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Crypto investor Konstantin Ganich found dead in Lamborghini amid market crash: Report –
Key Takeaways Konstantin Ganich (Kostya Kudo), a prominent Ukrainian crypto investor and influencer, was found dead in a Lamborghini during a severe crypto market crash. His death highlights rising concerns about the mental health of crypto traders and influencers, especially during periods of intense market volatility. Share this article Konstantin Ganich, a Ukrainian crypto blogger…
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4 Dead, 20 Injured in South Carolina Bar Shooting
(Headline USA) A mass shooting early Sunday at a crowded bar on an idyllic island considered to be the largest Gullah community on the South Carolina coast has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials said. A large crowd was at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island when sheriff’s deputies arrived…
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Pentagon to Build a Training Facility for Qatari Pilots in Idaho
(Headline USA) The U.S. military is moving forward with plans to build a dedicated facility in Idaho to train pilots from Qatar, an important U.S. ally in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Hegseth, who made the announcement during a visit by Qatar’s defense minister, said the facility to be built at the…
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Will Taxpayers Foot Bill for Letitia James’s Mortgage Fraud Defense?
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Facing a federal indictment is costly, but New York Attorney General Letitia James won’t have to worry much despite being charged with mortgage fraud. James’s pockets won’t take much of a hit since she can tap into two funding sources, including one bankrolled by taxpayers. To pay for her defense, James will rely on the Democratic Attorneys General Association, a…
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2024 Was Deadliest Year for Journalists on Record
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) Last year was the deadliest year for journalists on record, with the Gaza Strip being the deadliest location, according to multiple reports. Totals vary depending on organization reports that don’t evaluate the same countries. However, the conclusions are the same: 2024 was the deadliest year for journalists based on data…
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Report: Van Jones Recruited for Israeli Propaganda Campaign
Israel’s narrative gets boost from high-profile mentors… Source
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Binance co-founder advises users with losses to contact customer service –
Key Takeaways Binance experienced transaction issues due to heavy market volatility and high user activity. Yi He, Binance co-founder, advised affected users to contact customer service for loss claims. Share this article Binance co-founder Yi He directed users experiencing losses to contact customer service today. She acknowledged transaction issues stemming from intense market fluctuations and…
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$1 Million Bond Set for Democrat Legislator Accused of Molesting a 15-Year-Old
(Headline USA) A North Carolina state legislator accused this week of sex-related crimes involving a 15-year-old appeared in court remotely from a hospital bed while still in custody Friday, and a judge set his bond at just over $1 million. Democratic state Rep. Cecil Brockman of High Point, who was arrested Wednesday, had his scheduled Thursday…
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FBI Says China ‘Targeting’ Mississippi River System
(The Center Square) In a July meeting with the Louisiana District Export Council, New Orleans FBI agent Benjamin Dreessen gave a number of serious warnings about the threat of China to American trade, including that China is “targeting the Mississippi River system.” Dreessen warned that China’s five-year plan includes efforts to gain monopolistic control over…
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Mamdani Took the Same Illegal Donations Biden Used to Target Mayor Adams
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The New York City mayoral campaign of Zohran Mamdani collected thousands of dollars in potentially illegal foreign donations, the same type of contributions that led the Biden-era DOJ to indict Mayor Eric Adams. Mamdani is running for NYC mayor against Republican Curtis Sliwa and third-party candidate Andrew Cuomo. Meanwhile, Adams had initially opted…
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Luigi Mangione Seeks Dismissal of Charges in Assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
(Headline USA) Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive. In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, the lawyers said prosecutors…
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Emails Reveal Journalists Acting as Foreign Agents
Leaked messages show journalists shaping official Israeli narratives during Gaza war… Source
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Bitcoin OG books over $160M profit from BTC and ETH shorts in 30 hours –
Home » Markets » Bitcoin OG books over $160M profit from BTC and ETH shorts in 30 hours Veteran trader leverages market swings and liquidity events to secure massive gains from high-risk shorts in digital assets. Photo: Amjith S Key Takeaways Bitcoin OG, a veteran crypto trader, realized over $160 million in profits by shorting…
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Dems Set to Jet to Luxury Hotel While Government Stays Shut
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The government shutdown won’t stop Democrats from jetting to a luxury Napa Valley retreat after the weekend, where they will fundraise for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ahead of the midterm elections. Led by DSCC chair Sen. Kristin Gillibrand, D-N.Y., the group of lawmakers is expected to enjoy a “vineyard estate-inspired retreat” at the…
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President Trump Heads To Middle East for Gaza Talks in Israel and Egypt
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Trump on Sunday departed the US for the Middle East, where he will visit Israel and Egypt, as the first phase of the fragile Gaza ceasefire deal appears to be holding. During his visit to Israel, Trump will deliver a speech to the Israeli Knesset, making him the first US president to…
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President Trump Heads To Middle East for Gaza Talks in Israel and Egypt
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Trump on Sunday departed the US for the Middle East, where he will visit Israel and Egypt, as the first phase of the fragile Gaza ceasefire deal appears to be holding. During his visit to Israel, Trump will deliver a speech to the Israeli Knesset, making him the first US president to…
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Binance founder CZ receives alert from Google about possible government-backed attacks –
Key Takeaways Binance founder CZ received an alert from Google about a possible state-backed cyberattack targeting him. Google regularly issues warnings to high-profile crypto leaders about potential government-sponsored hacking attempts. Share this article Binance founder CZ received a security alert from Google warning of a possible state-backed attack targeting him. CZ shared the notification via…
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Florida Teens Credited for Averting School Shooting Plot in Washington State
Two teenage boys in Florida are being called heroes for their response to a five-second TikTok video last month that may well have averted disaster all the way across the country… Source
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Gold Literally Grows in Trees
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Money doesn’t grow on trees. Or does it? Well, not exactly, but scientists in Finland have discovered gold nanoparticles embedded in the needles of Norway spruce trees. It’s kind of like those pre-decorated Christmas trees. These already have gold trim! But don’t get too excited. You can’t see the…
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Trump Threatens Tariffs on China Over ‘Hostile’ Rare Earths Policy
President Donald Trump threatened a “massive increase” in tariffs on products from China after Beijing tightened export controls on rare earth minerals critical to advanced manufacturing…. Source
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Trump Snubbed by Nobel Committee, Praised by Winner
(Sarah Roderick-Fitch, The Center Square) After being credited for ending seven wars, President Donald Trump was snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump, who accumulated several high-profile nominations for the award, lost to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who dedicated her award to Trump. “This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a…
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Man Wanted for Murder in Baltimore Released from Jail in North Carolina
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina issued a press release Friday about why it released a man wanted for murder in Baltimore, Maryland. The man, 55-year-old Charles Boatwright, allegedly killed someone in July, and was arrested in the Charlotte area the same month for being a fugitive on the…
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Monero Launches Client Update to Fight Spy Nodes –
Privacy blockchain Monero has rolled out a new client update to provide users with greater security against “spy nodes” on the network. The “Fluorine Fermi” software update was announced via X on Thursday, with the team stating it is “a highly recommended release.” Fluorine Fermi is the name given to v0.18.4.3 of the Monero software:…
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Trump Snubbed by Nobel Committee, Praised by Winner
After being credited for ending seven wars, President Donald Trump was snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize… Source
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Crypto bloodbath sees $19B in leveraged positions erased –
Key Takeaways Over $19 billion in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours, marking the largest single-day wipeout in digital asset history. Bitcoin and Ethereum long positions were hardest hit, with over 1.6 million traders affected across major exchanges. Share this article Roughly $19 billion in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated following a brutal…
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Defense Officials Say Strikes on Cartels Could Happen Inside Venezuela
(Kyle Anzalone, Libertarian Institute) As the US is engaging in a large military buildup in the Caribbean, there is a growing number of statements from US officials suggesting that a bombing campaign inside Venezuela could soon begin. Starting in September, the US began conducting strikes against alleged boats operated by Latin American drug cartels in…
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Defense Officials Say Strikes on Cartels Could Happen Inside Venezuela
(Kyle Anzalone, Libertarian Institute) As the US is engaging in a large military buildup in the Caribbean, there is a growing number of statements from US officials suggesting that a bombing campaign inside Venezuela could soon begin. Starting in September, the US began conducting strikes against alleged boats operated by Latin American drug cartels in…
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The Market Is “Screaming” About Fiat’s Endgame
Gold’s $4,000 surge signals fiat’s collapse. Brien Lundin says it’s not speculation but the endgame of debt, currency debasement, and lost faith—gold isn’t whispering, it’s screaming. Source
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Man Wanted for Murder in Baltimore Released from Jail in North Carolina
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina issued a press release Friday about why it released a man wanted for murder in Baltimore, Maryland. The man, 55-year-old Charles Boatwright, allegedly killed someone in July, and was arrested in the Charlotte area the same month for being a fugitive on the…
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Acting Prosecutor Filed Letitia James Indictment Independent of Senior DOJ Pressure
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) A Friday report by CNN may have inadvertently undermined claims of political influence behind the mortgage fraud indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James. According to the outlet, Lindsey Halligan, the acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, did not “coordinate” with the DOJ before seeking a grand jury…
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BlackRock clients sell $80.2M in Ether –
Key Takeaways BlackRock clients sold $80.2 million worth of Ether on Oct. 10, indicating significant outflows from its spot Ethereum ETFs. Ethereum ETFs have experienced both inflows and outflows, with institutions actively rebalancing portfolios. Share this article BlackRock clients sold $80.2 million worth of Ether today, marking significant outflow activity from the asset management firm’s…
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Major Newspaper Retracts Graphic Depicting GOP Assassination
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) One of the largest newspapers in Utah came under fire for posting a cartoon that critics said advocated violence against Republican lawmakers. Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Tuesday, the cartoon bore the headline, “The Hole-in-the-Head Gang,” and put caricatures of lawmakers in “Wanted” posters. The GOP figures showed red bandanas around their necks, which some…
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Officials Still Don’t Know Why Military Munitions Plant Exploded
(Headline USA) Officials were investigating a blast that leveled an explosives plant in rural Tennessee, as families of the 18 people missing and feared dead waited anxiously Saturday for answers. The explosion Friday morning at Accurate Energetic Systems, which supplies and researches explosives for the military, scattered debris over at least a half-mile area and was…
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Dems Delete ‘Racist’ Cartoon of Winsome Sears and Abigail Spanberger
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) A local Democratic Party chapter in Virginia on Friday posted, then deleted, a racially charged cartoon smearing Winsome Earle-Sears, the state’s lieutenant governor, who is running for governor in 2025. The cartoon, posted Friday by Powhatan County Democrats on X, depicted Earle-Sears as a raving lunatic to mock her performance during Thursday’s…
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XRP cedes 4th position to BNB. Will it recover soon? Check forecast –
Key takeaway Ripple’s XRP is down 4.6% in the last 24 hours and is now trading below $2.9. It has lost its position in the market to BNB, with Binance’s native token now the third-largest crypto by market cap. XRP dips below $2.9 as BNB overtakes it on the CMC list XRP, the native coin…
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Officials Still Don’t Know Why Military Munitions Plant Exploded
(Headline USA) Officials were investigating a blast that leveled an explosives plant in rural Tennessee, as families of the 18 people missing and feared dead waited anxiously Saturday for answers. The explosion Friday morning at Accurate Energetic Systems, which supplies and researches explosives for the military, scattered debris over at least a half-mile area and was…
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Man Arrested w/ Explosive Devices Outside of a Catholic Church Frequented by SCOTUS Justices
(Headline USA) A man has been arrested on charges that he had explosive materials in his possession near a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing to celebrate an annual Mass marking the start of the U.S. Supreme Court’s term, according to police and court records. Louis Geri, 41, was charged with possession of a destructive device…
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Indiana Set to Execute Man Convicted of 2001 Rape and Murder of Small-Town Teenage Girl
(Headline USA) Indiana will put to death a man who was convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl, the state’s third execution since resuming capital punishment last year. The execution of Roy Lee Ward is scheduled before sunrise Friday at the state prison in Michigan City, Indiana. The 53-year-old has exhausted his…
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Report: Trump Administration Working on Strategy To ‘Eliminate’ Venezuela’s Maduro
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The Trump administration is working on a strategy to “eliminate” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to a report from POLITICO’s National Security Daily. The report focused on US special envoy Ric Grenell, who was recently instructed to halt his diplomatic efforts with the Venezuelan government. Sources told NatSec Daily that they didn’t think…
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8 Arrested in Houston Area Illegal Abortion Scheme, Including Foreign Nationals
Another eight individuals, including foreign nationals, have been indicted in connection to an illegal abortion scheme in the Houston area, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. Source
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With Gold Over $4,000, Mainstream Analysts Scramble to Raise Price Forecasts
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) With gold now over $4,000, mainstream analysts are scrambling to raise their gold forecasts. On Tuesday, Goldman Sachs upped its 2026 gold target to $4,900, citing demand driven by continued central bank buying and a surge of Western investment. The big investment bank previously called for a $4,300 gold price…
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Congressional Conflicts: Multi-millionaire Senator Blows Deadlines on Disclosing Stock Trades
One of Congress’ richest members has been the least likely recently to comply with a 2012 federal law on disclosing stock trades, an investigation by The Center Square found… Source
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Ripple Expands To Bahrain Via Fintech Bay Partnership –
Ripple, a major blockchain company and issuer of the XRP cryptocurrency, is expanding operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain through a partnership with a local fintech ecosystem builder. Ripple on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB), a major local fintech incubator closely collaborating with government partners, including the Central Bank of…
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Gold ETFs Record Record Inflows in September
Inflows of gold into ETFs set a record in the third quarter, driven by the largest September increase on record. This reflects Western investors finally getting off the sidelines and joining the gold bull market. Source
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Spot silver reaches record high of $51 per ounce –
Key Takeaways Spot silver hit an all-time high of $51 per ounce, highlighting its strength as both an industrial and investment asset. Silver is outperforming traditional safe-havens like gold and modern alternatives like cryptocurrencies in 2025. Share this article Spot silver reached a record high of $51 per ounce today, marking a significant milestone for…
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WATCH: Trump Administration to Designate Antifa a Foreign Terror Organization
During a round table discussion with independent journalists at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump said his administration would designate Antifa a foreign terror organization… Source
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8 Arrested in Houston Area Illegal Abortion Scheme, Including Foreign Nationals
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) Another eight individuals, including foreign nationals, have been indicted in connection to an illegal abortion scheme in the Houston area, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. Their arrests comes after a lengthy investigation by county and state authorities was launched earlier this year into several Houston area abortion facilities. Initially,…
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NC House Democrat Accused of Sexual Acts with Minor
A North Carolina state House member has been charged with sex-related crimes involving a teenager earlier this year, court records show… Source
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US Sending About 200 Troops to Israel to Help Support and Monitor Ceasefire Deal in Gaza
(Headline USA) The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials said Thursday. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not authorized for…
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Illegal Alien Superintendent Funneled Cash to His Own Consulting Firm
Three months into his tenure leading Des Moines public schools, Ian Roberts asked the district’s board for emergency approval of $116,000 in contract…. Source
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New York AG Letitia James Indicted on Fraud Charges
In a short video posted on social media later Thursday, James denied any wrongdoing and vowed to defend herself against the charges. “This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system,” she said. “I am not fearful — I am fearless. We will fight these baseless charges aggressively,…
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Diplomat Fired for Romantic Ties to Alleged Chinese Spy
The State Department said Wednesday that it has fired a U.S. diplomat over a romantic relationship he admitted having with a Chinese woman alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Source
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Diplomat Fired for Romantic Ties to Alleged Chinese Spy
(Headline USA) The State Department said Wednesday that it has fired a U.S. diplomat over a romantic relationship he admitted having with a Chinese woman alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The dismissal is believed to be the first of its kind for violating a ban on such relationships that was introduced late…
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US Sending About 200 Troops to Israel to Help Support and Monitor Ceasefire Deal in Gaza
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players… Source
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Gold Miners Are Outperforming AI Chip Stocks This Year
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) There has been a lot of hype surrounding artificial intelligence, and AI stocks have helped propel the stock market to record highs. Meanwhile, gold stocks have quietly outperformed AI chip stocks. Based on the MSCI Gold Miners Index, gold stocks have gained around 135 percent so far in 2025.…
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New York AG Letitia James Indicted on Fraud Charges
(Chris Wade, The Center Square) A federal grand jury in Virginia on Thursday indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan announced that a grand jury found enough evidence to charge James with bank fraud and making false statements to a financial…
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XRP Sees Highest ‘Retail FUD’ Since Trump Tariffs: Major Sell-Off Next? –
Key takeaways: Santiment data shows rising fear among XRP traders, a pattern that previously preceded a 125% rebound. XRP’s triangle breakout targets $4.29, while whale accumulation and ETF optimism support the upside. XRP (XRP) is witnessing a steep decline in bullish sentiment among retail traders as fear and frustration return to levels last seen during…
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Biden Officials Suppressed CIA Report on Hunter’s Ukraine Dealings
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Aides to then-Vice President Joe Biden shielded Hunter Biden from scrutiny by blocking the circulation of an intelligence report to policymakers about his controversial business dealings. The February 2016 order was made directly by the official in charge of Biden’s Presidential Daily Brief, Just the News reported on Tuesday. “I just spoke with VP/NSA and he would strongly prefer…
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BNB surpasses XRP as third-largest cryptocurrency by market value –
Key Takeaways BNB has overtaken XRP to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This marks a notable ‘flippening’ in the rankings, with BNB now trailing only Bitcoin and Ethereum. Share this article BNB, the native token powering the Binance Smart Chain ecosystem, has surpassed XRP to become the third largest cryptocurrency by market value…
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White House Says No Decision Yet on $2,000 Tariff Rebate Checks
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) President Donald Trump and some GOP lawmakers have repeatedly floated the idea of sharing some of the government’s tariff revenue with taxpayers, but the White House said no checks are in the mail. Trump said in an interview that he was considering sending Americans checks for between $1,000 and $2,000…
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Seismic Shift: Morgan Stanley Recommends 60/20/20 Portfolio With 20% Allocated to Gold
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Is Wall Street starting to embrace gold? For years, mainstream investment gurus have steered clients away from gold. But with the yellow metal gaining more than 87 percent since January 2024, it’s getting hard to ignore the yellow metal. Morgan Stanley CIO Michael Wilson recently came out with an…
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Unions Sue Trump over 100k H-1B Visa Fee
(The Center Square) – A coalition of employment unions filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from implementing efforts to charge a $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker petitions in the United States. On Sept. 19, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a one-time $100,000 fee for foreign workers coming to the country on H-1B…
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How XRP’s Regulatory Clarity Opened the Doors to Institutional Adoption –
How regulatory clarity propelled XRP past ETH XRP (XRP), introduced by Ripple Labs in 2012, was designed as a fast and cost-effective digital asset for cross-border transactions. However, its growth was hindered by a 2020 lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which alleged that Ripple had conducted unregistered securities offerings. The multi-year case…
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FBI ‘Summer Heat’ Arrests Include ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitives, Gang Members
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) During a three-month “Summer Heat,” operation, FBI and law enforcement partners made 8,629 arrests as part of a national initiative targeting violent crime. Ten FBI field offices prioritized finding dangerous fugitives, leading to more than 750 arrests – including more than 30 wanted for murder. Key arrests in California, Florida,…
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Wall Street’s Record-Breaking Rally Runs out of Steam as gold Tops $4,000 Per Ounce
(Headline USA) Wall Street’s record-breaking rally is running out of momentum on Tuesday after the price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time. The S&P 500 dipped 0.4% from its latest all-time high and was heading for its first loss in eight days The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 149 points,…
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Report: Hunter Biden Sought to Sell Land Near U.S. Embassy to the Chinese
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Years after conservative outlets exposed Hunter Biden’s shady foreign business dealings, the New York Times has now acknowledged yet another case of potential corruption and conflict of interest — this time tied to Romania and the Chinese. According to the Times, Biden was part of a venture that sought sell land around the…
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FBI ‘Summer Heat’ Arrests Include ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitives, Gang Members
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) During a three-month “Summer Heat,” operation, FBI and law enforcement partners made 8,629 arrests as part of a national initiative targeting violent crime. Ten FBI field offices prioritized finding dangerous fugitives, leading to more than 750 arrests – including more than 30 wanted for murder. Key arrests in California, Florida,…
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Turning Point’s Church Ties Collide with Israeli Influence Network
Dream City Church, once home to Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA events, now sits at the heart of an Israeli influence effort cloaked in faith. Source
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Ethereum $5K price forecast amid ETF inflows and Jack Ma’s ETH reserve boost –
Spot ETF inflows and declining reserves boost Ethereum’s bullish outlook. Jack Ma’s reported ETH reserve adds optimism to market sentiment. $4,400 support and $4,800 resistance are key levels to watch. Despite the current market correction, Ethereum’s technical and macro fundamentals point to a potential resurgence in the near term. Strong institutional demand, continuous inflows into…
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Freedom of the Press? Not According to DC Appellate Court
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) First Amendment rights for journalists aren’t guaranteed, according to a recent appellate court ruling, with which U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and multiple news organizations disagree. The Trump administration’s FBI, Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Justice are listed as appellees in a First Amendment case, Yanping Chen v FBI,…
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Spot silver climbs to $49/oz for first time since April 2011 –
Key Takeaways Spot silver price reached $49/oz, its highest level since April 2011. The rally is driven by a supply deficit and increased investor interest. Share this article Spot silver reached $49 per ounce today, marking its highest level since April 2011 as the precious metal continues its surge amid renewed investor interest. Silver faces…
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Billions in GDP Lost During First Week of Government Shutdown, Johnson Says
(Thérèse Boudreaux, The Center Square) As the federal government shutdown hits the one week mark, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is urging Democrats to vote for Republicans’ funding bill to prevent permanent damage to the U.S. economy. “Each week the shutdown continues, it will wipe out an estimated $15 billion in our Gross Domestic Product…
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No Progress on Government Shutdown, Jeopardizing Military Paychecks
(The Center Square) Democratic U.S. Senators voted against opening the federal government for a sixth time Wednesday afternoon, dimming hopes that Congress will reach a funding deal in time for thousands of federal workers to receive their next paychecks. It’s day eight of the partial government shutdown, the first in nearly seven years that lawmakers…
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Ex-FBI Director Comey Pleads Not Guilty at First Court Hearing
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to allegations that he lied to Congress five years ago. Comey entered a not guilty plea through his lawyer at the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, kick-starting a process of legal wrangling in which defense lawyers will almost certainly move to get…
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Ex-NFL QB Arrested in Stabbing Incident
(Headline USA) Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was pepper-sprayed and stabbed multiple times during a late-night altercationwith a 69-year-old truck driver in a downtown Indianapolis alley, which resulted in criminal charges against the Fox Sports analyst, according to court records filed Sunday. Based on hotel video footage of the altercation early Saturday and the driver’s statement…
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BREAKING: Alleged Arsonist Arrested for Starting Palisades Wildfires
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Authorities in California have made an arrest in connection with the deadly January wildfire that erupted into the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history and destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to publicly discuss the case. Authorities arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht…
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Rival Gangs Kill 2, Injure 12 in a Downtown Montgomery Shootout
(Headline USA) Rival gunmen shot at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama’s capital city Saturday night, killing two people and injuring 12 others in a chaotic street scene that left authorities trying to find out who started it, police said. The dead included a 43-year-old woman, identified by police as Shalanda Williams,…
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Central Bank Gold Buying Rebounded in August
The rapidly rising price of gold (up around 45 percent this year) seems to have slowed central bank gold accumulation. Central banks globally added 166 tonnes of gold to their reserves in Q2. That was a 33 percent quarter-on-quarter decline and the lowest quarterly demand since Q2 2022. Source
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Gold set to surpass $4,000 per ounce amid booming retail demand –
Key Takeaways Gold prices are projected to surpass $4,000 per ounce amid rising retail demand, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Individual investors are increasingly moving funds from traditional assets like treasuries to gold, boosting price momentum. Share this article Gold is positioned to reach $4,000 per ounce as retail demand continues to surge,…
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Who in Their Right Mind Would Hold Dollars?
As of the end of August, the money supply had expanded by more than $1.5 trillion since its low point in mid-2023 and stood at nearly $22.2 trillion, above the peak reached during the pandemic. Source
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Biden Judge Cites Trans Identity in Giving Kavanaugh’s Attacker Light Sentence
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The transgender identity of the man who plotted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh played a role in the lenient sentence he received, according to the judge in the case. U.S. Judge Deborah Boardman, a Biden appointee, sentenced Nicholas John Roske on Friday to just eight years in federal prison. The…
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Larry Ellison Vetted Marco Rubio on Israel Loyalty, Leaked Emails Show
Oracle founder positions himself to reshape media landscape in a pro-Israel direction. Source
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Cardano (ADA) eyes $0.89 breakout as Bitcoin steals the spotlight –
Whales have accumulated 70M ADA as retail traders stay cautious. Cardano (ADA) faces key breakout resistance near the $0.89 level. Bitcoin’s dominance limits altcoin momentum and ADA’s recovery. Cardano’s price has been caught in a tug-of-war as the broader crypto market rallies behind Bitcoin’s surge to record highs. While Cardano (ADA) remains more than 70%…
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Hodgetwins Sued for Confusing Conservative Pastor with Woke Cracker Barrel Executive
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) You might say that the Hodgetwins confused their crackers. On Aug. 22, the Facebook page for the conservative influencers Keith and Kevin Hodge—collectively known as the Hodgetwins—posted about one of the former Cracker Barrel executives who made that company “woke.” “Meet Steve Smotherman – a former Cracker Barrel management and training…
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Trump Threatens To Bomb Iran Again If It Restarts Nuclear Program, Says He’s ‘Not Going To Wait So Long’
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Trump on Sunday said that he would bomb Iran again if the country restarts its nuclear program, warning the US was “not going to wait so long this time,” a threat that comes amid growing signs that another US-Israeli war against Iran may be coming. “The B2s, what they did. Those beautiful…
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Netanyahu Says Israel Won’t Implement Trump’s Gaza Plan Until Hamas Releases ‘All the Hostages’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly said on Sunday that Israel will not implement any other point of the Gaza ceasefire plan released by President Trump until Hamas releases all remaining Israeli captives in Gaza. Source
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Bitcoin climbs over $125K driven by retail demand amid US government shutdown –
Key Takeaways Bitcoin price surged to $125,000, mainly driven by increased retail investor demand. The ongoing US government shutdown heightened governance risk, leading investors to seek safe-haven assets like Bitcoin. Share this article Bitcoin climbed over $125,000 driven by retail demand amid the ongoing US government shutdown, according to QCP Capital, a cryptocurrency trading and…
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Trans Bus Driver Charged for Molesting Children
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a 48-year-old biological male bus driver, who identifies as a woman, for molesting children. According to a press release from the CMPD, Leetwain Darrell Tate, who went by “Sharon” or “Ms. Sharon,” commited sex crimes against children as young as 14 years old. A signed…
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Bari Weiss is the New Editor-in-Chief of CBS News after Paramount Buys Her Website
(Headline USA) Paramount said Monday that it has bought the news and commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as the editor-in-chief of CBS News, saying it believes the country longs for news that is balanced and fact-based. It’s a bold step for the television network of Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather…
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Bessent Names New CEO for Tax Collection Agency
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is serving as acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, created a new position to lead the day-to-day operations of the federal government’s tax collection agency… Source
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Mantle (MNT) price forecast: can RWA adoption and Bybit integration push it beyond $2.50? –
Mantle (MNT) price is rising after Bybit listings and high-yield staking products. RWA tokenisation and USD1 stablecoin have boosted the institutional narrative around Mantle. Mantle price is currently trading above $2.10–$2.20, eyeing resistance near $2.50. Mantle (MNT) has been one of the standout performers in the cryptocurrency market in recent weeks, climbing to new highs…
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Bari Weiss is the New Editor-in-Chief of CBS News after Paramount Buys Her Website
Paramount said Monday that it has bought the news and commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as the editor-in-chief of CBS News… Source
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Whoopi Says People Should Do Blackface to Protest ICE
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Whoopi Goldberg, the self-described comedian and co-host of The View, called on Super Bowl attendees to do brown-face to protest the potential presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the venue. Goldberg made the remarks on Monday’s episode of The View, responding to threats from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
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Biden’s DOJ Spied on Members of Congress, Documents Reveal
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Newly released documents revealed that former Special Counsel Jack Smith secretly spied on the communications of at least nine GOP lawmakers as part of the so-called Arctic Frost probe into President Donald Trump and the events of Jan. 6. Smith specifically targeted the personal cell phones of eight senators and one representative…
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Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages, Trump Calls on Israel to Stop Bombing
(Kyle Anzalone, Antiwar.com) UPDATE: In response to Hamas’s statement agreeing to release the hostages and entering into negotiations, President Donald Trump called on Israel to immediately cease bombing Gaza. “Based on the Statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE. Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so…
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Whoopi Says People Should Do Blackface to Protest ICE
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Whoopi Goldberg, the self-described comedian and co-host of The View, called on Super Bowl attendees to do brown-face to protest the potential presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the venue. Goldberg made the remarks on Monday’s episode of The View, responding to threats from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
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How Low Can The Price Go Next? –
Key takeaways: XRP (XRP) has repeatedly broken above the $3 level since its November 2024 boom, but each attempt has ended in a fakeout followed by deeper corrections. XRP/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingView On Saturday, its price once again slipped below its $3 support, coinciding with its 200-4H exponential moving average (EMA; green wave).…
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North Carolina Governor Signs Criminal Justice Bill into Law After Ukrainian Refugee’s Death
North Carolina’s Democratic governor signed into law on Friday a criminal justice measure that the state’s Republican-controlled legislature approved in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train… Source
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Illegal Alien Wins Request for Hearing on Whether Smuggling Charges are Illegally ‘Vindictive’
(Headline USA) A federal judge has concluded that the Department of Justice’s prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on human smuggling charges may be an illegal retaliation after he successfully sued the Trump administration over his deportation to El Salvador. The case of Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien Salvadoran national who was a construction worker in…
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Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages, Trump Calls on Israel to Stop Bombing
In response to Hamas’s statement agreeing to release the hostages and entering into negotiations, President Donald Trump called on Israel to immediately cease bombing Gaza…. Source
