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Gold Rush at Costco: What Last Year’s Gold Bar is Worth Today

Costco’s gold bars were a surprise hit in 2024, flying off virtual shelves as Americans turned to hard assets in uncertain economic times.

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North Carolina Sports Betting Scores $12M in September Revenue

North Carolina’s legal sports betting industry saw a major boost in September, generating more than $12 million in tax revenue — the fifth-highest month since wagering launched in 2024. The surge was driven by the return of NFL and college football, which revived betting activity after a slower summer season.

DOJ pushes Google breakup to end ad tech monopoly

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Google have concluded two weeks of hearings over how to address the tech giant’s illegal monopoly in the online advertising market, marking a major moment in one of the most significant antitrust battles in decades. The case, held in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, follows an April ruling by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema that found Google had unlawfully monopolized publisher tools and ad transaction software.

Shutdown Could Drag for Weeks as Markets Bet Against Swift Deal

Prediction markets show traders betting the federal shutdown will last weeks as negotiations in Washington stall.

Tesla Teases Major Announcement With Cryptic Videos Ahead of Tuesday Reveal

Tesla released mysterious teaser videos ahead of a Tuesday announcement, sparking speculation of a cheaper Model Y.

OpenAI AMD Deal 2025, Billions at Stake in AI Power Play

OpenAI has entered a multibillion-dollar agreement with chipmaker AMD that could result in a 10 percent equity stake in the company. The deal signals a major shift in the artificial intelligence hardware landscape and marks AMD’s largest win to date in its competition with AI chip leader Nvidia.

Cyberattack Threatens Asahi Beer Supply in Japan

Japan’s most popular beer, Asahi Super Dry, could run out this weekend after a massive ransomware attack crippled production at nearly all of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.’s factories.

Houthis Strike Dutch Cargo Ship in Gulf of Aden, Escalate Threats Against U.S. Oil Firms

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility Wednesday for a cruise missile attack that left a Dutch-flagged cargo ship ablaze and adrift in the Gulf of Aden. The strike, which seriously damaged the Minervagracht and injured two crew members, marked the most significant escalation in months by the group outside the Red Sea corridor.

Two Delta Jets Collide While Taxiing at LaGuardia, One Injured

Two Delta regional jets collided while taxiing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Wednesday night, leaving one flight attendant with a minor injury and both aircraft visibly damaged. The incident occurred just before 10:00 p.m. and involved Delta Connection flights operated by Endeavor Air.

U.S. Businesses in Record Agreements with Foreign Buyers

The Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration announced that American contractors have a record number of agreements with foreign government buyers.

Chubb Insurance Under Fire in New Ad Blitz Exposing ‘Radical Woke Ideology’

Chubb Insurance faces backlash after an ad campaign accuses it of promoting radical woke ideology, raising concerns over corporate priorities.

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