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Buy Gold Bars at Costco? Why Guns, Gold, and Hard Assets Go Viral

The numbers show that when the going gets tough, Americans get to buying guns and gold. Signs of this gold rush might even be found amongst something as commonplace and red, white, and blue as Costco's floor-to-ceiling pallets of bulk household products and its $1.50 hotdog line. But the gold's origins are not so red, white, and blue.

Blood Gold in Africa Funding Russians in Ukraine

Blood Gold: The Mercenaries Plundering Africa to Fuel the Kremlin's War Machine Part Two

Blood Gold: The Mercenaries Plundering Africa to Fuel the Kremlin's War Machine

The RSF has seized and taken control of lucrative artisan gold mines throughout Darfur to further arm and equip its forces.

Tech experts criticize electronic ban from cabins of some Middle Eastern, African flights to US

An airline official says that the electronic ban would affect some airlines flying into the US and would cover devices larger than a cell phone. This is due to a security concern regarding passengers boarding nonstop flights to the US from certain countries.

Want an Alternative to the Traditional Utility? Look at Tanzania.

The future alternative to the traditional electric utility may emerge first in The East African nation Tanzania. This nation has developed the best system of regulating and spurring off-grid power systems anywhere in the world, according to the annual Climatescope study into energy investment trends in developing nations by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

Chinese News Staff Suspended After Saying Xi "Resigned"

Four staff members of the China News Service are suspended for accidentally reporting that the speech President Xi Jinping held in Africa was his resignation.

China pledges $60B funding package support development efforts in world's poorest continent

China shows support to its long-time ally, Africa, by providing the continent funding support worth $60 billion.

Pope Francis in Africa to Address Religious Conflict

Pope Francis gave a message of peace and reconciliation during his mass in Nairobi, which is his first stop in his six-day visit in Africa.

Chinese jewellery demand decline shadows Canadian Arctic diamond sector's sparkle

The declining prices of diamonds due to the slow growth of demand in China have badly affected the sparkle that Canada’s Arctic diamond industry once had.

Facebook to launch satellite in 2016 to give Internet access to remote places

Mark Zuckerburg reveals plans to launch a satellite into geostationary orbit this 2016 which will provide people living in remote parts of Africa free Internet access.

Bill Gates’ Poop Machine can solve a sanitation problem with a clean water and biofuel solution

The Jackini Omniprocessor, better known as poop machine, undergoes testing at Dakar, Senegal. Gates wrote on his blog that he was impressed with what Jackini has built and he is thrilled with the business model.

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Solana (SOL) Eyes Breakout: Is a Price Surge Coming?

Solana (SOL) is about to see a significant price breakout. Bluntz, a well-known analyst who was successful in correctly predicting the bottom of the cryptocurrency market during the 2018 bear market, claims this.

Mortgage Application Denied: What to Do Next and Boost Your Chances

The ideal of becoming a homeowner has grown more elusive for many prospective homeowners in recent years. The cost of buying a house has increased dramatically due to a combination of skyrocketing real estate prices and rising mortgage rates, pushing budgets to the breaking point.

Short on Cash? A Guide to Using Earn-Wage Apps Safely and Affordably

Several businesses provide a lending service known as Earned Wage Access, including EarnIn. In order to help workers meet their daily necessities and pay their obligations, the applications provide tiny, short-term loans to them between paychecks.

Stand Out or Sit Down: Founders' Top Tips for New Entrepreneurs

In today's fast-paced startup ecosystem, understanding what makes a successful entrepreneur is gold dust. According to a recent CNBC-SurveyMonkey poll, young adults increasingly view entrepreneurship as a career path and a crucial pillar of their financial security.

BlackRock HBAR Explodes, Then Tumbles After Misfire on RWA Crypto Deal

Just when you thought the crypto rollercoaster couldn't get any wilder, HBAR, the native token of the Hedera Hashgraph blockchain, took investors on a head-spinning ride. Picture this: one moment, you're soaring high on rumors that BlackRock, the titan of asset management, is cozying up with Hedera. The next minute, you're free-falling faster than you can say "fake news."

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99Bitcoins Presale Hits $600k, Signaling Massive Interest in Learn-To-Earn ($1M Next?)

With the latest Bitcoin Halving chapter coming to a close, 99Bitcoins is positioning as an altcoin trailblazer for the year ahead, introducing a ground-breaking learn-to-earn strategy through the 99Bitcoins Token (99BTC). Kicking off with a bang, the 99Bitcoins presale has already amassed more than $650k in the first few days, capturing the attention of investors keen on getting in early.

Free Crypto Riches: How to Profit from Airdrops 2024

With the colossal tidal wave of cash that hit the market during the early 2021 bull run, crypto projects have been showering their communities with tokens and even cold hard USD rewards through airdrops all the way up to today. Now, with trends like play-to-earn setting the stage, the frequency of these digital rainchecks has skyrocketed.

Food Prices Down in 2024? Time to Revise Your Grocery Budget

It looks like this year will mark the end of rising food costs globally. Oxford Economics projects that global food prices will drop in 2024, providing some respite for consumers.

Don't Wait! Get Your 2024 Tax Refund Status in Minutes

There are a few simple methods to find out where your return is. You may use the IRS2Go mobile app or visit their "Where's my refund?" webpage.

Strategies to Beat the Heat and Keep Costs Down

As the country celebrates Earth Day, shoppers may have noticed one impact of climate change: rising temperatures are making it harder for Americans to pay their bills, and in some cases, they are even forcing families to decide between purchasing groceries and cooling their houses.

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