‘Woke up sweating’: Texas power companies remotely raise temperatures on people using their smart thermostats

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Power companies in Texas are remotely raising temperatures inside of some customers’ homes amid the state’s ongoing energy shortage. Houston resident Brandon English, whose home has an internet-connected smart thermostat installed, was shocked to learn of the practice after his wife and infant daughter “woke up sweating.” Speaking with KHOU 11, English stated that despite his … Read more

SOCIALISM: IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL LEAVE. “San Francisco saw the second largest population decline of all major cities in the U.S. in 2020, according to census data. Only one city —Baltimore — logged a greater population decline.”

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San Francisco saw the second largest population decline of all major cities in the U.S. in 2020, according to census data. Only one city —Baltimore — logged a greater population decline. San Francisco’s population shrank by 1.39% between July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020, U.S. Census data shows. Before that, San Francisco’s population had … Read more

Hit by a ransomware attack? Your payment may be deductible

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WASHINGTON (AP) — As ransomware attacks surge, the FBI is doubling down on its guidance to affected businesses: Don’t pay the cybercriminals. But the U.S. government also offers a little-noticed incentive for those who do pay: The ransoms may be tax deductible. The IRS offers no formal guidance on ransomware payments, but multiple tax experts … Read more

Tropical storm brings flooding rainfall to Gulf Coast… 15 inches? CONE…

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Tropical storm brings flooding rainfall to Gulf Coast… Less than three weeks into the season, the Gulf Coast of the United States was bracing for its first significant impact of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical storm warnings were plastered along the coast from southwestern Louisiana to the far western Florida panhandle on Friday, and … Read more

Prices Rise & Standards of Living Fall – Yet The Fed Keeps Printing Like Crazy

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How can a government, that’s $28 trillion in debt, spend trillions of dollars that it does not have? Well, one major way is the Federal Reserve creates money-out-of-thin-air and then ‘loans’ it to the government by buying the government’s bonds. Naturally, when the Fed counterfeits new dollars to do this, the value of the dollars … Read more

Stocks as a percentage of household financial assets just hit a record high. Prior peaks have come before dreadful bear markets.

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https://twitter.com/UPFINAcom/status/1405677266332434435 You want to know how it looks like a 💣TICKING BOND💣? US high-yield corporate bonds' real yield turned negative. @SaxoStrats @saxomarketcall @saxobank pic.twitter.com/T9M1F2qSGa — Althea Spinozzi (@Altheaspinozzi) June 17, 2021 In summary, the prospect of a rate hike two years from now obliterated the cyclical rally. Ponzi inflation was obliterated by the sell order. … Read more

“If inflation comes back, inequality gap will shrink.” This is idiotic. Inflation is the most regressive tax.

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"If inflation comes back, inequality gap will shrink." This is idiotic. Inflation is the most regressive tax. https://t.co/eYPhdkZnRq — Rudy Havenstein, Senior Markets Commentator. (@RudyHavenstein) June 18, 2021 Reminded me of this pic.twitter.com/Ee79MLkd7x — Rudy Havenstein, Senior Markets Commentator. (@RudyHavenstein) June 18, 2021 The #Fed effectively tightened monetary policy by going from "not even thinking … Read more

Buy, Buy, Buy!

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https://twitter.com/farrisbaba/status/1406273336154509315   Just put things into perspective: Germany's Dax has dropped 1.6% this week. The combined mkt cap of all 30 Dax Blue Chips has fallen to $1.65tn, also b/c the Euro has lost >2% against the dollar this week. Is now again lower than that of the US big 3: #Apple, #Microsoft, #Amazon. pic.twitter.com/FuFvY7l7Px … Read more

‘Severe’ Blood Shortage Nationwide…

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Right now, blood banks are desperate for donors. There is a severe blood shortage nationwide, including here in Minnesota. This shortage is due to a rise in trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries. The American Red Cross is looking for donors of all blood types, especially type O and those giving … Read more

Congress passes bill making Juneteenth federal holiday to mark the end of slavery

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The US House has voted to pass legislation that would make Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday, meant to celebrate the end of chattel slavery in the country. Republican critics say the law will only fuel “identity politics.” Lawmakers voted 415-14 to pass the bill on Wednesday, making the 19th of June “Juneteenth National Independence Day,” … Read more

Jim Cramer: ‘The sell-off probably isn’t done’

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Upcoming public comments from the Fed’s James Bullard and Jerome Powell are crucial market events, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday. Nike and FedEx also will offer key insight when they report earnings next week, the “Mad Money” host said. CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday looked ahead to next week’s key market events, which include public remarks from … Read more

Glenn Greenwald & Tucker Carlson – Great Discussion About The FBI & CIA’s Sketchy Relationship With The Mainstream Media

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Great Discussion About The FBI & CIA's Relationship With The Mainstream Media Tucker Carlson & @ggreenwald Discuss The Liberal Corporate Media Branding Anyone Who Asks Questions Asked About The FBI's Role On January 6th As A "Conspiracy Theorist" pic.twitter.com/wO7U3AgX7o — The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) June 19, 2021 https://t.co/NaTqrotsJP — The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) … Read more