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Montana Man Convicted of Murder in Campsite Killing
(Headline USA) A jury has found a man with links to white supremacists guilty of murder in a brutal killing at a southwestern Montana campsite last year that was initially reported as a possible bear attack. Daren Christopher Abbey attacked Dustin Kjersem with a block of wood, an axe and a screwdriver after they met…
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Bitcoin could dip below $104k as momentum fades; Check forecast –
Key takeaways BTC is down 1% and is now trading below $104,300 per coin. The bearish performance comes after Bitcoin failed to overcome the $107k resistance level. Bitcoin dips below $105k despite strong start to the week Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has underperformed over the last 24 hours despite a positive start…
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Headline Geopolitics: Carl Zha Debunks Western Myths about China
(José Niño, Headline USA) In this Headline Geopolitics episode, José Niño interviews Carl Zha, host of the Silk & Steel Podcast and one of the most provocative voices dissecting U.S.–China relations. Zha breaks down the trade war, America’s pivot to Asia, Western myths about China, and whether the latest RAND Corporation talk of “coexistence” is…
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Kushner Meets With Netanyahu in Israel To Discuss Future Plans for Gaza
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss future plans for Gaza and the US-backed ceasefire deal. Despite lacking a formal role in the Trump administration, Kushner has been acting as an advisor to US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and has been very…
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Supreme Court Rejects Call to Overturn Its Decision Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide
(Headline USA) The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court’s 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.…
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Crypto market surges by $65B in three hours as Bitcoin gains over $30B –
Key Takeaways The overall crypto market capitalization jumped by $65 billion in just three hours. Bitcoin led the rally, contributing over $30 billion to the surge with strong upward momentum. Share this article The crypto market surged by around $65 billion in the last three hours, with Bitcoin contributing over $30 billion to the rally…
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Sen. Grassley Joins Call to Televise Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has joined the growing number of voices calling for cameras to be allowed in the courtroom to record the proceedings of alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson. “I want to compliment Erika Kirk, wife of assassinated conservative leader Charlie Kirk. She has made an emotional appeal to…
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Rep. Massie Still Investigating Jan. 6 Provocateur Ray Epps
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Remember Ray Epps, the J6er who encouraged others to go into the Capitol and committed violence against police officers, only to receive a year of probation for his crimes? Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., hasn’t forgotten. Massie announced on Friday that he wrote a letter to the FBI about Epps last month, seeking answers…
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US Bombs Two More Boats in the Waters of Latin America
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that the US military bombed two more boats that he claimed, without providing evidence, were carrying drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The strikes bring the total number of boats the US has bombed since early September to 20, including 10 that were…
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Nasdaq 100 rises 130% since January 2023, echoing ‘.com’ era –
Key Takeaways The Nasdaq 100 has soared 130% since January 2023, largely due to advances in artificial intelligence boosting technology company valuations. Market analysts are increasingly drawing parallels to the dot-com era of the late 1990s, when a wave of internet enthusiasm led to excessive valuations and a subsequent crash. Share this article The Nasdaq…
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Senate Votes to Reopen Government, Sending Funding Bills to House
(Thérèse Boudreaux, The Center Square) After spending nearly seven weeks in a political deadlock, U.S. senators finally passed legislation to end the record-long government shutdown. Eight senators in the Democratic Caucus provided the filibuster-breaking votes for the legislation––a Continuing Resolution paired with three full-year funding bills—to pass the chamber. The package now heads to the…
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India Speeds Up Efforts to Bring Its Gold Home
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) India has sped up efforts to bring its gold home. Mike Maharrey is a journalist and market analyst for Money Metals with over a decade of experience in precious metals. He holds a BS in accounting from the University of Kentucky and a BA in journalism from the University…
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Pelosi Dynasty: Nepo Daughter Runs after Nancy Announces Retirement
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Californians may not have seen the last of the Pelosi dynasty, even after Democratic power broker Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement last week. Christine Pelosi, the “nepo” daughter of the former speaker of the House, announced Monday that she is running to represent San Francisco in the California state Senate. “I am running to represent…
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Lisk (LSK) token price has soared 62%: here’s what is fueling the rally –
The Lisk (LSK) token has surged 62% amid altcoin rotation and ecosystem growth. The key support lies at $0.2574, while the immediate resistance lies between $0.3372 and $0.4591. The breakout has coincided with a dramatic surge in Lisk open interest. Lisk (LSK) has captured the attention of crypto investors today as the token experienced a…
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Florida AG Targets JPMorgan over Trump Debanking, Jack Smith Collusion
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched a state investigation Monday into JP Morgan after the bank abruptly closed the accounts of President Donald Trump’s media company in 2024. Uthmeier announced the probe in a video statement on X and in a letter to JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, affirming the financial institution…
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The Latest: Trump Hosts Former Terrorist, Now-Syrian President at the White House
(Headline USA) President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after lifting sanctions imposed on Syria, which had been a pariah state for decades before rebel forces toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad last December. Al-Sharaa — who once had ties to al-Qaida and had a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head — was…
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FBI Director’s Girlfriend Sues Right-Wing Influencer for Tweeting Photo of Her
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) FBI Director Kashyap Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, has sued two more right-wing influencers for suggesting that she’s an Israeli asset. One of the influencers didn’t say she’s an asset, but merely tweeted a suggestive photo of her and Patel. Wilkins’s lawsuit stems from a Sept. 14 tweet where a Twitter/X account explained how…
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US Bombs Two More Boats in the Waters of Latin America
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that the US military bombed two more boats that he claimed, without providing evidence, were carrying drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The strikes bring the total number of boats the US has bombed since early September to 20, including 10 that were…
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Rep. Massie Still Investigating Jan. 6 Provocateur Ray Epps
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Remember Ray Epps, the J6er who encouraged others to go into the Capitol and committed violence against police officers, only to receive a year of probation for his crimes? Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., hasn’t forgotten. Massie announced on Friday that he wrote a letter to the FBI about Epps last month, seeking answers…
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Privacy Coins Are Not Radical; Surveillance Money Is –
Opinion by: Carter Feldman, CEO of Psy For thousands of years, money changed hands in private. A bronze coin passed from merchant to customer, leaving no record of the transaction. No government official knew what you bought or from whom. No bank tracked your spending habits. This wasn’t a bug in the system — it…
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California Teachers Sue Over Law They Say Silences Debate on Israel and Palestine
(José Niño, Headline USA) A coalition of California teachers, students and parents filed a federal lawsuit arguing that a new state law designed to combat antisemitism in schools actually censors legitimate classroom discussion about Israel and Palestine. The American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee filed a federal lawsuit last Sunday, challenging a California law that educators…
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‘Cryptoqueen’ facing sentencing over $6.5B Bitcoin stash –
Key Takeaways Zhimin Qian, dubbed ‘Cryptoqueen,’ faces sentencing in the UK for her role in laundering $6.5 billion via Bitcoin. The scam involved defrauding victims in China and using the illicit gains to buy luxury property in London. Share this article A Chinese businesswoman known as the “Cryptoqueen” is facing sentencing in a UK court…
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WATCH: Democrat Walks into Oncoming Traffic to Avoid Explaining Mamdani Endorsement
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) A Democrat candidate in Wisconsin was caught jaywalking into oncoming traffic Friday in an apparent attempt to evade questions about her endorsement of New York City’s communist mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani. In the video, Rebecca Cooke turns her back on a man-on-the-street interviewer who asks her if she plans to invite Mamdani—a…
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Sen. Grassley Joins Call to Televise Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has joined the growing number of voices calling for cameras to be allowed in the courtroom to record the proceedings of alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson. “I want to compliment Erika Kirk, wife of assassinated conservative leader Charlie Kirk. She has made an emotional appeal to…
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Ex-ActBlue Official Snubs Congressional Fraud Hearing, Triggering Subpoena Threats
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Three House committees have threatened to subpoena a former top ActBlue official after she failed to appear for a transcribed interview as part of the congressional probe into alleged fraud. The official, listed as “former senior total rewards specialist,” was requested to testify before the House Judiciary, House Administration, and House Oversight committees in July 2025. After she failed…
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Microsoft on track for longest daily loss streak in over a decade –
Key Takeaways Microsoft is experiencing its longest daily stock losing streak in over a decade. The decline is fueled by investor concerns regarding the company’s increased capital expenditures on AI infrastructure. Share this article Microsoft appears headed for its longest daily losing streak in more than a decade, according to Bloomberg. The technology giant has…
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Ilhan Omar’s Campaign Funneled Money to Organization Tied to Foreign University
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The congressional campaign of Rep. Ilham Omar, D-Minn., gave more than a thousand dollars to a nonprofit linked to a Palestinian university, new Federal Election Commission filings revealed. Omar’s campaign paid $1,559.25 to the anti-Israel Palestine House of Freedom for “event tickets” in September, confirmed by Headline USA after a Fox News report. …
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AMD declines by 12% this week despite beating Q3 estimates –
Key Takeaways AMD’s stock fell 12% this week after releasing quarterly earnings. Earnings results were mixed: some metrics beat expectations, but revenue guidance disappointed. Share this article AMD, a semiconductor company emphasizing AI accelerators and data center technologies, fell about 12% this week after delivering quarterly results that beat expectations but offered a revenue forecast…
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Ex-Freedom Caucus Rep. Dan Bishop Tapped to Become U.S. Attorney
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) Former Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., a staunch supporter of the conservative Freedom Caucus, is slated for appointment to become a U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina. Senior White House officials confirmed the news that President Donald Trump planned to nominate Bishop, The Federalist reported Wednesday. Bishop, who had…
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West Virginia Coal Miner Trapped Inside Mine
(Headline USA) Emergency responders were hoping to use an underwater drone Sunday to reach a miner trapped deep inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine, authorities said. A mining crew hit an unknown pocket of water Saturday about three-quarters of a mile into the Rolling Thunder mine near Drennen, about 50 miles east of the state…
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Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents in Chicago
(Headline USA) Chicago police officers responded to a call of gunshots fired at federal agents Saturday amid immigration enforcement operations that drew residents to protest in the streets, the department said. There were no reports of anyone being hit by gunfire, according to police, and the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on…
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Gold surpasses $4,100/oz for first time since October 27 –
Key Takeaways Spot gold price broke above $4,100/oz, the first time since October 27. The surge reflects continued investor interest amid economic uncertainty and debt concerns. Share this article Spot gold surpassed $4,100 per ounce today, reaching this milestone for the first time since October 27. The precious metal, which serves as a key safe-haven…
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FBI Informants Warned That Antifa Would be at Jan. 6 Protest, Rep. Loudermilk Confirms
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) “Numerous” confidential informants warned the FBI that there would be violence at the Jan. 6, 2021, protest-turned-riot, according to a new report from Just the News, which interviewed Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., about the matter. Loudermilk, who heads the House Judiciary subcommittee that’s investigating Jan. 6, reportedly said that FBI Director…
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XRP Price Keeps Dropping Despite Ripple’s Swell Announcements: Is $2 Next? –
Key takeaways: XRP fell over 9% after Ripple’s Swell event, extending its November losing streak. A bear flag breakdown and looming death cross point to a possible drop toward $1.65. XRP (XRP) has fallen sharply in the hours since Ripple’s flagship Swell conference, erasing much of the short-lived rally seen during the event itself. Swell…
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Self-Described ‘Fed’ Who Fired Gun in Jan. 6 Crowd Arrested on a Fugitive Warrant
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Self-described federal provocateur John Emanuel Banuelos, who fired two shots into the air during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill uprising, has been arrested again on charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault in Utah. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois said it arrested Banuelos Oct. 17 on a fugitive warrant,…
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Arweave (AR) price forecast as it rides the DePIN sector momentum –
Arweave price has rallied 25.5% today, leading the DePIN sector surge. Arweave Day Asia has boosted the AO ecosystem and developer interest. The immediate support sits at $5.03 while the resistance is found near $6.31. Arweave (AR) price has witnessed a powerful 25.5% rally in the past 24 hours, outpacing both the broader crypto market…
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Police Officer Shot and Killed Inside of a Hospital
(Headline USA) A police officer was shot and killed during a struggle in the emergency department lobby at a North Carolina hospital Saturday. The shooting happened around 9 a.m. at the WakeMed Garner Healthplex, killing WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith, according to a WakeMed statement. A “person of interest” in the shooting was in custody,…
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Govt. Shutdown Leads to Over 800 Flights Cancelled, Number Growing
(Thérèse Boudreaux, The Center Square) As the government shutdown drags into its 38th day and forced flight reductions begin taking effect, the number of daily flight cancellations Americans are experiencing has skyrocketed. By noon Friday, airlines had slashed 850 flights within, into, or out of the United States – quadruple the number of cancellations made…
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US Again Flies Heavy Bombers Near Venezuela’s Coast
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US has once again flown heavy bombers over the Caribbean and near the coast of Venezuela, according to a report from Newsweek, which cited flight tracking data. Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft made the provocative flight, marking the fourth time since October 15 that the US has sent bombers…
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Zcash rises to second-largest holding in Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom portfolio behind Bitcoin –
Key Takeaways BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said Zcash (ZEC) has risen to Maelstrom’s second-largest liquid holding. The coin’s price rally stands out against the backdrop of a market-wide slump. Share this article BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes revealed that Zcash (ZEC) now ranks as the second-largest liquid asset in his family office Maelstrom’s portfolio, trailing only…
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Virginia Gov.-Elect Spanberger Refuses to Discuss Time as CIA Operative
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) Virginians resoundingly elected former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday in a blue relapse of the one-time battleground state—despite knowing very little about her past. Spanberger—who defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle–Sears, a retired Marine and Jamaican immigrant—notably spent at least eight years as a CIA operative, from 2006 to 2014, before…
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Possible Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Suspect Named by Blaze News in Unconfirmed Report
Update: Shortly after the publication of this story, journalist Breanna Morello reported that a source told her the purported suspect named by Blaze Media was not, in fact, involved in the pipe bomb scandal. “This source tells me they know where she was at the time and they do not believe it’s her. The FBI may…
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Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Pause Ruling to Fund SNAP
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) The federal government asked an appeals court Friday to pause a lower court ruling that required the Trump administration to fully fund benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, provides federally-funded food benefits to about 42 million low-income families each month, but benefits started…
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Zcash Leads Privacy Token Rally as Market Cap Surges –
While the rest of the crypto space has entered a slump, traders are banking on privacy tokens, with Zcash leading the charge. CoinMarketCap data shows that Zcash (ZEC) climbed to a high of $655 earlier Friday, reaching a market capitalization of about $10.6 billion. At the time of writing, the rally had cooled and retraced…
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WATCH: Trump Says Tariffs May Cost Americans ‘Something’ but Keep U.S. Safe
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) President Donald Trump said Thursday Americans should be thankful for his tariffs, which he said he has used to end wars that Americans would otherwise be fighting in. Trump’s remarks followed Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ characterization of the tariffs as “taxes on Americans” during a high-profile hearing on…
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Five XRP spot ETFs now listed on DTCC ahead of potential launch this month –
Key Takeaways Five spot XRP ETFs have been listed on DTCC ahead of a potential US launch this month. Grayscale and other asset managers are expanding ETF offerings amid strong market interest. Share this article Five spot XRP exchange-traded funds from Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, Canary Capital, 21Shares, and CoinShares have appeared on the Depository Trust…
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Poll: More Voters Feeling the Impact of Federal Shutdown
(Dan McCaleb, The Center Square) As the federal government shutdown drags into its 37th day, more voters say they are feeling some impact. An equal number of voters also either blame Democrats or Republicans the most for the shutdown, according to polling from Napolitan News Service. The survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted online…
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Comey’s Daughter Supposedly Sought to Cut Deal w/ Epstein to Smear Trump
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) The former cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein claimed that James Comey’s prosecutor daughter offered the billionaire pedophile a deal to implicate President Donald Trump. Maurene Comey, who recently resigned as the walls closed in on her notorious FBI father, began serving in 2016 as assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of…
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Senate Votes Down Resolution To Block Trump From Starting a War With Venezuela
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The Senate on Thursday rejected a resolution to stop President Trump from launching an attack on Venezuela without authorization from Congress. The resolution, led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Adam Schiff (D-CA), failed to pass the chamber by a vote of 49-51, with just two Republicans, Paul and…
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Ethereum joins Bitcoin in recording third-largest weekly ETF outflow at $508M –
Key Takeaways Ethereum recorded $508 million in net outflows this week, the third-largest weekly redemption since launch. Bitcoin ETFs also experienced significant investor withdrawals during the same period. Share this article Ethereum recorded its third-largest weekly ETF outflow at nearly $508 million, joining Bitcoin in experiencing large investor withdrawals from exchange-traded funds tracking digital assets.…
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Conservative Plagiarist Benny Johnson Settles Lawsuit for Stealing Content
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Conservative pundit and serial plagiarist Benny Johnson has reached a settlement with the man who sued him for cribbing a video of flooding in Black Mountain, North Carolina from Hurricane Helene last year. The plaintiff, Virginia resident Billy Bowling, revealed the settlement in an Oct. 27 court filing. The settlement terms…
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XRP Wallet Surge Hints at Price Stability: Is a Bottom Near? –
Key takeaways: Over 21,000 new XRP wallets were created in 48 hours, the fastest growth in eight months. Record decentralized exchange transactions coincided with XRP’s price weakness, hinting at non-organic activity. Whale wallet outflows have stabilized after $650 million in selling, suggesting a potential bottom formation for XRP. XRP (XRP) closed Tuesday’s daily candle at…
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US Again Flies Heavy Bombers Near Venezuela’s Coast
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US has once again flown heavy bombers over the Caribbean and near the coast of Venezuela, according to a report from Newsweek, which cited flight tracking data. Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft made the provocative flight, marking the fourth time since October 15 that the US has sent bombers…
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Last Monkey On the Loose after Mississippi Highway Crash is Captured After Being Spotted By Resident
(Headline USA) The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday. A resident who lives near the crash site called authorities to report the animal’s location and it was then “successfully recovered,” the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks…
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Comey’s Daughter Supposedly Sought to Cut Deal w/ Epstein to Smear Trump
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) The former cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein claimed that James Comey’s prosecutor daughter offered the billionaire pedophile a deal to implicate President Donald Trump. Maurene Comey, who recently resigned as the walls closed in on her notorious FBI father, began serving in 2016 as assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of…
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Bitwise plans spot Dogecoin ETF launch in 20 days –
Key Takeaways Bitwise expects to launch its spot Dogecoin ETF within 20 days due to the 8(a) automatic approval process. Last week, three crypto ETFs tied to SOL, LTC, and HBAR made their Wall Street debut. Share this article Bitwise, a crypto asset manager, expects its spot Dogecoin ETF to launch within 20 days following…
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Possible Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Suspect Named by Blaze News in Unconfirmed Report
Update: Shortly after the publication of this story, journalist Breanna Morello reported that a source told her the purported suspect named by Blaze Media was not, in fact, involved in the pipe bomb scandal. “This source tells me they know where she was at the time and they do not believe it’s her. The FBI may…
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Nancy Mace Accused of Staging Rape Hoax, Hacking Phone to Extort Millions from Ex-Fiancé
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) A new lawsuit accuses Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., of pushing a gang-rape hoax and spying on her ex-fiancé in order to extort him out of millions of dollars. Mace’s former lover, Patrick Bryant, filed suit on Thursday in Charleston County, saying that she and another woman conspired to use the allegations…
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House Dems Summon Ex-Prince Andrew to Talk about Jeffrey Epstein
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Democrats in the House Oversight Committee have written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, seeking information about his relationship with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “You may have valuable information about the crimes committed by Mr. Epstein and his co-conspirators,” they said in a Thursday letter, signed by…
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Privacy Coins Rally Driven by Technicals, Narrative –
Privacy tokens are taking center stage this week, bucking the slump that has affected the broader cryptocurrency market. Notable commentators in the cryptocurrency space have been predicting a spike in privacy coin prices for months. Their projections now appear to be coming true. Some have wondered whether there hasn’t been a coordinated effort to pump…
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State Department Says US Is Not Withdrawing from Iraq
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) A US State Department spokesperson told Shafaq News on Wednesday that the US is not withdrawing from Iraq but shifting its military role to a “bilateral relationship” under a deal that will end the mission of the US-led anti-ISIS coalition in the country. The official made the comment in response to Iraqi…
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News Outlets Fight for Transparency in Kirk Assassination Case
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) A coalition of media outlets is fighting back against efforts by both the prosecution and the defense to keep certain proceedings secret in the Charlie Kirk assassination case. As Headline USA has reported, both the prosecution and the defense want to prohibit cameras from the courtroom. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office…
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What Happens If ETH Inflates and XRP Leads Liquidity –
What is the looming power shift between ETH and XRP? Since Ethereum’s Merge update in 2022, the network’s transition to a deflationary model has steadily reduced the supply of Ether (ETH), increasing its scarcity and reinforcing long-term investor confidence. The reduced supply has elevated ETH beyond a simple utility token, positioning it as a potential…
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Wash trading accounts for a quarter of Polymarket’s activity, Columbia study reveals –
About 14% of wallets showed behaviour consistent with coordinated wash trading. Artificial trading peaked at 60% in December 2023 and dropped to 5% by May. ICE plans to invest up to $2 billion as Polymarket prepares for a regulated US return. A new study by Columbia University researchers has found that nearly a quarter of…
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Report: US To Establish Military Base in Damascus
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US is planning to establish a military base in Damascus, Syria, Reuters has reported, as the Trump administration continues to strongly back the new Syrian government that’s led by former al-Qaeda leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. The report said that the US will establish a military presence at an airbase on the outskirts…
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Book Reveals Trump’s Reaction at Hospital to Being Shot in Assassination Attempt
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) The July 13, 2024, assassination attempt against Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the country. But according to a new book that covers the incident, Trump himself was as cool as a cucumber after a bullet came within millimeters of ending his life. The book, Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That…
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Senate Expected To Vote on Thursday To Block Trump From Starting a War With Venezuela
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The Senate is expected to vote on Thursday at 5:00 pm Eastern Time on a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would block President Trump from attacking Venezuela without congressional authorization, a vote that comes amid reports that he is reviewing several options for starting a war with the country. Americans can contact…
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Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent in Washington is Found Not Guilty of Assault Charge
(Headline USA) DC jurors convicted numerous Jan. 6 protestors who were totally peaceful when they entered the Capitol, but they decided to let a former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent off the hook. Sean Charles Dunn, who hurled his subway sandwich at an agent in a fit of rage…
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Ripple IPO Plans Off Despite SEC Case Win And Record Growth –
Ripple, the US blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will not pursue an initial public offering following the conclusion of its years-long legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple president Monica Long said the company has no plans or timeline for an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. “We’re in a…
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Crypto market surges by $156 billion in 7 hours –
Key Takeaways Crypto market added $156B in seven hours, led by a sharp rebound in altcoins. Bitcoin climbed back above $103K after falling below $100K earlier in the day. Share this article The crypto market saw a sharp rebound on Friday, adding $156 billion in value within seven hours as altcoins led a powerful rally…
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Former South Carolina Democrat Indicted on Federal Charges of Defrauding Legal Clients
(Headline USA) A former South Carolina state lawmaker has been indicted on federal allegations that he schemed to defraud his legal clients. According to court papers, a federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted former Rep. Marvin Pendarvis, a Democrat and attorney, on 10 charges including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering. Federal…
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CZ to cease disclosing personal investments following ASTER token market impact –
Key Takeaways CZ, founder of Binance, will no longer publicly disclose his personal token investments. His recent disclosure of an ASTER token investment was followed by volatility due to heightened market attention. Share this article Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao announced today that he would stop disclosing his investment activities to avoid affecting market sentiment.…
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Explosion at Mississippi Chemical Plant Causes Ammonia Leak, Evacuations
(Headline USA) An explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in Mississippi on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak and forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a post on the social platform X that emergency officials from across the state were responding to the anhydrous ammonia leak…
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Trump Says SNAP Benefits On Hold Until Government Reopens
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that federal food benefits won’t go out until the government reopens, a statement at odds with what his administration has said publicly and told federal judges who ordered the government to use emergency funds to keep benefits flowing. Trump made the comments on social media.…
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Powerful Iowa Judge Charged with OWI After Witnesses Say She Drove Wrong Way on Highway
(Headline USA) A powerful Iowa judge has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated after witnesses say she drove the wrong way on a highway Tuesday night while passed out behind the wheel. Adria Kester, chief judge of the state’s Second Judicial District, was released from the Boone County Jail on Wednesday morning,…
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Congressional Perks: House members, Staff Get Daycare, On-Call Doctor
(Arthur Kane, The Center Square) Job perks like an on-call doctor, on-site daycare and millions of dollars for food, beverages and bottled water sound like something offered to employees of big tech firms. But actually, taxpayers are paying for those perks for members of Congress and often their staff, an investigation by The Center Square…
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Last Monkey On the Loose after Mississippi Highway Crash is Captured After Being Spotted By Resident
(Headline USA) The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday. A resident who lives near the crash site called authorities to report the animal’s location and it was then “successfully recovered,” the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks…
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Crypto market sees over $250M in long positions liquidated within an hour –
Key Takeaways Over $250 million worth of long positions were liquidated in the crypto market within a single hour due to a sharp downturn. The total liquidations reached $1 billion over the past 24 hours. Share this article The crypto market experienced over $250 million in long position liquidations within a single hour today, as…
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Pentagon Classified New Year’s Day Cybertruck Bomber’s Manifesto
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) On Jan. 7, law enforcement discovered a “manifesto” on the phone of the highly decorated soldier who allegedly exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. But within 48 hours, the Department of Defense classified the manifesto of the soldier, 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger, keeping it hidden from the public,…
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Ripple Hits $40B Valuation with Citadel, Fortress Backing –
Blockchain payments company Ripple has been valued at $40 billion following new equity investments from Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group, underscoring the growing appeal of blockchain technology among mainstream financial institutions. According to a Financial Times report on Wednesday, Ripple raised $500 million from several investors in its latest funding round, which cemented the…
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Congressional Perks: House Members, Staff Get Daycare, On-Call Doctor
(Arthur Kane, The Center Square) Job perks like an on-call doctor, on-site daycare and millions of dollars for food, beverages and bottled water sound like something offered to employees of big tech firms. But actually, taxpayers are paying for those perks for members of Congress and often their staff, an investigation by The Center Square…
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SOL eyes $170 after sweeping the August 4 low –
Key takeaways Solana’s SOL is down 1% in the last 24 hours and is approaching $160 after dropping to $146 on Tuesday. The cryptocurrency could reclaim the $170 high if the recovery continues. SOL recovers from the Tuesday dump SOL, the native coin of the Solana ecosystem, is trading close to the $160 mark after…
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Bomb Threats at New Jersey Polling Places
(Christina Lengyel, The Center Square) Tuesday’s New Jersey general election saw early attempts at voter intimidation with emailed bomb threats to Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a statement saying that law enforcement had responded and “worked swiftly to secure” them. Some of the polling places…
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Ohio SNAP Benefits Expected to be Cut in Half
(J.D. Davidson, The Center Square) SNAP recipients in Ohio are expected to receive half of their regular monthly benefit allotment, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. However, there is still no plan for when that money will be distributed. Family Services on Tuesday said it has received and is reviewing new…
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Trump Says SNAP Benefits On Hold Until Government Reopens
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that federal food benefits won’t go out until the government reopens, a statement at odds with what his administration has said publicly and told federal judges who ordered the government to use emergency funds to keep benefits flowing. Trump made the comments on social media.…
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Zcash surges to new all time high near $500 as privacy coin momentum accelerates –
Key Takeaways Zcash reached a new all-time high near $500, rising over 700% since late September. Zcash has surpassed Monero in market capitalization, signaling a leadership shift among privacy coins. Share this article Zcash reached a new all time high near $500 today after rising more than 20% in the past 24 hours and over…
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Airplane Explodes at Louisville Airport, Leaving 7 Dead and Some Missing
(Headline USA) First responders searched for more victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub at the airport in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11, authorities said. The plane crashed about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday as it was…
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Starbucks’ Union Workers Plan Strike Next Week Unless Company Agrees to a Contract
(Headline USA) Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike at the company’s U.S. stores next week unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday. The strike would begin on Nov. 13, which is the day Starbucks plans to distribute free, reusable red cups. Red Cup Day, a Starbucks tradition since 2018, is typically…
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Ex-FBI Agent Says He Was Joking When He Called FBI Director’s Girlfriend a Former ‘Mossad Agent’
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) In August, former FBI agent Kyle Seraphin accused FBI Director Kashyap Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, of being an Israeli intelligence asset who’s acting as a “honeypot”—a tactic where someone sexually manipulates their target to compromise, manipulate or spy on them. “[Patel] has had his own little ‘honeypot’ issue that’s been going on of…
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Ether could rebound to $3,600 after testing key level; Check forecast –
Key takeaways ETH is trading above $3,300 after dropping to the $3k support level on Monday. The leading altcoin could recover above $3,600 if the market trend improves. Ether slips to $3k, recovers to $3,300 It has been a bearish start to the month for cryptocurrencies, with most of them losing 10% or more of…
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Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to Trump’s Tariff Power
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are under question as the U.S. Supreme Court hears one of the most significant economic cases in decades with wide-ranging implications for the president’s foreign policy agenda and for businesses and consumers around the world. Supreme Court justices challenged U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer…
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Ohio SNAP Benefits Expected to be Cut in Half
(J.D. Davidson, The Center Square) SNAP recipients in Ohio are expected to receive half of their regular monthly benefit allotment, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. However, there is still no plan for when that money will be distributed. Family Services on Tuesday said it has received and is reviewing new…
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Charlie Kirk’s Widow Weighs in on Whether Tyler Robinson’s Case Should be Televised
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Both the prosecution and the defense in the Charlie Kirk assassination case want to prohibit cameras from the courtroom. Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has something to say about that. “There were cameras all over my husband when he was murdered. There have been cameras all over my friends and family, mourning. There have…
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Whale deposits $3.72M USDC into Hyperliquid, opens $27.7M BTC long –
Key Takeaways A crypto whale deposited $3.72M USDC into Hyperliquid. The whale opened a $27.7M leveraged long position on Bitcoin and a $20.3 million position on Ethereum. Share this article A crypto trader linked to the wallet address starting with 0x960B deposited $3.72 million USDC into Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, and opened 15x leveraged…
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Headline Geopolitics: Tim Hinchcliffe on Digital ID and the WEF’s Latest Schemes
(José Niño, Headline USA) In this Headline Geopolitics episode, José Niño interviews Tim Hinchcliffe, editor of The Sociable and one of the most incisive journalists covering the rise of global technocracy. Based in Medellín, Colombia, Hinchcliffe breaks down the World Economic Forum’s latest schemes, the spread of digital ID and CBDCs, and how initiatives like…
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Energy Secretary Says No Nuclear Explosions ‘For Now’
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday clarified that the US has no plans to conduct nuclear explosions, at least for the time being, comments that came amid confusion over President Trump’s order for the Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons. “I think the tests we’re talking about right now are system tests,”…
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ICE, OK Officers Arrest 70 Foreign Nationals, Half Illegally Driving Semi-Trucks
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) In another highway operation targeting dangerous drivers, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and Oklahoma Department of Public Safety arrested 70 foreign nationals driving on interstate highways in Oklahoma. In two days, they arrested drivers from 15 countries – all in the U.S. illegally. The majority had driver’s licenses in…
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Energy Secretary Says No Nuclear Explosions ‘For Now’
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday clarified that the US has no plans to conduct nuclear explosions, at least for the time being, comments that came amid confusion over President Trump’s order for the Pentagon to start testing nuclear weapons. “I think the tests we’re talking about right now are system tests,”…
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Report: US Preparing Mexico Mission Against Cartels That Would Include Troops and Drone Strikes
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The Trump administration has begun developing detailed plans to send US troops and intelligence officers into Mexico to target cartels in operations that would include drone strikes, NBC News reported on Monday, citing current and former US officials. The report said that US military personnel have already begun training for the potential…
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Mississippi Woman Kills Escaped Monkey
(Headline USA) One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi roadway was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for the safety of her children. Jessica Bond Ferguson said she was alerted early Sunday by her 16-year-old son who said he thought he had…
