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Rising Fed cut bets and easing US yields weaken the dollar, boosting gold’s safe-haven demand. Prolonged geopolitical uncertainties revive gold’s safe-haven appeal against the ongoing economic and political volatility.  Traders look ahead to the Consumer Price Index and jobless claims for further policy and economic cues.  The gold weekly forecast shows a sharp rally to an all-time high around $4,380 before a slight pushback to $4,200 this week, after the greenback and treasury yields recovered. Despite the correction, the yellow metal moves towards its ninth consecutive weekly gain amid safe-haven demand and expectations of Fed easing. –Are you interested in…

Airborne laser scanning over the Karst Plateau, on the border between Slovenia and Italy, has revealed a network of prehistoric stone constructions unparalleled in Europe. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the study identifies four dry-stone monumental megastructures that are the largest and most probably the oldest large-scale hunting system on the European continent.Terminal enclosure (pit 2) at the apex of structure K01. (A) Oblique 3D view derived from photogrammetry, showing the enclosure situated beneath a low crag at the base of a doline. (B) Plan of the enclosure with the location of the topographic…

Ukraine is becoming a global hub for the production of advanced security solutions and is emerging as one of the most promising markets for investment in the defense-industrial sector, according to Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal. As reported by Ukrinform, citing the Ministry of Defense press service, Shmyhal highlighted plans to launch joint production facilities with international partners both within Ukraine and abroad. “In line with the President’s directive, we are creating new mechanisms to support domestic enterprises. Over the past three years, our defense production capabilities have increased 35-fold,” he stated. Ukraine’s defense ecosystem now includes around 900 enterprises…

Aselsans air defense systems, including the EJDERHA, GOKTAN, KORAL 200 and TURAN & GURZ during the IDEF 2025 at Istanbul Expo Center in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 23, 2025. (AA Photo) October 18, 2025 12:20 PM GMT+03:00 Defense and aerospace companies worldwide have seen sharp gains in stock markets over the past nine months, driven by rising defense budgets, ongoing projects, and international cooperation, while Türkiye’s Aselsan stood out with its strong financial performance and leadership in defense technology.Global defense spending boosts marketsFollowing the Russia-Ukraine war, many European nations increased defense investments amid growing security threats. This surge, coupled with…

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When Connie Linardos ’22 first came to Texas Christian University, she wasn’t just choosing a college; she was setting the stage for her future career in medicine. From studying neuroscience at TCU’s College of Science & Engineering to entering her fourth year as a medical student at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU, Linardos is preparing for her career in pediatrics. As part of her work as a fourth-year medical student, Linardos is conducting research on how the viscosity, or thickness, of a liquid medication impacts a child’s willingness to take it. “A significant factor behind medication…

COCOA, FL — A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Monday night after allegedly confronting another individual with a rifle during a dispute at an apartment complex, according to the Cocoa Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the 1634 Building at Oak Meadows Apartments. Authorities say Jyuri Smith, 21, approached a 22-year-old male with whom he had an ongoing conflict. Witness statements indicate Smith was armed with a rifle at the time. In response to the perceived threat, the 22-year-old shot Smith. A witness transported Smith to Cape Canaveral Hospital, where he…

The martial arts community, including prominent names throughout the world of MMA, are pouring out their respects to famed coach Duke Roufus, who passed away

Brett OkamotoOct 17, 2025, 11:18 PM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare…

After the United States withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, it was only a matter of time before conflict erupted between the Afghan Taliban and their former patron, Pakistan. One of the ways this manifested was that the Pakistani faction of the Taliban, encouraged by their handlers in Kabul, executed attacks on Pakistani soil. This was […] This article is for subscribers only. We are a global leader in geopolitical forecasting. We deliver cutting edge analysis and intelligence so you can stay ahead of the news. Unbiased analysis of global events Daily geopolitical briefing Long-term…