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Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss concerns over an AI bubble, the history of economic bubbles, what investors can do in response to bubble fears, state of private credit market, problems around debt, his thoughts on bitcoin, and more. Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio: We are definitely in a bubble, but that doesn't mean you should sell | 9:10 CNBC Television | 3.29M subscribers | 88,329 views | November 20, 2025 on CNBC Television website

According to a Live Science report, an archaeological investigation conducted ahead of a road construction project in northern Israel, near the ancient city of Tel Meggido, has unearthed a teapot-shaped vessel with a ram's head as a spout and a few small bowls. The items were buried together some 3,300 years ago, possibly by the Canaanites. Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said that the vessel was likely used to pour a valuable liquid such as milk, oil, or wine into someone's mouth or a smaller vessel to be consumed, or poured out as a religious offering. Storage jars,...

A study has explored whether adding branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) to an exercise program could improve outcomes for older adults. In a small, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the team found that BCAA supplementation improved performance, reduced fatigue, and alleviated depression symptoms for many participants. His research focuses on how inflammation impairs central nervous system function. BCAAs—leucine, isoleucine, and valine—are essential amino acids that not only serve as the building blocks of protein and muscle but also appear to play specific roles in inflammation and brain health. "Through supplementation, we thought perhaps we could restore balance and reduce the burden of...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, in a more than 10-minute video posted online, explained her decision and said she didn’t want her congressional district “to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president we all fought for,” she said. The opening in her district means Republican Gov. Brian Kemp will have to set a special election date within 10 days of Greene’s resignation. Such a...

A Credible Audit of U.S. Bullion Holdings Remains Elusive When it comes to U.S. gold reserves, secrecy prevails over transparency. Attempts to authorize a comprehensive, independent audit of the nation’s gold reserves have proven elusive and futile for decades. The last two prominent audits, conducted 72 and 51 years ago, respectively, were far from thorough or free of government influence. The 1953 gold audit was commissioned by Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey shortly after President Dwight D. Eisenhower took office. While often cited as an independent undertaking supervised by representatives of the presumably nonpartisan General Accounting Office (GAO), the audit’s...

Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll": A Closer LookThe classic Led Zeppelin song, "Rock and Roll" - with John Bonham on drums - was released in 1971, on the legendary Led Zeppelin IV album. It quickly became a widely covered, standard rock tune. However, through the years, there has been much confusion regarding the drum intro to this song. I can't even count how many times I've heard cover bands totally fudge this intro. In this installment of A Closer Look, I figured I'd shed some light on the intro to "Rock and Roll" and its origin, and do my small...

Scientists have uncovered how the gut microbiota help the immune system fight melanoma, explaining why patients with a fiber-rich diet and balanced gut bacteria tend to respond better to cancer immunotherapies. The study shows that molecules produced by gut bacteria upon digestion of dietary fiber can improve the function of cancer-fighting immune cells. The research team found that these digestive by-products influence melanoma progression by naturally boosting killer T cell function in pre-clinical cancer models. "Melanoma patients undergoing immunotherapy can benefit from a fiber-rich diet and previous studies suggested that what we eat affects the immune system. However, how that...

"The bottom line is this: Under this law, the share of Americans with insurance is up, and the growth of healthcare costs is down. And that's good for our middle class, and that's good for our fiscal future." - President Barack Obama, 4/26/2016

https://babylonbee.com/news/breaking-hamas-breaches-white-house-perimeterWASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump was rushed to an emergency bunker below the East Wing following reports that a member of Hamas breached the White House perimeter. According to sources, the radical Islamic extremist claimed to have an appointment with the president, provoking a swift response from the Secret Service. Witnesses reported that Secret Service agents swarmed the Oval Office and tackled the president to the ground, shouting, "Go, go, go! Fry Cook is secure!" before escorting him to the Presidential Emergency Operations Center. As he moved, Trump reportedly threw a defiant fist into the air and cried out,...

11/4/2013 - During an OFA summit, President Obama addressed claims that health care reform forces people off their original plans.

US states including Wisconsin (AB105/SB130) and Michigan are pushing to ban VPNs as part of age verification laws that compromise digital privacy for everyone. This video explains why these bills are technically impossible to implement, threaten journalists and abuse survivors who rely on VPNs, and mirror censorship tactics. America's First VPN Ban: What Comes Next? | 11:34 Techlore | 278K subscribers | 162,920 views | November 18, 2025

Dr. Ann Coulter recently presented research on a novel nutritional supplement that targets fat cells to stimulate weight loss. Dr. Coulter shared findings from her collaborative work with Dr. Frank Greenway on a new approach to combating obesity and related metabolic diseases with naturally occurring compounds. Her presentation highlighted a natural supplement that acts directly on fat cells to increase energy expenditure and improve insulin sensitivity. "Most current obesity treatments work by suppressing appetite in the brain," said Dr. Coulter. "We have developed a combination of natural compounds that targets the body's fat cells and reprograms them to metabolize fat...

A widely used, inexpensive gout drug could reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease, according to a new review. The review examined the effects of low doses of colchicine, a drug used to treat gout, and found no increase in serious side effects. Cardiovascular disease is often driven by chronic low-grade inflammation, which contributes to recurrent cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. Colchicine has anti-inflammatory properties that make it a promising option for people with heart disease. The review included 12 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 23,000 people with a history of heart disease, heart...

Two FDA-approved drugs for treating prostate cancer may also be effective against acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to a new study. AML, a cancer of blood and bone marrow, can affect people of all ages but is the most common type of leukemia in adults. The research tested the ability of the two drugs—apalutamide and finasteride—to treat leukemia in experimental models. They found that the drugs were effective in treating mice with AML as well as patient-derived AML cells. K. Sandeep Prabhu said the drugs work by inhibiting the pathway that is activated by dihydrotestosterone—an androgen hormone more potent than...

Very sad news for those of you who have become connoisseurs of the hilarious inadvertent comedy provided by Politico's over-the-top obsession with the Jeffrey Epstein files the past few months. Those good times might soon be gone.No more laughs provided by a panicked Politico publishing FIVE stories last July 18 solely on the topic of the Wall Street Journal possibly tossing President Donald Trump a "lifeline" in the form of a probable fake news story about a birthday letter supposedly sent by Trump to Epstein. Yes, the fun has continued for months culminating with Wednesday's Politico announcement of a possible...

A study provides new insights into why heart muscle cells lose their rhythm in atrial fibrillation. Disrupted calcium signaling between key cellular structures in the heart may be a critical underlying mechanism. A research team has now uncovered new evidence suggesting that disrupted communication between key cellular structures in heart muscle cells plays a critical role in the development of this rhythm disorder. The research focuses on mitochondria—the "powerhouses of the cell"—and the sarcoplasmic reticulum, a fine network of tubules within heart muscle cells that stores calcium and releases it with each heartbeat. This calcium is what triggers heart muscle...

It has been a troublesome week or two for Microsoft, for sure. Earlier today, the company fixed a Microsoft 365 outage that made files unusable; downtimes like this seem to happen on a fairly regular basis. Meanwhile on the Windows side, it has probably been worse. The tech giant got blamed by Nvidia today as the latest Patch Tuesday is leading to performance issues in games. The GPU maker has released an emergency hotfix driver to resolve the problems. This comes hot on the heels of the massive backlash that the company's Windows boss recently faced due to the evolution...

The tholos tombs around the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae are among the most spectacular sights in Greece. The Spectacular Tombs of Mycenae | 7:15 Scenic Routes to the Past | 47.7K subscribers | 2,222 views | November 21, 2025 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Grave Circle A 2:30 Grave Circle B 3:24 Tomb of Clytemnestra 4:20 Tomb of Aegisthus 4:49 Treasury of Atreus

A comic book found in an attic has become the most expensive comic of all time! A copy of “Superman No. 1,” the 1939 issue that introduced everyone to the Man of Steel in his first solo title, sold for $9.2 million on Thursday at an auction run by Heritage, in near-pristine condition. This price beats the previous record, set in 2024 when “Action Comics No. 1,” the comic where fans met the Kryptonian hero, sold for $6 million. Even prior to that, a copy of “Superman No. 1” held the record with a sale of $5.3 million in 2022.

China’s CIPS payment system now operates in 185 countries, enabling yuan-based trade outside the dollar. 52 trillion yuan in transactions were settled through CIPS in 2023, covering 58% of China’s cross-border flows. BRICS launched a yuan-pegged stablecoin and plans rupee bonds to expand use of local currencies. The BRICS-linked Cross-Border Interbank Payments System (CIPS) has expanded across 185 countries, allowing international payments in Chinese yuan without using the U.S. dollar, according to data from the New Development Bank (NDB). CIPS was launched by China and managed by its central bank as “a real alternative for global trade settlements.” At the...