Gold and Silver Surge to Record Highs as Investors Seek Safety Amid Rate-Cut Bets

Article Breakdown Gold and silver prices reached historic highs in mid-January 2026 as investors increasingly turned to precious metals amid growing expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, persistent geopolitical uncertainty,…

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Pentagon’s Embrace of Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Global Debate Over Military AI Use

The U.S. Department of Defense announced plans to integrate Elon Musk’s Grok artificial intelligence chatbot into Pentagon networks, a move that has drawn international attention and widespread controversy due to…

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Why Warner Bros Discovery Rejected Paramount Skydance’s Bid — and What Was at Stake for Media, Creators, and Audiences

Warner Bros Discovery’s board has unanimously urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover bid, choosing instead to proceed with a $72bn deal to sell its film and streaming businesses…

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Climate Website Changes Spark Alarm Over Fossil Fuel De-Emphasis and Public Transparency

The Environmental Protection Agency’s quiet revision of its climate change webpages has ignited sharp criticism from scientists, former agency leaders, and environmental advocates, who say the changes misrepresent decades of…

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Powerball Jackpot Nears $1.25 Billion — What Winning Really Means (and What You Should Know Before Claiming It)

The Powerball jackpot is on track to climb to an estimated $1.25 billion if no ticket matches all six numbers, making it one of the largest jackpots in American history.…

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Trump Executive Order Labels Fentanyl a “Weapon of Mass Destruction,” Prompting Sharp Debate

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order classifying illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals as a “weapon of mass destruction” (WMD), a designation traditionally reserved for nuclear, chemical, or…

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