This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. No matter what happens now, the world is facing a very painful energy crisis. Let’s be as wildly optimistic as we possibly can and assume that Iran agrees to allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz with absolutely no tolls or restrictions starting tomorrow. Before normal traffic through the Strait could resume, Iran would first have to remove all of the mines that they have laid in the Strait, and that could take months. Once all of the mines have been removed, it will take the tankers that are currently trapped in the Persian Gulf weeks to arrive at their destinations. Moving forward, Persian Gulf countries will be exporting much less oil and natural gas for the foreseeable future because of all the oil and natural gas infrastructure that was damaged or destroyed during the war. It will take years before all of that infrastructure is fully repaired and rebuilt. Meanwhile, global supplies of oil and natural gas will be very tight for an extended period of time. What I have just laid out for you is the best-case scenario. Ultimately, what we end up facing…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Released dispatch audio has added some context to the alleged domestic violence incident involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, one of which came from inside his Wisconsin residence.The audio, obtained by TMJ 4, reveals a dispatcher speaking with a police officer about the “yelling and screaming” she could hear on an open line within Jacobs’ home.”Things being thrown, open line,” the dispatcher tells the officer. “…Possibly a male and female.” Then, a second call’s audio was added, as a dispatcher describes a neighbor calling about what they can hear from Jacobs’ home.”The neighbor is calling now, saying that her neighbor was assaulted,” dispatch called out.BROWNS ROOKIE QUINSHON JUDKINS ARRESTED IN FLORIDA FOR ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCEWhen authorities arrived at Jacobs’ residence, he wasn’t there. He left the scene in his Mercedes G-Wagon, though police tracked his license plate readers. A call went out to stop the vehicle if it was seen on the road.Jacobs was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation by the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department, and he was booked on five domestic abuse-related charges.The department said in the statement that Jacobs was booked into Brown County Jail on charges of…
When you ask any college football fan worth their salt which season was the craziest one they can remember, most of them will answer “2007” without hesitation.And who could blame them? After all, it was a year that featured one of the most shocking upsets in college football history, with Appalachian State stunning Michigan in the Big House, and that was just the appetizer.In all, 62 ranked teams lost to lower ranked or completely unranked squads in 2007, and teams ranked No. 2 in one of the three major polls lost seven times in the final nine weeks of the season.WEST VIRGINIA GOV PATRICK MORRISEY CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO NCAA AFTER MOUNTAINEERS’ TOURNAMENT SNUBBut for a year that featured such unpredictable chaos, it sure ended predictably, with two powerhouses from the SEC and Big Ten battling it out for a national championship in New Orleans.But what if I told you we almost had another, completely zany ending that would have represented the perfect bow on top of an already out-of-this-world season of college football, culminating in a first-time national champion being crowned? I’m speaking, of course, about the 2007 West Virginia Mountaineers football team.Though the Mountaineers don’t have a national…
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MoreThis article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. No matter what happens now, the world is facing a very painful energy crisis. Let’s be as wildly optimistic as we possibly can and assume that Iran agrees to allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz with absolutely no tolls or restrictions starting tomorrow. Before normal traffic through the Strait could resume, Iran would first have to remove all of the mines that they have laid in the Strait, and that could take months. Once all of the mines have been removed, it will take the tankers that are currently trapped in the Persian Gulf weeks to arrive at their destinations. Moving forward, Persian Gulf countries will be exporting much less oil and natural gas for the foreseeable future because of all the oil and natural gas infrastructure that was damaged or destroyed during the war. It will take years before all of that infrastructure is fully repaired and rebuilt. Meanwhile, global supplies of oil and natural gas will be very tight for an extended period of time. What I have just laid out for you is the best-case scenario. Ultimately, what we end up facing…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Released dispatch audio has added some context to the alleged domestic violence incident involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, one of which came from inside his Wisconsin residence.The audio, obtained by TMJ 4, reveals a dispatcher speaking with a police officer about the “yelling and screaming” she could hear on an open line within Jacobs’ home.”Things being thrown, open line,” the dispatcher tells the officer. “…Possibly a male and female.” Then, a second call’s audio was added, as a dispatcher describes a neighbor calling about what they can hear from Jacobs’ home.”The neighbor is calling now, saying that her neighbor was assaulted,” dispatch called out.BROWNS ROOKIE QUINSHON JUDKINS ARRESTED IN FLORIDA FOR ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCEWhen authorities arrived at Jacobs’ residence, he wasn’t there. He left the scene in his Mercedes G-Wagon, though police tracked his license plate readers. A call went out to stop the vehicle if it was seen on the road.Jacobs was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation by the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department, and he was booked on five domestic abuse-related charges.The department said in the statement that Jacobs was booked into Brown County Jail on charges of…
When you ask any college football fan worth their salt which season was the craziest one they can remember, most of them will answer “2007” without hesitation.And who could blame them? After all, it was a year that featured one of the most shocking upsets in college football history, with Appalachian State stunning Michigan in the Big House, and that was just the appetizer.In all, 62 ranked teams lost to lower ranked or completely unranked squads in 2007, and teams ranked No. 2 in one of the three major polls lost seven times in the final nine weeks of the season.WEST VIRGINIA GOV PATRICK MORRISEY CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO NCAA AFTER MOUNTAINEERS’ TOURNAMENT SNUBBut for a year that featured such unpredictable chaos, it sure ended predictably, with two powerhouses from the SEC and Big Ten battling it out for a national championship in New Orleans.But what if I told you we almost had another, completely zany ending that would have represented the perfect bow on top of an already out-of-this-world season of college football, culminating in a first-time national champion being crowned? I’m speaking, of course, about the 2007 West Virginia Mountaineers football team.Though the Mountaineers don’t have a national…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One former NFL star has weighed in on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart’s introduction of President Donald Trump, which sparked some controversy after his teammate, Abdul Carter, publicly ridiculed the move by his signal caller.Dez Bryant, the All-Pro wide receiver who spent the majority of his nine-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, took to social media himself to say he doesn’t get “the hate” Dart got for introducing Trump at a rally last week.”I really don’t understand the hate Jaxon [sic] Dart got for introducing President Trump. Good or bad..if you support Trump or not..you’re in a lose lose situation,” Bryant wrote on X. “Politics and religion are difficult for sports. Folks have the right to believe in whatever the f— they want. “I don’t know..I just live by a code..As long as it’s not interfering with my s—..do whatever you want because you’ve got to take whatever you’re on up with God. I’m too much of a sinner to be judgmental and political.”Dart, Carter, head coach John Harbaugh and backup quarterback Jameis Winston all spoke on the situation Friday, with Dart and Carter embracing as they switched spots at the…
The USS Saratoga (CV-3) was one of just three United States Navy aircraft carriers — along with USS Ranger (CV-4) and USS Enterprise (CV-6) — to survive the entirety of the Second World War. Although outdated by 1943, as the newer and more capable Essex-class entered service, CV-3 was one of the American flattops that fought for time in the early stages of the conflict, and continued to find a role until victory was finally achieved. This 1928 photograph shows the starboard side of the USS Saratoga. Note the presence of the four twin 8-inch (203mm) guns. Image: U.S. Navy After the war ended, USS Saratoga was among the warships that helped return United States military personnel from distant posts in the Pacific, and met her end as a target for nuclear weapon tests during Operation Crossroads. An Important Name USS Saratoga is fittingly remembered for her role during the Second World War, yet she has historic ties to the founding of the nation. In addition, she was ordered as the United States sought to avoid entry into the First World War, and was originally authorized as a Lexington-class battlecruiser. The USS Saratoga was photographed here in 1928 while she was…
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This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog. No matter what happens now, the world is facing a very painful energy crisis. Let’s be as wildly optimistic as we possibly can and assume that Iran agrees to allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Released dispatch audio has added some context to the alleged domestic violence incident involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, one of which came from inside his Wisconsin residence.The audio, obtained by TMJ 4, reveals a dispatcher speaking with a police…
When you ask any college football fan worth their salt which season was the craziest one they can remember, most of them will answer “2007” without hesitation.And who could blame them? After all, it was a year that featured one of the most shocking upsets in college football history, with…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One former NFL star has weighed in on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart’s introduction of President Donald Trump, which sparked some controversy after his teammate, Abdul Carter, publicly ridiculed the move by his signal caller.Dez Bryant, the All-Pro wide receiver who…
The USS Saratoga (CV-3) was one of just three United States Navy aircraft carriers — along with USS Ranger (CV-4) and USS Enterprise (CV-6) — to survive the entirety of the Second World War. Although outdated by 1943, as the newer and more capable Essex-class entered service, CV-3 was one…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There are literally hundreds if not thousands of films about World War II. You’d think by now that everything there is to know about it has already been depicted on the big screen. But not so fast!”Pressure” revisits the turbulent planning of…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vanilla Ice is ready to rock the stage at the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts as other acts drop out.In a video shared to his Instagram, the 58-year-old rapper shared that he is excited and “honored” to be performing at…
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MoreNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! TUCSON, Ariz. — The apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home has rocked the nation, shining a fresh light on concerns about senior citizens’ safety in neighborhoods typically considered safe and even affluent throughout the country. The remote, desert-like landscape surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s rural home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills provided the 84-year-old with a retirement oasis many elderly Americans also seek in their golden years. The area boasts a median age of 56 and home value of $652,000, with a population of around 53,000 people, according to U.S. census data. Additionally, many of the homes – including Nancy Guthrie’s – are situated on acres of land that are not visible from the road. In an interview with “Today” in November, the mother of host Savannah Guthrie referred to the Catalina Foothills as “laid back and gentle,” further emphasizing the appeal of similar neighborhoods throughout the country. But in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, authorities say Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in an apparent abduction, launching a weekslong multi-agency search that has resulted in few leads.The case has rocked the country as both elderly homeowners and their children are raising…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least nine people are dead and more than two dozen injured, after violent clashes outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.Hundreds of protesters stormed the diplomatic compound in a sharp escalation of anti-American demonstrations.The unrest followed reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike, sparking anger among Shiite Muslims in Pakistan.Witnesses told The Associated Press that many of the protesters were Shiite Muslims who expressed outrage over Khamenei’s reported death and alleged U.S. involvement. Protesters chanted anti-American and anti-Israel slogans, and attempted to breach the consulate’s perimeter. Security forces deployed police and paramilitary units as clashes intensified outside the compound.Between 25 and 30 people were wounded in the clashes, according to local officials.Pakistani authorities tightened security around the consulate and other U.S. diplomatic missions in Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar amid fears the unrest could spread. The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued a security alert urging American citizens to monitor local news, avoid large crowds and remain vigilant.IRAN GOES DARK AMID ‘REGIME PARANOIA’, BLACKOUT FOLLOWS ISRAELI, US STRIKES ON COMPOUND “We are monitoring reports of ongoing demonstrations at the U.S. Consulates General in Karachi and…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some of the top rumored Democratic potential candidates for president in 2028 are showing a united front in opposing U.S. strikes on Iran, with several high-profile figures accusing President Donald Trump of launching an unnecessary and unconstitutional war.Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Trump was “dragging the United States into a war the American people do not want.””Let me be clear: I am opposed to a regime-change war in Iran, and our troops are being put in harm’s way for the sake of Trump’s war of choice,” Harris said in a statement Saturday following the joint U.S. and Israeli strikes throughout Iran.”This is a dangerous and unnecessary gamble with American lives that also jeopardizes stability in the region and our standing in the world,” she continued. “What we are witnessing is not strength. It is recklessness dressed up as resolve.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered some of his sharpest criticism during a book tour stop Saturday night in San Francisco, accusing Trump of manufacturing a crisis.”It stems from weakness masquerading as strength,” Newsom said. “He lied to you. So reckless is the only way to describe this.””He didn’t describe to the American…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you have ever turned on your VPN and suddenly could not log in to your bank, email, streaming service or work portal, you are not imagining things. In fact, this is one of the most common frustrations VPN users face today.However, the issue is not that VPNs stopped working. Instead, websites have become far more aggressive about blocking traffic that looks suspicious.As a result, the way your VPN is built now matters just as much as whether you use one at all.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter Why websites block many VPN connectionsMost VPNs give you a shared IP address. As a result, hundreds or even thousands of people can appear online from the same address at the same time. From a website’s perspective, that traffic pattern raises red flags. When platforms detect too many logins, rapid location changes or unusual activity tied to one IP, they step in quickly. In many cases, they respond by:Blocking accessTriggering…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! What will the Iranian government look like after this military conflict? This question is being asked across the media. And, we are told, it could be a disaster, depending on who or what replaces the current Islamic dictatorship.Well, this is interesting.So, I will answer this apparently complicated question: We have no idea what it will look like. In fact, since we have no desire to be involved in any kind of postwar “democracy project,” how can we know?We have declared to the Iranian people that once most hostilities have ended, it is up to them to overthrow the government. And, logically, it will be up to them to determine what replaces it — especially if we have no intention of getting involved in a postwar project.Of course, hostility to “democracy projects” stems largely from our experience in Iraq, where the word “democracy” was used constantly as justification for fighting that war. It did not turn out well, and we suffered significant casualties.The question before us is not what a postwar Iran will look like, but whether it is in our best interest, for a variety of reasons, to get involved in shaping…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s [dead] supreme leader, has met his well-deserved demise after a barrage of airstrikes announced by President Trump Saturday morning. A slate of Khamenei’s fellow Islamic terrorists in the Iranian government have met the same fate.Khamenei never tried to hide his thirst for American blood. Two weeks ago, he posted on X threatening to sink American ships. He plotted to assassinate President Trump prior to the November 2024 election, deploying a hit squad to U.S. soil armed with surface-to-air missiles. This forced Trump’s Secret Service team to use a decoy plane. These are just the most recent incidents in the Islamic terrorist war Iran has waged against the U.S. for 47 years. In 1979, Iran took American hostages at our embassy in Tehran, torturing them in appalling captivity for 444 days. In 1983, Iran bombed the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 241 U.S. military personnel. In 1996, Iran bombed and murdered Americans in the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia. And, in 2000, Iran attacked the USS Cole. During the Iraq war, Iran armed terrorist insurgents, who then used their weapons to slaughter and maim hundreds of American troops.Iran declared — and has relentlessly waged —…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani condemned U.S. strikes against Iran that targeted the country’s military leadership and killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling the attack a double standard and promising the country would defend itself at a U.N. Security Council meeting Saturday.Iravani accused the U.S. of undermining its claims of pursuing international stability while attacking a sovereign country for its “domestic” activities.”Neither the charter nor international law recognize internal matters of a state as justification for the use of force by other states. The rule of law would be replaced by the rule of force,” Iravani said.”Iran will continue to exercise its right of self-defense decisively and without hesitation until the aggression ceases in full and unequivocal terms.”On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump ordered the execution of Operation Epic Fury, citing Tehran’s continued efforts to develop a nuclear weapon. “It has always been the policy of the United States, in particular my administration, that this terrorist regime can never have a nuclear weapon. I’ll say it again. They can never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said in remarks about the attack Saturday.TRUMP OVERSEES US STRIKES ON IRAN FROM MAR-A-LAGO,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iranians across the country could be seen and heard celebrating the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after coordinated Israeli strikes overnight.In one video, Iranians near Karaj, Iran, outside the capital of Tehran, took to the streets, honked their horns and cheered.In social media videos, Iranians in Tehran cheered from their apartments, playing loud music and setting off fireworks as the news spread.In Fuladshahr, people packed the streets, waving their arms in the air, whistling, honking and cheering over the news.In Borazjan, Iran, celebrants chanted and, in Mamasani, they waved flags and danced. People also celebrated in the Iranian cities of Shiraz and Abadan, “where the people are out on the streets till the wee hours of the night in celebration of an Iran that is on the brink of finding its freedom after almost five decades,” according to Lisa Daftari, editor at The Foreign Desk.IRAN FIRES MISSILES AT US BASES ACROSS MIDDLE EAST AFTER AMERICAN STRIKES ON NUCLEAR, IRGC SITESIranian people also cheered the news in other parts of the world, such as Madrid, London, Berlin, Armenia and the United States. “Iranian people all over the world, from Los Angeles…
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