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A quiet rush for gold is sweeping the globe — here’s why countries are stockpiling it
Central banks around the world are quietly increasing their gold reserves at a rapid pace, driven by concerns over persistent inflation, mounting government debt and broader economic uncertainty. This trend reflects a growing desire among nations to diversify away from currencies such as the US dollar and hedge against potential instability in global financial markets,…
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America’s depleted weapons stockpiles undermine Trump’s leverage with Iran
America’s depleted arsenal of premier offensive and defensive weapons stockpiles is undermining President Trump’s leverage with Iran. The military’s supply of its premium long-range missiles and interceptors for key missile defense systems is nearly exhausted after more than five months of airstrikes against Iran, recent news reports revealed, constraining Trump in authorizing major combat operations against…
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Trump administration’s closed-door AI framework catches tech policy sector off guard
The Trump administration’s decision to keep its new framework on government AI testing out of public view has blindsided the tech policy community, who waited months to see the controversial process ironed out. The framework was expected to detail the process and benchmarks for government testing of private AI models ahead of their public release….
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5 notable contests left on the 2026 primary calendar
The 2026 primary season is nearing its final stretch, but several high-profile races remain before political observers completely turn their attention to the general election. In the next few weeks, voters in more than a dozen states will head to the polls to determine some key matchups that could help shape the November landscape. In…
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Campaigners call for Thirty Seconds to Mars to cancel UK tour amid Jared Leto allegations
They are set to tour in April 2027. The post Campaigners call for Thirty Seconds to Mars to cancel UK tour amid Jared Leto allegations first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Jury selection begins in Duane Davis Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former South Side Compton Crips leader, stood trial in Las Vegas over the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, one of the most notorious unsolved killings in American music history. Prosecutors alleged Davis ordered the killing and supplied the gun used in a drive-by shooting that struck Shakur as he…
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Small boat record smashed again as 230 migrants smuggled into Britain on ‘mega dinghy’ – despite Labour claims its ‘smash the gangs’ policy is working
More than 230 migrants crossed the English Channel to Britain in a single “mega dinghy,” setting a new record for the largest number of people packed onto one boat, despite the Labour government’s repeated claims that its “smash the gangs” strategy is curbing small boat crossings. The incident underscores the continuing failure of UK and…
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Hibs stun Rangers with dramatic late winner
Hibernian secured a dramatic late victory away at Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, denying new Ibrox manager Derek McInnes a winning start to his tenure. The result is a significant early setback for Rangers under their new manager and a notable statement win for Hibs against one of Scottish football’s traditional powerhouses. Substitute Callum Wright…
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The FAA wants to reboot the nation’s airspace. This airline shows how it might work
When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company for a major reboot of the entire U.S. airspace.