15 News Stories From 2015 You Should Have Heard About But Probably Didn't
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 17:45
In 2015, the iron fist of power clamped down on humanity, from warfare to terrorism to surveillance, police brutality, and corporate hegemony. The environment was repeatedly decimated, the health of citizens was constantly put at risk, and the justice system and media alike were perverted to serve the interests of the powers that be. However, while 2015 was discouraging for more reasons than most of us can count, many of the year’s most underreported stories evidence not only a widespread pattern that explicitly reveals the nature of power, but pushback from human beings worldwide on a path toward a better world.
German Police Evacuate Munich Train Stations, Warn Of Imminent Terrorist Attack
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 17:16
"Current information indicates that a terrorist attack has been planned in Munich," police said in a statement, adding "please avoid crowds and train stations. We will provide updates on the current situation."
A Year In The Fabulous Life Of Kim Jong-Un, In Pictures
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 17:10
Yellen, You Have A Problem: The "Rate Hike Corridor" Just Broke
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 16:52
Moments ago the effective Fed Funds rate tumbled from yesterday's 0.35% to just 0.12%, confirming that indeed the rate hike corridor can and has been breached at least once, and only two weeks into the Fed's rate hike experiment.
Now Comes The Great Unwind - How Evaporating Commodity Wealth Will Slam The Casino
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 16:35
The unfolding correction of the visible excesses of the credit inflation - such as overinvestment and malinvestment - will destroy incomes and profits; the Great Unwind of the less visible effects, such as the sovereign wealth fund liquidations, are a giant pin aimed squarely at the monumental worldwide bubbles in stock, bonds and real estate.
Turks Warn "We're One Step Away From Civil War" On Erdogan Crackdown
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 15:40
“The tanks fire all day and we have nowhere left to hide,”...
Bill Clinton Made $8 Million From Speeches To Companies With Matters Pending Before Hillary's State Dept
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 15:11
As WSJ reports, "more than two dozen companies and groups and one foreign government paid former President Bill Clinton a total of more than $8 million to give speeches around the time they also had matters before Mrs. Clinton’s State Department."
Massive Fire Breaks Out In Dubai Hotel During New Year Fireworks Display - Live Feed
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 14:59
Billionaires Battle: Buffett Beats Musk In Nevada
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 14:50
In a clash of the billionaire titans, Warren Buffett just defeated Elon Musk. The fight was over solar net-metering in Nevada...
California Law Allowing Government To Seize Legal Guns Goes Into Effect January 1st
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 14:30
Beginning January 1, gun regulations in California will give authorities the right to seize a person’s weapons for 21 days if a judge determines the potential for violence exists.
What could possibly go wrong?
Well-Paid Pandering Pundits And The Fantasy Of Reform
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 14:10
Any serious reform has to start with the dissolution of the existing political parties and the Federal Reserve. Anything less is self-serving, pandering fantasy.
WTI Fades Fast After Rig Count Decline Continues
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 12/31/2015 - 13:15
After melting up to pre-API levels this morning, crude prices are falling back (and therefore so are stocks) as Baker Hughes reports another weekly decline in rig count. After surging by 17 three weeks ago, the 2 rig decline in oil rigs in America continues to track the lagged crude oil price.
