6 Million Barrels in Two Minutes Draws CFTC Scrutiny
Oil traders sold futures equivalent to at least 6 million barrels of crude in just two minutes on March 23, shortly before President Donald Trump backed away from threats to strike Iranian power plants. Now, the federal regulator overseeing those trades says it has been looking into the activity.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig said Friday that the agency's enforcement division has been examining oil trading during the Iran war, including the unusual surge preceding Trump's announcement.
"Our enforcement division has been looking at all these trades," Selig told Bloomberg Television. "We take this stuff very seriously."
The March 23 selling involved Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures. Trading volume during the two-minute window was more than 8.5 times the volume recorded during the same period over the preceding week, according to Bloomberg.
The timing has raised questions about whether some traders had advance knowledge of Trump's plans.
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Oil traders sold futures equivalent to at least 6 million barrels of crude in just two minutes on March 23, shortly before President Donald Trump backed away from threats to strike Iranian power plants. Now, the federal regulator overseeing those trades says it has been looking into the activity.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig said Friday that the agency's enforcement division has been examining oil trading during the Iran war, including the unusual surge preceding Trump's announcement.
"Our enforcement division has been looking at all these trades," Selig told Bloomberg Television. "We take this stuff very seriously."
The March 23 selling involved Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures. Trading volume during the two-minute window was more than 8.5 times the volume recorded during the same period over the preceding week, according to Bloomberg.
The timing has raised questions about whether some traders had advance knowledge of Trump's plans.
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Lula da Silva is projected to win Brazil's presidential runoff election against Flavio Bolsonaro.
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Egypt authorizes "defensive" military support for Saudi war on Yemen
Following a closed door session convened under Article 152 of the Egyptian Constitution, lawmakers voted to grant executive clearance to bolster air defense systems, deploy military assets, and help secure critical infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, upon request.
Reports published by Al Arabiya Egypt confirmed that the parliamentary vote grants Cairo the formal legal framework to execute joint security measures requested by Riyadh.
The approval follows a recommendation from Egypt's National Defense Council. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el Sisi had asked parliament last week to authorize the country's armed forces to defend Saudi Arabia from the large scale retaliatory operations launched against the kingdom by the Asnsarallah led Yemeni Armed Forces.
"So long as the Arabs fight tribe against tribe, so long will they be a little people, a silly people..."
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Following a closed door session convened under Article 152 of the Egyptian Constitution, lawmakers voted to grant executive clearance to bolster air defense systems, deploy military assets, and help secure critical infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, upon request.
Reports published by Al Arabiya Egypt confirmed that the parliamentary vote grants Cairo the formal legal framework to execute joint security measures requested by Riyadh.
The approval follows a recommendation from Egypt's National Defense Council. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el Sisi had asked parliament last week to authorize the country's armed forces to defend Saudi Arabia from the large scale retaliatory operations launched against the kingdom by the Asnsarallah led Yemeni Armed Forces.
"So long as the Arabs fight tribe against tribe, so long will they be a little people, a silly people..."
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—❗️🇮🇷/🇸🇦/🇵🇰/🇹🇷 BREAKING: A Saudi C-130 ‘Hercules’ aircraft landed in Tehran, carrying Head of Turkish intelligence (MIT) Ibrahim Kalin, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, and Pakistani Field Marshal Assim Muneer
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the Mecca Pact delegation is visiting Tehran as part of an Iranian-led initiative aimed at ‘addressing Israeli expansionism’, the deteriorating situation in Lebanon and Palestine, and the consequences of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the Mecca Pact delegation is visiting Tehran as part of an Iranian-led initiative aimed at ‘addressing Israeli expansionism’, the deteriorating situation in Lebanon and Palestine, and the consequences of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
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Pentagon preparing for "major war" - Fox News
Major military bases in the continental US will be expected to sustain essential operations for at least 90 days without external support under a new Pentagon strategy, Fox News has reported.
The autonomy target was set out in FORTRESS documents reviewed by the network, it said on Sunday. Critical military supplies would also require at least two qualified supply or production routes to guard against disruption.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the initiative last month. The US military has faced serious logistical disruption in the Middle East following Iranian strikes on American facilities and other sites used by US forces in retaliation for the US Israeli attack on Iran...
Oceania must always be at war with Eurasia or Eastasia. Doesn't matter which one, as long as there's war.
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Major military bases in the continental US will be expected to sustain essential operations for at least 90 days without external support under a new Pentagon strategy, Fox News has reported.
The autonomy target was set out in FORTRESS documents reviewed by the network, it said on Sunday. Critical military supplies would also require at least two qualified supply or production routes to guard against disruption.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the initiative last month. The US military has faced serious logistical disruption in the Middle East following Iranian strikes on American facilities and other sites used by US forces in retaliation for the US Israeli attack on Iran...
Oceania must always be at war with Eurasia or Eastasia. Doesn't matter which one, as long as there's war.
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Iran holds four-way "security meeting" with Mecca Pact states
The meeting coincides with a brutal Saudi war against Yemen and reports of an imminent US Israeli escalation against Iran. Tehran has framed the talks as a "practical step" toward "endogenous security" in the region.
The meeting included Iranian Supreme National Security chief Mohsen Rezaei, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was also present. Tasnim News Agency confirmed earlier reports that Pakistan had proposed the four way meeting.
"Discussions covered regional security, the consequences of US Israeli military aggression against Iran and its continuation, as well as efforts to assist the people of Palestine and Lebanon," the outlet reported.
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The meeting coincides with a brutal Saudi war against Yemen and reports of an imminent US Israeli escalation against Iran. Tehran has framed the talks as a "practical step" toward "endogenous security" in the region.
The meeting included Iranian Supreme National Security chief Mohsen Rezaei, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief Asim Munir, and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was also present. Tasnim News Agency confirmed earlier reports that Pakistan had proposed the four way meeting.
"Discussions covered regional security, the consequences of US Israeli military aggression against Iran and its continuation, as well as efforts to assist the people of Palestine and Lebanon," the outlet reported.
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Iran holds four-way "security meeting" with Mecca Pact states The meeting coincides with a brutal Saudi war against Yemen and reports of an imminent US Israeli escalation against Iran. Tehran has framed the talks as a "practical step" toward "endogenous security"…
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"At least we aren't in NATO..."
I got a message yesterday from an enthusiastic aspiring political scientist with strong opinions, who wanted to debate me about NATO. Now, I don't usually talk to random people who message me, but I felt this one will be worth it. And I was right. Eventually, we got to a point when we started talking about his country, Norway. After a series of exceptionally grandiose statements, he said "...at least we aren't in NATO."
WAS?! Warten Sie bitte! You definitely are bro. In fact, Norway is a founding member of NATO. That's where I realized talking to this person isn't worth my time. Not that there weren't red flags before this point, but hey, I guess I was in a good mood.
So why am I telling you all of this? While this is an extreme example, I see this all the time. Many people have strong opinions about things they know nothing about. If you want to be taken seriously by anyone, you should probably learn something about the topic you want to cover.
Skål!
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I got a message yesterday from an enthusiastic aspiring political scientist with strong opinions, who wanted to debate me about NATO. Now, I don't usually talk to random people who message me, but I felt this one will be worth it. And I was right. Eventually, we got to a point when we started talking about his country, Norway. After a series of exceptionally grandiose statements, he said "...at least we aren't in NATO."
WAS?! Warten Sie bitte! You definitely are bro. In fact, Norway is a founding member of NATO. That's where I realized talking to this person isn't worth my time. Not that there weren't red flags before this point, but hey, I guess I was in a good mood.
So why am I telling you all of this? While this is an extreme example, I see this all the time. Many people have strong opinions about things they know nothing about. If you want to be taken seriously by anyone, you should probably learn something about the topic you want to cover.
Skål!
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"At least we aren't in NATO..." I got a message yesterday from an enthusiastic aspiring political scientist with strong opinions, who wanted to debate me about NATO. Now, I don't usually talk to random people who message me, but I felt this one will be worth…
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On October 23, 2026, the US government declassified a number of previously classified Pentagon documents concerning UFOs. Among the files is a 60-page report titled "Investigation at the Utah Ranch," which details frightening accounts of alleged werewolves. The investigation was initiated by reports of frequent sightings of mysterious lights and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in the region.
The investigation was conducted in March and April 2010 by Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS). BAASS was a private contractor hired for government-funded research into unidentified phenomena. The study was conducted near Fort Duchesne in the Uinta Basin in the state of Utah, next to the famous "Skinwalker Ranch."
A local task force was established in the state of Utah to investigate residents' reports of unusual creatures on the territory of Fort Duchesne. Since the region was already known for alleged paranormal phenomena, the Pentagon's Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP), operating through the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), engaged BAASS to conduct the investigation.
BAASS interviewed more than twenty-five eyewitnesses. Among those interviewed were several local police officers, the director of the local fish and wildlife service, 11 Native Americans, and 15 members of the Mormon church. These witnesses described the unusual creatures as standing vertically, with black-gray fur. One of the creatures reported was estimated to be approximately 1.80 meters tall and weigh about 113 kg. It also had a head resembling that of a German shepherd, but with a more human-like nose.
A local resident who reported seeing the creature being chased by dogs said it moved at the speed of a falling star. According to one account, the creature repeatedly collided with barbed wire and emitted an unnatural howl. The witness stated that in response, coyotes nearby began to howl.
Despite the descriptions of paranormal phenomena provided by local residents, analysis of the evidence found at the scene produced ordinary biological results. The most concrete physical evidence came from a resident who claimed his dogs chased a "werewolf" through barbed wire. BAASS staff found fur samples caught on the barbs of the fence. DNA testing confirmed that the fur samples had a dog DNA sequence matching a sample from a domestic dog living on the property. Other samples matched raccoon DNA.
Ultimately, the report did not confirm the existence of werewolves.
Finally, the important news!
The investigation was conducted in March and April 2010 by Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS). BAASS was a private contractor hired for government-funded research into unidentified phenomena. The study was conducted near Fort Duchesne in the Uinta Basin in the state of Utah, next to the famous "Skinwalker Ranch."
A local task force was established in the state of Utah to investigate residents' reports of unusual creatures on the territory of Fort Duchesne. Since the region was already known for alleged paranormal phenomena, the Pentagon's Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP), operating through the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), engaged BAASS to conduct the investigation.
BAASS interviewed more than twenty-five eyewitnesses. Among those interviewed were several local police officers, the director of the local fish and wildlife service, 11 Native Americans, and 15 members of the Mormon church. These witnesses described the unusual creatures as standing vertically, with black-gray fur. One of the creatures reported was estimated to be approximately 1.80 meters tall and weigh about 113 kg. It also had a head resembling that of a German shepherd, but with a more human-like nose.
A local resident who reported seeing the creature being chased by dogs said it moved at the speed of a falling star. According to one account, the creature repeatedly collided with barbed wire and emitted an unnatural howl. The witness stated that in response, coyotes nearby began to howl.
Despite the descriptions of paranormal phenomena provided by local residents, analysis of the evidence found at the scene produced ordinary biological results. The most concrete physical evidence came from a resident who claimed his dogs chased a "werewolf" through barbed wire. BAASS staff found fur samples caught on the barbs of the fence. DNA testing confirmed that the fur samples had a dog DNA sequence matching a sample from a domestic dog living on the property. Other samples matched raccoon DNA.
Ultimately, the report did not confirm the existence of werewolves.
Finally, the important news!
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What is known about Putin's phone call with Norwegian PM, Finnish president
Details of the conversation
Stubb and Store held a phone call with Putin on October 27, according to the Finnish presidential office. The two leaders took part in the call on behalf of their respective countries, rather than representing Europe as a whole. Stubb and Store initiated the conversation with Putin to discuss the situation in Ukraine and an upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi. They also discussed maintaining stability in the Baltic Sea region and the High North.
Finnish statement
Finnish President Alexander Stubb called the conversation frank and substantive, his office reported. Stubb stressed that ending the conflict in Ukraine requires continued direct dialogue with Russia.
Norwegian statement
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store stressed the importance of deescalating the Ukrainian conflict during the call, the country's government press service reported.
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Details of the conversation
Stubb and Store held a phone call with Putin on October 27, according to the Finnish presidential office. The two leaders took part in the call on behalf of their respective countries, rather than representing Europe as a whole. Stubb and Store initiated the conversation with Putin to discuss the situation in Ukraine and an upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi. They also discussed maintaining stability in the Baltic Sea region and the High North.
Finnish statement
Finnish President Alexander Stubb called the conversation frank and substantive, his office reported. Stubb stressed that ending the conflict in Ukraine requires continued direct dialogue with Russia.
Norwegian statement
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store stressed the importance of deescalating the Ukrainian conflict during the call, the country's government press service reported.
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You're still not subscribed to @medmannews?! CRINGE!!!
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Seriously, the channel is so good it will literally fix your life and immediately increase your testosterone so you can pass Pete Hegseth's test.
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Trump offers $1M reward for voter fraud tips leading to arrest and conviction
...In a post published on Truth Social, the president specified that the proposed financial payout applies to allegations involving both previous elections and the upcoming midterm elections.
However, the brief announcement did not provide operational details regarding how the financial incentive would be funded, administered, or verified by federal authorities.
"Anybody reporting Voter Fraud in the past Elections, or the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election, will be paid $1,000,000 upon the arrest and conviction of those that created the Fraud!" Trump said.
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...In a post published on Truth Social, the president specified that the proposed financial payout applies to allegations involving both previous elections and the upcoming midterm elections.
However, the brief announcement did not provide operational details regarding how the financial incentive would be funded, administered, or verified by federal authorities.
"Anybody reporting Voter Fraud in the past Elections, or the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election, will be paid $1,000,000 upon the arrest and conviction of those that created the Fraud!" Trump said.
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— 🇮🇱 Netanyahu: ‘Muslim brotherhood supporters are raiding polling stations and stealing the election!’
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On October 23, 2026, the US government declassified a number of previously classified Pentagon documents concerning UFOs. Among the files is a 60-page report titled "Investigation at the Utah Ranch," which details frightening accounts of alleged werewolves.…
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I mean... It's better than genocide, but holy fuck this is where my tax money is going.
Space werewolves. Gotcha.
Space werewolves. Gotcha.
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Israel's genocide in Gaza never stopped - UN commission
...accused Israeli forces of extermination, torture, and rape in the occupied West Bank, warning violence has reached unprecedented levels.
...Since ceasefire and by September 30, Israeli attacks killed 1,431 Palestinians in Gaza, including 300 children and 130 women. Israeli forces also killed 1,080 Palestinians and injured 10,940 in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since October 2023. The overall Palestinian death toll across the occupied territories, according to the report, now exceeds 75,000, including at least 21,500 children and 11,000 women.
"While Israeli authorities and security forces continue to commit genocide in Gaza, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated drastically." It described military operations and settler violence as a "widespread and systematic attack" on civilians. They also documented rape, torture, and sexual violence intended to "fracture, expel, humiliate, and subjugate" Palestinians.
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...accused Israeli forces of extermination, torture, and rape in the occupied West Bank, warning violence has reached unprecedented levels.
...Since ceasefire and by September 30, Israeli attacks killed 1,431 Palestinians in Gaza, including 300 children and 130 women. Israeli forces also killed 1,080 Palestinians and injured 10,940 in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since October 2023. The overall Palestinian death toll across the occupied territories, according to the report, now exceeds 75,000, including at least 21,500 children and 11,000 women.
"While Israeli authorities and security forces continue to commit genocide in Gaza, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated drastically." It described military operations and settler violence as a "widespread and systematic attack" on civilians. They also documented rape, torture, and sexual violence intended to "fracture, expel, humiliate, and subjugate" Palestinians.
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Lula da Silva is projected to win Brazil's presidential runoff election against Flavio Bolsonaro. @americanmajority
Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost the Brazilian presidential election, has fled the country with his family to the United States. This was reported by the CNN Brasil television channel.
"He fled to the United States with his wife and two daughters," the publication stated.
The escape occurred in the morning. The main reason cited is fear of arrest after a decision by Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to surrender all passports.
According to one version, Bolsonaro crossed the border between Brazil and Argentina on a private plane. He is now in the United States.
As a reminder, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the Brazilian presidential election, receiving 51.79% of the votes. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro received 48.21% of the votes.
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"He fled to the United States with his wife and two daughters," the publication stated.
The escape occurred in the morning. The main reason cited is fear of arrest after a decision by Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to surrender all passports.
According to one version, Bolsonaro crossed the border between Brazil and Argentina on a private plane. He is now in the United States.
As a reminder, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the Brazilian presidential election, receiving 51.79% of the votes. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro received 48.21% of the votes.
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Update on the Israeli elections:
As of now, the Likud-led bloc leads the count with 56 seats, but short of majority; the Eisenkot-led bloc is at 48 seats; the Arab parties have 16. If neither coalition reaches a majority of 61 seats to form a government, the Arab parties may play a king-maker role. If a coalition fails to emerge at all, snap elections could occur at a later date while Netanyahu remains as a "caretaker" Prime Minister in the meantime.
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As of now, the Likud-led bloc leads the count with 56 seats, but short of majority; the Eisenkot-led bloc is at 48 seats; the Arab parties have 16. If neither coalition reaches a majority of 61 seats to form a government, the Arab parties may play a king-maker role. If a coalition fails to emerge at all, snap elections could occur at a later date while Netanyahu remains as a "caretaker" Prime Minister in the meantime.
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