Mario Nawfal

My last trip to Ukraine was to Odessa, dancing on stage with my partner. Crazy to imagine the country is now destroyed in an ongoing war, risking a global nuclear conflict. A stark reminder of the fragility of the peace we take for granted. t.co/iOjQN95OGw

🚨BREAKING: NEW footage emerges showing that Daniel Penny LET GO of Jordan Neely before he died, and attempted to put him in a recovery position. The video allegedly also shows Jordan STILL BREATHING after he was let go although some claim it was his last breath. Does this change your outlook of the situation?

🚨 #BREAKING: Car Attack In Texas Kills 7 People! 📍#Brownsville / #Texas What We Know So Far: An SUV intentionally rammed people waiting at a bus stop outside a migrant/homeless shelter. At least 14 people were hit, and 7 are confirmed to have died. The driver has been taken into custody & The motive for the attack is currently unknown. This attack comes less than 24 hours after the mass shooting in Allen, Texas yesterday. What Is Going On⁉️

Jordan Neely's Killing - Race and BLM Introduction: The tragic killing of Jordan Neely, a homeless Black man in New York, has ignited a firestorm of outrage. Such incidents often become battlefields for political ideologies, with each side attempting to exploit the situation to further their own agendas. In this case, Neely was choked to death by a white subway rider, prompting the left to express anger and frustration over the lack of an arrest. However, omitted from their narrative was the presence of two other individuals, one of whom was a black man, restraining Neely. The right seized upon this information to argue that Neely's death was unrelated to race. This devastating incident not only exposes the racial disparities in law enforcement but also casts a revealing light on broader issues within the criminal justice system. Moreover, it serves as a poignant reminder of the mental health crisis gripping not just New York, but the entire United States. Racial Disparities in Charging: The failure to make an arrest following the killing of Jordan Neely raises important questions about racial disparities within the criminal justice system. Furthermore, the treatment Neely received after his death highlights the biases present when it comes to individuals suffering from mental illness. These biases, combined with flawed policies, contribute to a system that disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly people of colour. The Intersection of Poverty and Discrimination: Advocates argue that the circumstances surrounding Neely's life and tragic death expose long-standing failures in providing social services to impoverished individuals in New York City. By addressing the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, such as inadequate mental health care and a lack of housing assistance, substantial progress can be made in preventing similar heart-breaking outcomes. An Alternative Perspective on BLM's Involvement: Some individuals question whether the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is exploiting Jordan Neely's death to further their own agenda. It is the Modus Operandi of the left to appropriate the genuine pain and suffering experienced by minorities. Skeptics contend that the creation of the BLM movement served as a mechanism to achieve this goal, asserting that it is not about promoting equality and justice for black people, but rather a tool to manipulate public sentiment. They point to the movement's tendency to highlight individuals with criminal backgrounds, mental health struggles, and drug abuse, such as George Floyd and Jordan Neely, as its poster children. Conclusion: While it is crucial to address systemic issues that perpetuate these disparities, it is equally imperative to guard against political movements exploiting these incidents for their own political gain. By fostering a genuine commitment to justice and equality, we can begin to forge a path toward a more just and inclusive society for all.

#BREAKING: Wagner Leader Changes Mind After Rare Public Attack On Putin's Officials Wagner's leader Yevgeny Prigozhin gained international attention yesterday after posting a graphic video with his dead soldiers calling the Russian Defense Minister and other officials “scumbags” and “fu**ing b*tch”. Yevgeny also threatened to pull out from the extremely important town of Bakhmut, which has been a symbolic and strategically important city in the Ukraine war. The reason for all this: He wants more ammunition. Well, in 24 hours, Yevgeny claims he got the ammunition he needed and said he'll continue fighting in Bakhmut. Either he's saying the truth and he got what he needed, or Putin gave him a call. One thing's for sure, Russia has never looked weaker. If may assumption is true and Russia is weakening, then the future could be either: 1. A peace deal as both countries want to end the misery and destruction. 2. Russia is pushed into a corner and therefore has no choice but to escalate, potentially using tactical nuclear weapons. My bet is on option 1, and I hope both countries will soon come to their senses.

🚨BREAKING: Violent Protests In NYC | Jordan Neely Death v.s. Murder 📍#Manhattan / #NewYork The death of Jordan Neely has been one of controversy, with many labelling it as murder and others self defense. We are CURRENTLY seeing protests spark across Manhattan, many resulting in violence. Neely, a homeless Black man in New York, has ignited a firestorm of outrage following his death. Such incidents often become battlefields for political ideologies, with each side attempting to exploit the situation to further their own agendas. In this case, Neely was choked to death by a white subway rider, prompting the left to express anger and frustration over the lack of an arrest. However, omitted from their narrative was the presence of two other individuals, one of whom was a black man, restraining Neely. The right seized upon this information to argue that Neely's death was unrelated to race. While it is crucial to address systemic issues that perpetuate disparities, it is equally imperative to guard against political movements exploiting these incidents for their own political gain. Was Neely's death racially motivated or is the situation being abused to advance certain agendas?

🚨BREAKING: Active shooter currently at Allen Premium Outlet Mall in Allen, Texas. Several injuries being reported. Unconfirmed reports suggest at least 5 people are down; no word on gunman. This is an evolving story. Will update below. t.co/xLVvvdQXoD

🚨BREAKING: Half of Trump’s ‘fake electors’ accept immunity in Georgia investigation Over half of the Georgia electors involved in the attempt to keep Trump in power have accepted immunity deals, as per court filings. Prosecutors are looking into whether Trump and his allies committed election fraud or engaged in other illegal conduct, such as soliciting election interference, during their efforts to pressure Georgia officials to overturn the results. The DA's office has been investigating for two years and has recommended indictments for over a dozen people, with Trump himself possibly being among them. Legal battles have already begun, with Trump's lawyers trying to quash the grand jury's report, and the DA alleging illegal conduct.

The Monarchy: Outdated? Or an Important Tradition? Today marked the coronation of the new King of England, Charles III. While many around the world celebrated this event, others view it as an outdated tradition that needs to be abolished. Is it time to abolish the British Monarchy? Or is it an important British tradition that deserves to be upheld?

BREAKING: Russian Phosphorus Bombing of Bakhmut: Desperation or Escalation? Recently, Ukraine released drone footage capturing the city of Bakhmut in flames as it was bombarded with white phosphorus rain. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of orchestrating a significant escalation by employing phosphorus munitions to attack the city—a war crime when used in civilian areas. The assault on Bakhmut is viewed as a grave escalation due to the nature of the weapons used and their impact on civilian areas. Speculation has emerged suggesting that this escalation is a retaliatory response to the drone attack on the Kremlin and threats made by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, regarding the withdrawal of troops from Bakhmut. These events could potentially be perceived as false flags aimed at justifying Russia's escalation and subsequent military actions. The situation is further complicated by conflicting reports regarding Wagner's withdrawal. Some sources claim a redeployment plan with Russian or Chechen soldiers taking over, while Ukrainian officials believe that Wagner is relocating mercenaries to capture Bakhmut before Russia's Victory Day celebrations. White phosphorus, a wax-like substance that ignites upon contact with oxygen, inflicts severe burns on human flesh. Its ability to cause fast-spreading fires, which are difficult to extinguish and can re-ignite, raises significant concerns when used near civilian populations. The deployment of phosphorus munitions, despite their questionable strategic value in capturing Bakhmut, demonstrates Russia's readiness to employ devastating weaponry in its assault on the city. Although the provided videos and evidence indicate that the attack primarily targeted unoccupied areas of Bakhmut, the impact on civilian zones remains unconfirmed. This escalation in the conflict has heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with reports suggesting that Ukraine is preparing for a large-scale counteroffensive in the following weeks. In summary, the alleged phosphorus attack on Bakhmut marks a major intensification in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The utilization of such weaponry, ongoing military operations, and the potential for a significant counteroffensive indicate a dangerous escalation in the conflict.

What topic should we cover in tomorrow’s space?

BREAKING: Trump Deposition Video Made Public A video recording of Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was just made public. Jurors got to see the video of Trump’s October 2022 deposition over the past few days at the trial over a lawsuit filed against him by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. Written transcripts of Trump’s testimony had also previously been made public, but not the recording itself. The video was made available Friday to news organizations covering the proceedings.

BREAKING: Leader of Wagner Group Launches Rare Attack on Russian Government A new graphic video (displayed in black and white to obscure the dead bodies) depicts Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, aggressively criticizing key members of the Russian government, including the Defense Minister. He calls them “scumbags” and “fu**ing b*tch” and that they will be eating the guts of the dead Wagner soldiers in hell. Prigozhin, a businessman and a close associate of Putin, is known to have strong ties to the Kremlin. His criticism of key government figures suggests that there may be divisions within the Russian military and political establishment. This morning, Prigozhin announced via his Telegram account that he intends to withdraw his forces from Bakhmut on May 10, which would be a serious strategic loss for Russia. The Wagner Group is the main force fighting Ukrainians in Bakhmut. They control most of the region, and if they were to pull out, it would be detrimental to Russia’s war efforts. This seems like an internal struggle for power, with the Wagner group seeking more military support from the Kremlin. Prigozhin's recent criticism of key members of the Russian government came in the wake of the failed Wagner Group operation in Ukraine. A group of Russian mercenaries were captured by Ukrainian forces, and Prigozhin criticized the Russian government's handling of the operation. He said that it had been poorly planned and executed, and that the mercenaries had been left behind by their commanders. Prigozhin's comments are significant because he is known to be close to Putin and believed to have influence within the Russian military and intelligence community. His criticism suggests that there may be divisions within the Russian military and political establishment over how to handle the conflict in Ukraine. Some argue that the heart of the issue is that Wagner Group's operations have not been as successful as Russian officials hoped. If there is a growing rift between Putin and his allies, it could make it more difficult for Russia to pursue its strategic objectives and could lead to greater instability at the Kremlin. Rumors of Putin being ousted have been growing since the war started, and any videos showing disagreements or dissent among Russian leadership should be taken very seriously.

BREAKING: COVID-19 Vaccine Can Cause Blindness A group of scientists recently conducted a study that investigated a potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and a type of eye condition known as retinal vascular occlusion. This condition occurs when blood vessels in the eye become blocked, leading to potential vision loss. The study was published in the journal Nature. The scientists analyzed a cohort of individuals who had received the COVID-19 vaccine and compared them to those who had not. They discovered that the risk of retinal vascular occlusion was higher in those who had been vaccinated compared to those who had not. The risk was found to be highest in the first few weeks after vaccination but could last for up to 12 weeks. Furthermore, the incidence of retinal vascular occlusion was significantly higher in those who received the vaccine after 2 years, with an overall hazard ratio of 2.19. This means that vaccinated persons are 2 times more likely to be inflicted with blindness. Additionally, 12 weeks after being vaccinated, the potential for blindness was higher for all ages. The research also revealed that individuals who had received the BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines had a significantly increased risk of developing retinal vascular occlusion 2 years after vaccination. It is important to note that the risk of blindness caused by the vaccine did not vary based on the brand or dose of the vaccine. This means that all COVID-19 vaccines were associated with this side effect. Despite the risks, the paper still recommends people to be vaccinated, referencing the 14.4 million excess deaths prevented by the vaccine and "the lack of definite causation between retinal vascular occlusion and vaccinations." It took us a while to verify this information as I was shocked to see no mainstream media whatsoever covering the story.

BREAKING: Banking Crisis - Guarantee Deposits or Banking Collapse Senior banking executives have stated that ALL deposits must be guaranteed above the $250,000 limit in order to prevent a regional banking crisis. The last time this was increased was in 2008 after the Global Financial Crisis where the limit was $100,000. The crisis has sparked renewed calls for the FDIC and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to guarantee larger deposits as smaller banks face an uncertain future and customers are anxious about their deposits. A guarantee of deposits above this limit could provide much-needed reassurance to a market in disarray. However, this issue is polarizing as there are those who argue that guaranteeing deposits above the $250k limit could increase moral hazard, leading to greater risk-taking behavior by banks. Furthermore, some argue that this is yet another example of the wealthy taking care of their own. According to a survey conducted by the FDIC in 2021, the median bank account balance for households in the US was $3,500. Therefore, if you are securing deposits above $250k, you are essentially securing the funds of the affluent. Others argue that a guarantee is necessary to prevent further damage to the financial sector and protect customers' deposits. Bill Ackman has weighed in on the issue, stating that "It is very important for depositors to know that their deposits are guaranteed, particularly during a time of crisis." Ackman believes that deposit insurance is necessary to prevent bank runs and maintain financial stability. The risks involved if deposits are not guaranteed above the $250k limit could be dire. If customers begin to withdraw their funds from smaller banks, it could trigger a bank run and potentially lead to a wider banking collapse. The regional banking crisis is a serious issue that has polarized opinions. While some argue that deposit guarantees could increase moral hazard, others believe they are necessary to prevent further damage to the financial sector and protect customers' deposits. I’m not gonna pretend to have the answer to this dilemma as I see both sides. Trust in the system is key, and maybe increasing the limit could lead to more confidence in the system, therefore less banks failing, and less need for the bailouts in the first place, saving the DFIC money. But can the DFIC even afford to insure deposits above $250k if the system collapses? Are bailouts really the answer every time the system cracks?

BREAKING: Moscow Blame US for Attack on Kremlin The Moscow spokesman has accused the US of being responsible for the attempted attack on the Kremlin and on Putin. However, the White House has denied these allegations. This represents a major escalation and could potentially lead to a NUCLEAR war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, "Attempts to disown this attack, both in Kiev and in Washington, are absolutely ridiculous. We know very well that decisions about such actions, about such terrorist attacks, are made not in Kiev but in Washington." In response, White House spokesman John Kirby has accused Peskov of lying and stated that the United States did not encourage or enable Ukraine to attack outside its borders. He also stated that it was still unclear what exactly had occurred at the Kremlin. Who was the behind the attack on the Kremlin?

BREAKING: Western Alliance Stock Collapses After Reports of Sale By The Financial Times Western Alliance, a regional bank with $71 billion in assets, was reported by the FT that it exploring a potential sale as it becomes the latest US regional bank to seek a lifeline. The news rattled the market and shares collapsed by over 60%. Western Alliance claim the story is “categorically false” and they are “considering all our legal options” This story highlights 3 important points: 1. Panic within the banking sector is the highest it’s been since 2008 2. Mainstream media needs to be careful as they are still trusted by most, especially in the finance world 3. Information spreads fast and regulators are not ready BUT, the pain doesn't end there... PacWest, another bank that has unnerved investors, announced that it too was exploring its options. All this within 24 hours of Fed Chair Jerome Powell reassuring everyone "the US banking system remains sound and resilient." I understand he needs to ease fears, but lying like this will only loose the Fed credibility. We don't want the Fed to have Cramer's reputation, and we already know the Fed had concerns around SVB before they collapsed, showing they know more then they let out. Even banking executives agree that things are bad. They all came together yesterday to request the FDIC and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to increase the guarantee limit for bank deposits to more than the current $250k limit. Regional banks are getting SLAUGHTERED, and JPMorgan's regulator-brokered takeover of First Republic did nothing to ease fears or slow the sell-off. Western Alliance have said that all reports of a sale are false. But with share prices tumbling is there an alternative solution?

🚨BREAKING: PacWest Bank Tanks - Next Banking Domino To Fall? PacWest Bancorp just collapsed 40% as Bloomberg broke a story about the bank weighing a range of strategic options, including a sale. Unidentified sources claim PacWest has been working with a financial adviser and has also been considering a breakup or a capital raise. They've been struggling to sell the business as there aren’t many potential buyers interested in the entire bank, and there's a risk the buyer would book a big loss marking down some of the bank's loans. With SVB, Credit Suisse, First Republic and now PacWest, the banking sector is cratering as the Fed continues to focus on inflation. Will PacWest finally force the Fed to pivot?

🚨BREAKING: 25bp Fed Rate increase. FOMC Press-Conference Starting. How are markets reacting? Could bank runs continue? The conference is about to start, let's see what Jerome Powell says: (A LIVE Thread) t.co/4sI3isDiY4

LIVE: Fed decision in 15 minutes. CME predicts an 82% probability of a 25bp rate hike. How will the market react? What will Powell say in the press conference? t.co/7fzbOIJlRO

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani & Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn are joining the Roundtable TONIGHT to talk all things Trump, Biden, Russia, and more. What would YOU like to know from them?