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Swiss Bankers Association: Despite Current Volatility Gold Will Continue to Gain Relevance
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Despite price volatility and the recent dip in gold prices, the Swiss Bankers Association says the yellow metal will continue to become more important as a store of value in an increasingly fragmented and politically uncertain global economy. Swiss Bankers Association advisor for regulation and economics, Nina-Alessa Michel, said…
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Fighter Jets Scrambled over Mar-a-Lago after Plane Breaches Airspace
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) F-16 fighter jets were scrambled over President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near the property on Sunday. Trump was reportedly on property grounds at the time. As first reported by Defense Visual Information Distributed Service, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) fighter jets intercepted a…
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What’s the Real Inflation Rate?
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Based on the CPI, inflation is relatively cool. Don’t be fooled. It’s much higher than advertised, and you can see it clearly if you look at the right data. When talking heads on CNBC or Fox Business talk about inflation, they always reference the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This…
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Student Shoots a Teacher and Then Fatally Shoots Himself at a Texas High School, Authorities Say
(Headline USA) A 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself, authorities said Monday. No other injuries were reported in the shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde. The Comal County Sheriff’s Office has not said what may have led to the shooting. The teacher…
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Marine Corporal Accused of Stealing and Selling Weapons From California’s Camp Pendleton
(Headline USA) A U.S. Marine who was an ammunition specialist at California’s Camp Pendleton is charged with stealing ammo and weapons, including a shoulder-fired missile system, and conspiring to sell them in Arizona, according to court documents. Cpl. Andrew Paul Amarillas pleaded not guilty last Thursday in Phoenix to multiple charges including conspiracy to commit…
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Founder of ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Company Gets 9 Years in Prison in Forced Labor Case
(Headline USA) The leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison on forced labor charges, federal prosecutors said. Nicole Daedone, co-founder of OneTaste Inc., was also ordered to forfeit $12 million during the hearing in Brooklyn. That was the amount she sold the…
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Sheriff Warns Against Antisemitic Memes, Sparking Free Speech Concerns
(José Niño, Headline USA) Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard triggered outrage and bewilderment following a press conference where he seemed to imply a man was detained for sharing an antisemitic meme. His office later acknowledged the arrest was actually on an unrelated felony stalking warrant, according to The Detroit Metro Times. During a press conference…
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Dozens of Unruly ‘No Kings’ Protestors Arrested after Officers Hit by Bricks
(Headline USA) Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests after officers were hit by bricks at a “No Kings” rally, which was organized to protest President Donald Trump’s actions and the war in Iran. Los Angeles police said Sunday that 74 people were arrested for failing…
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At least 15 US Troops Wounded by Iranian Attack on Base in Saudi Arabia
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) At least 15 US troops were wounded by an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia on Friday, The Associated Press has reported. Sources told the AP that the attack involved Iran firing six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at the base, which is about 60 miles southeast of…
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DHS Partial Shutdown Impacting Local Law Enforcement
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) Congress’ failure to reach an agreement to continue funding the Department of Homeland is not only impacting TSA workers, it’s also impacting local law enforcement agencies that rely on federal grants. Texas law enforcement officials argue that state lawmakers cannot rely on federal money and a long-term approach is needed…
