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Gold stayed close to a seven-week high on Thursday after its largest daily advance since February. Spot gold gained 0.5% to $4,265.22 an ounce by 0330 GMT. The metal had surged 4.4% during Wednesday’s session. December U.S. gold futures rose

U.S. stocks rose sharply Monday as large technology companies advanced and crude oil prices fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 693.38 points, or 1.32%, to close at a record 53,178.41. The S&P 500 climbed 1.48% to 7,600.50. The Nasdaq

Three fast-moving wildfires near Spokane have destroyed at least 700 structures and displaced tens of thousands of residents. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview fires have burned more than 8,000 acres across Spokane County since Aug. 1. Emergency officials

The U.S. dollar remained sharply lower against the Japanese yen on Tuesday after a rapid reversal in foreign exchange markets. The yen traded near 157.35 per dollar during early Asian hours. It had reached about 155.20 on Monday, its strongest

Michigan has reported two deaths linked to its 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities recorded in the state investigation. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services listed 11,234 cases as of Aug. 3. Officials also reported 193 hospitalizations

WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – President Donald Trump said the United States would cancel a planned attack on Iran if negotiators secured an agreement quickly. He said the proposed accord must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s

Audi has unveiled its flagship Q9, establishing the manufacturer’s first large full-size SUV and setting a new internal record for interior space. Slotting directly above the Q7 and Q8 series, the three-row luxury model is engineered to challenge full-size competitors across

The US hits 60 countries with new duties as Donald Trump rebuilds tariff wall, implementing a sweeping set of import taxes that range between 10 percent and 12.5 percent. These latest levies officially took effect early Friday, seamlessly replacing a

Samsung Electronics unveiled its eighth-generation foldable lineup during its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8. The South Korean technology firm refreshed physical designs, upgraded camera architecture, and

The total area of forest burned in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest level in over four decades during the most recent annual tracking cycle, according to scientific findings published by environmental monitoring organization MapBiomas. Data gathered through satellite