It’s unbelievable the atrocities people commit when their master Benjamin Franklin dictates it. Funny how obedience flows so easily when Franklin’s influence slips quietly into their hands, guiding choices more than any conscience ever could.
Trump Says Iran Truce Extension Unlikely, Hormuz to Stay Blocked
President Donald Trump said it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends, and said the Strait of Hormuz would remain blocked until...
Ceasefire Deadline Looms as US Seizes Iranian Vessel, Gold Rebound Reverses Again
Tensions between the US and Iran escalated at the start of the new week. On Sunday, the United States announced it had seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach a blockade, prompting Iran to...
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Strait of Hormuz Shut Down Amid Escalating Iran-US Tensions
Tensions have escalated as Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Cryptocurrencies, which trade over the weekend, experienced a collective plunge. As of the latest update, Bitcoin has...
Have you ever been to 7-11 where the door opens and closes continuously? Ah...now you get the idea...only diff is real human life are involved here [Doubt] [OMG] [Spurting]
Market Mood Swings as Strait of Hormuz Access Fluctuates, Experts Warn Against Excessive Optimism
Global markets experienced a surge of euphoria late on the 17th, following news suggesting the Strait of Hormuz was being opened. According to reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated on...
And economy is booming...really?[Surprised] [Facepalm] [Glance]
Meta Targets May 20 For First Wave Of Layoffs; Additional Cuts Later In 2026
EXCLUSIVE-Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026First wave to cut about 10% of Meta's workforce, sources tell ReutersFurther layoffs planned for later in 2026, details not finalizedLayoffs linked to AI-driven efficiency push, mirroring broader tech-sector trendsBy Katie Paul and Jeff Horwitz
The Iran war has already cost tens of billions of dollars, with estimates ranging from about $50 billion spent so far. Next time, just ask politely [Happy] [Grin] [Sly]
U.S. Considers $20 Billion Cash-for-Uranium Deal with Iran, Axios Reports
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran...
“Strait of Hormuz” saga—where reopening a waterway that was already open somehow became a multi‑million‑dollar exercise in pyrotechnics and political theater. Truly, nothing says “strategic brilliance” like spending fortunes to undo what didn’t need doing in the first place. It’s as if the war planners thought: Why just burn bridges when you can burn cash, credibility, and common sense all at once? The irony is staggering—millions poured into reopening a strait that nature had already left open, while the human cost mounted in the background. It’s the kind of move that makes you wonder if the real battle was against logic itself.
Iran's Foreign Minister Says Passage of Vessels Via Hormuz Strait Is Open During Ceasefire
DUBAI, April 17 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister said on Friday that passage for all commercial v
At the rate this is going, we should be writing a thesis on a) meaning of ending b) meaning of 2 weeks c) open/close of a straits.[Smug] [Spurting] [Glance]
Trump Says War In Iran Should Be Ending "Pretty Soon"
Trump says war in Iran should be ending 'pretty soon'LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 16 - U.S. President Donald Trump said at an event in Las Vegas, Nevada, that the war in Iran is going "swimmingly" and that it "should be ending pretty soon."