Chicago PMI falls to 47.1 and misses badly

The Chicago Business Barometer plunged to 47.1 in August 2026 from 57.6 in July and missing market forecasts of 58.3. The latest data pointed to a renewed contraction in business activity and the steepest since December 2025. New orders declined sharply, dropping 15.4 points, but still above April’s low. The production gauge slipped 8.8 points, … Read more

That sheriff thinks only liberals don’t like Flock. It’s bipartisan even in Florida.

Florida Sheriff Compares ‘DeFlock’ Efforts to ‘Defund the Police’ A Florida sheriff dismissed growing concerns over Flock cameras in his community as ignorance, asserting that the AI-powered automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are essential to help solve crimes, and compared efforts to “deFlock” the community to cities who want to defund the police. “Listen, we … Read more

A few travel tips you’ll wish you knew sooner

If your period starts unexpectedly while traveling, ask the hotel front desk for pads or tampons before running out to buy them. Many hotels keep them available, sometimes for free. It isn’t universal, so just ask. On a plane, check the lavatory first. Some airlines keep period products in a small compartment near the disposal … Read more

A large fire has been reported near Wembley Stadium in London following reports of an explosion.

London Energy and the North London Waste Authority had a big hall burn next to the railway. Andy Pennick sent 125 firefighters. Amazon only sat next door. 🚨 LARGE FIRE REPORTED NEAR WEMBLEY STADIUM A large fire has been reported near Wembley Stadium in London following reports of an explosion. Emergency services are responding. The … Read more

Chaos in Florida. Foreclosures spike 300%.

Florida’s housing market downturn is getting more severe, with foreclosures rising, home values falling, and some sellers now taking losses of $100,000 or more. I traveled to Davenport, Florida, to see what the housing market looks like on the ground. In one neighborhood, I found a lender-approved short sale where the owner bought the home … Read more

Bessent’s t-bill issuance game is one interest rate spike away from destroying the US economy and our way of life.

Excellent below: Bessent’s t-bill issuance game is one interest rate spike away from destroying the US economy and our way of life. See why below👇 pic.twitter.com/6jMOlQYkup — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) August 28, 2026 The FFR is now 3.50-3.75%. The bond market vehemently disagrees with this and is putting extreme pressure on Warsh to hike rates. … Read more

Americans Hate Flock Cameras! So Why Is The Left So Silent About How They Are Being Used To Violate Our Constitutional Rights?

by Michael There is a growing national outcry to ban Flock cameras. We do not give up our constitutional rights when we get into our vehicles, and we do not want authoritarian control freaks watching us, monitoring us and tracking us everywhere that we go. This is an issue that is uniting people all over … Read more