#Y2K: The Tech Bubble of 2000. @RealConstable @BatchelorShow Occitanie.

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

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CC: Hezbollah Rockets Rain Down On Israel, Then a Discussion About A Ceasefire...

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

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Widely respected journalist Ben Weinthal joins us from Jerusalem to discuss the goings on in Lebanon and Israel this week. First an epic barrage of Hezbollah rockets rained down on Isreal, then there was cease fire negotiation and a resolution between the two. It’s what happened next that will shock you. Plus how the U.S. will likely fight back against he International Criminal Court's efforts against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Fox News Digital: Germany in economic doldrums amid Trump tariff war, China competition

By SIMON CONSTABLE

FRANCE - For decades after WWII, Germany became the industrial engine of Europe. It remained that way until two years ago. Then, its economy slumped and, after that, went dormant.

Once by far the most vibrant of any inside Europe, it peaked in the third quarter of 2022 with an inflation-adjusted output of $954 billion for the three-month period. "You have an economy in Germany that is sick," says Elias Haddad, a senior markets strategist at Brown Brother Harriman in London.

Two major economic issues are the problem. First was Germany's long-term reliance on cheap energy (oil and natural gas) from Russia, which once fueled its industrial heartland. When the Russians invaded Ukraine and the West sanctioned imports of Russian energy, little was left in Germany's energy structure. Read more here.

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#FRANCE: The Roman Empire City of Toulouse welcomes farmers. The Roman Empire City of Londinium provokes farmers. @RealConstable @BatchelorShow Occitanie

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BBC: Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes

Thousands of people have protested in London over changes to inheritance tax for farmers announced in the Budget. 

Among those marching in Whitehall was TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson, who said "it's the end" for farmers, as he called for the government to change its mind. 

The prime minister said he understood farmers' concerns and "wants to support" them but added "the vast majority" would be unaffected.

From April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m, which were previously exempt, will be liable to the tax at 20% - half the usual inheritance tax rate. 

Other allowances could mean a couple who are married or in a civil partnership could pass on a farm worth as much as £3m. Read more here.

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#SOLAR: How much energy in one hour of the sunlight on the Earth? @RealConstable @WSJ @BatchelorShow

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WSJ: How Much Do You Know About Home Solar Energy? Take This Quiz

Wall Street Journal, Nov 8, 2024

Solar power has long been at the center of the renewable-energy conversation. That’s never been more true than now, as solar farms take off and more people add solar panels to their homes. But how much do you really know about solar energy in the U.S.? You can test your knowledge here:


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What portion of U.S. electrical grid power came from solar last year?

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Which state installed the most solar-energy capacity in 2023?

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What federal tax credits can U.S. households get from installing solar panels on their property?

Read more and try your luck with the interactive quiz here.

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Fox Business: Dreams of 'United States of Europe' dying fast as EU backtracks amid illegal immigration

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Contrary to popular belief, Europeans have long wanted to imitate America; a combined set of states with freedom of movement, a single currency and a united government. That was the unspoken goal when the European Union was born after World War II. But so far, the dream has failed to materialize.

Recently, it got another blow, which pushed the vision of a fully politically and economically integrated bloc even farther into the future than it already was. Read more here.

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WSJ: How Much Do You Know About Home Solar Energy? Take This Quiz

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Solar power has long been at the center of the renewable-energy conversation. That’s never been more true than now, as solar farms take off and more people add solar panels to their homes.

But how much do you really know about solar energy in the U.S.? You can test your knowledge here.

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