Gold prices surged to a record high of $3,508.50 per ounce, driven by a weaker dollar and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. This year, gold's value has increased by over 30%. The expectation of rate cuts, coupled with concerns about the Fed's independence following criticism from President...
Congress faces a busy week with a September 30th government shutdown deadline looming. Disagreements over funding levels and the White House's plan to cut $4.9 billion are escalating. A bipartisan effort aims to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, while another seeks to ban lawmakers from trading...
Congress faces a challenging fall, with major battles looming. A funding deadline necessitates bipartisan cooperation, but Democrats aim to limit President Trump's power. A fight over Jeffrey Epstein files is brewing, potentially bypassing Republican leadership. Trump's firings at the CDC and Federal Reserve spark controversy, while a...
A devastating landslide in Sudan's Darfur region completely destroyed the village of Tarasin, killing an estimated 1,000 people. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army reported the tragedy, appealing for international aid. Heavy rainfall triggered the landslide in the Marrah Mountains. The Sovereign Council acknowledged the disaster and mobilized resources, but...
Ben West, 38, contracted Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, after fishing in Florida. His leg swelled dramatically, blistered, and turned black due to the infection, leading to kidney and liver failure. Doctors initially misdiagnosed him, worsening the condition. He's undergone surgeries, but faces more procedures and potential amputation....
Pope Leo XIV met with LGBTQ+ advocate Fr. James Martin, assuring him of continued support for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Catholic Church, echoing Pope Francis's policies. This meeting, publicly announced by the Vatican, comes ahead of a large LGBTQ+ Catholic pilgrimage to Rome. While Leo previously expressed reservations about...
The Powerball jackpot soared to $1.3 billion after Monday's drawing yielded no winners. The next drawing is Wednesday. If no one wins, the jackpot could surpass the year's high. A winner can choose a $1.3 billion annuity or a $589 million lump sum. However, taxes will...
A minivan drove through the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, injuring three people, including a child and a woman in a wheelchair. The 6-year-old boy is in critical condition, while the two adults are stable. The incident happened after the festival ended, and the driver is in custody. Police...
A Chinese mining company in Zambia, Sino-Metals, is accused of downplaying a massive toxic spill. An independent investigation revealed 1.5 million tons of toxic waste were released – 30 times more than initially reported. This spill, from a dam collapse, polluted the Kafue River, a vital water source for...
China's President Xi Jinping announced plans to accelerate the creation of an SCO development bank and an international energy cooperation platform at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Russia and India participated, signaling a challenge to US global leadership. Xi pledged $1.4 billion in loans to SCO members...
