China warns US to stop arming Taiwan after Biden approves $571M in military aid
China has warned the United States that it is taking a “dangerous move” by providing Taiwan with $571 million in additional defense supplies, a move President Biden approved on Saturday. In addition to the $571 million approved by Biden, the Pentagon announced Friday that $295 million in military sales to the autonomous island of Taiwan […]
Higher avocado prices or stop the fentanyl — this isn’t difficult
I am repeatedly told by certain experts that “tariffs are taxes on consumers.” Those experts who do not foresee a scenario in which their income could be outsourced are probably right in some cases—tariffs could increase consumer prices for certain products. so what? Another “tax” imposed on consumers is the reduction in purchasing power caused […]
Trump threatens to demand ownership of Panama Canal ‘in full’ if ‘rip-off’ of US doesn’t stop
President-elect Trump has criticized the “exorbitant” fees Panama charges the United States and threatened to demand control of the country's key trade node. The former president and future president posted two truth social posts highlighting America's current relationship with the built, sold, and vaunted Panama Canal — which he calls national and financial security. It […]
Senate passes bill to stop shutdown, sending it to President Biden’s desk
Senators voted to pass a new version of the emergency spending bill early Saturday morning, past the midnight deadline for a partial government shutdown. The Senate voted 85-11 to pass the third version of the short-term spending bill, which will now be sent to President Biden's desk, which he has already indicated he intends to […]
Trump files amicus brief to ‘immediately’ stop Biden sale of border wall, says conduct is ‘possibly criminal’
President-elect Donald Trump filed a court brief late Thursday supporting legal efforts in Texas and Missouri to “immediately” halt the Biden administration's sale of border wall materials, calling the act “a potential crime.” “There is,” he said. Earlier this week, Texas and Missouri filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils billboard campaign in Mexico, Central America to show ‘horrific realities’ to help stop illegal border crossings
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to strategically place 40 billboards in Central America and Mexico with messages warning of the “terrifying realities” undocumented immigrants face when attempting to cross into the Lone Star State. is standing. Mr. Abbott stood in front of a burnt-out canola tree on Thursday at the Wall Ranch in Eagle Pass, […]
Ofwat opts for expediency. It’s time for water companies to stop bleating | Nils Pratley
WSubsequent banknotes in England and Wales were always to be significantly increased in value. The problem was the degree. Ofwat has come up with a figure that roughly represents the amount of money that around three-quarters of businesses need to fund their regular operations and build new projects. The stock price reactions of the few […]
Feds issue another warning about texting dangers — the scary reason to stop using two-factor authentication now
As it turns out, this security feature may not be all that secure. Apple and Android users can now send 2 emails via text after government officials say a massive communications breach could expose unencrypted messages to malicious attackers. You are being asked to stop receiving factor authentication codes. Earlier this month, the FBI warned […]
Elderly man appeared in court for refusing to stop feeding birds
A grandfather who loves animals is being sued by the local council for refusing to stop feeding the town's birds. Brian Wilkins, 76, was given a community protection order last year after local councilors complained that he was feeding birds in an area of Hartlepool, County Durham, which was attracting pests. Daughter Paula Allison claims […]
Internal Watchdog Urges Biden’s Green Loans Office To Stop Working On New Loans Amid Conflict Of Interest Concerns
An internal federal watchdog agency ordered the Biden administration's Green Loans Office to stop working on new deals, citing concerns that it was poorly managing potential conflicts of interest in its operations, an internal federal watchdog said in a letter Tuesday. I asked for it. Department of Energy (DOE) Inspector General Terry Donaldson I wrote […]