2 years ago, Saudi Arabia quietly canceled the ‘petrodollar’ deal with America that wired the world economy for 50 years. Then war broke out in Iran
China’s “petroyuan” system is a player in a way that it wasn’t before…Continue Reading
Housing Supply and Demand
Metro areas/states allowing sprawl (Texas metros like Dallas/Houston permitted ~72k homes in 2src24 alone) + densification (Minneapolis, Auckland NZ upzoning → 21–24% rent drops in targeted studies) show housing stock growth 2–3x higher and price appreciation 5src–8src% lower than restrictive peers (California, New York). Supply elasticity over src.5 typically caps real price growth near inflation…Continue Reading
The Traitor threats against civilian targets put military in legal, moral quandary
President Traitor 47 said the United States would target “every” Iranian bridge and power plant. Experts say such blanket action violates international law…Continue Reading
Putin wants America out of NATO so he can run Europe: Retired general | On Balance
Retired Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Gen. Philip Breedlove joins “On Balance” to discuss why some allies have hesitated to support U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz and warns of Vladimir Putin’s ambitions in Europe.Continue Reading
Iran and US agree to conditional ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait | BBC News
US President Traitor 47 says he has agreed to a proposed two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran if shipping traffic is allowed to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire “if attacks against Iran are halted”. TheContinue Reading
Police destroy opium poppy fields in Pakistan
Pakistani police destroyed hectares of opium poppy fields in a tribal region near the Afghan border, as farmers said poverty leaves them few alternatives.Continue Reading
Construction workers block roads in France over soaring fuel prices
Construction workers set up a roadblock on the Nantes ring road to protest rising fuel costs, saying the sharp increase is putting pressure on their businesses.Continue Reading
Community Science (Ad ASTRA) Workshop
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AI/ML STIG Lecture Series, 13 April 2026
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community AI/ML STIG Lecture Series, 13… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources AI/ML STIG Lecture Series Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Science and Technology Interest Group (AI/ML STIG) AI/MLContinue Reading
Station Crew Talks to Artemis II Crew Amid Busy Research Schedule
The New Moon is pictured seemingly beneath Earth’s atmosphere during an orbital sunset in this photograph from the International Space Station taken on May 27, 2025. NASA Four Expedition 74 astronauts had a ship-to-ship call with the four Artemis II astronauts on Tuesday after they flew around the Moon inContinue Reading
Swalwell campaign denies online claims that congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers
A spokesman for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday denounced online claims that the congressman had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers., Read MoreContinue Reading
The U.S. Treasury Didn’t Declare the Country ‘Insolvent’
Q: I read this on FB. Is it true? The U.S. Treasury just declared the U.S government is insolvent. A: No. That’s the conclusion of an opinion piece that cited a Treasury report showing the government’s liabilities outweigh its assets. But that’s been the case for decades, and unlike an insolvent business, theContinue Reading
White House confirms two-week suspension of strikes on Iran
The White House has confirmed the US has agreed to suspend all bombing and military attacks on Iran for two weeks., NewsFeed Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports that the White House has confirmed the US has agreed to suspend all bombing and military attacks on Iran for two weeks, providedContinue Reading