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EX-MI6 Spy Sounds Alarm: Hundreds Of Islamist Sleeper Agents In UK Poised For New 9/11 Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A chilling revelation from a former MI6 operative exposes the ticking time bomb of Islamist sleeper agents embedded across the UK, ready to unleash devastation rivaling 9/11 or 7/7—all fueled by disastrous open borders policies that prioritize radicals over citizens’ safety. Aimen Dean, who spent eight years infiltrating Al-Qaida for MI5 and MI6, knows the enemy inside out. As a former member of the terror group himself, he formed bonds with […]

Visualizing The World's Rare Earth Reserves Rare earth elements (REEs) are the backbone of modern technology, from EV motors and wind turbines to smartphones and precision-guided systems. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, breaks down where the world’s known rare earth reserves are located in 2025, highlighting how concentrated they are across a handful of countries. The distribution is highly uneven. China alone holds nearly half of the global total, followed by Brazil’s sizable deposits. By contrast, many advanced economies have limited reserves. The […]

Poland Is Expanding Its Influence Over The Baltics Through The "Via Baltica" Highway Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Polish President Karol Nawrocki inaugurated the latest section of the “Via Baltica” highway between Poland and the Baltic States in late October in an event with his Lithuanian counterpart, with both highlighting the dual military purpose of this megaproject in an allusion to the “military Schengen”. “Via Baltica” is one of the “Three Seas Initiative’s” (3SI) flagships, many of which complement the newer “military Schengen” […]

Pharmakeia: America's Seniors Are Being Overmedicated Into Oblivion Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, So many seniors that were once so full of life are now just shadows of their former selves.  It can be really easy to assume that they are “just getting old” and that nothing unusual is happening to them.   But the truth is that in so many cases the reason why America’s seniors are shutting down is because they are simply being overmedicated.  Our entire medical system has been designed to push pills, and so when our seniors seek medical help […]

These Are The Best Countries At Reading Every three years, the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) evaluates how well 15-year-olds can apply reading skills to real-world situations. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks the top-performing countries based on their average reading scores. The data for this visualization comes from the OECD’s PISA 2022 results. PISA measures reading proficiency in a student’s native or primary language of instruction, focusing on comprehension, interpretation, and evaluation of written […]

Syrian Mass Anti-Government Protests Result In Several Alawites Gunned Down Via The Cradle Syrian citizens of the Alawite minority sect took to the streets on Sunday to protest against government violence and sectarian persecution, in line with a call made by the community’s religious leader a day earlier.  Members of the minority sect protested in the Alawite neighborhoods of the central governorate of Homs, and in several towns and cities on the country’s coast, including Tartous, Jableh, and Latakia. Protests also erupted in Hama governorate, including in the city of […]

Prediction Consensus: What The Experts See Coming In 2026 For the seventh straight year, Visual Capitalist sifted through the forecast landscape to bring you the Prediction Consensus, a synthesis of what analysts, thought leaders, and industry experts expect for the year ahead. This year, Nick Routley analyzed over 2,000 individual predictions from a wide variety of sources including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, the IMF, The Economist, Deloitte, Microsoft, Gartner, and dozens more. By mapping where these forecasts overlap, we’ve distilled the noise into 25 high-conviction […]

The Good News Is People Are Realizing We're On Our Own Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, We no longer care who's behind the curtain because we're in charge of our own lives now. The Good News is people are realizing We're On Our Own and starting to take action accordingly. This article describes how people in one low-income county are localizing self-reliance rather than remain dependent on government subsidies. The War on Poverty Failed Them--and They're No Longer Waiting For Help (wsj.com, paywalled) Federal money and projects have come and gone so […]

New Orleans Has The Highest Homicide Rate Among Major US Cities Across the United States, there were 22,830 homicides in 2023, averaging 6.8 deaths per 100,000 people. Homicide rates vary widely across American cities, influenced by factors such as poverty, inequality, gun laws, and local policing strategies. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte, shows the top 40 U.S. cities by their homicide rate per 100,000 residents and the total number of homicides, based on the latest reported data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Where Homicide Rates […]

Rewind Your Age Naturally: The Secret Lies In 6 Superfoods Authored by JoJo Novaes & Arthur Zhang via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Can you imagine rewinding your biological clock by more than two years in just eight weeks, simply by adjusting your diet and lifestyle? It might be possible. Illustration by The Epoch Times/Shutterstock A study published in Aging found that foods rich in methylated adaptogens significantly reduced epigenetic age. In an eight-week randomized controlled trial, male participants aged 50 to 72 who adopted a methylation-focused diet experienced […]

India's Modi Has The Highest Approval Rating Of World Leaders Heading Into 2026 Public approval of political leaders reflects a mix of economic conditions, policy decisions, and broader voter sentiment. As 2025 comes to a close, approval ratings offer a snapshot of how leaders around the world are perceived heading into 2026. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks major global leaders by approval rating, based on surveys conducted between December 8 and 14, 2025, by Morning Consult. High Approval at the Top, but Fewer Standouts India’s Prime […]

Silver Tops $83: "When Prices Move Like This, An Awful Lot Of Bad Things Become Possible..." The final week of the year begins with silver adding to a stunning month of gains, topping $83 for the first time... Platinum and gold are also catching an early bid, with Treasury futures lower.  Silver is now at its most expensive relative to gold since Feb 2013... Analyst and financial writer John Rubino has been warning of a currency crisis., expounding on his warning via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com. On Friday, we saw a record high price spike for silver that produced […]

Watch: Russian Diplomat Shocked As FSB Nabs Him For Selling Secrets To US A former Russian diplomat has been sentenced to 12 years in a high-security penal colony after being convicted of passing state secrets to the United States, which allegedly happened during his stint as an assistant to Russia's consulate general in Houston, where he worked between 2014 and 2017. The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced Friday that 38-year old Arseniy Konovalov has been found guilty of treason. He was detained in March last year on suspicion of providing classified information to […]

Ukraine "Is Ready For Peace"; Zelensky Thanks Trump After "Great Meeting" Update (1730ET): Following a call with Russian president Putin and meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, at his Mar-a-Lago estate, President Trump said early Sunday that he made “a lot of progress” in talks with Ukraine and Russia, and that they were getting "closer" to settling the status of the disputed Donbas territory, but that it remained challenging. "It's unresolved, but it's getting a lot closer. That's a very tough issue, but one that I think will get resolved," Trump […]

Doug Casey's Top Prediction For 2026... What It Means For You And Your Money Via InternationalMan.com, International Man: What do you see as the single most important thing that people should prepare for in 2026? Doug Casey: Strauss and Howe asked that question in their book, The Fourth Turning. We’re at a major turning point in the U.S. I’ve felt for years that the U.S. was heading toward something like a civil war. It could be as serious as the unpleasantness of the 1860s, just different. The red people and the blue people in the U.S. really dislike each other; they […]

Lone Wolves Eye NYC Times Square New Year's Eve Special Events With New Year's Eve just days away, a newly released U.S. government threat assessment cited by New York local outlet ABC 7 NY warns that lone wolves and small terror cells may seek to target special events in Times Square during the holiday celebrations. "Lone offenders remain a particular concern due to their frequent ability to avoid detection until operational," according to a threat assessment compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security. The memo warned, "al-Qa'ida […]

Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests For Lower Student Loan Repayments Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Department of Education has so far denied requests from more than 300,000 existing student loan recipients seeking new repayment terms, according to documents filed in a federal court earlier this month. The Dec. 15 status report in the American Federation of Teachers’ ongoing lawsuit against the federal government, filed in the District of Columbia earlier this year, said President Donald Trump’s administration rejected 327,955 […]

McDonald's Locks Dining Room Doors In Uptown Minneapolis Amid Rising Crime Just another "normal" day in a Democratic paradise... A viral photo of a notice posted at a McDonald’s in Uptown Minneapolis has renewed attention on rising crime in the area, Fox News pointed out this week. The sign reads: "Attention guests, effective Friday, December 5th, our dining room doors will be locked and attended [to] during our normal business hours of 5am-10pm to ensure a safe environment." It adds: "We will deny access to any individual who we consider a risk to maintaining a safe […]

Fed's 'Skinny' Accounts End Operation Chokepoint 2.0 - Senator Lummis Authored by Vince Quill via CoinTelegraph.com, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a pro-crypto United States lawmaker, said the recent proposal from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller to give crypto companies access to “skinny” master accounts would end debanking under Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Waller proposed the idea at the Payments Innovation Conference in October, allowing crypto and fintech startups, including payment-only banks, access to accounts at the Federal Reserve similar to the […]

New York To Demand Warning Labels On Social Media Platforms New York is requiring warning labels on social media platforms about addictive features in a bid to address a youth mental health crisis. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law on Dec. 26, targeting infinite scrolling, auto-play videos, and algorithmic feeds that encourage prolonged use. The law, S4505/A5346, sponsored by Democrats state Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic, requires social media platforms to display non-dismissible warnings when young users first encounter these features and at […]

Dave Collum's 2025 Year In Review: From Precious Metals To Propaganda's Golden Age Authored by David B. Collum, Betty R. Miller Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology - Cornell University (Email: dbc6@cornell.edu, Twitter: @DavidBCollum), Every year, David Collum writes a detailed “Year in Review” synopsis (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018) full of keen perspective and plenty of wit. This year’s is no exception, with Dave striking again in his usually poignant and delightfully acerbic way. This year's must-read Year in Review is a no-holds-barred […]

As Trump Awaits Netanyahu's War Pitch, Iranian President Says Israel, US Already Waging 'Full-Scale War' Two days before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's is expected to pitch President Trump on a new round of war with Iran, Iran's president says the United States, Israel and Europe are already waging "full-fledged war" on Iran, and that a return to kinetic warfare will result in a "more decisive response" than the retaliation witnessed during June's 12-day war.  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's comments came in a 6,600-word interview published on the official […]

The Hidden Heavy Metals Damaging Your Brain... And Where They Come From Authored by Shan Lam & JoJo Novaes via The Epoch Times, A woman in her 50s had multiple dental mercury amalgam fillings placed during childhood—the routine treatment at a time when dental care offered few alternatives. Although durable, the fillings can be a source of chronic mercury exposure. (fizkes/Shutterstock） Decades later, she had the amalgams removed by a dentist who was not trained in safe removal protocols. During drilling, toxic mercury vapor was released and rapidly absorbed through her […]

FBI Says Minnesota Fraud Arrests "Tip" Of The Iceberg... Here's Just What Nick Sherley Found A viral video that has topped 76 million views on X within 48 hours has significantly heightened public scrutiny of multiple Minneapolis daycare centers linked to Somali operators that received millions in state and federal funding despite showing minimal operational activity. The apparent mismatch between allocated taxpayer funds and observable services strengthens a recent report by Christopher F. Rufo, which alleges that Somali-linked fraud in the left-wing-controlled state may involve […]

Courts Cap Off Year Of Major Decisions, Confrontations Over Trump Agenda Authored by Sam Dorman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The federal court system returned some landmark rulings for the American people in 2025, but many legal questions remain unanswered as judges absorb the flood of litigation challenging President Donald Trump’s policies. The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Nov. 10, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times In his second term, Trump has pursued an ambitious agenda on spending, diversity, gender, federal workforce reductions, and immigration, among […]

What a week with the price of silver exploding to the upside as near the end of 2025!

The historic short squeeze in the gold and silver markets intensified on Friday as the price of silver soared over 8% closing the trading day at nearly $78 an ounce on the futures market.

Gold just hit its 50th record high of 2025, blasting through $4,500. Silver is surging in Shanghai on relentless Chinese buying. Platinum's breaking records on supply constraints and an EU policy reversal. Meanwhile, economists are pushing back on rosy GDP numbers — and warning of stagflation ahead.

Here is an astonishing Christmas prediction from legend Richard Russell.

Gold topped $4,500 for the first time Wednesday, capping a 70% rally in 2025. Silver surged 150% while platinum hit levels not seen since 2008. The precious metals boom comes as the White House pushes for more Fed rate cuts, the labor market sends mixed signals, and Vanguard urges investors...

Silver is setting up for one of the most consequential moves in decades. With global stockpiles vanishing, industrial demand surging, and the gold-to-silver ratio flashing historic signals, Mike Maloney explains why many investors are asking a serious question: will silver hit triple digits — and how close we may already...

EXPECT WAR: On the heels of the price of gold surging well above $4,500 and silver futures hitting $72.47, it's still early days for the gold and silver bull, especially the miners.

Today one of the greats in the business said this is what is really happening with the gold market.

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  December 23rd, 2025  Silver Breaks $70 as Industrial Demand Roars Back  Spot silver surged past $70/oz for the first time ever, capping a weeks-long rally fueled by tight supply and red-hot industrial demand. Solar manufacturing, EV components, and electronics are driving the...

We are seeing volatile trading in the gold and silver markets but look at what is coiled to skyrocket.

Gold ETFs offer convenience, but that ease comes with hidden risks. From counterparty exposure to frozen redemptions, this breakdown shows why physical gold offers true ownership and real crisis protection.

Today James Turk told King World News that as soon as the markets opened for trading silver bolted out of the gate!

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  December 22nd, 2025  Gold and Silver Smash Records Again  Gold climbed above $4,400 per ounce Monday — another all-time high in what’s become a relentless rally throughout 2025. Silver followed suit, pushing past $68 per ounce and closing in on $70. Both metals have surged roughly 70% and...

Most investors expect a monetary reset to arrive suddenly. Mike Maloney argues it’s already happening. Gold and silver are leading signals of a global shift that will impact every saver and investor—whether they’re prepared or not.

This is why the price of silver is skyrocketing.

For decades, investors were told the Hunt brothers “cornered” the silver market and drove prices to $50. Mike Maloney reveals why that story doesn’t hold up—and what really caused one of the most misunderstood moments in monetary history.

Today Nomi Prins, who has given speeches to the World Bank, IMF and Federal Reserve, told King World News that the price of gold will hit $6,000 in 2026, but silver will be the big surprise.

Today the price of silver and gold hit all-time highs. Take a look at what is propelling prices to record levels.

Gold is on track for its strongest year since 1979, up 60%+ with silver doubling to record highs. JP Morgan just raised targets to $5,055 by late 2026, citing relentless central bank buying and geopolitical risks. But questions linger over inflation data and Fed policy. Here's what investors need to...

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  December 18th, 2025    Inflation Cools More Than Expected in November  Consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November, coming in below the 3.1% economists had forecast and up only slightly from October’s 2.6%. Core inflation (excluding food and energy) also surprised to the downside at...

Could silver outperform gold by 7x? Mike Maloney explains why a shrinking gold/silver ratio, rising industrial demand, and a multi-year supply deficit could set silver up for dramatic outperformance.

Gold posts its best year since 1979 with $5,000 targets ahead. Silver surges past $65, up 120% in 2025. Trump orders Venezuela oil blockade. UK inflation cools to 3.2%, paving the way for Bank of England rate cuts.

November's delayed jobs report shows unemployment at 4.6%—the highest since 2021—while Morgan Stanley forecasts gold reaching $4,800/oz by late 2026. Ivory Coast miners cave to new taxes, Bitcoin posts its fourth annual loss, and silver faces headwinds from falling solar demand. Here's what matters for investors.

What it means to be rich has nothing to do with having millions. It’s about preserving the value of your work, avoiding inflation’s silent theft, and gaining true financial freedom.

Selling gold and silver doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide shows you how to get the best price, avoid common pitfalls, and choose the safest, most transparent way to convert your metals into cash.

Silver is charging toward $64 per ounce while gold climbs to $4,350 in a year-end rally fueled by softening yields and growing expectations for Fed rate cuts. Meanwhile, Wall Street braces for dual jobs reports Tuesday, and a Fed governor argues current policy remains too restrictive.

Are gold mining stocks really a leveraged bet on gold—or a long-term trap? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard analyze 50 years of data and reveal why physical gold has massively outperformed even the best mining companies, exposing the hidden risks of dilution, volatility, and poor timing that most investors underestimate.

Silver has doubled to $64.29 in eight months while gold holds near $4,275—yet American investors own almost none. Goldman Sachs found gold ETFs represent just 0.17% of US portfolios, creating what they call "large upside risk." Plus: oil tumbles on oversupply, Fed officials split on cuts.

The Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of 2025, but deep divisions on the committee signal uncertainty ahead. Silver surged to an all-time high of $62.89, capping a historic 113% gain this year. Meanwhile, the race to replace Jerome Powell is heating up.

The disconnect between paper silver and real-world demand is widening fast. In this episode, Mike and Alan reveal why a silver COMEX breakdown is becoming more likely — and what happens when industrial buyers need physical metal the futures market can no longer deliver.

Silver shattered records this week, topping $60 per ounce while central banks accelerated gold buying to the highest level of 2025. Meanwhile, Trump sets "immediate" rate cuts as his litmus test for the next Fed chair, and his $12 billion farm bailout reveals the true cost of his trade war.

Silver has shattered its psychological barrier, breaking past $60 per ounce for the first time in history. This milestone in the precious metals bull market signals fundamental shifts in industrial demand and monetary dynamics that could sustain higher prices for years. Discover the five key drivers behind this unprecedented surge...

Gold trades steady at $4,200 as the Fed prepares a hawkish rate cut Wednesday. Global central banks are pumping the brakes on easing, while persistent inflation keeps Americans struggling with soaring costs for food, housing, and childcare—fueling safe-haven demand.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver another rate cut this week despite growing dissent among policymakers. Meanwhile, China's central bank extended its gold buying streak to 13 consecutive months, even as prices trade near record highs. State Street Global Advisors sees a potential path for gold to...

Institutions are turning increasingly bullish on gold, with many forecasting prices above $5,000 by 2026. Driven by record central bank buying, rising geopolitical tensions, and persistent inflation, the 2026 gold price prediction reflects powerful structural forces reshaping the market. Is your portfolio positioned for what comes next?