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https://www.aol.com/beekeepers-rescue-5-million-bees-233502299.html The hives were being transported when the straps holding them in place came loose, allowing them to slip free. Mr Barber said he arrived to "a pretty crazy cloud of bees" who were "very angry, confused and homeless". Drivers were told to keep their windows up and pedestrians to stay away.

https://www.foxla.com/news/moreno-valley-mall-mob-brawls-crackdown-teen-fights-violence-safety RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - Multiple brawls among teens across Southern California recently has prompted one shopping mall to take action in an effort to combat the violence and protect customers. At Moreno Valley Mall, multiple fights took place at the popular mall Sunday just after 6 p.m. Hundreds of people were at the mall as the movie theater was offering $4 movie tickets as part of National Cinema Day.

https://nypost.com/2023/08/30/visa-mastercard-plan-to-hike-credit-card-fees-report/ An interchange fee is the charge a merchant pays to the card-issuing bank every time a consumer swipes their card. Increases in fees merchants pay to card issuers are typically passed on to consumers, regulators have previously said.

Large banks would be required to maintain a minimum amount of eligible long-term debt equal to the greater of 6 percent of risk weighted assets, 3.5 percent of average total consolidated assets, and for banks subject to the supplementary leverage ratio, 2.5 percent of total leverage exposure under the supplementary leverage ratio. Additionally, the proposal would: Prohibit large banks from engaging in certain activities that could complicate their resolution; and Disincentivize banks from holding long-term debt issued by other banks to reduce interconnectedness. Because large banks generally pose less risk than the largest and most complex banks, the pro…

Test messages will be sent to all TVs, radios and mobile phones FEMA is coordinating with the Federal Communications Commission to carry out the test at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. https://themessenger.com/news/emergency-alert-system-test-october

https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20230825a.htm (see conclusion) = Fed has no idea what they are doing = we are all screwed soon = they are just throwing salami at the wall and seeing what sticks

https://youtu.be/rrXRH0rN0A0?si=gs6vbaeCcmbPAlZ8 Delve into Michael Saylor's profound insights on Bitcoin and its revolutionary impact on the concept of ownership and property. From the unique nature of Bitcoin as the only true property one can own without fear of confiscation to its distinction from the broader crypto world, Saylor paints a vivid picture of its significance in the 21st century. Discover how Bitcoin stands as a beacon of hope in a world where physical assets can be seized, and learn about its recognition as a legitimate digital commodity by global institutions. About Michael Saylor: Michael J. Saylor is an American entrepreneur and business exe…

The only things that have made my left eyebrow go up slightly in all of this …. Is the turning on/off of water aspect by the utilities….. AND the state governor signing a bill giving him authority to appropriate the land in a natural disaster just ONE WEEK prior…. Those 2 coincidences alone merit an investigation. (of course I don’t believe in space lasers or the school personnel being evil by either sending the kids home early…). Now the lack of sirens can be explained by simple manager incompetence. I believe that guy recently resigned in the face of accusations. Your thoughts? p.s. - As for Oprah, I think people are really stretching trying to implicat…

As more Americans ditch discretionary splurges and bargain-hunt for groceries, retailers are boosting their food offerings. Target recently added 100+ new items to its Good & Gather private label, but it’s tough to compete with Walmart’s grocery game: America’s largest retailer makes up over quarter of all US grocery spend.