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Gold Jewelry Market Suffers Stiff Downturn Amid High Prices–a Potentially-Terminal Trend
Global Economy

Gold Jewelry Market Suffers Stiff Downturn Amid High Prices–a Potentially-Terminal Trend

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the changing use-cases for gold and silver in the modern…

Biden-Era Grants to Fund Healthier American Airports: Gyms, Better Food, Children’s Areas
Physiology

Biden-Era Grants to Fund Healthier American Airports: Gyms, Better Food, Children’s Areas

December 10, 2025

Living in a totally-integrated modern society often requires a bit of sacrifice for those who seek to live as…

Tariffs or ‘Shrinkflation’ Affecting Thanksgiving Meals in America
US Economy

Tariffs or ‘Shrinkflation’ Affecting Thanksgiving Meals in America

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Tariffs will affect traditional food staples at a typical Thanksgiving meal this holiday season. According to an analysis by…

Trump Tariffs Present as Boon to Budgets and Burden to Buyers
Political Economy

Trump Tariffs Present as Boon to Budgets and Burden to Buyers

June 5, 2025

The Trump reciprocal tariff regime could reduce the Federal budget deficit by $2.8 trillion over the next 10 years…

NR and NMN Are Unproven at the Doses Being Sold–Phytonutrients May Prevent Aging Even Better
Medicine

NR and NMN Are Unproven at the Doses Being Sold–Phytonutrients May Prevent Aging Even Better

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

The supplement industry is making a killing off of two anti-aging compounds called nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide…

Record-High GDP Print Disguises Sorry State of US Economy as a Half-Dozen Recession Indicators Continue Flashing
US Economy

Record-High GDP Print Disguises Sorry State of US Economy as a Half-Dozen Recession Indicators Continue Flashing

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

News reports hailed the recent third-quarter advance estimate for GDP of 4.9% as a sign of the “resilience” of…

There Is Simply No Newborn Baby Formula that Doesn’t Contain Industrial Seed or Vegetable Oils
Nutrition

There Is Simply No Newborn Baby Formula that Doesn’t Contain Industrial Seed or Vegetable Oils

July 26, 2023July 30, 2023

For the proud parents of any child aged 1-9 months, there is no baby bottle formula that doesn’t use…

23 Chocolate Bars Contained by Unsafe Levels of Cadmium and Lead – Consumer Safety Study
ArchivesPhysiology

23 Chocolate Bars Contained by Unsafe Levels of Cadmium and Lead – Consumer Safety Study

January 13, 2023June 30, 2023

Consumer safety 3rd party, Consumer Reports, recently tested a mix of large and small brand chocolate bars for toxic…

World’s Largest Real-Life Study on CBD Products Finds Improvements in Pain, Anxiety, Sleep, and Well-Being
ArchivesMedicine

World’s Largest Real-Life Study on CBD Products Finds Improvements in Pain, Anxiety, Sleep, and Well-Being

December 16, 2021July 28, 2023

History’s largest real-world evidence study, consisting of nearly 3,000 participants, has just produced some stunning results on the use…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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