A popular conservative social media figure claims that liberals have been exaggerating their political influence, insisting that conservative voices are a silent majority suppressed by fear of losing jobs. A self-described entrepreneur and CEO, Sabina Gilman, posted her thoughts
Powerful explosives were found near the Balkan Stream pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian gas to Hungary ... read more
JASSM-ER cruise missiles are to be pulled from Pacific stockpiles, reducing supplies of systems meant for more capable foes like China read more
Nearly 50% of data center projects delayed as China holds key to power infrastructure. read more
Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country's 'struggle' against the US. read more
For example ...
What is artificial intelligence (AI) in finance?
www.ibm.com
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Artificial intelligence in finance refers to the transformative use of technologies, including advanced algorithms, machine learning and natural language tools. They are used to analyze data, automate processes, enhance decision-making and personalize customer interactions in the financial services industry.
Unlike traditional software, AI systems mimic human intelligence and reasoning, and can learn over time, continuously improving as they process new information. The resulting advancements of fintech allow financial institutions to increase efficiency, reduce risk and deliver more personalized services. It powers applications like credit scoring, fraud detection, algorithmic trading, portfolio management, regulatory compliance and customer service.
By identifying patterns and making real-time predictions, AI helps institutions streamline operations and respond more effectively to market and customer demands. ...
... ejected from the plane and got "seriously wounded" ...
Top Gun Trauma: the Effects of Ejecting From a Fighter Jet on the Spine (2021)
sites.nd.edu
... The need for speed places fighter pilots in electrifying yet dangerous situations. When things go wrong during flight, pilots must consider ejecting, a terrifying choice.
Ejection is a last resort due to the large compressive forces and the high wind speeds that can cause many different serious injuries, including spinal injuries.
Approximately 20-30% of people who survive ejection endure spinal fractures.
Understanding the dangers of flight that service members face increases awareness of the military lifestyle within the civilian population and is critical in finding solutions to lessen the severity of injury. ...
During ejection, the rocket-propelled ejection seat thrusts the pilot upward out of the aircraft. The pilot experiences around 18 g-forces (18 times your bodyweight)! ...
[the article goes into more detail ... ]
@#2 ... Great time for them to grab Taiwan, eh? ...
Possibly.
But there seems to be an upheavel in China's military leadership of late.
Why Is Xi Still Purging His Generals? (February 2026)
www.prcleader.org
... The removal of PLA senior generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli in January 2026 represented the peak, if not the end, of a massive purge of the military leadership that began in mid-2023.
The absence of credible information from Beijing has allowed many theories about the causes of these dismissals to circulate, which often center on factional politics or power consolidation. An examination biographical records, however, yields more support for the view that most purges are intended to clean up corruption-prone parts of the PLA in support of Xi Jinping's broad agenda of readying the military for combat by its 2027 centennial.
The massive scale of the purges, however, has probably set that agenda back as key positions are vacant or filled by less experienced officers. ...
@#4 ... and polling in recent months ranking him among the most loathed political figures in the United States ...
Stephen Miller is Most Unpopular Political Figure In The U.S.: Rand Paul, Scott Bessent and Pam Bondi Follow
www.latintimes.com
... White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller ranks as the most unpopular political figure in the United States, according to a new polling average cited by Migrant Insider. Other high-profile figures including Rand Paul, Scott Bessent and Pam Bondi are next in line.
The Race to the White House polling average, which compiles multiple recent surveys of 27 prominent political figures, found that Miller had a net favorability of negative 36 points among voters who have formed an opinion about him.
According to analysis by Pablo Manriquez of Migrant Insider, 68% of respondents viewed him unfavorably, while only about 18% expressed a favorable opinion. The ranking places Miller below other figures in the survey, including Bondi, who registered a negative 32 rating, and other administration-aligned officials. By comparison, President Trump posted a negative 16 rating in the same dataset, while JD Vance stood at negative 12.
Former president Barack Obama led the poll with positive 18 points, followed by former First Lady Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders. ...
Interesting poll ...
To me, it looks as if Pres Trump may be losing on his deportation stance.
For example, one of his most prominent advisors on deportation apparently has all but gone silent...
Stephen Miller Retreats in Humiliation After Deadly Misstep
www.thedailybeast.com
... Stephen Miller, the architect of Donald Trump's most severe immigration policies, has seemingly been hiding from the American public.
Miller, a longtime Trump adviser who serves as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, has avoided public appearances, The New York Times reported, in the wake of a disastrous immigration crackdown that culminated in the deaths of two American citizens in Minnesota, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, both 37, at the hands of federal agents.
Additionally, a Times analysis found that Miller appeared on Fox News, the president's favorite network, once every four days since Trump returned to the White House. But in the wake of Pretti's January 24 death, Miller appeared on the network only twice in February.
Despite a national outcry over policies he has helped craft -- and polling in recent months ranking him among the most loathed political figures in the United States -- Miller still presides over shaping new zero-tolerance immigration policies, just not as publicly. ...
Pres Trump: Only the "worst of the worst."
Trump says he wants to deport the worst of the worst.' Government data tells another story (2025)
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... President Donald Trump has pledged to deport "the worst of the worst." He frequently speaks at public appearances about the countless "dangerous criminals" -- among them murderers, rapists and child predators -- from around the world he says entered the U.S. illegally under the Biden administration. He promises to expel millions of migrants in the largest deportation program in American history to protect law-abiding citizens from the violent threats he says they pose.
But government data around ongoing detentions tells a different story.
There has been an increase of arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since Trump began his second term, with reports of raids across the country.
Yet the majority of people currently detained by ICE have no criminal convictions.
Of those who do, relatively few have been convicted of high-level crimes -- a stark contrast to the chilling nightmare Trump describes to support his border security agenda. ...
@#13 ... Tell me why people hate Trump. ...
You don't know?
I mean, really... You don't know?!?!?!?!
What kind of information bubble do you live in?
TED: Beware online "filter bubbles" | Eli Pariser (2011)
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@#9 ... 50ish deportees died under Obama ...
Fact check: Trump vs. Obama on ICE deaths and deportation (February 11, 2026)
www.dw.com
... President Donald Trump's immigration policies have grown increasingly unpopular, with two-thirds of the United States saying the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have gone too far, according to Marist Poll.
At the same time, social media users argue that Trump is being unfairly singled out. They claim former President Barack Obama oversaw equally harsh enforcement " sometimes citing the number of detainees who died in ICE custody or the total number of deportations carried out.
DW Fact check examined the claims and the data to determine whether the two administrations are truly comparable.
Deaths in ICE custody higher under Trump
Claim: A social media user says there were 56 deaths in ICE custody during the two terms of Democratic US President Barack Obama (2009-2017). Some users insinuated the numbers are similar to deaths under Republican Donald Trump and complained about alleged double standards in public perception.
One post on X with 1,1 million views for example, says "OBAMA ERA: 56 DIE IN ICE CUSTODY, AMERICA SAYS WHATEVER. 56 people died in ICE custody under Obama. What happened you may ask? No riots. No cities on fire. No 'Obama is Hitler' banners. Trump does raids and suddenly it's the end of civilization."
Is this comparison to Trump accurate?
DW Fact check: Misleading ...
The number of 56 deaths under Obama is not entirely correct. The figure of 56 deaths comes from the 2016 report ACLU/DWN/NIJC report "Fatal Neglect: How ICE Ignores Deaths in Detention". But the report covers only through early 2016, before Obama's final year in office, which ended only at the beginning of 2017. According to a list from ICE, a total of 67 detainees died during Obama's eight years of presidency (2009"2017).
The number of deaths in ICE custody are already higher under Trump, as the infographic below shows. So far, the count is at 83 deaths. ...
Chart:
Deaths in ICE Custody under Obama vs. Trump
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@#9 ... over 3 million were deported under Obama, and yet a majority of them never saw a lawyer ...
US deported more than 3M people during Obama presidency. Most did not have chance to plead case in court
www.snopes.com
... Claim:[emphasis mine]
During the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama, immigration authorities deported more than 3 million people, 75% to 83% of whom did not see a judge or have the opportunity to plead their case.
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Mostly True
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According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data from fiscal years 2009 to 2016, more than 3 million individuals were formally removed from the country during the Obama administration.
Annually, between 58% and 84% of these removals were so-called "summary removals" carried out through legal procedures such as "expedited removal" and "reinstatement of removal," which do not involve a hearing before an immigration judge.
On average, about 74% of removals during this period fell into these categories. ...
... Top Doctor Sounds Alarm on Trump Over 'Dementia Signs ...
I saw Dr. Vin Gupta's comments on TV during the COVID crisis. His comments there and then were rational. His comments seem to be focused upon health and well-being.
I noticed he posted this on X...
x.com
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Erratic.
Can't finish sentences.
Often confused.
Illogical train of thought.
Word finding difficulties.
Developing and worsening gradually over time.
The President is exhibiting all the signs of dementia.
5:40 PM Apr 5, 2026
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When Pres Trump speaks of his "weaving" comments, is he really just admitting his possible dementia?