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Investors traded a record $6.6 trillion worth of stock in the first half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, "Global Stock Trading Hits Record $6.6 Trillion" Global stock markets witnessed an unprecedented surge in activity in the first half of 2025, as total trading volumes soared to a record \$6.6 trillion. This milestone, the highest half-year figure in history, reflects heightened investor engagement driven by a mix of economic optimism, technological advancements, and a new wave of retail participation reshaping the financial landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS6 months ago in The Swamp
Johnson pushes to get House GOP holdouts to back tax bill
**Johnson Pushes to Get House GOP Holdouts to Back Tax Bill** House Speaker Mike Johnson is intensifying efforts to rally support among Republican holdouts in the House of Representatives as the GOP attempts to pass a significant tax package. The bill, which has been a priority for House Republicans, includes extensions of business tax breaks, increases in the child tax credit, and measures aimed at economic growth. However, internal party divisions have threatened its passage, with several conservative members withholding their support.
By GLOBAL NEWS6 months ago in The Swamp
World War III – News, Research and Analysis. AI-Generated.
World War III – News, Research and Analysis Introduction The idea of a third World War has haunted humanity ever since the end of World War II in 1945. While the first two global conflicts were marked by widespread destruction, mass casualties, and massive geopolitical shifts, the hypothetical third world war carries a darker, more existential threat—especially in the nuclear age. Today, with rising geopolitical tensions, the term “World War III” is increasingly present in news headlines, think tank reports, and academic circles. But how close are we really to such a conflict? What do experts say, and what does current research indicate? This article dives deep into the latest developments, research findings, and analytical insights regarding the potential for a third world war.
By Ali Asad Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
“AI Rules in the Balance”
Artificial intelligence is a current battleground, not just a problem for the future. The argument over whether or not state and regional governments should maintain control over powerful AI systems has intensified throughout the Western world. The answer was made evident on July 1, 2025, when a federal moratorium on state-level AI regulations that had been in place for ten years was overturned by a 99–1 vote in the U.S. Senate. Deep disagreements over innovation, public safety, and democratic control are reflected in this decision, which was not made in a vacuum.
By Tousif Arafat7 months ago in The Swamp
Is NATO Ready for World War 3?. AI-Generated.
Is NATO Ready for World War 3? Behind the Drills, Diplomacy, and Silent Preparations In public, NATO leaders speak of “containment,” “deterrence,” and “stability.” But behind the polished podiums and diplomatic handshakes, a more urgent question looms:
By Ali Asad Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
The World’s Most Powerful Bunker-Buster Bomb — Capable of Destroying Iran’s Deep Underground Nuclear Sites
🌍 The World’s Most Powerful Bunker-Buster Bomb — Capable of Destroying Iran’s Deep Underground Nuclear Sites The United States possesses a secretive and devastating weapon — one that has never been used in any war so far. But if it were ever unleashed, it could turn deeply buried nuclear bunkers into dust and rubble, even those hidden under rugged mountains.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
What I Learned Growing Up in a Cult. Top Story - June 2025.
Earlier this week I was talking to a coworker about life. After a while, we somehow got on the subject of religion. I had to explain that I have an aversion to most organized forms of religion, having been raised in a church that at the time was very cult-like, and later after a split, the faction that stayed with the original leader went full cult. But that begs the question.
By Atomic Historian7 months ago in The Swamp
Oil price jumps after US strikes Iran
"A Deep Dive into Global Energy Markets": "Oil Price Jumps After US Strikes Iran" In a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, the price of crude oil spiked following a series of military strikes carried out by the United States against Iranian targets. The escalation of tensions between two of the world's most influential oil-producing nations has led to uncertainty in the energy sector, with far-reaching implications for both oil prices and the broader geopolitical landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
