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- Possible Active ISIS Cell in NOLA
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FBI released updates in the NOLA NYE terror attack:
Driver of truck likely had help -- video shows other people placing IEDs in trash cans in French Quarter. Fire at AirBnB nearby was likely base of operations for group.
Remote detonation capability of IED's in driver's truck supports multiple attackers theory.
Bollards on Bourbon Street were under repair/malfunctioning explaining why they were down.
Be On the Lookout (BOLO) appears to be in effect for suspects who remain at large.2 min - Questions About NOLA NYE Terrorist Attack
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Why did the NYE NOLA attacker do it? Reportedly he was a Texas native, former Army Reservist with a career in real estate -- why throw it all away to attack innocent people in the country he swore to protect just a few years ago? Why use an expensive rented electric F150? Did he have an ISIS flag with him? Why were there conflicting reports about whether the event was being investigated as an act of terrorism? Why weren't the metal bollards on Bourbon Street raised for the celebration? There are a lot of questions at this early stage of the case that a lot of people are going want answers to.
1 min - Carter, Trump, China & the Panama Canal
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As the world mourns former President Jimmy Carter's passing, focus on his legacy has brought the Panama Canal back into focus. This time because incoming President Trump wants to take it back in a game of geopolitical chess with China.
2 min - Musk, Loomer & H1B
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The Musk vs. Loomer blowup has put focus on "H1B" visas -- what are they, how do they work, does anyone like them? What's to be done about it?
2 min - Florida Gold Standard?
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Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis recently announced that he will be conducting a study regarding use of gold and silver as an alternative Florida currency. We discuss a the pros and cons as well as some specifics on how it might work at the local level.
2 min - Financial Storm Trifecta?
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FDIC scandal, big banks fighting tighter "stress tests", Bank of England giving secret pension bailouts: Are these three events the sign of huge financial storm on the horizon?
2 min - Small Business Scrambling! Injunction Against Beneficial Ownership Reporting Reversed!
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In a shocking turn of events, a Federal panel of judges reversed the prior ruling which stopped the "Beneficial Ownership Information" reporting requirement of the Corporate Transparency Act from taking effect. The law, which does not apply to big business, banking or NGOs has small business owners scrambling to come into compliance by the January 1, 2025 deadline.
2 min - Trudeau to Resign?
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Will Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bow to mounting pressure to resign? Reports suggest yes!
2 min - Elon for Speaker?
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Could Elon Musk be the next speaker of the house? Yes and we discuss the constitutional reason why.
2 min - 1 (800) CHATGPT
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In this episode of World Brief we discuss Open AI's latest offering -- 1 (800) CHATGPT.
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