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These Are The Best Countries For Work-Life Balance In 2025 In today’s fast-paced world, finding a healthy balance between life and work is becoming more important than ever. This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks countries based on how well they support this balance in 2025. The results highlight the nations that prioritize well-being alongside productivity. The data for this visualization comes from Remote.com. It evaluates 20 countries on metrics like paid leave, maternity benefits, minimum wage, healthcare, safety, and happiness to produce a […]

Ukrainian Oligarchs Have Become Incredibly Rich From The War Writes Swiss Newspaper Via Remix News, Ukraine was widely recognized as the most corrupt country even before the Ukraine war, but since war broke out and tens of billions of euros have flowed into the country, corruption has flourished like never before. Swiss newspaper Neue Züricher Zeitung details how a clique of oligarchs, many of them close to President Volodymyr Zelensky, have grown famously wealthy. “These big businessmen are profiting enormously from the war, while also being patriotic, pro-Western and […]

These Are The World's Most Common Passwords Most people are guilty of using a weak password at some point. But just how predictable can they be? This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu, reveals the top 25 most commonly used passwords globally, from ‘123456’ to ‘password’. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from NordPass, which analyzed the most frequently used passwords based on a 2.5TB database of credentials exposed by data breaches. Numbers Still Reign Supreme The top password—“123456”—was used over 3 million […]

"It's Not A Human Right To Live In Sweden" - New Integration Minister Calls For Migrant Values Survey Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Sweden’s new Minister for Education and Integration, Simona Mohamsson, says it’s time to stop relying on gut feelings and start using facts when it comes to integration. The new Liberals leader called for plans to map immigrants’ values, to find out where many sit on cultural issues that may not align with those held by native Swedes. “It is not a human right to live in Sweden,” she said in a recent interview with Dagens […]

Ukraine Says Talks To Join NATO Becoming 'Very Toxic' Ukraine's talks with NATO over a path to future membership have become increasingly tense and unproductive, according to Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tikhy. In a recent interview, Tikhy described the discussions as "toxic" (something he said elsewhere weeks ago too) - characterizing the negotiations as repetitive and are no longer making progress. He also indicated there does not appear to be a chance for breakthrough anywhere on the horizon. NATO file image The foreign ministry official conveyed his […]

Lights Out, Europe: The Cost Of Brussels' Energy Fantasy Authored by Javier Villamor via europeanconservative.com, Spain’s leading energy companies - Iberdrola, Endesa, and EDP - remain stunned. After the nationwide blackout that cut power across Spain on April 28, the government has yet to provide a clear explanation or take technical responsibility... The companies, represented by the employers’ association Aelec, have denounced “surprising omissions” in the official investigation. They demand that the extreme voltage spikes recorded in the days leading up to the […]

Australia's Latest Temporary Military Deployment To Europe Is Connected To Containing China Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Australia agreed during last month’s NATO Summit to deploy an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft and up to 100 troops to Europe till November at the bloc and Poland’s request in support of Ukraine. This will be carried out under “Operation Kudu”, which “is the Australian Defence Force commitment to the training of Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom.” It follows a prior such deployment to […]

How New Microschool Accreditation Pathways Are Opening Doors For Founders and Families Authored by Kerry McDonald via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), As a mother of nine in Tennessee, Sarah Fagerburg tried a variety of different schooling types, from public schools to homeschooling, but she always felt there had to be something better. In the spring of 2023, she discovered Acton Academy from listening to a podcast, and knew that this was the educational model she had been seeking. MCP Academy in Mansfield, Texas/FEE “My mind was blown,” said Fagerburg. “I had no idea […]

Tipping Point: When Populations Peak As July 11 marks World Population Day, celebrating the approximate day that the world's population reached 5 billion on July 11, 1987, Statista's Felix Richter takes a closer look at one of the population trends that will affect many countries sooner or later in the 21st century: population decline. Especially prevalent across Europe and developed Asia, this demographic trend is a consequence of declining birth rates and ageing populations and poses significant challenges to the countries affected. You will find more infographics at […]

Purges Of Top Tech Officials Show Cracks In China's Big Data Ambitions Authored by Michael Zhuang via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), As U.S.-China tensions escalate over tech and national security, a new wave of corruption scandals is shaking the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) big data sector, one of the regime’s most strategically important industries. The public visit Data Analysis Center during the 2017 China International Big Data Industry Expo at Guiyang International Eco-Conference Center in Guiyang, China, on May 27, 2017. Lintao Zhang/Getty Images On July 2, […]

China Could Push Russia To Attack NATO Member In Taiwan Distraction Ploy: Rutte In the scenario that China might one day invade Taiwan, Beijing will enlist Russia's help to tie up NATO forces in Europe, according to a prediction by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Rutte, in a fresh interview with The New York Times, engaged in a rare bit of public speculation and grand strategy chessboard gaming regarding potential future moves by the two nuclear armed powers who have struck an "unlimited partnership" of the last few years. He described that if China made a move against […]

Walmart, Amazon Truck Depots Display Multilingual Signs, Raising Alarms Over Migrant Drivers With No English Submitted by American Truckers United, In the shadow of record profits and centi-billion dollar valuations, the American trucker is being pushed further to the sidelines - not by automation or fuel prices, but by corporate betrayal.  Walmart and Amazon — icons of "American" capitalism — are now placing signs at their distribution centers in foreign languages to accommodate an influx of non-domiciled, non-citizen truck drivers. Don't be fooled… this isn't about […]

China Smartphone Sales Plunge In May; Device Camera Counts Peak  The latest data from Goldman Sachs shows smartphone shipments in China plunged 21% year-over-year in May to 23 million units. While shipments ticked up 1% month-over-month, they remain under pressure due to a high base effect from 2024, a particularly strong year in shipments. Cumulatively, shipments are down 5% year-to-date through May.  China's smartphone market in May Smartphone shipments in China were -21% YoY to 23m units in May vs. -2% YoY in Apr 2025, per MIIT. The number of new smartphone models […]

"Troops Could Vanish Like Squid": New Bio-Inspired Camo Lets US Soldiers Evade Sight And High-Tech Sensors Instantly Authored by Eirwen Williams via the Sustainability Times, The fusion of biology and technology continues to break new ground, as seen in a remarkable project funded by DARPA and the Air Force. By leveraging the natural abilities of cephalopods, particularly the squid, researchers are developing advanced camouflage technology for military applications. Illustration of squid-inspired camouflage technology for military applications. Image generated by AI. This […]

How Much Revenue Do Tech Giants Earn Per Employee? Which tech companies are generating the most profit per employee? In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu visualized 22 major tech companies by revenue per employee in 2024, highlighting the efficiency of business models that monetize user-generated content. The data for this visualization comes from Multiples. Revenue per Employee Leaders OnlyFans, Valve, and YouTube are the top three leaders in this dataset. All three are digital platforms that have successfully scaled up with a relatively small workforce. […]

Oil Closes At Session High As Houthi Rebels Hit Second Greek Vessel In Red Sea By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com A Greek-operated bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea on Monday in the second Houthi strike on commercial shipping in less than 24 hours, stoking fears of a renewed escalation in one of the world’s most critical oil transit corridors, Arab and Israel media report. The Eternity C, a Liberia-flagged vessel managed by Athens-based Cosmoship, was hit off Yemen’s Hodeidah coast using a combination of sea drones, rocket-propelled grenades, and small arms. Two […]

Jane Street & The Regulatory "Risk" In Risk-Reversals Via SpotGamma Substack, Days ago India barred Jane Street (JSG) from its security market, citing manipulation of markets. TLDR: We think JSG knew options skews could be heavily distorted, and traded large options positions trying to take advantage of the distortion. Additionally - a disclaimer: We have no idea what really happened, and we did our best to accurately quote from the SEBI & other documents. We have no idea if anyone is guilty of anything, nor are we alleging that. If anything in here is incorrect, […]

Syria Wants Lebanon's Tripoli In Swap For Israel-Held Golan Heights Amid ongoing talks with Israel, Syria's new Islamist-led government is considering a scenario in which it would relinquish claims to most of the Golan Heights to Israel, in exchange for carving the city of Tripoli and surrounding territory out of Lebanon and making it part of Syria. The development was first reported by Israel's i24News, which didn't address the question of how Israel would have any authority to trade another country's territory.   Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967's Six-Day […]

A UBS survey of nearly 40 central banks reveals significant concerns about U.S. financial stability. Almost half believe a U.S. debt restructuring is possible, while two-thirds worry about Federal Reserve independence amid criticism from President Trump and White House officials. Despite these concerns, 80% expect the dollar to remain the...

Doctor Faces 35 Years In Prison For Issuing COVID-19 Cards To No-Vax Patients Via Died Suddenly on X, Vero Beach, Fla. - Utah plastic surgeon Dr. Kirk Moore is facing thirty five years in federal prison for destroying thousands of vials of COVID-19 vaccine, giving his patients vaccine cards without taking the shots, and injecting saline into children whose parents wanted them to believe they got vaccinated without risking the deadly side effects. Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr., 58, who operates his practice Plastic Surgery Institute of Utah, Inc. in Salt Lake County, Utah, begins […]

"Runaway Spending": Canada on Track for $92 Billion Deficit, Think Tank Projects The federal government is on pace to post a $92-billion deficit this fiscal year — nearly double what was projected just four months ago, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. If accurate, it would mark the second-largest deficit in Canadian history, trailing only the $327.7-billion shortfall of 2020-21 during the pandemic, according to National Post. “The picture is definitely not pretty,” said Alexandre Laurin, C.D. Howe’s vice-president, who co-authored the report with […]

US Insurers Are Refusing To Cover Climate-Change Risk-Zones Authored by Felicity Bradstock via OilPrice.com, U.S. insurers are rapidly pulling coverage from homes in high-risk climate zones, particularly in California, Florida, and North Carolina. Millions of homeowners are facing nonrenewals, impacting their ability to secure mortgages and causing housing market instability. Government and local efforts are underway to mitigate risks and persuade insurers to continue coverage, but significant gaps remain. As countries worldwide experience more regular extreme […]

Cotati Man Gets DUI After 70 Empty Bud Light Cans Found In His Car We're not really sure you can call it a "suspected" DUI at this point... But that's how it was reported when a driver in California was taken into custody for DUI after failing a field sobriety test and being found with dozens of empty beer cans in his vehicle, according to police. The Cotati Police Department said officers pulled the driver over on Sunday night after noticing he was “struggling to maintain their travel plans” , according to KBTX. During the stop, they spotted an open alcohol container in […]

In uncertain markets, gold and silver stand the test of time. Discover why savvy investors turn to precious metals for inflation protection, crisis resilience, and long-term portfolio stability. Learn how to get started with physical assets, ETFs, or mining stocks—and why now might be the smartest time to invest.

"Who Knows What To Believe These Days..." Authored by James Howard Kunstler, Cage Match! “...[W}e are closing in on more disclosures and fixing past wrongs to personnel. We’re making sure this is done correctly. But it’s absolutely getting done.”  - Dan Bongino, Deputy Director, FBI Who knows what to believe these days? Well, what would you expect after years, even decades, of anti-reality operations by everyone from the CIA to The New York Times to Harvard U. Is it any wonder that reality-optionality is making the people both apathetic and insane? We are told […]

Here is gold's roadmap to $15,000, plus a look at bulls & bears, and fear & greed. The post Gold’s Roadmap To $15,000 appeared first on King World News.

President Trump’s trade timeline is shifting. While tariff letters were delivered Monday with a July 9 progress deadline, countries won’t actually pay tariffs until August 1. This gap has confused financial markets. Administration officials are showing flexibility with deadlines. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and economic adviser Stephen Miran suggest countries...

'Never Let A Crisis Go To Waste': Press & Pundits Push False Story On Trump Cuts Causing Texas Tragedy Authored by Jonathan Turley, Democratic strategist and former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel once stated that “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” That philosophy seemed to be the playbook for the media and pundits immediately after the flood in Texas as many rushed to claim that it was caused by Trump budget cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS). From George Stephanopoulos to Rosie O’Donnell, the hoax was spread that there was an […]

US Ends Foreign Terror Designation On Syria's HTS, Nearly 2 Months AFTER Trump Met Its Leader The United States announced Monday that has formally revoked the foreign terrorist organization designation for Syria's ruling Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, ironically coming nearly two months after President Trump met with its leader, Syria's self-declared interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammad al-Jolani). It's not just ironic, but scandalous, that Trump met with a US-designated terrorist during this Gulf tour while in Saudi Arabia. If any individual […]

Gold’s 27% price surge since late 2024 has sparked massive interest in gold-backed cryptocurrency tokens. The two dominant players, Tether’s XAUT and Paxos’ PAXG, control 85% of the $2.05 billion tokenized gold market. XAUT saw explosive 172% growth in holders, jumping from 3,104 to 8,466 wallets, while PAXG grew 38%...

Gold retreated from recent gains, falling to around $3,310 per ounce as markets digested mixed signals from ongoing trade negotiations. The precious metal’s decline reflects reduced safe-haven demand as multiple US trade partners work toward agreements, with Treasury Secretary Bessent suggesting a potential three-week extension beyond the July 9 deadline...

President Trump announced a 10% additional tariff on countries that align with “Anti-American policies of BRICS” during the bloc’s summit in Brazil. Though Trump didn’t define these policies, experts believe he’s targeting BRICS’ push to reduce dependence on U.S.-led financial systems and the dollar. BRICS leaders responded by criticizing “unjustified...

The BRICS nations met in Brazil for a two-day summit where they criticized rising tariffs and military actions in the Middle East, without directly naming the U.S. or President Trump. Key leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin were notably absent from the in-person meeting. The group condemned attacks on Iran...

Here is an unimaginable price target for silver. The post Here Is An Unimaginable Price Target For Silver appeared first on King World News.

The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly on Monday as markets await clarity on President Trump’s tariff plans. A 90-day moratorium on “Liberation Day” tariffs ends Wednesday, with higher rates set to take effect August 1. Trump announced he’ll name about a dozen countries receiving letters with increased levies and threatened an...

Treasury yields showed minimal movement Monday, with the 10-year yield rising slightly to 4.364% and the 2-year yield dipping to 3.874%. The stability comes as investors digest the Trump administration’s decision to extend the tariff reprieve deadline from this week to August 1. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary...

Gold experienced a notable decline on Monday, falling 0.9% to $3,303.93 per ounce amid dollar strength and trade uncertainty. The dollar’s 0.2% rise against other currencies made gold more expensive for international buyers, contributing to the pullback. Strong U.S. economic data, including solid job growth, has reduced expectations for immediate...

Amid inflation, market shocks, and dollar risks, smart investors are boosting gold allocations. Discover why gold remains the ultimate wealth protection now.

It's been a wild 2025 for gold and silver. Here is the latest update. The post WILD 2025 FOR GOLD & SILVER: Here Is The Latest Update appeared first on King World News.

Want to protect your retirement from inflation and market volatility? Learn how to set up a Precious Metals IRA in 5 simple steps—plus expert tips on choosing metals, cutting fees, and securing tax-advantaged storage.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes dollar-backed stablecoins could help maintain the US dollar’s dominance as the world’s reserve currency, much like the petrodollar system did in the 1970s. He sees stablecoin regulation as a potential game-changer for the 2020s. However, this vision faces resistance from international financial leaders and central...

The U.S. Dollar has fallen 10% this year and hit a 3-year low, with UBS calling it “unattractive” and predicting further declines as the economy slows. The currency faces pressure from mounting concerns about the growing U.S. deficit and uncertainty surrounding tariff policies. This weakness is already impacting international trade,...

Oil markets retreated Thursday amid a confluence of bearish factors. Prices declined as uncertainty grew over U.S. tariff policies, with a 90-day pause ending July 9th and trade agreements with the EU and Japan still unresolved. This demand concern coincides with OPEC+ producers planning to increase supply by 411,000 barrels...

Two major Wall Street banks have dramatically different predictions for gold prices. Citigroup expects gold to crash 25% to $2,500, while JPMorgan forecasts a 20% surge to $4,000. The key disagreement centers on Chinese insurance companies’ new ability to invest in gold – Citi sees this as temporary support masking...

Treasury yields across the board climbed Thursday following a stronger-than-expected June jobs report that showed resilience in the U.S. labor market. The benchmark 10-year yield increased more than 5 basis points to 4.344%, with the 2-year yield seeing the largest move at about 10 basis points to 3.888%. The positive...

Look at what is happening in Canada. The post Look At What Is Happening Canada appeared first on King World News.

Russian authorities are moving to seize control of Yuzhuralzoloto, the country’s fourth-largest gold mining company, from billionaire Konstantin Strukov’s family. The government claims Strukov illegally controlled these assets while serving as a regional parliament member, which violates Russian law prohibiting public officials from operating businesses. The company’s shares dropped 10%...

Gold and silver have long been more than just coveted metals—they’ve been cornerstones of global commerce and monetary trust. Throughout history, civilizations relied on these metals not only for their beauty but for their unmatched ability to promote economic stability. For those exploring how gold silver economic stability continues to...

Following better-than-expected U.S. employment data on Thursday, the dollar posted significant gains against major currencies. The greenback rose 0.77% against the yen to 144.78, gained 0.58% versus the Swiss franc to 0.797, and strengthened against the euro, which fell 0.47% to $1.1743. The strong jobs numbers indicate the Federal Reserve...

The US job market showed surprising strength in June, adding 147,000 jobs – well above the 106,000 economists expected. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, defying predictions it would rise to 4.3%. This positive news reduced expectations for an immediate Federal Reserve interest rate cut, with markets now seeing only...

As God's money has become the world's reserve currency, look at what is happening with silver, mining stocks, and gold. The post Silver Blasting Off, Look At The Next Price Targets, Plus A Stunning Look At Gold & Miners appeared first on King World News.

Remember Ross Perot? The businessman who showed up with charts, warning America about our dangerous debt trajectory? Now Elon Musk is channeling that same energy — but with 10x the influence and a very real threat that could reshape American politics.  In the latest episode of The GoldSilver Show, Mike...

Gold experienced a significant 1% decline on Thursday, falling to $3,325.48 per ounce, as robust U.S. employment data reshaped market expectations about Federal Reserve monetary policy. The June jobs report showed 147,000 new positions created, substantially exceeding economists’ predictions of 110,000. This economic strength led investors to reduce their expectations...

Gold prices dropped about 1% after the June jobs report showed stronger employment numbers than economists expected. The precious metal had been trading higher earlier in the day but reversed course following the data release. Despite the pullback, analysts remain optimistic about gold’s long-term prospects, with some predicting it could...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 1056, making gold and silver legal tender in the state starting May 1, 2027. The law allows residents to use precious metals for everyday transactions based on values determined by the state comptroller. While the legislation recognizes gold and silver as payment...

Babylon's gold and silver markets continue to be exposed for what they truly are. The post CONTROL: Babylon’s Gold & Silver Markets appeared first on King World News.

It appears that another major collapse signal just flashed RED! The post Another Major Collapse Signal Just Flashed RED! appeared first on King World News.

Who would have guessed it?  Here is the best performing asset in 2025. The post WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED? Best Performing Asset In 2025 Will Shock People appeared first on King World News.

Today the price of gold is surging $50 as silver attacks a 13 year high. The post Gold Surges $50 As Silver Attacks 13 Year High appeared first on King World News.

Silver is coiling to smash the record high $50 price. The post Silver Is Coiling To Smash Record High $50 Price appeared first on King World News.