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Escobar: Russia-China - From The Memory Of WWII To BRICS/SCO Synergy Authored by Pepe Escobar, Three – interlocked – dates ahead of us could not be more crucial in shaping the next configuration of the currently incandescent geopolitical chessboard. 1. August 31/September 1st. Tianjin – half-an-hour by high-speed rail (120 km, roughly $8) from Beijing. The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), with all 10 member-states, two observers (Afghanistan and Mongolia) and 14 dialogue partners (plenty from Southeast Asia). Crucially, Putin, Xi and Modi […]

Fentanyl Involved In 70% Of US Drug Overdose Deaths Perhaps the most dangerous thing about fentanyl is the fact that, due to its low price and high potency, it is often used to lace other drugs. Whether it’s heroin, cocaine, meth or counterfeit pills mimicking prescription opioids such as Vicodin or Oxycontin – fentanyl is frequently used to increase the potency of illicit drugs, often unbeknownst to the user. As Statista's Felix Richter reports, this hidden presence dramatically increases the risk of accidental overdose, since people may take what they believe is a […]

China Accelerates Coal Plant Commissioning To 9-Year High Authored by Michael Kern via OilPrice.com, Despite record solar and wind capacity additions and booming renewable energy output, China is not giving up on coal, on the contrary.  During the first half of 2025, China commissioned as much as 21 gigawatts (GW) of coal power, the highest amount in the first half of the year since 2016, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM) said on Monday in their H1 2025 biannual review of China’s coal projects.  Projections are that […]

Watch: Maduro Stages Military Show Of Force As US Warships Near Venezuela is really trying to flex back after the Trump administration dispatched three Navy destroyers to waters near Venezuela this month, and Reuters has said that a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine is also en route to the region. In response Venezuela's defense minister has ordered increased drone surveillance and naval patrols along the country's coastline, with a statement calling a "significant" mobilization of both drones and naval vessels, including larger warships positioned further north within […]

Denver School Accused Of Violating Title IX Over All-Gender Restrooms Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Education Department said on Thursday that Denver Public Schools violated Title IX, the law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in schools, by converting sex-separated restrooms into “all-gender” facilities. Denver East High School in Denver on April 17, 2019. David Zalubowski/AP The department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) also found that the school district violated the law by allowing students to use intimate facilities matching […]

Australia's Largest Rare Earth Miner Plans US Expansion To Compete With China Australia’s Lynas, the world’s largest rare earths miner outside China, plans to raise A$825mn (US$538mn) to boost stockpiles, expand capacity, and invest in magnet makers in Malaysia and the US, according to the Financial Times. Rare earths are critical for products ranging from weapons systems and electric vehicles to medical devices and bicycles. “We want to be able to participate, either on an operational or a supply or an equity basis in this part of the supply chain,” said Amanda Lacaze, […]

"We're Losing Our Community": Short-Term Rentals Are Ruining Three Rivers, Residents Say In the early 1970s, Three Rivers was a quiet foothill town where cattle ranchers sparred with a wave of tie-dyed newcomers looking for open space and a slower way of life. Back then, the biggest changes came from the clash of cultures. Today, the struggle is more existential: how to balance the demands of millions of tourists drawn to nearby Sequoia National Park with the needs of a community of just over 2,000 people, according to SF Gate. Three Rivers’ beauty — the tumbling Kaweah […]

Trump Signs Executive Order 'Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again' Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump on Aug. 28 signed an executive order to “[Make] Federal Architecture Beautiful Again,” with a focus on using classical and traditional architecture in new federal buildings. Jefferson Memorial across the Tidal Basin in Washington on April 10, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times “Federal public buildings should uplift and beautify public spaces, inspire the human spirit, ennoble the United States, and command […]

Half Of American Schools Require 'Equitable' Grading And Most Teachers Are Opposed: Survey Lackluster student performance has plagued the Schenectady, N.Y., city school district for years. The school district, like many others, implemented a “grading for equity” policy in response to dismal test scores. However, as Aaron Gifford reports below for The Epoch Times, a recent national survey indicates that most teachers feel grade equity actually hurts students long term, although more than half of the schools and districts across the nation engage in the practice. […]

New Recall Of Potentially Radioactive Cocktail Shrimp In 27 US States Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Food and Drug Administration announced on Aug. 28 a new recall of cocktail shrimp sold in Walmart stores across 27 states for potential contamination due to being prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions where they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137). A package of frozen shrimp potentially affected by radioactive contamination. U.S. Food and Drug Association via AP Seattle-based AquaStar (USA) Corp is […]

Houthis Confirm Prime Minister & Top Officials Killed In Massive Israeli Strike Yemen's Houthi government has belatedly confirmed that an Israeli attack launched days ago killed its prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, who was the most senior Houthi official to have been slain in the ongoing conflict thus far. The official Houthi statement further acknowledged that several al-Rahawi's colleagues were also killed and wounded, but did not disclose their identities.  Via Reuters Israel had intentionally targeted a significant gathering of top civilian and military leadership in […]

When Washington Gets Out Of The Way – Energy Workers Deliver Results Authored by Larry Behrens via RealClearEnergy, This Labor Day feels different. After years of paying too much at the pump and hearing politicians in Washington tell us it was all Putin’s fault, American families are finally getting relief. The reason is simple: our energy workers have an administration that lets them do their jobs. The results are undeniable. This weekend, gas prices are the lowest they’ve been since 2020. According to GasBuddy, the national average for Labor Day 2025 is $3.15 a […]

Florida Probe Uncovers Migrant CDL Test Cheating With Hidden Cameras Florida investigators say some migrants have been using hidden cameras and earpieces to cheat on commercial driver’s license (CDL) exams, allowing them to operate 18-wheelers despite not knowing English, according to WTLV-TV and Breitbart. According to WTLV-TV, applicants used tiny cameras to transmit test questions outside DMV facilities, where an accomplice provided answers through an earpiece. Police in Jacksonville recently arrested several migrants in the scheme. One man was sentenced to eight months in […]

Prominent Ukrainian Politician Assassinated In Broad Daylight On Streets Of Lviv Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy - a prominent voice on the hardline Ukrainian right - was shot and killed in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, grabbing headlines in Ukraine and internationally, and resulting in an urgent manhunt for the assailant. He had been walking casually near his home on a sidewalk when he was executed in the street. The country's Prosecutor General’s Office described Parubiy was fatally shot multiple times by an unidentified gunman who quickly fled […]

From Blacklist To NIH Director: Jay Bhattacharya On Fauci, Bioweapons, And The Collapse Of Free Speech In Science Director of the National Institute of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, sat down for an extended interview with ZeroHedge. Bhattacharya, long known as one of the fiercest critics of lockdown orthodoxy, has gone from blacklisted dissenter to running the world’s largest biomedical research agency. He carries into his new post a distrust of entrenched power, a skepticism of politicized science, and an insistence that free inquiry—not censorship—must guide American […]

America Has A "Transtifa" Problem  At the start of the year, only eight days into President Trump's second term, the FBI's counterterrorism division held an unclassified briefing on an emerging domestic terrorism threat: "Nihilistic Accelerationism." I was at an FBI briefing just 6 months ago where “Nihilistic Accelerationism” was a hot topic as an emerging threat. That meant groups like The Com, 764, O9A… Not sure what happened to that priority but they were very much surveilled at the time. We failed w/ Robin Westman. pic.twitter.com/QHmhCnXYIA — Brad Maloney 🌿 […]

Israel Sees Sykes-Picot Borders As 'Meaningless' & 'Will Go Where They Want': Trump Envoy Via Middle East Eye Israel is not interested in adhering to the Middle East's established borders set by the WWI Sykes-Picot agreement and has the "capacity or the desire" to take over Lebanon and Syria, according to US special envoy Tom Barrack. Barrack made the assessment in an astonishing and candid interview with online personality Mario Nawfal, which went online late on Thursday. It was just one of many insights that Barrack, who is at the center of US diplomacy in the region, […]

Judge Blocks Trump Admin's Expansion Of Fast-Track Deportations A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s attempt to expand fast-track deportations across the United States, ruling that the policy violated illegal immigrants’ constitutional rights to due process. In an Aug. 29 decision, U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) January order authorizing “expedited removal” for illegal immigrants arrested anywhere in the country who cannot prove two years of continuous residence. As Tom Ozimek reports for […]

Democrats "Are Society Destroyers" Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Senior White House advisor Stephen Miller shredded Democrats during a press briefing, defining them as having aligned with an overall ideology that is anti-human. “[Democrats] are society destroyers,” Miller declared. “It’s a simple choice. You either side with civilization, or with anarchy and violence,” he added. 🚨 BREAKING: Stephen Miller just exposed the Democrats for being a massive threat to western civilization. "[Democrats] are SOCIETY-DESTROYERS. It's a simple choice. You […]

Minneapolis Shooter's Mother Not Speaking To Police Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The mother of the man who killed two children at a Minneapolis church and school and left 18 other people wounded is not speaking to authorities, the city’s police chief said on Aug. 28. In the aftermath of the Annunciation Catholic Community school shooting in Minneapolis, people attend an interfaith prayer service at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis on Aug. 28, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times “We have not been successful in talking to the […]

On Ukraine, Ignore What Trump Says - Watch What He Does Authored by Larry C. Johnson I continue to believe that it is more important to watch what Donald Trump does rather than focus on what he says. However, his remarks during the meeting of his cabinet earlier this week regarding negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are alarming and merit attention. When asked about Sergei Lavrov’s comment that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not legitimate, Donald Trump dismissed the statement, saying: It doesn’t matter what they say. Everybody’s posturing. It’s all […]

These Are The 10 Most-Used AI Chatbots In 2025 Chatbots have become a key interface for AI in both personal and professional settings. From helping draft emails to answering complex queries, their reach has grown tremendously. This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks the most-used AI chatbots of 2025 by annual web visits. It provides insight into how dominant certain platforms have become, and how fast some competitors are growing. The data for this visualization comes from OnelittleWeb. ChatGPT: Still the Undisputed Leader ChatGPT continues to […]

German Political Parties (Ex-AfD) Sign 'Fairness Pact' That Prevents Criticizing Immigration Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, In Cologne’s upcoming local election campaign, all major parties except the Alternative for Germany (AfD) have pledged to speak only positively about immigration and avoid linking it to social problems. The CDU, SPD, Greens, FDP, Left Party, Volt, and Die Partei signed a “fairness agreement” initiated by the “Cologne Round Table for Integration” association. The pact commits the signatories not to blame migrants or refugees for […]

Silver just achieved something extraordinary. On August 29th, it reached $39.97 — within three cents of $40 — marking its highest level in nearly 14 years. But Mike Maloney’s latest analysis reveals something far more significant: silver has quietly set its highest monthly and quarterly closing records in 2,500 years. ...

Trump Wins: All NATO Members To Reach 2% Spending Target In 2025 According to new data released this week, all NATO members are expected to reach the alliance's 2-percent goal this year. Spending 2 percent of GDP on the military is a benchmark that NATO set for itself in 2014, but which was not reached by many members for years. You will find more infographics at Statista Now, countries have upped spending as fear of new wars persisted and doubts about the U.S. continuing its global projection of military power under re-elected President Donald Trump rose. As of June […]

Germany Boosts Energy Security With New LNG Terminal By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com The German port of Wilhelmshaven is launching its second LNG terminal to process imported liquefied natural gas, Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET), the state operator of the facility, said on Thursday.   Wilhelmshaven 02 will commence commercial operations on August 29, following a successful commissioning phase, DET said, adding that the new LNG terminal has received approvals from the Oldenburg Trade Supervisory Authority (GAA) without any objections. Wilhelmshaven is the site of the […]

Today the man who has become legendary for his predictions on QE and historic moves in currencies and metals told King World News that he's seeing physical silver shortages that are going to cause the price of silver is set to skyrocket.  This is one of Egon von Greyerz's greatest and most powerful interviews ever.

Gold and silver have never moved in straight lines. Their history is written in gold cycles — long stretches of dormancy, interrupted by explosive bull markets where both metals have delivered life-changing gains.   For investors looking to add gold or silver to their portfolio, understanding these gold cycles is essential....

It appears that China's decades long price suppression scheme in the silver market is coming to an end.

Inflation Data Opens Door for September Rate Cut The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge came in exactly as expected this morning. July’s core PCE rose 0.3% for the month and 2.9% year-over-year, while overall PCE climbed 0.2% monthly and 2.6% annually.  This goldilocks data — not too hot, not too cold...

Foreign central banks now hold more gold than US Treasuries. This is part of a much bigger global rebalance.

The steepening yield curve is sending the price of gold higher and should continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

Why don’t we pay for coffee with gold? It’s a fair question — after all, gold has been considered money for thousands of years. But if it’s so valuable, why don’t we use it for everyday transactions?  In a recent video, Alan Hibbard unpacks this common misconception, offering a powerful...

Gold Steady as Investors Eye Friday’s Inflation Data Gold prices are treading water ahead of Friday’s key economic release: the PCE index, the Fed’s go-to inflation gauge. Spot gold hovers near $3,400 an ounce, with December futures at $3,447.  Here’s what to watch: Markets are practically certain of a September...

It appears that the point of no return has been reached.

When you buy precious metals for the first time, it’s easy to make expensive mistakes. At GoldSilver, we’ve seen firsthand how investors succeed — and fail — when adding metals to their portfolios.  More investors are turning to precious metals as a way to protect their wealth and diversify beyond...

Gold Retreats After Trump-Fed Showdown Gold prices pulled back Tuesday, settling around $3,340/oz after Monday’s spike that saw the metal briefly touch $3,370. The initial rally came as President Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sending traders scrambling for safe havens. Cook, one of the Fed’s three...

This is a look at how the Red rate cut will impact gold and the US dollar.

At the Jackson Hole conference, Fed Chair Powell outlined major challenges reshaping the U.S. economy. He highlighted that higher tariffs are already lifting prices in some goods categories, with core goods up 1.1% year-over-year after declining through 2024. Immigration restrictions have caused labor force growth to plummet, with payroll growth...

Here is a look at the gold and silver breakouts and a once in a lifetime opportunity.

President Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday night, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook immediately refused to resign, stating Trump lacks legal authority for the dismissal. The unprecedented move represents a major escalation in Trump’s efforts to control the Fed and push for lower interest...

In a time of mounting debt, rising interest payments, and inflationary pressures, some in financial and policy circles are floating a bold solution: revalue the U.S. government’s gold reserves. In a recent episode of the GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard break down what gold revaluation really means —...

Comex gold for August delivery settled marginally lower at $3,373.80, declining 60 cents or 0.02%, marking the fourth decline in six sessions. Despite the minor pullback, gold remains in strong position with a 27.87% gain from its 2025 low of $2,638.40 set in early January. The metal successfully shrugged off...

Gold Hits $3,379 as Fed Drama Unfolds  Gold climbed to approximately $3,379 per ounce Monday after President Trump announced plans to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The news rattled markets, weakened the dollar, and sent investors rushing to safe-haven assets.   With legal battles over Fed independence likely to...

Just when you think you have seen everything...

Gold prices increased after President Trump attempted to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, raising concerns about the Fed’s independence. The precious metal rose as much as 0.6% to near $3,376 per ounce, supported by a weaker dollar. Cook refused to resign, stating Trump lacks the authority...

The next commodity boom cycle is underway.

The Fed’s Jackson Hole conference exposed deep divisions as Chair Powell signaled potential September rate cuts while facing a “challenging situation” of stubborn inflation and weakening labor markets. Political tensions ran high, with President Trump threatening to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook and security notably increased amid confrontations. Chicago Fed...

Silver rallied sharply toward 14-year highs after Fed Chair Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole speech triggered a dollar collapse and sent rate cut expectations soaring. Markets now price a 91% chance of a September rate cut, up from 72%, while the Dollar Index plunged 0.90% to 97.73, breaking below key moving...

In an era of soaring grocery prices, several iconic brands are defying inflation by maintaining decades-old prices on signature items. Costco’s famous hot dog and soda combo remains at $1.50 – unchanged since 1985, while AriZona iced tea has held its 99-cent price tag since the company’s founding in 1992....

We are about to witness an event in the silver market that has never been seen before.

A stark economic warning from Moody’s Analytics reveals that two-thirds of U.S. states are either in recession, at high risk, or treading water – representing about 66% of America’s GDP. Chief economist Mark Zandi identifies 22 states already in trouble, including major economies like Massachusetts and Washington, while only 16...

“This Federal Reserve article examines the rare international cases where countries have used valuation gains from gold and foreign exchange reserves to generate funds. Over the past 30 years, only five countries have done this: Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Curacao and Saint Martin, and South Africa. The article reveals two main...

Gold Retreats from Two-Week High as Dollar Gains  Gold pulled back after Friday’s pop, as a stronger dollar made bullion pricier for overseas buyers. Spot gold dipped 0.2% to $3,364/oz while December futures eased to $3,410. The retreat came after gold touched its highest level since August 11 on Friday,...

Silver and platinum are dramatically outperforming gold in 2025, with CME futures data showing June gains of 9.5% and 28.2% respectively, compared to gold’s modest 1.1%. Year-to-date, silver is up 27% and platinum 30%, driven by booming industrial demand and supply deficits. Silver benefits from surging electronics, solar panel, and...

Elon Musk’s silver demand is soaring for a reason. He doesn’t often shout it from the rooftops, but the industries he leads have an unspoken “love” for silver.  Whether it’s powering Teslas, solar panels, or even playing a role in nuclear technology, silver’s unique properties make it a must-have for...

America’s national debt is on track to explode from $37 trillion today to $53 trillion by 2035—120% of GDP—according to a new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. This projection exceeds previous estimates by $1 trillion. The numbers are staggering: yearly deficits will grow from $1.7 trillion...

Outcrop Silver & Gold has discovered exceptionally high-grade silver and gold at its Morena vein in Colombia’s Santa Ana project. The standout intercept yielded 1,877 grams of silver per ton and 4.26 grams of gold per ton over 0.55 meters (1.8 feet), equaling 2,197 grams silver equivalent per ton. This...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a potential September rate cut at Jackson Hole, stating the economic outlook “may warrant” adjusting policy stance. While acknowledging inflation risks remain “tilted to the upside” due to visible tariff pressures, Powell emphasized concerns about the labor market’s unusual balance and rising employment risks. Markets...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces a high-stakes decision at Friday’s Jackson Hole speech amid intense pressure from President Trump for rate cuts and mixed economic signals. While Trump demands rates be slashed to 1% and investors expect a September cut, inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target and is expected...