People are pretty excited about the new Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee bucket. They oughta be if they have one! It is 48 ounces of coffee with potentially 600 milligrams of caffeine!
You can only buy them in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Photo Credit: Facebook/Markie_devo
MARKETS
Gold
$5,193.30
+0.68%
Silver
$89.38
+2.14%
Bitcoin
$68,210.91
+4.42%
Dow
49,482.15
+0.63%
S&P
6,946.13
+0.81%
Nasdaq
23,152.08
+1.26%
*Stock data as of market close, cryptocurrency data as of 5:00 a.m.
Lead: The War That Won’t End — But Keeps Getting Funded
Photo credit: Reuters
This week marked the four-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky marked the occasion by demanding a €90 billion loan from the European Union to fund the war for another two years.
President Zelensky says that Ukraine will pay it back but…how? Another two years of war like this and there will be no Ukraine to pay anything back.
Zelensky participated in a conference call with U.S. negotiators to once again negotiate a peace agreement, but the fact that U.S. negotiators are doing this over the phone is telling. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner are in Geneva for weapons treaty discussions with Iran. Clearly, they squeezed Zelensky in between potty breaks.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that President Trump’s patience with Zelensky is wearing thin.
“That war will be settled through a negotiation. And right now, we are the only country in the world that can be a catalyst for negotiation. If we forfeit that role, no one else can do it,” he said. “That said, do I believe the president’s [Donald Trump] patience is infinite? I do not, but I’m not going to forecast for you when that runs out, or at what point he decides not to do it any longer. I can tell you, and I think you’ve heard him express deep frustration that this has not come to an end, because he sees it as a completely stupid and senseless war.”
Well, he’s right about that. He could just, you know, stop funding it.
Take Control of Your Money
Censorship isn’t just about content anymore. Banks can freeze accounts. Platforms can shut off access. Middlemen can decide who gets paid — and who doesn’t.
That’s why Rumble launched Rumble Wallet.
Rumble Wallet gives you more control over your money — allowing you to buy and store digital assets like Bitcoin and Tether Gold (real gold on the blockchain) all in one place. And when you support creators, tips go through instantly — with no waiting and no platform cuts.
It’s built for people who want more independence from big banks and big tech.
Bill Gates reportedly apologized to staff at the Gates Foundation on Wednesday for his relationship to Jeffrey Epstein and his extramarital affairs. He still insists that he never did anything “illicit” though.
That is hard to believe given that he has lied so many times about his relationship with Epstein. He has said in the past that he only ever had dinner with Epstein, which turned out to be false. He has said that Epstein had nothing to do with the Foundation, which turned out to be false. Who would believe this guy now that he has been shown to have such a long and complicated relationship with Epstein?
“In the conversation, Bill answered questions submitted by foundation staff on a range of issues, including the release of the Epstein files, the foundation’s work in AI, and the future of global health,” a Gates Foundation representative told CNBC in an email. “In the townhall, Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions.”
I, for one, am not satisfied. The FBI documents related to Gates contain some damning allegations with no proof that the Justice Department ever lifted a finger to investigate. The media have bent over backwards and then forwards again to avoid implicating Bill Gates or investigating for themselves. Gates himself should not have the final word on this.
Apologies delivered in controlled environments are not substitutes for independent scrutiny.
Survivoris trending because the 50th season began on Wednesday night.
Alberto Carvalho is trending. He is the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. He was served a search warrant at his home on Wednesday, although the nature of the FBI investigation is unknown.
Mary Cosby is trending because the son of the Real Housewives star died. He was 23 years old and the cause of death is unknown.
Featured VideoÂ
Did you miss our last live show? No problem, you can catch the replay here! We discuss the Trump administration’s promises of UFO disclosure.
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM!
Click here to go to our store to grab some of our exclusive Merchandise.
Want to support our independent journalism and snag some Redacted gear? Visit our store for hats, mugs, t-shirts, and more.
*Some of the links in this newsletter may come from our affiliates or sponsors, meaning we could earn a commission if you purchase.
At Redacted, we believe in digging deep into every story—and sometimes that means we invest in (or use) the products and services we cover.
Please remember: we’re not financial advisors. Our content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always perform your own due diligence and consult a qualified professional regarding your personal financial decisions. All investments involve risk.
Thanks for reading Redacted and standing up for independent journalism.
