The ‘Death of Malls’ is about to get worse… Store closings expected to increase 33% in 2018

From Business Insider: Retailers are bracing for a fresh wave of store closings in 2018 that is expected to eclipse the rash of closings that rocked the industry last year. “Landlords are panicking,” said Larry Perkins, the CEO and founder of the advisory firm SierraConstellation Partners. “The last year was pretty apocalyptic from a retail standpoint, … Read more

Deadline Tomorrow For FBI To Turn Over Documents To Intel Chairman Nunes…

by sundance Tomorrow, January 3rd, is the deadline presented by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes for the FBI to turn over responsive documents, their field agent investigative notes and contact summaries. The FBI Counterintelligence Division began an official investigation on/around July 15th, 2016. The target of the investigation was the Donald Trump campaign.  The FBI … Read more

Declining Dollar Boosts Gold to New Highs

From Birch Gold Group This week, Your News to Know rounds up the latest top stories involving gold and the overall economy. Stories include: Gold breaks above $1,300 on its way to best year since 2010, gold prices to rally to $1,445 in 2018, and why hedge funds and foreign governments are stockpiling gold. Gold breaks above $1,300 … Read more

Dangerous overcrowding in London homes

An enforcement team targeting overcrowding, discovered twenty-six bunk beds in a four-bedroom house in Wembley. Those living there were mostly migrants. They say that despite the appalling conditions, it’s the only way they can afford to live in the capital. Brent Council says it’s cracking down on landlords who exploit tenants and break the law. … Read more

CALIFORNIA PROSECUTING MAN FOR MAKING COMMENTS ON FACEBOOK THAT WERE NOT THREATENING OR VIOLENT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g2QTXcdn7E http://reason.com/volokh/2017/12/29/calif-prosecuting-man-for-insulting-post In September 2016, Mark Feigin posted five insulting comments on the Islamic Center of Southern California’s Facebook page (before he was finally blocked by the ICSC from commenting): “THE TERROR HIKE … SOUNDS LIKE FUN” (written in response to the Center’s “Sunset Hike” announcement). “THE MORE MUSLIMS WE ALLOW INTO AMERICA THE MORE TERROR WE … Read more

Mapping the Swamp: 30,000 feds earn more than any governor

Tens of thousands of federal employees earn more money than any U.S. governor, according to a new report that reveals some eye-popping stats on government spending for the federal workforce. The 40-page report, titled “Mapping the Swamp” and released by government watchdog group OpenTheBooks, focused on the “size, scope and power” of the federal government — and … Read more

Prank California highway signs 'welcome' felons, Illegal Aliens, and MS-13

OMG! Look at this sign someone put up on the 15 Freeway between LA and Las Vegas! It reads :Welcome to California. Official Sanctuary State. Felons, Illegals and MS13 WelcomeDemocrats need the Votes! #NewYearsDay pic.twitter.com/pc5xRnqZIB — Kambree (@KamVTV) January 1, 2018 “For safety reasons, Caltrans does not permit any unauthorized signs in the state right … Read more