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Costco makes 9 figures a month selling gold; Now it is offering platinum bars
In times when markets may prove volatile, many move away from the trading and move toward the tried and true method of collecting precious metals. Lately, some have questioned the efficacy of keeping their funds digitally, and are moving back to these valuable commodities. Many turn to metals like gold and silver, hoping they’ll retain… -
Jury deliberating in trial over beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis by police
After months in a federal trial, a jury is now deliberating the fate of three former Memphis police officers. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were fired from the Memphis Police Department after Tyre Nichols was beaten on Jan. 7, 2023. The 29-year-old died days later from head injuries, according to an autopsy and… -
FCC commissioner: ‘Special shortcut’ allowed Soros to buy 200 radio stations
The Federal Communications Commission has approved a controversial deal that grants control of over 200 radio stations to a nonprofit funded by Democratic megadonor George Soros. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from Republicans in Congress, who argue it aims to influence the upcoming election. The House Oversight Committee is investigating the FCC’s handling of… -
Post-debate Google News search results for Vance were 100% left-leaning: Study
With Election Day just about a month away, voters researching candidates through Google News searches may be getting information from sources with a left-leaning bias. According to a study by the conservative media watchdog Media Research Center (MRC), Google, the largest search engine in the world, is prioritizing results from left-leaning news outlets. Following the… -
Federal authorities charge 68 members of LA white supremacist gang
Federal authorities charged 68 members of the San Fernando Valley Peckerwoods with a variety of crimes including drug trafficking and financial fraud. The group is a California-based white supremacist gang. “The Peckerwoods are involved in a wide variety of criminal activity,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said. “Everything from drug trafficking to fraud offenses, to firearm… -
Pink Floyd sells music and likeness rights to Sony for $400 million
After years of drama and a whole lot of backstage bickering, British rock band Pink Floyd is cashing in on their unique sound and likeness. The band has officially struck a deal to sell their recorded music, name and license rights to Sony in a deal reportedly worth $400 million. Sony now controls the band’s… -
Who is Harold Daggett, the union boss leading the port strike?
The union boss leading the port strike on the East and Gulf Coasts is in the spotlight as he joins workers on the picket lines. As a former port worker himself and now president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), Harold Daggett has been a strong advocate for labor protections. He has consistently called out… -
Milwaukee Brewers owner faces legal dispute over beach sand removal
The Milwaukee Brewers are pursuing a deep run in the MLB postseason this October. Meanwhile their billionaire owner, Mark Attanasio, is entangled in a legal dispute over sand removal from a public beach near his Malibu property. A neighbor has filed a lawsuit accusing Attanasio of using excavators to transfer sand from a public beach… -
White noise seen to boost growth in fungi; could it nurture other plants?
What if turning up the volume could help your garden grow? Mozart isn’t what’s being talked about this time, although music and plant growth has been debated too. It turns out that fungi might actually be partial to white noise. Researchers at Flinders University in Australia focused on a fungus commonly used in organic farming.… -
Effort to map Great Lakes gains support due to environmental, safety benefits
An initiative to map the entire bottom of the Great Lakes is gaining traction due to its potential benefits for fishing, shipping, and environmental management. Led by the Great Lakes Observing System, the project seeks to chart the lakebed, of which only 15% is currently mapped. This effort aims to uncover critical information about underwater… -
Taylor Lorenz resigns from the Post amid Biden ‘war criminal’ picture controversy
Taylor Lorenz, a tech columnist for The Washington Post, announced her resignation Tuesday, Oct. 1, to launch her own newsletter on Substack. Her departure follows an internal review related to a controversial social media post in which she labeled President Joe Biden a “war criminal.” After a New York Post reporter first highlighted her photo,… -
New Florida law bans homeless from camping outdoors
A new law in Florida prohibits homeless individuals from sleeping in streets, sidewalks and parks. The legislation requires local governments to provide temporary housing and treatment services for those in need. House Bill 1365 bans camping and sleeping on public property without certification, with Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, stating it is necessary for public safety.… -
AI boom fuels data center growth, straining US power grid
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is driving a significant increase in the number of data centers across the United States. This growth is placing mounting pressure on the nation’s power grid, raising concerns about the future of electricity availability and transmission capacity. Data centers, which house the servers and infrastructure needed for…
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