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TexasTowelie
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May 3, 2024
Donald Trump made a ridiculous and confused claim during his recent post-trial press conference.
Trump Descends into Total Confusion in Post-Trial Press Conference! - Luke Beasley
Donald Trump made a ridiculous and confused claim during his recent post-trial press conference.
May 3, 2024
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about how Johnson's Democratic support is working....
May 3, 2024
Explosions and fires have become almost regular occurrences across the Russian Federation, leaving the public scratching their heads. But what's really behind the mysterious incidents?
Refineries burn in Russia, causing fuel prices to peak - Break the Fake - TVP World
Explosions and fires have become almost regular occurrences across the Russian Federation, leaving the public scratching their heads. But what's really behind the mysterious incidents?
May 3, 2024
The Legal Breakdown episode 274: @GlennKirschner2 discusses damning evidence against Trump in his NY trial.
Jury finally hears bombshell evidence against Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen
The Legal Breakdown episode 274: @GlennKirschner2 discusses damning evidence against Trump in his NY trial.
May 3, 2024
This video discusses the jeonse system in South Korea. In this system, a large deposit (up to 90% of the value of a property) is placed and the boarder lives rent free for two years. At the end of that time, the deposit is returned to the boarder. The system worked well while interest rates were high in South Korea, but as interest rates declined complications in the system developed.
Rent is Free in South Korea. What's the Catch? - PolyMatter
This video discusses the jeonse system in South Korea. In this system, a large deposit (up to 90% of the value of a property) is placed and the boarder lives rent free for two years. At the end of that time, the deposit is returned to the boarder. The system worked well while interest rates were high in South Korea, but as interest rates declined complications in the system developed.
May 3, 2024
Avalanches are beautiful, majestic, and completely terrifying – this is a video all about the science of avalanches.
These Are The Avalanches To Worry About - Veritasium
Avalanches are beautiful, majestic, and completely terrifying – this is a video all about the science of avalanches.
May 3, 2024
00:00 Introduction
00:12 US-China: More Sanctions & Biden Comments
04:26 Space Race
07:44 Taiwan Strait
US Hits China With More Sanctions; Taiwan Tensions; Moon Landing - China Update
00:00 Introduction
00:12 US-China: More Sanctions & Biden Comments
04:26 Space Race
07:44 Taiwan Strait
May 3, 2024
The IMF recently published updated forecasts for Global GDP which show that Russia is forecast to hit 3.2% growth in 2024. At face value this makes the Russian Economy look like one of the strongest in the world however percentage figures can be misleading. In this video I look at the forecasts in more detail, look at what has been happening in the Russian Economy over the past 12 years and discuss the short term and long term issues that Russia is facing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:48 GDP GROWTH
5:13 RUSSIAN GDP
15:50 GDP RANKINGS
18:26 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
Russian GDP Devastated by Sanctions - Misleading IMF Forecasts Mask Major Russian Economic Problems - Joe Blogs
The IMF recently published updated forecasts for Global GDP which show that Russia is forecast to hit 3.2% growth in 2024. At face value this makes the Russian Economy look like one of the strongest in the world however percentage figures can be misleading. In this video I look at the forecasts in more detail, look at what has been happening in the Russian Economy over the past 12 years and discuss the short term and long term issues that Russia is facing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:48 GDP GROWTH
5:13 RUSSIAN GDP
15:50 GDP RANKINGS
18:26 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
May 3, 2024
Jon Stewart takes a bite out of the fast-food industry from McDonald's' promise to use chicken without antibiotics, Chick-fil-A’s Appreciation Day protests, and Pizza Hut’s hot dog-lined pizza.
Jon Stewart Devours the Fast-Food Industry - The Daily Show
Jon Stewart takes a bite out of the fast-food industry from McDonald's' promise to use chicken without antibiotics, Chick-fil-A’s Appreciation Day protests, and Pizza Hut’s hot dog-lined pizza.
May 3, 2024
In commentary at the courthouse in New York, Trump incorrectly states that the gag order prevents him from testifying at the trial.
Trump humiliated over taking the stand at trial - Brian Tyler Cohen
In commentary at the courthouse in New York, Trump incorrectly states that the gag order prevents him from testifying at the trial.
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