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Terror Threat? NYC Now Deploys "Largest Military Presence In Subways Since 9/11 Aftermath"
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Terror Threat? NYC Now Deploys "Largest Military Presence In Subways Since 9/11 Aftermath" New York Gov. Kathy Hochul beefed up the number of New York National Guard members patrolling NYC subway stations, marking the largest military presence in the city's subway system since the aftermath of 9/11. This heightened security measure coincides with mounting public hysteria over unidentified drones in NJ-NY airspace and the rising threat of terrorism. On Wednseday, Gov. Hochul told reporters that 250 additional Guard members will join the already deployed 750 Guard members to combat rapes, murders, and robberies that plague NYC's subway system. In March, when we heard about the initial deployment, we asked... Terror Threat? NYC Mobilizing 1,000 National Guard Troops In Subways https://t.co/OKN0DiUeMt — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 7, 2024 "This marks the largest military presence in the city's subway system since the aftermath of 9/11," local paper Gothamist noted. Really need rifles to combat criminals in the subway? Seems like there has been an ongoing terror threat. BREAKING: New York National Guard and State Police have arrived at NYC Subways after the governor deployed them to combat a big increase in violent crime Perhaps if New York prosecutors weren't soo busy going after Donald Trump, they could spend their time locking criminals up pic.twitter.com/4wWbzgogzY — George (@BehizyTweets) March 6, 2024 The governor said, "I've heard from many people that the presence of the National Guard has made not just a physical difference, but a psychological difference in how they feel about safety. When people see a person in uniform, NYPD, MTA, transit, even our national Guard, they feel more secure than why it's a deterrent to those who would break our laws and threaten other riders," adding, "They see that sense of security that if they have a problem, there's someone there to help." Hochul credited the increased military presence, first deployed in March, with making riders feel safer... Sure, increasing the number of Guard members to combat subway crime might make sense. But why not simply beef up NYPD patrols? Or the threat is much larger than NYPD officers can handle. There must be something the government is failing to tell folks in NYC - just like the feds went weeks with keeping the public in the dark about mystery drone flights in the region. The most alarming issue NYC faces comes from disastrous Biden-Harris' open borders that flooded NYC with upwards of 200,000 unvetted migrants, some of whom may be pre-trained terrorists. In the short term, the threats to the homeland are rising, as described by Dr. Mahmut Cengiz, an Associate Professor and Research Faculty with Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center and the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University: "Radicalized Hamas members may increasingly look to Al-Qaeda as a more viable destination for their operations, given Al-Qaeda's growing capabilities and its strategic ties to Iran. This shift could significantly strengthen Al-Qaeda's position in the region, making it an even more formidable threat to Western and Israeli interests in the future." While Hochul claims beefing up the Guard's presence to the highest levels since the aftermath of 9/11 is merely to combat crime, the expanded deployment is likely a response to a more significant threat than drug addicts and rapists, considering Democrats have transformed America into a "terrorist playground" with open borders. Tyler Durden Thu, 12/19/2024 - 11:05
North Korean hackers stole $1.6b crypto this year
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North Korea’s cyber operations hit new heights in 2024, with hackers linked to the regime stealing $1.6 billion in cryptocurrency, according to a report from Chainalysis.  This marks a sharp increase from the $660.5 million stolen in 2023 and underscores…
Why is energy giant Iran facing gas shortages?
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… the biggest reserves of natural gas and crude oil in the world, holding … the second-largest proven gas reserves and … energy mix — balancing coal, natural gas, oil and renewables — Iran relies overwhelmingly …
Putin Says He's Ready to Meet Trump 'At Any Time'
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President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual televised news conference about a potential meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump, recent Ukrainian strikes on Russia, its military bases in Syria and gas exports. (Translated from Russian to English) (Source: Bloomberg)
Paraguay cracks down on illegal BTC mining
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… mining Paraguay intends to crack down on illegal block reward miners … the licensed miners. The country’s Mining and Crypto … could significantly dent the miners’ operations. The Chamber … mining facilities. It’s not all smooth sailing for block reward miners …
Cold Snap Exposes Iran's Energy Infrastructure Woes
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Despite sitting atop the world's second-largest natural gas reserves, energy shortages have become a feature of winters in Iran. Iran grapples with air pollution all year, but air quality significantly worsens during winter when power plants are forced to burn low-quality heavy fuel oil -- mazut -- to compensate for the lack of gas. A rare cold snap in recent weeks has exposed the extent of Iran's struggles to meet the rising demand for gas, with school classes forced to go online and government offices ordered shut to conserve energy. Highlighting…
Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports
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… . increasingly relies on Canadian crude oil to meet domestic demand and … U.S. imports like crude oil or softwood lumber risk exacerbating … . Oil prices have been mostly stable throughout 2024 and the OPEC cartel … likely be at the gas pump and higher gasoline …
Americans rush to buy cars and appliances before Trump’s new tariffs
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Americans are stocking up on cars, appliances, electronics and other big-ticket items before the Trump administration’s tariffs on imports take hold. But economists say the sudden jump in demand could raise prices and reignite inflation.
Panic Hits Markets in Brazil
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Brazil’s financial markets are in the cross-hairs as investors lose faith in the government’s ability to contain a deepening fiscal crisis. The selloff that sent the real plunging to a record low is engulfing everything from stocks to local-currency debt to dollar bonds, with traders even piling into hedges against a sovereign default. Bloomberg News' Giovanna Bellotti Azevedo speaks with Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
US Weighs Sending Officials to Syria for Talks: Blinken
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US is considering sending American officials into Syria to press for a smooth political transition. “We’ve been in direct contact, and we’re also looking at getting people on the ground in Syria,” Blinken said in an interview with David Gura on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Antony Blinken on Syria, Israel, Transition to Trump Administration
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the political transition in Syria, movement on a potential cease fire in Gaza, the transition to the Trump administration, and the prospect of normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Blinken spoke with David Gura on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Apple sued by Democratic Republic of Congo for illegal mining
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… over the region, with mining operations often the central driving … ‘artisanal’ or illegal mines. Illegal mines make huge profit According … at a time. Such mining operations are long-term projects … illegal taxes imposed on local mining activities. This kind of …
Brainard Touts Supply Chain Recovery, Warns Trump of China Ploys
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The Biden administration is calling on Donald Trump’s team to continue work on bolstering supply chains and moving key strategic industries back to the US, saying hard-fought progress since the pandemic could evaporate if fresh risks emerge.
Trump, Musk Threaten US Shutdown, Putin Annual Press Conference | Bloomberg The Pulse 12/19/24
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With a month to go before he returns to the White House, Donald Trump is shaking up Washington again, trashing House Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan for a deal to avoid a government shutdown before the holidays. In Russia, President Vladimir Putin has addressed the nation in an annual end-of-the-year press conference. It comes just days after a Russian general was assassinated in Moscow, which Ukraine has claimed responsibility for. Today's guests: Laura Cooper, Nuveen Global Investment Strategist; Khaled Salmeen, Adnoc Downstream Industries Head. (Source: Bloomberg)
Blinken Says US Weighs Sending Officials Into Syria for Talks
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has received positive signs from the rebel group that swept Bashar al Assad from power in Syria, and is considering sending American officials into the country to press for a smooth political transition.
EU and Zelensky Discuss Ukraine Natural Gas Transit
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European Union leaders are discussing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the transit of Russian natural gas to the EU via Ukraine as the end of the current transit deal expires on December 31. The EU leaders and Zelensky are meeting in Brussels to negotiate alternatives to Russian gas deliveries. The gas transit deal for Russian flows to Europe via Ukraine expires on December 31, 2024. Ukraine has said multiple times that it would not pursue talks about renewing the agreement with Russia. The EU officials and the Ukrainian president are…