Archive for the 'Collapse' Category
Apple Photos Phones Home on iOS 18 and macOS 15
December 28th, 2024Apple privacy: In case anyone thinks this is somehow an endorsement of Windows, see: Pointless Rant About Hopeless Situation. Via: Jeff Johnson: From my own perspective, computing privacy is simple: if something happens entirely on my computer, then it’s private, whereas if my computer sends data to the manufacturer of the computer, then it’s not […]
Aaron Siri on Tucker Carlson
December 28th, 2024The New York Times claims the evil Bobby Kennedy wants to ban the polio vaccine and paralyze children. That’s an absurd lie, explains his lawyer Aaron Siri. (0:00) The Establishment’s Attempt to Discredit Bobby Kennedy Jr.(8:18) The Vaccine Religion(18:57) Did Anyone Protest… pic.twitter.com/li0KhP5aye — Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 27, 2024
Demand At Food Banks Has Soared To Record Levels All Over The United States
December 25th, 2024Via: Economic Collapse Blog: Why is demand at food banks all over the country higher than it has ever been before? The media keeps insisting that economic conditions are just fine, but it has become quite obvious to everyone that this is not true. In particular, the rising cost of living has been absolutely crushing […]
Ghost Music: Spotify Playlists Contain “Anonymous, Low-Cost Playlist Filler” to Avoid Paying Royalties to Real Musicians
December 20th, 2024Give ’em what they want… Via: Harper’s Magazine: According to a source close to the company, Spotify’s own internal research showed that many users were not coming to the platform to listen to specific artists or albums; they just needed something to serve as a soundtrack for their days, like a study playlist or maybe […]
The Traditional House “Continuing Resolution” Fraud
December 18th, 2024The 1,547-page, $110+ Billion House “Continuing Resolution” meant to avert a government shutdown includes: -A pay increase for members of Congress from $174,000 to $243,000 per year.-A new football stadium in D.C.-72 pages of “Pandemic Preparedness and Response” policy-… — Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) December 18, 2024 Via: Truthstream Media:
Government Spending Shock: U.S. Budget Deficit Soars In Worst Start To Year On Record
December 12th, 2024Via: ZeroHedge: According to the latest Treasury data released today, in November – the second month of fiscal 2025 – the US spent a massive $584.2 billion, a 14% increase from the prior year, and a record for the month of November. … The surge in spending was driven primarily by higher spending on health, […]
Britain: Tax Benefits for “Assisted Dying” Before Age 75
December 6th, 2024Via: Telegraph: Terminally ill pensioners could end their lives earlier to spare loved ones six-figure tax bills under assisted dying legislation, experts have warned. Under current rules, pensions are passed on free of income tax if the person dies before 75 years old. If assisted dying becomes legal, however, it could leave someone close to […]
Mexico Stops 2 Migrant Caravans After Trump Tariff Threat
December 3rd, 2024Via: ZeroHedge: Days after Donald Trump announced that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had “agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States,” or face 25% import duties on Mexican goods, it appears she’s done just that.
“Police Departments Across U.S. Are Starting to Use Artificial Intelligence to Write Crime Reports”
December 1st, 2024Via: CNBC: With law enforcement focused on reducing crime rates and budget pressures, while recruiting and retaining staff, technology companies are having some early success selling artificial intelligence tools to police departments, especially to ease the burden of administrative work. Axon, widely recognized for its Taser devices and body cameras, was among the first companies […]
Trump Vows New Canada, Mexico, China Tariffs that Threaten Global Trade
November 25th, 2024Do you need any electronics, mobile phones, computers, displays, or any other things not made in the U.S.? Even if companies were to capitulate and build factories in the U.S. (some will, most won’t) it’s not going to happen in time. Via: Reuters: President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged big tariffs on the United States’ […]
