Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying
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Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save
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Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more
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Aviation industry warns travellers of soaring fares
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The Price You Pay: Egg prices’ impact on bakeries
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Trump says his administration will check Fort Knox 'to make sure the gold is there'
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Trump says he’s going to Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves
President Trump said Thursday he intends to make a trip to Fort Knox in Kentucky to inspect the nation’s gold reserves amid a push from Elon Musk and some Republicans to conduct a review the ...The Hill - 2d -
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback
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Elon Musk to be let inside Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves
The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox has stored precious metal bullion reserves for the United States since 1937.CBS News - 2d -
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback
There are 244 family-office conferences set for this year alone, per Dakota Marketplace. Amid the gold rush, one event organizer has seemingly made a comeback.CNBC - 2d -
Ben Jennings on the myth of America’s past – cartoon
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Did a Rock Hit Your Windshield, or Did Your Windshield Hit a Rock?
Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.Wired - 2d -
Your Questions Answered: War In Ukraine
Your questions answered on America's relationship with Ukraine - and the rest of Europe.BBC News - 3d -
Michigan extends May, ending Indiana speculation
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How Kash Patel may change the FBI
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Archaeologists may have found pharaoh's second tomb
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Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night voteABC News - 2d -
Lee's 25 lead Princeton past Harvard 76-71
Led by Xaivian Lee's 25 points, the Princeton Tigers defeated the Harvard Crimson 76-71ABC News - 1d -
Cryer's 28 leads No. 5 Houston past No. 8 ISU
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Lanier's season-high 30 leads Vols past Aggies
Chaz Lanier had a season-high 30 points, including 8 3-pointers, and No. 6 Tennessee defeated No. 7 Texas A&M on Saturday.ESPN - 17h -
Westinghouse sees path to building cheaper nuclear plants after costly past
Two nuclear projects in the South were bogged down by costly overruns, but Westinghouse Electric Company still sees the potential for new U.S. plants.CNBC - 1h -
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Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit
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Price wins Premier League night three in Dublin
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Bonus season: how does yours measure up?
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Eurozone activity stagnates as price pressures prove sticky
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Your retirement savings are at risk in an insane stock market
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Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw: ‘It’s good to trust your gut’
The British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw has worked with Reece Witherspoon and Oprah Winfrey, been awarded an MBE and told stories that have challenged perceptions around race. So what, asks Rhik ...The Guardian - 10h -
Alibaba shares soar nearly 15% after stellar earnings as China's e-commerce sector recovers
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This stock sector can still soar during the late stages of the bull market — and there are easy ways to play it
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Tell your adult children about your wealth — just don’t tell them everything
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Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It
European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous ...The New York Times - 2d -
DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders
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