Syrian Islamist Leader Sharaa Will Speak At UN
Coming To America: Syrian Islamist Leader Sharaa Will Speak At UN The Islamist group which rules Syria from Damascus, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has long been designated as a terrorist organization by the…
Stablecoins To The Treasury’s Rescue
Stablecoins To The Treasury’s Rescue Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, Digital Money was the title of TBAC’s April 30, 2025, presentation to the U.S. Treasury Department, and an important topic worth discussing….
EU allows members to spend Covid cash on arming Kiev – Politico
Brussels has loosened conditions for using the remaining €335 billion in the pandemic recovery fund The European Commission has allowed member states to redirect funds they have struggled to claim from the…
Los Angeles Passes New $30 Minimum Wage For Hotel And Airport Workers
Los Angeles Passes New $30 Minimum Wage For Hotel And Airport Workers Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, With benefits, the effective wage is $38.35. This is inflationary… New Minimum Wage AI…
Ship Carrying 800 EVs Abandoned In Pacific After Fire Breaks Out
Ship Carrying 800 EVs Abandoned In Pacific After Fire Breaks Out On Tuesday, the Morning Midas—a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vehicle carrier—was abandoned by its crew in the central Pacific Ocean following an onboard…
Canada’s Wildfire Smoke Set To Blanket New York City
Canada’s Wildfire Smoke Set To Blanket New York City A plume of wildfire smoke from ongoing blazes in the Canadian prairies is tracking southeastward, already impacting the Dakotas, spreading across the Midwest…