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TexasTowelie
TexasTowelie's Journal
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September 19, 2024
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday after introducing several rate hikes throughout the pandemic. Martin Baccardax, chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to explain the Fed's move.
Why the Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years - CBS News
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday after introducing several rate hikes throughout the pandemic. Martin Baccardax, chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to explain the Fed's move.
September 19, 2024
Watch Arab-American Maya Berry activist stand her ground against Senator John Kennedy's racist tirade during a Senate committee hearing.
Arab-American Activist Blasts Senator Kennedy's Racism and Hate - Reflect
Watch Arab-American Maya Berry activist stand her ground against Senator John Kennedy's racist tirade during a Senate committee hearing.
September 19, 2024
Mobile homes are one of the last remaining affordable housing options in America. Now theyve become private equitys latest target. Private equity firms now own at least 1200 parks nationwide. And residents have seen their rents spike by as much as 100% in the last 6 years.
Private Equity is Devouring The Last Remaining Affordable Housing in America - More Perfect Union
Mobile homes are one of the last remaining affordable housing options in America. Now theyve become private equitys latest target. Private equity firms now own at least 1200 parks nationwide. And residents have seen their rents spike by as much as 100% in the last 6 years.
September 19, 2024
NEW: Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes DISASTROUS mistake with Trump.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders crashes and burns on stage at Trump rally - Brian Tyler Cohen
NEW: Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes DISASTROUS mistake with Trump.
September 19, 2024
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Russia's special demographic operation and the US....
September 18, 2024
"Creepy fascist language in a post from a Republican sheriff"
Ohio Sheriff Calls Immigrants 'Locusts' & Wants Harris Voters Tracked - The Logical Leftist
"Creepy fascist language in a post from a Republican sheriff"
September 18, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains why.
House to vote on Mike Johnson's spending plan to avoid a government shutdown - CBS News
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains why.
September 18, 2024
Luke discusses Eric Trump's recent appearance on Fox News.
This is disturbing - Luke Beasley (re: Eric Trump interview on Fox News)
Luke discusses Eric Trump's recent appearance on Fox News.
September 18, 2024
Over the past 24 hours there has been a serious escalation of events in the Middle East following the explosion of 5000 pagers. In this video I discuss the potential for these events to disrupt global peace and to cause total chaos in the Financial Markets.
Middle East Conflict Explodes - Joe Blogs (short commentary)
Over the past 24 hours there has been a serious escalation of events in the Middle East following the explosion of 5000 pagers. In this video I discuss the potential for these events to disrupt global peace and to cause total chaos in the Financial Markets.
September 18, 2024
The availability of deep-fake tech has enabled fake news peddlers to reach audiences they never dreamed of. Passing a lie off as the truth makes it easy to convince people to believe something that doesn't really exist. This is very dangerous and can have considerable consequences: destroying reputations, upsetting relationships, and even disrupting elections.
Don't get fooled - Break the Fake - TVP World
The availability of deep-fake tech has enabled fake news peddlers to reach audiences they never dreamed of. Passing a lie off as the truth makes it easy to convince people to believe something that doesn't really exist. This is very dangerous and can have considerable consequences: destroying reputations, upsetting relationships, and even disrupting elections.
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