Tuesday, 16 December 2025

There are more empty homes in the world than homeless people.

There are more empty homes in the world than homeless people.

In advanced economies alone, roughly 10 percent of housing sits vacant. That equals about 42 million empty homes out of 426 million, according to the OECD. Meanwhile, homelessness affects hundreds of millions globally.

In the United States, estimates show anywhere from 28 to over 100 vacant homes for every single homeless person. China has millions of empty apartments. Large countries like Nigeria still face millions without stable shelter.

The problem is not a lack of buildings. It is access. Affordability. Distribution. Policy. Housing exists, but for many, it is completely out of reach.

This is one of the clearest examples of how resources can exist in abundance while still failing the people who need them most.

Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area on Earth, home to an astonishing

Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area on Earth, home to an astonishing 37 million people across the Greater Tokyo region. It’s a city where endless neighborhoods, cultures, and experiences collide at an unbelievable scale. If you were here for the first time, where would you go first?

Via: @tokio_kid

#japan #tokio #tokyo #日本 #東京

Michelle Obama says she had to pay for her kids private travel

Michelle Obama says she had to pay for her kids private travel if they were traveling with her, other meals and expenses.
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What are your thoughts? #blackmillionaires

Billionaires aren’t buying farmland for food.

Billionaires aren’t buying farmland for food.

They’re buying it for power.

Farmland gives the rich something stocks never can
control.

Control over water
control over production
control over federal subsidies
control over what gets built and what doesn’t.

While everyone watches tech the ultra wealthy are buying the one asset that never disappears
land.

It creates tax advantages
steady cash flow and protection during crises.

It feeds families retains value and becomes more important when everything else collapses.

This is not a trend.
It’s long term strategy.

Farmland isn’t just dirt.

It’s infrastructure and the wealthy know it.

Follow @Networth.OG
to understand the quiet moves the rich make long before the world notices.

#Networth #Billionaire #Farmland

Elon Musk has entered territory no individual has ever reached, becoming the first person in history to cross a $600 billion net worth — not through cash, but through ownership in companies reshaping the future.

Elon Musk has entered territory no individual has ever reached, becoming the first person in history to cross a $600 billion net worth — not through cash, but through ownership in companies reshaping the future.

The largest driver remains Tesla, where renewed confidence in AI-driven autonomy, energy storage, and long-term margin expansion has sent valuations soaring. With Musk’s wealth tied directly to equity and performance-based incentives, every major move compounds at scale.

SpaceX stands as another pillar, now widely viewed as the most valuable private company on Earth. Its dominance in global launches, rapid Starlink expansion, and deepening government and defense partnerships have pushed private-market valuations into once-unthinkable territory.

Then comes xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, rising quickly as capital floods into foundational models and AI infrastructure. As the AI arms race accelerates, so does the valuation of Musk’s broader tech ecosystem.

What truly separates Musk is leverage through ownership. His wealth isn’t diversified across mature assets — it’s concentrated in frontier industries where upside is exponential, not linear: electric vehicles, space, AI, energy, and global communications.

At $600 billion, this isn’t just personal wealth. It’s a global bet on a vision ambitious enough to redefine multiple industries at once.

#luxury

🇨🇭Switzerland’s civil defence system is one of the most advanced in the world.

🇨🇭Switzerland’s civil defence system is one of the most advanced in the world.

These bunkers aren’t just empty shelters, many are stocked with months’ worth of food and water, medical supplies, Ventilation systems, and even communication equipment.

Some bunkers are private, built under apartment buildings and houses, while others are massive public shelters capable of holding thousands at once. The network is so extensive that virtually every citizen has access to a safe space within minutes.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially kicked off her reelection campaign with a rally Saturday at L.A. Trade Tech College, drawing hundreds of supporters. Bass, who made history as the city’s first female mayor after defeating developer Rick Caruso in 2022, highlighted her record while leading the city through major challenges, including homelessness, public safety, job growth, and recovery efforts following the devastating January 2025 wildfires.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially kicked off her reelection campaign with a rally Saturday at L.A. Trade Tech College, drawing hundreds of supporters. Bass, who made history as the city’s first female mayor after defeating developer Rick Caruso in 2022, highlighted her record while leading the city through major challenges, including homelessness, public safety, job growth, and recovery efforts following the devastating January 2025 wildfires.

The 2026 mayoral race is beginning to take shape, with three candidates already announcing campaigns: former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner, Housing Now California deputy director Rae Huang, and neighborhood council member Asaad Alnajjar. Rick Caruso has not yet said whether he will seek a rematch or instead run for governor. The mayoral election is set for June 2, with a runoff scheduled for Nov. 3 if no candidate wins a majority.
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Source: @ktla5news ✅ #blackmillionaires

Rapper T.I. says he never felt a real connection to church, calling it a business and comparing

Rapper T.I. says he never felt a real connection to church, calling it a business and comparing #church services to a #Broadway show, which sparked mixed reactions online.

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Source: Full interview on YouTube: Den Of Kings) ✅ @gettyimages ✅ #blackmillionaires

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation.

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation. 

He accuses the BBC of:
- defaming him by presenting a manipulated statement from a speech he made before the January 6th attack on the Capitol, 
- violating Florida's unfair trade practices laws. 

For each of these acts, Trump is seeking $5B.

Trump | BBC | Lawsuit 

Tap the link in @tvp_world's for the latest. 

#trump #bbc #lawsuit

Hyundai created a one off masterpiece that feels futuristic and nostalgic at the same time.

Hyundai created a one off masterpiece that feels futuristic and nostalgic at the same time.

The brand took a real 1986 Grandeur and rebuilt it as an all electric Heritage Series concept to mark the model’s 35th anniversary. The sharp 1980s silhouette remains, but underneath it now lives pixel inspired lighting, a full width digital cockpit, and modern electric hardware.

Inside, the car feels more like a private lounge than a sedan. Burgundy velvet, Nappa leather, an 18 speaker sound system, and a calm minimalist layout turn nostalgia into something quietly luxurious.

It exists as a single showpiece, but it sends a clear message. The future of Hyundai EVs may look forward by honoring the past.

#Hyundai #Grandeur #ElectricConcept #CarDesign #Luxury #Lifestyle

Before social media, brand deals, and curated feeds, Megan Fox was already the blueprint.

Before social media, brand deals, and curated feeds, Megan Fox was already the blueprint.

In the mid 2000s, she became a cultural phenomenon through sheer presence alone. Magazine covers, red carpets, and movie screens were enough. No platform needed. No algorithm required.

Her breakout role in Transformers turned her into one of the most talked about women in the world almost overnight. But it was more than hype. It was unapologetic confidence, unmistakable beauty, and a refusal to fit into Hollywood’s expectations. She was discussed, imitated, and referenced long before the word viral meant anything.

What made her impact last is that it was never manufactured. No filters. No engagement strategy. No personal brand roadmap. Just raw star power and a presence people could not ignore.

Megan Fox proved that influence existed long before Instagram ever did.

Via @liveforclass 
👆🏻Follow for more

#Luxury

President Trump has DELIVERED on a secure border.

President Trump has DELIVERED on a secure border.

luxury

Normal is common. Greatness demands isolation. Being different requires a mindset to stand out from the rest. Don’t be afraid to be different 

#Luxury

From above, Tokyo reveals its true scale.

From above, Tokyo reveals its true scale.

What looks like a single city on a map becomes an endless tapestry of buildings, roads, and neighborhoods stretching far beyond the center. Districts blend into one another, forming a continuous urban landscape that seems to run without edge or pause.

It is not just a city. It is a living system, layered, dense, and relentlessly alive, expanding until it meets the horizon.

📷 @tokio_kid 

#Luxury

This extraordinary underground home was designed to disappear into the landscape rather than dominate it.

This extraordinary underground home was designed to disappear into the landscape rather than dominate it.

Instead of building on top of the land, the architects carved the entire residence directly into the earth, allowing the hills above to remain completely untouched. From the outside, the house is nearly invisible — blending seamlessly with grass, stone, and terrain.

Inside, the space opens into a series of calm, minimalist rooms carved from raw concrete and natural rock. Light enters through carefully placed openings, skylights, and courtyards, guiding sunlight deep underground while maintaining privacy and thermal stability.

The design takes inspiration from natural burrows and ant networks, using the earth itself as insulation. This keeps the interior cool during hot seasons and warm when temperatures drop, reducing the need for artificial climate control.

Every detail prioritizes silence, protection, and harmony with nature. No skyline views. No visual noise. Just architecture that respects the land it occupies.

A modern home that proves luxury doesn’t need to be seen to be powerful

Concept by @jc____b 

#luxury #architecture #architect #archilovers #design #love #art #photography

Maximizing cabbage cultivation by growing up to 87 cabbages per aeroponic tower annually.

Maximizing cabbage cultivation by growing up to 87 cabbages per aeroponic tower annually.

Early cabbage varieties take just 75 days from transplant to harvest, allowing us to produce 18 cabbages per tower per cycle. For optimal head size and airflow, we recommend planting two cabbages per growing level.

The main pest we encounter with cabbages is the cabbage looper, a caterpillar that feeds on brassicas like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. As a preventative measure, we use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) which is a naturally occurring, organic biological control. When caterpillars ingest Bt, it disrupts their digestive system, stopping feeding and preventing damage, while remaining safe for beneficial insects, humans, and the plants themselves.

#cabbage #farming #agriculture #gardening #hydroponics #verticalfarming #aeroponics

A secure border

A secure border DELIVERED—exactly as President Trump promised on Day One. 🇺🇸

Monday, 15 December 2025

BREAKING The FBI details the plans behind a New Years Eve attack

BREAKING The FBI details the plans behind a New Years Eve attack plot to target 5 or more locations in Southern California allegedly devised by members of a radical proPalestinian extremist group The FBI says the suspects Led the efforts to obtain and build bombs and to recruit others to join in their plot Included stepbystep instructions to build IEDs made clear her desires She said quote what we are doing will be considered a terrorist act Plans for followup attacks plans to target ICE agents and vehicles with pipe bombs
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BREAKING: President Trump just declared FENTANYL a WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION.

BREAKING: President Trump just declared FENTANYL a WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION.

This critical step unleashes every tool to combat the cartels & foreign networks responsible for flooding communities with this deadly substance—the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-45.

Carl Carlton, the soul singer best known for the classic hit “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at the age of 72. His death was confirmed by his son, Carlton Hudgens II, who shared the news in a heartfelt Facebook post honoring his father’s life and legacy.

Carl Carlton, the soul singer best known for the classic hit “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at the age of 72. His death was confirmed by his son, Carlton Hudgens II, who shared the news in a heartfelt Facebook post honoring his father’s life and legacy.

The cause of death has not been made public, though reports note that Carlton suffered a stroke six years ago. Hudgens described his father as a legend who fought hard throughout his life and will be deeply missed.

Carlton began his music career in the 1960s and rose to national fame in 1974 with his Top 10 cover of “Everlasting Love.” His biggest success came in 1981 with “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” a Grammy-nominated hit that became a pop-culture staple, later featured in films and television shows. His music continues to leave a lasting impact on generations of fans.
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Source: @fox5atlanta ✅ #blackmillionaires 
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/carl-carlton-singer-dies