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Robotic parking rolled out at Gatwick airport

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To fast track passengers at Gatwick airport, robots are being introduced to park people’s cars. But questions are being asked as to whether it’s right to be adding more technology to airports, when glitches already occur. Sky’s Sadiya Chowdhury tries out the new robotic parking feature at Gatwick airport.

On April 14, 1994, the seven largest tobacco companies in the USA swore that nicotine is not addictive.

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On April 14, 1994, the seven largest tobacco companies in the USA swore that nicotine is not addictive. byu/Sim1334 ininterestingasfuck Under oath. April 14, 1994, House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, Henry Waxman in the chair. Seven tobacco bosses in a row. Ron Wyden asked a yes-or-no: do you believe nicotine is not addictive. They all … Read more

Damn, didn’t take long for Iran to reply to his lying.

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For your amusement: 🚨 🚨 🚨 BREAKING: Iran is begging for a deal for the 137th time in the last 7 months. pic.twitter.com/9kdE8sg903 — Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) September 14, 2026 BREAKING: Iranian state media rejects President Trump's claims that Iran eager for a deal to end the war. This comes just 40 minutes after President … Read more

DEMS TAKE THE LEAD IN THE RACE FOR SENATE CONTROL

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🇺🇸 DEMS TAKE THE LEAD IN THE RACE FOR SENATE CONTROL Kalshi now puts Democrats at 51% vs. Republicans at 49%, as the battle for the Senate remains a true toss-up heading into November.https://t.co/D1o3O0u6JK pic.twitter.com/ZtA7ADzz5G — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) September 14, 2026

President Trump says price increases being seen in the US are all Biden’s fault and oil price will be dropping SOON!

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You can’t even make this shit up. BREAKING: President Trump says price increases being seen in the US were caused by "Joe Biden, not Trump." Trump says that oil prices were higher under Biden than they are right now and prices are "coming down sharply" with the "temporary exception of oil." pic.twitter.com/w5fjoTk1bW — The Kobeissi … Read more

More than 800,000 have applied for citizenship to new crypto microstate

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More than 800,000 people are hoping to move to a self-proclaimed crypto micronation called ‘Liberland’ that is on a patch of muddy floodplain along the Danube River. The uninhabited seven-square-kilometre land on the border of Serbia and Croatia was founded by Czech libertarian politician Vit Jedlicka who claimed the territory in 2015. There, Mr Jedlicka … Read more

Saudi Arabia asked Trump to strike the Houthis. Trump said no.

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Saudi crown prince meets CENTCOM chief in bid for US help amid escalating Houthi attacks Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been conducting strikes and seizing territory throughout the region, prompting serious concern from Gulf nations. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed regional developments with US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Monday, … Read more

5% bonds are back, and suddenly stocks have to compete with Uncle Sam

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Bonds now pay 5%. This means you now can make $50,000 on $1M a month risk free since it’s backed by USA government. Powerful government. Why aren’t more people doing it? — emini tic (@TicTocTick) September 14, 2026 U.S. 10-year yield breaks 5% for the first time since 2023 https://www.reuters.com/business/us-10-year-yields-reach-5-highest-since-2023-2026-09-14/ Oil inflation, heavy Treasury issuance, … Read more

The dot-com bubble didn’t die in one crash

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The real trap in a bubble isn’t the crash. It’s the rebound that makes you think you survived it. A 20% bounce can turn a loser into a believer again, and three of those can keep people trapped far longer than one brutal selloff ever could. Right before the 2000 dot-com crash, the S&P rallied … Read more

Costco is rationing Kirkland motor oil

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Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again. Americans looking to try to save some money by purchasing motor oil to … Read more

Saudi Arabia Just Stopped Exporting Oil a Global Energy Crisis During Harvest Season

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A sudden, coordinated offensive has taken out critical pumping stations along Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, abruptly wiping 5 to 7 million barrels of oil per day off the global market. With key transit routes choked and Saudi exports brought to a standstill, the global energy buffer is officially gone. This isn’t just another headline, it … Read more

Trump Catastrophically Miscalculated in Georgia

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When a political player starts drawing personal insults from President Trump and his people, it is a pretty good sign that his star is on the rise. For Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, that moment arrived this summer. In July, Mr. Trump dubbed the fresh-faced lawmaker “Pee-wee Herman.” The next month, upset over Mr. Ossoff’s … Read more

It seems most people don’t understand how severe the energy situation is right now in the Middle East.

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It seems most people don't understand how severe the energy situation is right now in the Middle East. As of Friday, Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline has officially been shut down after recent attacks, putting -4 million barrels of daily oil exports at risk. Meanwhile, the Bab… pic.twitter.com/S71vSoFand — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) September 13, 2026 … Read more

Bernie Sanders introduces bill to make workweek 32 hours

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“Covered employees would be eligible to receive overtime compensation for any hours worked beyond 32 hours in a standard workweek,” the release also said. Sanders introduces bill to make workweek 32 hours https://t.co/Fy1kdrNB6u — John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) September 13, 2026 Just make it 16. Nobody does shit anyway. h/t MT Ballsack