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There is growing concern over moral decay in the U.S. as critics argue that societal erasure of foundational values leads to a "United States of Impunity," resembling historical regimes resistant to change.
Legislation in California aims to purchase fire-damaged land for low-income housing, highlighting a trend where government officials propose land seizures for social programs, raising alarms among property owners.
Recent economic data has revealed unexpected strength in the U.S. economy, defying predictions of impending recession amidst inflation and high interest rates, though fears over federal deficits remain prevalent.
Federal enforcement actions are increasing, with investigations targeting restaurant owners employing illegal workers, alongside significant political debates over immigration policy and labor regulations.
Attempts to regulate the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry have hit legislative roadblocks, as proposed measures face opposition from within the Republican Party amidst ongoing political tensions surrounding digital currencies.

ZeroHedge

The United States Of Impunity zerohedge.com an hour ago by Tyler Durden
The United States Of Impunity Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, AI is the whiff of perfume that's supposed to mask the ste…
Another 'Conspiracy Theory' Comes True: California Bill Passes To Buy Fire-Ravaged Palisades For Low-Income Apartments zerohedge.com an hour ago by Tyler Durden
Another 'Conspiracy Theory' Comes True: California Bill Passes To Buy Fire-Ravaged Palisades For Low-Income Apartments The writing is on the …
How Keynesians Got The US Economy Wrong... Again zerohedge.com 2 hours ago by Tyler Durden
How Keynesians Got The US Economy Wrong... Again Authored by Daniel Lacalle, In the past six months, a chorus of analysts and commentators w…
Crackdown Begins: Federal Agents Target Taco Shops Employing Illegal Aliens zerohedge.com 2 hours ago by Tyler Durden
Crackdown Begins: Federal Agents Target Taco Shops Employing Illegal Aliens Update (1515ET): The federal government is ramping up its crack…
'Crypto Week' Stalls On Failed Procedural Vote As Stablecoins Dominate Bitcoin Banter zerohedge.com 2 hours ago by Tyler Durden
'Crypto Week' Stalls On Failed Procedural Vote As Stablecoins Dominate Bitcoin Banter Update (1500ET): In a blow for Republicans' 'crypto wee…

The Guardian

Sudanese paramilitary RSF accused of killing almost 300 people in village raids theguardian.com 6 hours ago by Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agencies
Sudan, Africa, Middle East and north Africa, World news
Rights group says targets of Rapid Support Forces in North Kordofan were ‘empty of military objectives’ Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Fo…
France signals willingness to discuss reparations for colonial massacres in Niger theguardian.com 17 hours ago by Eromo Egbejule in Abidjan
Niger, Africa, Colonialism, France, Europe, World news
Exclusive: French government says it is open to dialogue but does not acknowledge responsibility in letter seen by the Guardian More than a c…
Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 in London theguardian.com 2 days ago by Reuters in Lagos
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, Africa, World news, London, UK news
Leader who ousted Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 three decades after brief stint as military ruler dies after ‘prolonged illness’ Nigeria’s former…
US border czar says he doesn’t know fate of eight men deported to South Sudan theguardian.com 4 days ago by Jessica Glenza
US immigration, South Sudan, Trump administration, Africa, US news, World news
Men from Mexico, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar were removed from the US and flown to the war-torn country Tom Homan, the US border czar, ha…
Caster Semenya calls for athletes’ rights to be put first as court rules in her favour theguardian.com 5 days ago by Ashifa Kassam
Caster Semenya, Sport, Athletics, South Africa, World news, Africa, European court of human rights, Human rights, Law
ECHR rules South African runner did not have fair trial on need to lower testosterone levels to compete in women’s sport The South African ru…

South China Morning Post

Trump’s pick for United Nations ambassador wants to ‘make the UN great again’ scmp.com an hour ago by Khushboo Razdan
Mike Waltz, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for United Nations ambassador, vowed on Tuesday to make the world body “great again” – and tha…
In Latin America poll, China grows in appeal though US remains preferred ally scmp.com 5 hours ago by Igor Patrick
Public attitudes toward China in parts of Latin America have become more positive compared to recent years, even though many in the region con…
China lifts its sanctions on retired EU lawmaker Reinhard Buetikofer scmp.com 6 hours ago by Finbarr Bermingham
Beijing has removed “restrictions” on Reinhard Buetikofer, the former EU lawmaker it sanctioned in 2021, as it looks to normalise ties with th…
Double-edged sword: US probe into China’s drone dominance is a risk, analysts say scmp.com 6 hours ago by Alice Li
The United States has launched investigations into imports of drones and polysilicon – two sectors where China holds a global lead – in a move…
Trump claims Indonesia trade deal; Bessent calls China deal timeline ‘flexible’ scmp.com 7 hours ago by Frank Chen
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration had reached a trade deal with Indonesia, while his Treasury Department chief…

New York Times

For Some Republicans, Trump’s Shift on Epstein Is Just the Latest Breach nytimes.com 2 hours ago by Annie Karni
United States Politics and Government, Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Human Trafficking, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Medicaid, Sex Crimes, Foreign Aid, Conspiracy Theories, House of Representatives, Republican Party, Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- ), Greene, Marjorie Taylor (1974- ), Trump, Donald J, Mace, Nancy
Right-wing Republicans have also criticized the president’s stances on Iran and Ukraine, hinting at a broader fraying of his political coaliti…
What to Know About the Fallout Around the Epstein Files and the Trump Administration nytimes.com 2 hours ago by Devlin Barrett
United States Politics and Government, Sex Crimes, Conspiracy Theories, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Miami Herald, Bondi, Pamela J, Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- ), Maxwell, Ghislaine, Patel, Kashyap, Trump, Donald J, Florida
Here’s what to know about the disturbing facts and unsubstantiated suspicions that make Jeffrey Epstein, a registered sex offender, a politica…
Rising Inflation Underscores Risks in Trump’s New Tariff Threats nytimes.com 2 hours ago by Tony Romm and Colby Smith
Customs (Tariff), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Inflation (Economics), Consumer Price Index, United States Economy, United States Politics and Government, Federal Reserve System, Trump, Donald J, Consumer Behavior
New data showing price increases last month could foreshadow even higher costs if the president imposes steep tariffs on Aug. 1.
CPI Shows US Inflation Sped Up in June as Trump’s Tariffs Pushed Up Prices nytimes.com 2 hours ago by Colby Smith
United States Economy, Customs (Tariff), Consumer Price Index, Inflation (Economics), Interest Rates, Powell, Jerome H, Federal Reserve System
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7 percent from a year earlier, as the global trade war started to bite.
Jamie Dimon Backs Jerome Powell Over Trump in Fed Fight nytimes.com 2 hours ago by Rob Copeland
Dimon, James, Powell, Jerome H, Trump, Donald J, Banking and Financial Institutions, JPMorgan Chase & Company, Federal Reserve System, United States Politics and Government, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Appointments and Executive Changes
The C.E.O. of JPMorgan Chase, who has rarely taken on President Trump during his second term, wades into the argument over the Federal Reserve…