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Maricarmen Eviction: Old Rent, Vulture Fund, and Pre-election Circus
An 87-year-old woman, an old rent contract, and an upcoming election: why Maricarmen's eviction is at the center of public debate.
Sep 24, 2026 · 186 replies
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Ibex 35 June 2010: The Crash That Defined the Summer Stock Market
Ibex 35: -2.43% on June 1, 2010. Fitch cuts FROB and SEPI ratings to AA+. Spread with Bund widens to 1.70 points.
Sep 24, 2026 · 4430 replies
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Haiti Stands Alone in Americas: Only Nation with Over 2 Children Per Woman
Mexico's fertility rate hits 1.23 in 2024, below the US. Haiti remains the sole American country with over 2 children per woman, signaling a demographic shift.
Sep 24, 2026 · 14 replies
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Urban Self-Defense: Flee Before Fighting
Effective urban self-defense teaches running, not fighting. Participants argue that current laws exclude practical means of protection.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1468 replies
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Haiti Stands Alone: The Only Nation from Colombia to Canada with Over Two Children Per Woman
Birth rates plummet across the Americas, with Mexico hitting a historic low of 1.23 children per woman in 2024. Haiti remains the sole exception with over two.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1 replies
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AI Asked to Create Video on Western Civilization: What Do You Think?
AI model Claude generates a video on Western civilization, sparking debate about AI's ability to grasp and represent complex cultural concepts.
Sep 24, 2026 · 8 replies
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87-Year-Old Tenant with Lifelong Rent Under Franco-Era Law
An 87-year-old tenant in Madrid with a lifelong rent protected by a Franco-era law; the fund that bought the apartment, according to one version, only owns this one property.
Sep 24, 2026 · 16 replies
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IBEX 35 Ends October 2012 at 7,831 Points with Risk Premium at 417
IBEX 35 closed October 2012 at 7,831 points (+1.74% monthly, -8.44% yearly) with the risk premium at 417.7 basis points and the ten-year bond at 5.64%.
Sep 24, 2026 · 5164 replies
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AI Bias Accusations: Gemini's Controversial Image Generation
Exploring claims of AI bias in Gemini's image generation, focusing on accusations of promoting population control through alleged use of UN vaccines.
Sep 24, 2026 · 8 replies
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Vito Quiles Does It Again, Without Even Being in the Room
Patxi López reacts to questions about Vito Quiles, unaware of who he is. The journalist persists, and the video goes viral.
Sep 24, 2026 · 12 replies
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AI Asked to Create Video on Western Civilization: What Do You Think?
AI model Claude generates a video on Western civilization. We analyze its content and economic implications.
Sep 24, 2026 · 4 replies
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Entry prices to hunt for the bottom in the stock market
Renault at €19, IAG at €3.90, or Carnival at $15: the list of entry prices used to bet on a stock market rebound during the COVID crash.
Sep 24, 2026 · 3975 replies
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Buying Gold: 3% Premium and a €2,500 Anonymous Limit
Buying gold anonymously has limits: €2,500 in Brussels and ID from €1,000. Premium, buy-back prices, and fakes – what to check before you buy.
Sep 24, 2026 · 2045 replies
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Forum user: 'And if he's also a person of color... they stay silent'
A forum user claims progressives stay silent about a singer who is a person of color; the thread discusses if he is ignored for this reason.
Sep 24, 2026 · 19 replies
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Gold and Silver: Why Coins Trump Bars
Coins over bars, watch out for premiums and fakes: what to buy, where, and what mistakes to avoid when investing in gold and silver.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1477 replies
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September Hits 34 Degrees: Hottest Summer in 157 Years
Summer 2026 was Spain's hottest in 157 years, with autumn starting at 34 degrees in the north. Aemet forecasts a warmer-than-usual quarter.
Sep 24, 2026 · 140 replies
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Dostoevsky, Quevedo, and Borges Dominate Best Books Lists
Dostoevsky, Don Quixote, and Quevedo reappear on best books lists. Personal lists converge on a canon, revealing more than a little posturing.
Sep 24, 2026 · 115 replies
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JuicyFields: The Cannabis Ponzi Scheme Promising 40% Per Cycle
JuicyFields promised 40% every 108 days for cannabis cultivation financing. Germany's BaFin issued warnings, leading to millions frozen in Cyprus.
Sep 24, 2026 · 2366 replies
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False Flag Attack Targeting Palma Airport, Attributed to Russia, is a Possibility
Palma airport identified as a potential target for a false flag attack blamed on Russia. Analysis of context and economic implications.
Sep 24, 2026 · 10 replies
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Dividend Investing 2023: From Smith & Wesson to Bayer
Smith & Wesson falls 43% but pays out less dividend than expected. The dividend portfolio strategy is tested in 2023 against Bayer, Yara, and other payouts.
Sep 24, 2026 · 2644 replies
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Great October: War Signals Clash with Unfazed Market
Amidst rising military tensions in Yemen, Iran, and Europe, the stock market hits new highs, reviving the 'Great October' myth.
Sep 24, 2026 · 128 replies
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IBEX 35 Plunges 6.64%, Euro Hits Four-Year Lows
The IBEX 35 closed down 6.64% and the euro fell to $1.237, a four-year low, amid high volatility in May.
Sep 24, 2026 · 6076 replies
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Many Hasidic Jews Remain in Ukraine After Annual Celebration, Causing Disruption
Hundreds of Hasidic Jews stayed in Ukraine after their annual pilgrimage, raising concerns about safety and economic impact.
Sep 24, 2026 · 1 replies
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BREAKING NEWS | El Gran Wyoming Reportedly Considering Gifting a House to Mari Carmen
TV host El Gran Wyoming is reportedly thinking about giving one of his 19 homes to Mari Carmen to avoid embarrassment when discussing the topic on television.
Sep 24, 2026 · 14 replies
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French Actor Arnaud Denis Dies at 43 After Euthanasia
French actor and stage director Arnaud Denis died at 43 in Belgium after undergoing euthanasia, following months in palliative care.
Sep 24, 2026 · 92 replies
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From $980 to $4,740: The Year Bitcoin Split in Two
In 2017, Bitcoin surged from $980 to $4,740 while fracturing due to the Bitcoin Cash fork and the conflict between block sizes and altcoins.
Sep 24, 2026 · 3733 replies
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U2 Announces New Album ‘Carnaval De Luz’ for November 13, Featuring Dolly Parton and Rosalía
U2 releases 'Carnaval De Luz' on November 13, their new album featuring **Rosalía** and **Dolly Parton**.
Sep 24, 2026 · 2 replies
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Ceuta: Two-story shacks built on unauthorized land
Ceuta sees two-story structures erected without permits on public land, while demolition plans stall and images are disputed.
Sep 24, 2026 · 149 replies
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Petrobras: Over €5,000 in Dividends from 3,000 Shares
Analysis of Petrobras dividends: How 3,000 shares yielded over €5,000, the risks of political instability in Brazil, and the impact of oil prices.
Sep 24, 2026 · 510 replies
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Dividend Yields 2022: Norsk Hydro Leads with 13.6% Net
Norsk Hydro paid out a net 13.6% in 2022, topping the dividend payers list. The new 10% PTP tax and dividend fiscal penalties marked...
Sep 24, 2026 · 1650 replies