Whats going on in the World

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Circling the drain....

'Allahu Akbar' Chant by 9/11 Memorial Sparks Fury

 

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Louisiana sporting goods store employees terminated after chasing thief who stole firearm: report

Three employees at the Academy Sports + Outdoors store in Louisiana were terminated after responding to a shoplifter who stole a pistol.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

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FBI, law enforcement brace for potential threats during New Year's Eve bash

Over a million people are expected in Times Square to ring in the new year, and the FBI said it's prepared to handle all types of potential threats

www.foxnews.com

I do not remember any of these issues three years ago. Do you ?

 

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Chinese spy craft communicated with China via US internet provider: report

The Chinese spy craft that flew over the U.S. earlier this year reportedly used an American internet provider to communicate with China.

www.foxnews.com

 

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CNN host admits red state strategy of bussing migrants to sanctuary cities 'has worked' to pressure Biden

CNN anchor Kasie Hunt argued that the GOP strategy of bussing migrants to blue cities has been effective, after liberal mayors demanded President Biden help.

www.foxnews.com

 

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Diversity, equity and inclusion programs took a hit in 2023

Companies scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in 2023, as the programs fall under increasing scrutiny over discrimination concerns.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

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Is the American dream dead? Gen Z balking at homeownership to rent luxury apartments

Gen Z Americans are choosing to rent expensive luxury apartments instead of getting a mortgage as some say they have no plans to ever purchase a home.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

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FBI, law enforcement brace for potential threats during New Year's Eve bash

Over a million people are expected in Times Square to ring in the new year, and the FBI said it's prepared to handle all types of potential threats

www.foxnews.com

I do not remember any of these issues three years ago. Do you ?

Yeah.

Pretty much every year since 2001............

 

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Some of the people we lost in 2023

 

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Mortgage rates drop again, but pending home sales stall

Mortage rates have continued to march downward since the end of October in a welcome sign for buyers, but the housing market is stalled with pending home sales at a record lows.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[Rick67]

Circling the drain....

'Allahu Akbar' Chant by 9/11 Memorial Sparks Fury

America first, “F” both sides. We only value Isreal for a base.

 

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Let's just say, I knew this would end like this. Ugh. Two tiered justice system. Not an independent agency! Everybody silenced.

DOJ torched after prosecutors announce Sam Bankman-Fried will not face trial on illegal political donations

Several commentators and media personalities took to social media after federal prosecutors said they do not plan to proceed with a second trial against Sam Bankman-Fried.

www.foxnews.com

 

[JackPrintMD]

Whenever their are Billions involved, it all depends on who got the lions share in the payouts as to who and how prosecutions will evolve or not.

 

[Rick67]

Let's just say, I knew this would end like this. Ugh. Two tiered justice system. Not an independent agency! Everybody silenced.

DOJ torched after prosecutors announce Sam Bankman-Fried will not face trial on illegal political donations

Several commentators and media personalities took to social media after federal prosecutors said they do not plan to proceed with a second trial against Sam Bankman-Fried.

www.foxnews.com

Still wonder how anyone could buy into Bitcoin and not know it’s a Ponzi scheme. It’s like that old Amway Ponzi crap, at least they sold something you could physically touch.

 

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The religion of peace....

Nigeria massacre sees over 100 Christians dead: ‘Killed for sport’

More than 52,000 Christians “have been butchered or hacked to death for being Christians” since 2009 in Nigeria, according to Intersociety, a civil society group based in Onitsha.

nypost.com

 

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Yeah.

Pretty much every year since 2001............

Not like this.

Al-Qaeda threatens Western and Jewish targets ahead of New Year's bash

Al-Qaeda threatened “open-source Jihad," according to one report, against Wester and Jewish targets, including airlines, which has the TSA on high alert

www.foxnews.com

 

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Maersk pauses Red Sea voyages a day after Houthis attack ship

Maersk said it will pause all voyages through the Red Sea and Suez Canal until at least Jan. 2, after one of its ships was attacked by Houthi rebels on Saturday.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

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Harvard honor council student says Claudine Gay got by on 'lower standard' in plagiarism case, should resign

A Harvard undergraduate student who votes on honor code infractions at the university says president Claudine Gay is benefiting from a 'lower standard.'

www.foxnews.com

 

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Maersk pauses Red Sea voyages a day after Houthis attack ship

Maersk said it will pause all voyages through the Red Sea and Suez Canal until at least Jan. 2, after one of its ships was attacked by Houthi rebels on Saturday.

www.foxbusiness.com

US Navy destroys three Houthi boats in Red Sea firefight

US Navy helicopters have destroyed three Houthi boats in a firefight following an attempted hijacking in the Red Sea.

www.yahoo.com

 

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UK is ready to attack Houthi rebels, says Grant Shapps

Britain is considering air strikes on Houthi rebels as the Defence Secretary warns that the UK will not hesitate to take “direct action” over their attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea.

www.yahoo.com

Britain is considering air strikes on Houthi rebels as the Defence Secretary warns that the UK will not hesitate to take “direct action” over their attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea.

The UK is drawing up plans with the US for potential military strikes against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen to counter their attacks on shipping which are causing chaos on world trade routes.

Writing in The Telegraph below, Grant Shapps warns the Houthis that Britain is willing to act to deter threats.

The US and UK are preparing an unprecedented joint statement that could be issued as early as Monday giving the Houthis a final warning to stop their attacks.