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A standard gold bar is now worth $1 million after weeks of soaring prices catapulted the precious metal to a record-breaking $2,500 an ounce earlier this week, Business Insider previously reported.But if you’re among the group of Costco shoppers who bought gold bars from the retailer in recent months, don’t celebrate your newfound fortune too soon.Gold prices have risen about 20% since the start of the year, outperforming tech stocks and enticing a wide array of buyers, including central banks and Costco customers who hope the metal will help hedge against inflation.The metal’s rapid rise means a standard-size gold bar,…

The suspect reportedly remains at large, after randomly attacking festival-goers in the western German city of Solingen.German media reports have indicated that a knife attack targeted a “Festival of Diversity” held to mark the anniversary of the founding of the city of Solingen, leaving several people dead. An official death toll has not yet been released, but The Associated Press has quoted local police as saying three people were killed and four seriously injured. Solingen Mayor Tim-Oliver Kurzbach addressed the attack in a statement on social media, confirming that a number of people had been wounded and killed, though he…

Away is one of the most popular travel brands, especially for its trendy hardside carry-on luggage. Right now, the travel gear company has a ton of duffle bags, backpacks, totes, and travel accessories for up to 50% off ahead of Labor Day. Whether you’re looking for a new back-to-school backpack, gym bag, or the perfect weekender bag for a quick getaway, the Away End of Season sale has you covered.Shop the Away SaleAlong with best-selling bags, Away is slashing prices on travel essentials during this sale. From laptop sleeves and jewelry boxes to organizational cubes and belt bags that rival Lululemon, these travel deals are the perfect…

The new home sales report had such a big beat today that many people had to double-check the numbers — and I get it. The estimates were for 623,000 but the sales came in at 739,000. This isn’t my first rodeo with new home sales data and I believe these numbers will be revised lower, but a beat is a beat.  There are other sources we can check to get clues on this report ahead of time. Here are three things to consider to get a sense for any directional shift before the new home sales report comes out. 1.…

A sign is posted in front of Intel headquarters on August 01, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesIntel is working with advisors including Morgan Stanley to help defend itself against activist investors, according to people familiar with the matter, as CEO Pat Gelsinger attempts to turn around the struggling chipmaker. While Intel has faced activist pressure in the past, no new campaign has been formally launched and it isn’t clear if an activist investor has been in contact with the company’s board. Morgan Stanley has previously worked with Intel, including in the company’s…

Three people have been killed and another four seriously injured in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen, police say.The attack happened during a festival in the city centre on Friday evening. The attacker is reported to be still at large.Bild website says a man randomly stabbed passers-by. A manhunt is now under way, with police helicopters seen hovering above the city.The industrial city was celebrating 650 years since it was founded.The city authorities asked people to leave the Fronhof market area and police are imposing security cordons, following the attack at about 21:45 local time (20:45…

Is Jennifer Garner on a break from her longtime boyfriend, John Miller? That’s the claim being made in a surprising new report from In Touch. Of course, the rumor is especially interesting, given its timing. Jennifer Garner attends 2019 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell at 3LABS on November 09, 2019 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Earlier this week, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Garner’s ex-husband, Ben Affleck. Ben has maintained close ties with his first wife in the years since their split. And they’ve been spotted together frequently in recent weeks. So did the…

On Friday, August 23, the Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against software company RealPage, which provides a rental-price-setting service to landlords. It’s not the first lawsuit against the company (states like Arizona and some cities have filed similar cases), and earlier reports, such as a ProPublica investigation from 2022, laid out how landlords and property managers used RealPage’s software, YieldStar, to drive up rents. YieldStar, the government argues, did much more than provide price recommendations; it enabled landlords to collude to raise rents across the country. It’s one of the first major federal cases involving algorithmic AI, and could potentially…

Despite its cheeky title, Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Short n’ Sweet” arrived on Friday with a tall order to fill.Carpenter’s sixth album was preceded by smash hits “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” which peaked at No. 2 and No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively, and dominated the annual contest for song of the summer. But “Short n’ Sweet” isn’t just Carpenter’s most anticipated release to date. It’s the best, most idiosyncratic work of her career.Carpenter literally stands at 5 feet, as she clarifies in the album’s opening track, but the title isn’t simply derived from her Polly Pocket…

White House says Russia ‘will not prevail’ after announcing $125m aid package meant to bolster Ukrainian air defences.The United States has announced a new round of military assistance to Ukraine, following a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden. The Pentagon stated on Friday that the latest aid package would be worth $125m, and Biden said that it would include air defence munitions, ammunition and anti-armour missiles. “Russia will not prevail in this conflict. The independent people of Ukraine will prevail – and the United States, our allies, and our partners, will continue to stand…