ICE arrests 150 in Northern California and blasts Oakland mayor over her warning
Since Sunday, federal immigration agents in Northern California have arrested over 150 people alleged to have violated immigration laws, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Tuesday. Half of them had criminal convictions, according to the… more »
Uber is pushing forward with its flying car plans and will host a Los Angeles event with demonstrations in May
The ride-hailing company wants to run a "flying car" trial in three cities by 2020. Its long-term vision is urban aircraft you book with the tap of an app. more »
Amazon Made $5.6 Billion in Profits Last Year and Reportedly Paid Zero American Dollars in Federal Taxes
Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world, with a personal net worth of $108 billion. In 2017, Bezos’ company, the internet retail giant Amazon, reportedly took in $5.6 billion in U.S. profits. Amazon is projecting a $789 million windfall from… more »
US govt lost more money last year than entire Australian economy produced
An annual financial report released by the US Treasury this month showed the government lost over a trillion dollars in 2017. That is more than Australia’s GDP. “The Government’s “bottom line” net operating cost increased $105.0 billion (10.0 percent)… more »
Putin: Shelling from E. Ghouta which hit Russian embassy in Syria ‘won’t be tolerated forever’ Putin: Shelling from E. Ghouta which hit Russian embassy in Syria ‘won’t be tolerated forever’
Moscow is not going to keep tolerating the daily shelling of Damascus by eastern Ghouta militants that recently hit the Russian embassy in Syria, President Vladimir Putin said after meeting Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. The current hotspot of the… more »
77 holistic practitioners now dead since 2015: This is beyond strange, they are dropping like flies and MSM ignores them
Since June of 2015, 77 holistic practitioners, more with other deaths associated with them, have died, official causes ranging from suicide to heart attacks, with the latest woman, doctor Annie Fairbanks, found murdered in her home, along with her… more »
Russia becoming world's bread basket with wheat exports feeding half the planet
Food exports from Russia, dominated by wheat and fish, soared to a record $19 billion last year, according to the Russian Export Center. Shipments of Russian food have reportedly grown by 25 percent since 2012. The country also boosted exports of… more »
Russian 5th-gen fighter deployed to Syria for radar test, latest leaked details claim
New details have emerged on the deployment of Russia’s most-advanced fighter jets to Syria. The state-of-the-art Su-57s are in the region to test their electronic warfare and radar capabilities. Last week, the Russian Defense Ministry reportedly moved… more »
Turkey deploys special forces to Afrin, Syria in ‘preparation for new fight’
Ankara has sent police special forces units to the northern Syrian region of Afrin in anticipation of a new phase of its campaign against the Kurdish militias. It also says the UN-backed ceasefire does not affect its operation. The special forces units… more »
Large Blast Rocks British City of Leicester (PHOTO, VIDEO)
Six fire engines have been deployed to what police called a "major incident" in the city of Leicester, UK. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue is reportedly treating the incident as search and rescue operation. Several media cited witnesses reports of a… more »
African countries ban secondhand clothes imports - Video
Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda have agreed to ban second-hand clothing, mostly imported from the US and UK, in order to support their own textile industries. They hope local factories will create much-needed jobs and increase exports. The three countries… more »
Seattle Residents Complained About A 'Confederate Flag.' It Was Actually The Flag Of Norway.
Over the weekend the Seattle Times jumped at a news tip: there was a Confederate flag flying beneath the American flag in the city's Greenwood neighborhood, and residents were very concerned. Only, it turns out, it wasn't the Confederate flag at all. It… more »
What Percentage Of Mass Shootings Happen In 'Gun Free Zones'? The Number Is Stunning.
According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, "gun free zones" (areas where guns are prohibited) have been the target of more than 98% of all mass shootings. "According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, only a little more than 1% of mass… more »
Trump’s Federal Reserve Pick Wants to Put Metal Chips in Cash to Track Every Dollar and Tax It
Marvin Goodfriend was nominated by President Donald Trump to fill one of the vacancies on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He was then confirmed by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to advance. Goodfriend’s idea was to insert magnetic strips into… more »
What’s smoked in Vegas, stays in Vegas: Sin City airport installs weed bins
Las Vegas airport introduced weed disposal boxes so tourists enjoying the state’s legal marijuana don’t smuggle drugs across the border. Nevada legalized recreational marijuana but, it’s still illegal under federal law, it isn’t okay to bring legally… more »
Switzerland embraces bitcoin & cryptocurrencies amid global crackdown
While financial regulators across the world are cracking down on bitcoin, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has decided to encourage digital currencies by issuing guidelines on initial coin offerings (ICOs). According to the… more »
FBI too busy hunting Russians to prevent Florida school massacre – Trump
US President Trump has accused the FBI of being too obsessed with Russian interference to see the clues that could have prevented the recent mass shooting in a Florida school. Seventeen people died in Wednesday’s massacre. Trump: Very sad that the FBI… more »
Fannie Mae Wants Another Taxpayer Bailout
Fannie Mae incurred a net loss of $6.5 billion in the final quarter of 2017 and announced Wednesday it is in desperate need of a taxpayer bailout. Fannie Mae said Wednesday the Federal Housing Agency (FHA) is seeking a $3.7 billion infusion of taxpayer… more »
Communists propose confiscation of property to boost Russian economy
A group of Communist Party lawmakers is pushing for a nationalization drive in a bid to boost the Russian economy and strengthen national security. In a draft document sent to the State Duma and published on the Russian parliament’s website on… more »
73 Mind-Blowing Implications of Driverless Cars and Trucks
Uber announced it ordered 24,000 self-driving Volvos. Tesla released an electric, long-haul tractor trailer with self-driving capabilities UPS preordered 125.. Google ordered thousands of Chryslers for its self-driving fleet already on the roads in AZ.… more »
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