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Technology stocks declined Wednesday, led by a 7% drop in Nvidia, as the chipmaking sector signaled that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plans could hamper demand and growth. Nvidia revealed in a filing Tuesday that it will take a $5.5 billion charge tied to exporting its H20 graphics processing units to China and other countries and said the government will require a license to ship the chips there and other destinations. Technology stocks have whipsawed in the wake of Trump’s tariff announcements, which sparked global trade war fears and recession concerns. The market slumped in the initial aftermath of the...

Bishop Strickland issues urgent letter as Texas hospital may withdraw life support from babyBishop Strickland issued a public statement today in support of Baby Elaine Wren, an infant currently hospitalized in Texas who may have life support withdrawn against her parents' wishes. Bishop Joseph E. Strickland issued a public statement today in support of Baby Elaine Wren, an infant currently hospitalized in Texas and dependent on a breathing apparatus. Despite her family’s desire to continue life-sustaining treatment, the hospital may soon withdraw care under the authority of the Texas Advance Directives Act (TADA), commonly known as the “25-day rule.” READ:...

VIDEOWatch the over-the-top Adulation on TikTok for the illegal alien MS-13 terrorist absurdly known as "Maryland Man." If they could these same TikTokkers would nominate "Maryland Man" for Sainthood. I even saw two separate special Tarot Readings for him. And today, it was learned that their dear "Maryland Man" had a domestic violence protective order filed against him by his wife. Oh, and what worship for "Maryland Man" would be complete without at least a cameo appearance by the Liberal Pink Hat Lady who you can also see in this video which, mercifully, ends with a REALITY CHECK on this...

Gold gains some ground despite U.S. dollar’s rebound as traders focus on the continuation of the pullback in Treasury yields. From the technical point of view, gold needs to settle above the resistance at $3235 – $3245 to gain additional upside momentum in the near term. Silver remains stuck below the 50 MA at $32.51 as traders wait for additional catalysts. If silver moves back below the $32.00 level, it will head towards the nearest support at $31.45 – $31.75. Platinum tests new highs as rally continues amid tariff optimism. Platinum is heading towards the nearest resistance at $960 –...

President Trump has vowed to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon — but inside his national security team there's a divide over the best way to do it. -snip- One camp, unofficially led by Vice President Vance, believes a diplomatic solution is both preferable and possible and that the U.S. should be ready to make compromises in order to make it happen. Vance is highly involved in the Iran policy discussions, another U.S. official said. This camp includes also Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff — who represented the U.S. at the first round of Iran talks on Saturday — and...

You need to watch every second of this. It's going to BLOW YOUR MIND.

Achieving Net Zero in 25 years would need a “complete transformation” of the UK’s agricultural and food system that would in effect mean a diet devoid of beef, lamb and all dairy products, according to the latest work from the Government-funded UK FIRES. Look at the research that governing elites commission and read, not what they say. UK FIRES takes an absolute view of Net Zero and bases its work on existing technologies, not the pie in the sky inventions still to come and the whacky schemes that cannot reach economic scale. UK FIRES is an influential body since it...

The foreign minister stressed that "Russia has consistently upheld the belief that reliance on enduring values common to all major world religions and cultures along with respect for the unique identities of all nations and their right to sovereign development is key to building a fairer multipolar world order"MOSCOW, April 16. /TASS/. Russia is prepared to support the growing number of those in the world who share its traditional spiritual and moral values, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a meeting of the Foreign Ministry Council of Heads of Regions of Russia. "As a civilization-state, Russia has consistently upheld...

Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 @julie_kelly2 Breaking: As I have warned, Jeb Boasberg just filed an opinion finding Trump adm officials in contempt. 11:06 AM · Apr 16, 2025

The focus right now is on talks with Iran and the Iranian nuclear program. That makes sense. We are on the brink of seeing Iran go nuclear and the entire Middle East go up in flames. There is another grave danger getting much less attention, however: the possibility that Islamic terrorists may acquire nuclear weapons. When Joe abandoned Afghanistan to its fate, the American people were told that there would be no serious repercussions for their own security. The Afghans might be abandoned to the tender mercies of 6th-century barbarians, but we would be just fine. This was, like most...

(CNN) - US District Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday that “probable cause exists” to hold Trump administration officials in criminal contempt for violating his orders in mid-March halting the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. The judge is still deciding punishment and the next steps he may take, and is giving the Justice Department an opportunity to respond.

The United States does not intend to discuss any possibility of relaxing any anti-Russian sanctions until a ceasefire in Ukraine, Spokeswoman for the US Department of State Tammy Bruce said at a regular news briefing for journalists, APA reports. Replying to a question as to whether the US Department of State received any instructions from the White House to compile a list of sanctions which may be loosened, Bruce emphasized that she was not ready to discuss this issue. "What I can say is a reminder that what was clear from the beginning, there would be no negotiations. No decisions,...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said in a statement that it was alerted to a fire within a recycling centre on Byrehill Place, Kilwinning at 12:42 local time. At the height of the fire, the SFRS said it mobilised 10 fire appliances plus specialist resources, including specialist HAZMAT units due to the presence of potentially hazardous fumes. The fire service advised the public to remain indoors and to keep windows and doors closed while some nearby properties were evacuated as a precautionary measure. On 10 April, the SFRS confirmed the fire had been extinguished although one fire appliance...

The IRS supervisor made famous for speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax investigation has been sworn in as the agency's acting commissioner, CBS News has confirmed. Gary Shapley took an unusual path to the top IRS job. He was a supervisory special agent leading dozens of staff, in his 14th year at the agency, when he came forward in a 2023 interview with CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod. Shapley revealed internal misgivings about what he described as improper pressure to go easy on the president's son. Shapley was the first of two IRS...

[Catholic Caucus] Pope in a poncho, symbol of Bergolio’s pontificatePope Francis’ recent appearance in St Peter's, which stunned the world, is the latest and most striking demonstration of how, in complete contrast to his predecessor, he has lived his pontificate at the service of his own ideas. A systematic deconstruction of the papacy.The image of Jorge Mario Bergoglio in a wheelchair, wearing a white long-sleeved vest half covered by a striped poncho, his hair dishevelled and black trousers, is perhaps the most eloquent expression of how he - and his entourage - have understood the papacy, and the umpteenth, perhaps...

A shocking new exposé from The Wall Street Journal alleged that Elon Musk, billionaire tech mogul and Trump administration insider, is attempting to quietly build a “legion” of offspring protected by secret settlements and NDAs while using his social media influence on X to approach influencers he hopes will have his children. The sprawling, 6,000-word article published Tuesday lays bare the tactics Musk allegedly employs to manage the mothers of his many children and his privacy, all while reshaping public policy and chasing a vision of human survival that veers into sci-fi territory. The profile begins with a dive into...

Anthony, 17, is reportedly living with his family at the expensive home in the community of Richwoods, where the rent is estimated to be $3,500 a month, the Daily Mail reported. The home had a white Suburban, a black Acura, and a sedan in the driveway as of Tuesday. A neighbor told the outlet the family had just bought a new car. “He got a new car,” the resident alleged. “If you look at the license plate, it’s got a paper tag and it says it expires June 4.” Neighbors seemed to be initially unaware Anthony and his family are...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The man charged with breaking into the Pennsylvania governor's residence and setting fires inside called 911, identified himself by name and made a reference to Palestine, according to information in a search warrant obtained by WGAL. The search warrant quotes Cody Balmer, 38, as saying Gov. Josh Shapiro needs to know that he "will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people."

Speculation about a serial killer in New England is gaining significant traction online – specifically stemming from discussions in a private Facebook group called “New England Serial Killer.” Members of the Facebook group and social media users on other platforms like TikTok and X are pointing to several recent discoveries of human remains in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island between March and April. Authorities across all three states have identified remains in New Haven, Groton, Killingly and Norwalk, Connecticut, as well as Framingham and Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Foster, Rhode Island. Three sets of human remains have been identified. New Haven...

By Joel Gilbert – the investigative journalist who exposed the Letisha James Files. Stay tuned….. Joe is not done yet! Look for his latest update on Letisha James’s mortgage fraud in a NEW REPORT with NEW EVIDENCE coming soon! Previously on TGP: Big Development: Is Letitia James Guilty of Mortgage Fraud? Mortgage Fraud Alert: Did Letitia James Marry Her Father? The Letitia Files: Did Letitia James Illegally Hire a Nonprofit for Her 2013 Campaign? Revealed: NY Attorney General Letitia James Declares Virginia Home Her ‘Principal Residence’ New for Letitia Files: Is Letitia James’ Rage Against Trump Really a “Daddy Issue?”...