World Economic Fuck'em

You’re not imagining it. Everything costs more. Everything is monitored. Everything feels like it’s designed to take—from your wallet, your time, your freedom. That’s because it is. The government has turned everyday life into a revenue stream—funding endless wars, bloated agencies, surveillance systems, and profit-driven policing… all on your dime. You’re not just paying taxes. […]

Unilever In "Advanced Discussions" To Sell Food Unit To Old Bay Maker Unilever Plc confirmed it is "now in advanced discussions" with Maryland-based spice maker McCormick & Company to sell its food business unit in a $15.7 billion transaction and said a final deal could be announced as soon as today.  "The Company is now in advanced discussions with McCormick & Company ("McCormick") regarding a potential transaction," the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company wrote in a press release. Unilever noted, "Work remains ongoing to agree and finalise a transaction and it is possible...

Trump Signals Response To Haifa Refinery Strike 'Shortly' As WH Mulls Uranium Seizure Op; Bessent Vows To 'Retake' Hormuz 'Over Time' Summary Iran rejects 'excessive, illogical' US demands while Trump mentions 'progress' with a 'more reasonable regime'. Trump again threatens to destroy Iran energy sites and Kharg Island. Hundreds of US Special Forces arrive in region. White House seriously considering ground operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpile but also wants Tehran to negotiate handing it over willingly. Bessent: US will 'retake' Hormuz Strait 'over time'. Bazan oil refinery in Israel's northern city of Haifa is...