YouTube goes down worldwide

via Citizenwatchreport: YouTube, you good bro? Sounds like a global outage right now. pic.twitter.com/LFEiw6BEwP — Dave Sousa (@dave_sousa) February 18, 2026 Guys, YouTube DEAD for anyone else? 😭'Something went wrong' screen stuck on loop — no videos loading at all!!Am I alone or is it global? Drop 🔥 if you're facing this too!@YouTube @TeamYouTube#YouTubeDOWN #YouTubeOutage … Read more

Gunman arrested outside US Capitol

Gunman arrested outside US Capitol https://t.co/w8nMegA0Ga — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) February 17, 2026 A suspected gunman has been arrested outside the US Capitol. ‘Our officers just arrested a person with what appears to be a gun near the West Front of the US Capitol Building,’ US Capitol Police (USCP) said in a statement. Cops are … Read more

Japanese bond yields fall as doom predictions unravel, US 10 year nears 4% while global yields slide

After weeks of fear‑mongering, Japanese yields keep falling — a trend the Doomers conveniently ignore. Global yields are sliding too, with the U.S. 10‑year nearing 4% and the JGB 20‑year dropping sharply. We’re seeing a genuine sea change that the pessimists refuse to… pic.twitter.com/v6Wr87clWb — James E. Thorne (@DrJStrategy) February 17, 2026 10Y almost below … Read more

California’s neo-feudalism gone national leaves little room for escape.

HE’LL DO TO THE COUNTRY WHAT HE DID TO CALIFORNIA: Gavin Newsom goes global: why US voters should beware. While the governor’s 2026 budget proposal attempts to frame the challenge as a “manageable” $2.9 billion shortfall, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has painted a far bleaker picture, projecting an $18 billion deficit. This massive shortfall threatens … Read more

The Hidden Story Behind Gold’s Sudden Spike (It’s Not China)

By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals and the overall economy. This week, we’ll cover: The real story behind gold’s recent volatility What the STREAMLINE Act actually changes Why central bank gold buying matters more than headlines Gold’s recent “volatility” and the China blame game According to Reuters, the … Read more

PREPARE! Wall Street Can Seize Your Retirement In the Next Financial Crash and it’s Perfectly Legal

Recessions and stock market crashes are inevitable in a market-based economy, but few Americans realize that their investments face risks far greater than falling stock prices. Because of largely unknown legal changes, millions of Americans could temporarily or even permanently lose their retirement and other investment savings in the next major financial crash, all while … Read more

CPI Is Cooling But What About Inflation?

via Mike Maharrey The Consumer Price Index is cooling, but what about inflation? The January CPI data give the impression that the Federal Reserve is finally winning the war against inflation. Not only was the data cooler than expected, but it’s also beginning to edge close to the mystical 2 percent target. CBS News called it “the … Read more

1/3 of the U.S. Navy fleet deployed for Iran. Iran insists missiles are “never negotiable”

One third of the U.S. Navy fleet deployed for Iran. https://t.co/TMDIbFK8tS pic.twitter.com/VX5qhzQnu7 — MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) February 16, 2026 BREAKING 🇺🇸🇮🇷: A report claims nearly one third of the United States Navy has been deployed to the Middle East around Iran, signaling a major military buildup amid rising tensions. pic.twitter.com/BqY1sVyMaI — War Radar (@War_Radar2) February 16, … Read more