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Tesla Stock Turns Positive for 2025 as Elon Musk Buys About $1B of Shares
Elon Musk's purchase of approximately one billion shares of Tesla boosts the stock's outlook for 2025. Tesla shares made a significant turnaround at the start of 2025 as CEO Elon Musk moved to purchase roughly \$1 billion worth of the company’s stock, marking one of his largest personal acquisitions in recent years. The move has ignited renewed investor enthusiasm and helped the stock swing back into positive territory after months of volatility and uncertainty surrounding the electric vehicle manufacturer’s future trajectory.
By GLOBAL NEWS5 months ago in The Swamp
Fired for Tweeting
When Charlie Kirk died last week, reactions online were swift and divided. Some mourned. Others expressed little sympathy. A few even said they were glad. Those reactions didn’t just spark social media fights, some people lost their jobs.
By Hayden Searcy5 months ago in The Swamp
This Has Got to Stop!. Content Warning.
I might get some backlash and probably get cancelled for speaking my mind about this topic, but I don't care. If I get cancelled on here for being honest, then so be it. I refuse to stay silent or sugarcoat everything. What I'm about to talk about needs to be called out and said. I'm going to be discussing people who abuse assistance programs and not do anything to better their lives, as if us, the taxpayers, owe them something. In case you haven't heard, there's going to be changes to SNAP. At least a dozen states will restrict junk foods, such as candy, chips, and soda, starting in the beginning of 2026. I predict that more states will follow suit. Also, SNAP recipients will be required to either volunteer for at least 15 hours a week or get a job in order to keep their benefits. I'll be heavily going in on black single mothers who have several kids by different fathers, then I'll have a few things to say to the black fathers who refuse to be in their children's lives. I'm going to give you a heads up and I apologize in advance: I'll be using some profanity, because people taking advantage of us and the government pisses me off. I also apologize in advance on behalf of black people, because not all of us act like this. It's just the majority. I'm embarrassed to see something like this happening.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in The Swamp
Stocks Start Week Higher as Fed-Rate Call Nears: Markets Wrap
# Stocks Start Week Higher as Fed-Rate Call Nears: Markets Wrap Global financial markets kicked off the week on a positive note, with major equity indexes edging higher as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. After weeks of heightened anticipation, traders entered Monday’s session with cautious optimism, encouraged by signals of economic resilience and hopes that the central bank may soon pivot toward a more accommodative stance.
By GLOBAL NEWS5 months ago in The Swamp
Never Compare Charlie Kirk to Malcolm X and MLK Jr.. Content Warning.
Warning: if you are a conservative might as well read this or not if you want to call me a racist or anti-Christian if you are triggered by this article I don’t care whatever screw you and you can’t cancel me😝
By Gladys W. Muturi5 months ago in The Swamp
Opinions or Ideological Harm
In contemporary American culture, few villains are as universally recognizable as the Nazi. From Hollywood blockbusters to political speeches, Nazis embody the archetype of hatred, cruelty, and authoritarianism. The swastika is shorthand for evil, and any resemblance to Nazi ideology is, in the public imagination, beyond the pale of civilized debate; despite it’s original context. Yet, beneath the clarity with which Americans condemn foreign fascism lies a paradox; ideologies at home that share disturbing similarities often receive softer treatment, particularly when cloaked in the language of religion and patriotism. When Americans see Nazis on screen, they are taught to hate them. But when American figures wrap racial and exclusionary rhetoric in the name of Jesus, they are too often treated as simply having “a difference of opinion.”
By Cadma5 months ago in The Swamp
✍️ How to File Complaints After a Wrongful 302 in Pennsylvania: A Survivor’s Guide to Accountability
⚖️ Introduction: From Silence to Action If you’ve been wrongfully subjected to a 302 involuntary commitment in Pennsylvania, you know the pain: humiliation, lost rights, and trauma disguised as “care.” I lived it too.
By Sunshine Firecracker5 months ago in The Swamp
Charlie Kirk Left the Noise. We’re Still in It.. AI-Generated.
Charlie Kirk died, and the internet split in two. Many mourned—not just quietly, but publicly. They spoke out, shared their grief, defended his legacy, and pushed back against the wave of online cruelty that followed. But their voices were overwhelmed by a louder crowd: those celebrating. Posting memes, quoting his most controversial lines, treating his death as karma—a punchline and poetic justice. As if one man’s death somehow meant a win for the world.
By Rena Thorne5 months ago in The Swamp
The $14 Trillion US Stock Rally is Seeking a Fed Cut Playbook
One of the most striking developments in the global financial landscape this year has been the $14 trillion rally in the US stock market, driven by investor optimism that the Federal Reserve will soon begin lowering interest rates. The optimism that looser monetary conditions will prolong the economic growth cycle is reflected in this surge, which is primarily concentrated in equities but also spreads across sectors and asset classes. It also reveals the delicate balance between market realities, policy signals, and expectations. The rally began gathering momentum as inflation in the U.S. showed clearer signs of moderation compared to the peaks of recent years. For months, the Federal Reserve has maintained a cautious stance, keeping rates elevated in order to ensure that inflationary pressures do not reignite. However, investors are now increasingly convinced that a pivot toward rate cuts is inevitable. The belief is that slowing consumer prices, cooling labor market conditions, and global economic uncertainties will collectively push the Fed to loosen policy. Since the most recent low, market capitalization has increased by nearly $14 trillion as a result of strong inflows into stocks based on this assumption. Because technology stocks are particularly sensitive to expectations regarding interest rates, they have been at the forefront of this rally. With lower borrowing costs on the horizon, high-growth companies, especially in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and cloud computing, appear more attractive to investors. Mega-cap firms have delivered impressive earnings and provided guidance that aligns with a lower-rate environment, amplifying enthusiasm for the sector. Yet, the rally has not been confined to technology alone. Cyclical sectors, industrials, financials, and consumer discretionary shares have also joined the climb, signaling a broader belief in economic resilience.
By GLOBAL NEWS5 months ago in The Swamp
Undoing Indoctrination and Restoring Civility
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this piece. And, as such, I will try to pen it as tactfully as I can, given the emotion behind it. I’ve been wanting to write something on this topic for a while, but this seems to be the perfect moment in time, considering the occurrence of one of the most disturbing news events in my lifetime and quite possibly the entire history of our nation.
By Jason A5 months ago in The Swamp
The Tyler Robinson Case
The Tyler Robinson Case: Untangling Politics, Grief, and Online Chaos The shocking, tragic event that unfolded at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix has left the nation reeling. The alleged shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk by a 22-year-old Utah man named Tyler Robinson has become a firestorm, blurring the lines between a criminal act, political warfare, and the darkest corners of internet culture.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in The Swamp
Exploring Valhalla
Introduction The concept of Valhalla is one of the most fascinating elements of Norse mythology. Known as the “Hall of the Slain,” Valhalla has inspired centuries of literature, art, and philosophy. For warriors, it represented the ultimate afterlife—an eternal reward for bravery and sacrifice. In today’s world, the term Valhalla continues to resonate, appearing not only in books and films but also in discussions of spirituality, politics, and culture.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in The Swamp