China factory activity edges up in November but remains in contraction for eighth month as fading holiday demand drags services
cnbc.com China's factory activity edged higher in November but remained stuck in contraction for the eighth consecutive month, while services weakened as the boost from earlier…
The US-Saudi relationship: too big to fail?
theweek.com “Donald Trump may have cleared the high bar of uttering the most appalling remark of his presidency,” said Fred Kaplan on Slate. “Things happen,” he declared last week in…
I bought this $110 Nespresso rig and it’s been caffeinated bliss ever since
theverge.com Before I went to Italy on vacation, I was fine with instant coffee and my electric kettle. I’m no coffee snob — just get that sweet caffeine into my veins as fast as humanly…
The Real Reason This AI Stock Could Be a Huge Winner in 2026
fool.com Nvidia (NVDA 1.83%) has been a massive winner for investors over the long term, for example, climbing 1,200% over the past five years. But in 2025, performance of the…
All the president’s millions: how the Trumps are turning the presidency into riches
theguardian.com From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election A crusading prosecutor in the Balkans comes under pressure to…
The L.A. Auto Show ends this weekend. Here are new EVs you can buy today
latimes.com The L.A. Auto Show ends this weekend. Here are new EVs you can buy today - Click here to listen to this article - - The L.A. Auto Show has long leveraged California’s…
Ukrainian Naval Drones Cripple Two Russian Oil Tankers In Black Sea, Disrupt Moscow's Shadow‑Fleet Operations
benzinga.com Two sanctioned oil tankers were reportedly struck by Ukrainian naval drones in the Black Sea while they were en route to a Russian port to load crude for foreign markets. A…
The United States Of Delusion
zerohedge.com The United States Of Delusion Authored by Buck Sexton via DailyReckoning.com, If I looked you in the eye and told you the Rocky Mountains don’t exist, you’d think I was…
Venezuela rechaza dichos de Trump sobre que espacio aéreo venezolano debe considerarse cerrado
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US small businesses sound alarm over Trump’s tariffs amid crucial holiday season
theguardian.com Donald Trump’s tariffs have increased prices on an array of popular holiday goods and driven a “massive” number of small firms out of business, industry leaders have…
Maduro said to have tried to contact US after air blockade
breakingthenews.net Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his team have repeatedly tried to contact the White House after United States leader Donald Trump imposed a blockade on the South…
Venezuela Condemns Trump Airspace Closure As 'Colonialist Threat,' Senate Democrats Raise War Powers Concerns
benzinga.com Venezuela denounced President Donald Trump‘s airspace closure declaration, calling it a “colonialist threat” that undermines the nation’s sovereignty. The official…
Social Security's day of reckoning is nearly here
axios.com For decades, people have fretted about the financial sustainability of America's bedrock retirement income program. Now, Social Security's precarious fiscal state is an…
How Venezuelans are reacting to Trump's attack threats
youtube.com Lieutenant General Mark Hertling and Washington Post reporter Ana Vanessa Herrero joined the MS NOW's The Weekend: ...
China's factory activity shrinks again in November, services activity cools
investing.com Why have silver, platinum and palladium rallied so much in 2025? BEIJING, Nov 30 (Reuters) - China’s factory activity shrank for an eighth month in November while services…
From White House relatives to college students - who will Trump deport next?
youtube.com Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a college student, faced a thanksgiving nightmare when the U.S. deported her to Honduras on her way ...
Chaos In New York As Trained Activists Try To Block ICE Operations
zerohedge.com Chaos In New York As Trained Activists Try To Block ICE Operations Multiple people were taken into custody by the NYPD during a protest in Chinatown Saturday afternoon…
Schumer: Trump pushes US to another war
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Trump’s Focus on Drug War Means Big Business for Defense Startups
wsj.com Drones, sensors and AI platforms developed for other theaters are being rebranded as tools for the fight against “narco-terror.”
Kash Patel Reveals FBI, DOJ Executing ‘Multiple’ Options on James Comey
newsweek.com FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the Trump administration is not done with its pursuit of former FBI Director James Comey even after a federal judge dismissed the case…
Lab-grown diamonds are crushing this African economy that was built on natural stones
fortune.com In a village outside Botswana’s capital, Keorapetse Koko sat on an aging couch in her sparsely furnished home, stunned that a career — and an entire nation’s economy — built…
Macron visits China, Putin in India, South Korea martial law anniversary
asia.nikkei.com Welcome to Your Week in Asia. This week, two influential world leaders are set to visit Asian countries. French President Emmanuel Macron is making a state visit to China…
Maduro’s government rejects Trump’s claim of closing Venezuelan airspace
pbs.org Venezuela’s government said it “forcefully rejects” Trump’s claim about closing the airspace and that it was a “colonial threat” intended to undermine the country's…
Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams 'colonial threat'
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Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgages: Here's What This Means for Real Estate and Banking Stocks
finance.yahoo.com Key Points - Buying a home is often the largest expenditure that a person will make in their lifetime. - Given the massive cost of a house, most people need to borrow…
Democrats Sue After Trump Cuts SNAP Benefits For Alien Migrants
zerohedge.com Democrats Sue After Trump Cuts SNAP Benefits For Alien Migrants It was one of the key debates that led to the longest government shutdown in US history: The Trump…
Amid ‘instability and fear’ in Trump’s economy, Americans are cutting holiday spending
theguardian.com Americans are feeling rattled about the state of the economy. Donald Trump has batted away question after question from reporters on concerns over higher prices, just a year…
News Wrap: Trump declares Venezuela’s airspace ‘closed’ after weeks of escalating tensions
pbs.org In our news wrap Saturday, Trump declared Venezuela’s airspace to be considered closed despite not having the legal authority to do so, Russia carried out deadly drone and…
Scott Bessent Looks to Cut Off Tax Benefits for Illegal Migrants
newsweek.com In a Thanksgiving message, Trump heavily criticized the country's immigration policy and the benefits those immigrants receive.
Watch: 'Seditious' Kelly Doubles Down On Military Mutiny Call
zerohedge.com Watch: 'Seditious' Kelly Doubles Down On Military Mutiny Call Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly doubled down on his call for military…
Donald Trump Administration's Unprecedented Investment In Private Firms Raises Eyebrows
benzinga.com President Donald Trump administration has invested over $10 billion of taxpayer funds in private companies deemed crucial to national security. What Happened: The New York…
Ticker: Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed
bostonherald.com The Venezuelan government is accusing President Donald Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty. That charge…
‘Shows how unhinged he is!’: GOP strategist calls out Trump on his treatment of female reporters
youtube.com President Trump continues to attack female reporters and media outlets for asking tough questions. Former special assistant to ...
Santa is coming to Wall Street early this season, and analysts say 2026 is shaping up to be another big year of gains
fortune.com The Santa Claus rally typically begins at the end of December, but Wall Street is already showing signs of holiday cheer, potentially leading up to another big year for…
Republicans are hating on Trump's 50-year mortgage idea. Here's why some think it will 'ultimately reward the banks'
finance.yahoo.com Republicans are hating on Trump's 50-year mortgage idea. Here's why some think it will 'ultimately reward the banks' President Trump seems to love comparing himself to…
'Self Deport' Or Else: DHS Guts Biden's Haitian Invasion Pipeline
zerohedge.com 'Self Deport' Or Else: DHS Guts Biden's Haitian Invasion Pipeline After a no-nonsense review that apparently didn't involve the usual DEI smoke and mirrors, DHS Secretary…
FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids' deaths
npr.org FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids' deaths The Food and Drug Administration intends to get tougher on vaccine approvals, as top officials…
Troy Nehls, a staunch Trump ally, won’t seek House reelection
ms.now Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, said on Saturday that he will not seek reelection next year, making him the latest House Republican to announce their decision to leave Congress in…
FDA official, without providing data, claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths
cbsnews.com Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the Food and Drug Administration's vaccine division, sent a memo to staff that linked children's deaths to the COVID-19 vaccine, but did…