Gold prices have returned to normal after a significant price spike triggered by concerns that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might include gold. The physical market has loosened, indicating a rush to ship bullion to the US may be over. In recent months, gold prices in New York rose above international benchmarks, creating an arbitrage opportunity … Read more
A team of scientists behind the plan to bring back mammoths has announced the creation of “wooly mice,” which mimic the long fur of the extinct giant animal. The researchers achieved this by editing seven genes simultaneously, a breakthrough that could aid in future efforts to edit the elephant genome and introduce mammoth-like traits. This … Read more
A growing measles outbreak in Texas has reached 159 cases, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC is partnering with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide rapid response support. Previously, the CDC had provided lab support and vaccines to help combat the outbreak. However, a recent … Read more
The US dollar plummeted to three-month lows on Wednesday as the trade war with its partners escalated. The euro surged to its highest in four months, while European stocks surged to record highs. German government bonds experienced their worst one-day sell-off in over 25 years after a major overhaul of fiscal policy was announced. Beijing … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the nation’s flu season may have reached its peak, with elevated flu activity decreasing slightly over two consecutive weeks. According to CDC data, there were more than 6 flu hospitalizations per 100,000 people in the US during the week ending February 22. This is … Read more
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The US Senate voted 70-27 to approve a resolution that would erase the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) new broker rule on decentralized finance (DeFi). The rule, set to impose demands on the industry, was deemed difficult for companies to contend with. Now, the House of Representatives must follow suit and approve the same resolution before … Read more
The European Union has proposed a new plan to boost its defense spending by $840 billion, amid the US aid pause to Ukraine and stalled peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The plan aims to strengthen member states’ defense capabilities and provide loans of up to $158 billion for defense investment. EU Commissioner Ursula von … Read more
A recent opioid funding shortage has left Grand Traverse Co. struggling to allocate $1.6M over the past two years. In unrelated news, Gaylord High’s robotics team, ‘Devilbots,’ is gearing up for a competition with their innovative ‘Reefscape robot.’ Meanwhile, Houghton Lake schools have enhanced their STEM program thanks to a donation of 3-D printers from … Read more
NASA has delayed the liftoff of five satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base until Friday afternoon, pushing back its original target date for the third time. The new launch window opens at 7:09 p.m. on Friday, and the team plans to return the first-stage booster to Vandenberg after the mission. The satellites are part of … Read more