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Russia and Iran just closed a supply loop the West cannot touch

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Russia is shipping drone components, ammunition and TNT to Iran through the Caspian Sea, helping Tehran replenish stockpiles damaged in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, according to a European government document obtained by NBC News and verified by a Western official. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/russia-shipping-explosives-iran-bolster-missile-drone-arsenal-us-war-rcna592892 The Kremlin’s motives go beyond loyalty to an ally. Every Iranian drone that strikes … Read more

Gen X learned early that nobody is coming to save them

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Born roughly between 1965 and 1980, Generation X is often labeled the “forgotten generation,” yet their psychology has quietly shaped modern work culture, parenting approaches, and broader social norms. Traits like self-reliance, emotional restraint, dark humor, cynicism, and adaptability set Gen X apart from both Boomers and Millennials, forming a distinct psychological identity.

Blanche: Congress has already approved White House ballroom project

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Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday said the Department of Justice believes Congress has already granted President Trump the authority to construct the White House ballroom under existing presidential authority. “We don’t believe we have to go to Congress. We believe Congress has already given us the authority to do what we’re doing,” Blanche said … Read more

Trump says he’s NOT sorry as Gas prices hit $4 a gallon

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Trump on 4 Dollar Gas: “I’ll never apologize”. pic.twitter.com/jDsaKEDzF5 — Anonymous (@YourAnonNews) August 15, 2026 US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iran US gas prices this month are so far the highest ever recorded for August as peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled and Donald … Read more

Trump’s Navy in crisis as another warship breaks down with sailors going FOUR DAYS without food, water and toilets

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Donald Trump’s Navy is facing renewed scrutiny after a warship lost all power while deployed in the South China Sea, stranding sailors without drinkable water, food, air conditioning or working toilets for four days. A generator failure aboard the USS Benfold on July 24 left the destroyer without power. Other Navy ships were called in … Read more

Open AI introduces ‘Chat GPT for teens’ — What could possibly go wrong.

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OpenAI is rolling out a new “ChatGPT for Teens” experience that it says will provide additional safety protections for teen users. The move comes as OpenAI faces a string of lawsuits alleging that inappropriate conversations with ChatGPT contributed to the harm or deaths of young people. The experience will bring together new tools and a … Read more

RV owner’s worst nightmare.

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RV Driver Tries To Scrape Through South Dakota Needles Eye Tunnel, Gets Stuck A couple was videotaping the Needles Eye Tunnel in South Dakota’s Custer State Park on Friday when a motorhome tried to thread the narrow opening and became stuck. “I think he just thought he could get through,” they said. Some places just … Read more

Beach bikini interviews on U.S. politics.

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We asked students on the beach SIMPLE questions about America… the answers somehow got worse and worse 😳🤯 “FLORIDA is a state that borders CALIFORNIA” 😑❌ “Supreme Court Justice AMY….. WINEHOUSE”🎶 “Our Vice President is J…..K ROWLING”⚡️ “The 3rd branch of government is… pic.twitter.com/7HST2xUIxD — Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) August 18, 2026

Fake poll in LA Mayoral race.

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A poll claiming Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was leading Councilmember Nithya Raman by a wide margin — and picking up support from most voters who backed Spencer Pratt in the mayoral primary — was bogus, the company behind the poll acknowledged Monday. The fake poll by Median Strategies showed Bass leading Raman by nearly … Read more

Housing market signal: Spent $3,000 on Zillow leads. 30 days. Not a single call above $300,000. Demand isn’t cooling. It’s evaporated.

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Housing market signal: Spent $3,000 on Zillow leads. 30 days. Not a single call above $300,000. Demand isn’t cooling. It’s evaporated. — Jon Brooks (@jonbrooks) August 17, 2026 UPDATE: As of this morning, 41% of all homes for sale in the United States are undergoing price cuts. There are many locations across the country this … Read more

Justin Trudeau dances with a toilet plunger

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Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry . Over the weekend, the couple dropped by a Home Hardware on Saint-Laurent and what started as a standard “somebody clogged the toilet” mission turned viral when “Downtown,” the new single by Trudeau’s son Xav, came on the radio. https://torontolife.com/city/justin-trudeau-katy-perry-home-hardware-toilet-video/ Justin Trudeau dances with a toilet plunger while his girlfriend … Read more

The Iranians Threaten To Go On The “Offensive” Against The United States And Israel If Their Demands Are Not Met In 3 To 4 Weeks

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by Michael Iran could end this war tomorrow if they truly wanted to do so. The Trump administration is more than willing to sit down and negotiate, and they have let the Iranians know that they are willing to make enormous concessions. But the lunatics that are running Iran are not interested. They truly believe … Read more

Germany divided over proposals to outlaw the far right

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Can Berlin declare Alternative for Germany (AfD) unconstitutional? What would be the consequences of banning the far-right party, the Bundestag’s largest opposition force? Those questions have recurred in Germany in recent years as the radical party has grown electorally. Upcoming regional elections in the east of the country, where polls give AfD a chance to … Read more