Costco's Gold Bars Part II: From Africa to the Alps to You
So where exactly does that shiny new "999.9 fine gold minted" bar from Costco come from? Under that "Essayeur Fondeur" Swiss authenticity stamp lies a long, bloody trail of death and tears.
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A Modern Neo-Feudal State, The Tech Lords Ushering in a Return to the Medieval
If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.
The Federal Reserve's 'Death Star'. The Battle Over America's Wallets.
The CBDC debate continues. Concerns over the exploration of the creation of a central bank digital currency in the United States, commonly referred to as a CBDC, has some lawmakers up in arms regarding its potential for increased government surveillance and control.
Tech Boom in the Philippines? US Investments Could Signal Lucrative Opportunities
The United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated during an official visit to Manila on Monday that American businesses are expected to announce investments totaling more than $1 billion in the Philippines.
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Volkswagen is going to launch an electric concept car at CES next month
Volkswagon decided to show off an all-electric concept car at CES next month.
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Target Launches the Future of Retail with the First Ever Cartless Shopping
An introduction of the first ever cartless shopping by Target in their Wonderland store situated in downtown Manhattan. This is an all new set up to help the customers with a trouble free shopping.
Dec 09, 2015 04:32 AM EST
ISIS generating $80 million revenues a month
ISIS is believed to have been generating $80 million revenues a month from oil production and smuggling in addition tother finding options. ISIS is also taxing people in areas it controls. The oil income accounts for over 40 percent of the total revenues for ISIS, which is generating income from six funding channels.
Dec 10, 2015 02:52 AM EST
China's capital outflows tripling in November
China has been suffering from the increasing capital outflows, which tripled in November to $113biillion in November from $37 billion in October. The concerns about further depreciation in Yuan were the prime reasons behind the surge in capital outflows. The weaker Yuan will add competitiveness to exports, opine some economists.
Dec 10, 2015 01:57 AM EST
Jakarta greenlights Uber operations
Uber has received approval from Jakarta government to operate legally in the Indonesian capital, as long as it meets tax rules and other requirements from the government.
Dec 10, 2015 01:52 AM EST
Airbnb confirms $1.5 billion fund raising round
The US-based home-sharing startup Airbnb has confirmed that it closed $1.5 billion fund-raising round in a filing to SEC. The latest round puts Airbnb's valuation at $25 billion. The home sharing services provider boosted its forecast for revenues to $900 million for 2015. Airbnb is planning to expand globally.
Dec 10, 2015 01:35 AM EST
Bewildered Police found Thousands of Euros Floating in Danube River
A mystified case happened in Vienna, Austria when some bystanders reported to the police about a boy jumping into the river Danube. Police were baffled to find out that the boy was actually trying to save more than 100,000 euro banknotes floating in the river water.
Dec 09, 2015 01:00 AM EST
Finnish government is planning to give every adult citizen $800 per month
The Finnish government is planning to introduce a tax-free monthly payment of $865 to all adult Finns. The payment will be made regardless of their income or employment status and would replace other benefits.
Dec 10, 2015 09:46 PM EST
Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden’s Plan to Merge Can Lead to Growth
Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden Corp. are in talks to combine their businesses. WSJ first reported this speculative news by an anonymous source. Soon after this news, the stock and share market of these companies reached sky-high.
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