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Gold Falls Nearly 3% as Rate-Hike Bets RiseFinance — 4dGold’s sharp reversal has made year-end traders cautious, while rising rate expectations and real yields are weighing on the non-yielding metal despite persistent inflation. Analysts offer differing ways to assess the decline: the World Gold Council points to historical recovery signals, while a review of Gerald Celente’s gold call argues that forecasts should be judged against fixed targets and deadlines.

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Mayfair Gold Reports Wider Losses, C$25.6M LiquidityBusiness — 1dMayfair Gold reported a third-quarter net loss of C$8.2 million and a nine-month loss of C$22.9 million, both wider than a year earlier, while quarter-end cash stood at C$15.6 million. A subsequent C$10 million Macquarie investment lifted pro forma liquidity to about C$25.6 million; the investment was accompanied by a nonbinding term sheet for up to C$300 million in project financing.

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NWSL saves leader Alyssa Naeher retires after 16-year career — 21hChicago Stars captain Alyssa Naeher announced her retirement after 11 seasons with the club and a distinguished career that included two Women’s World Cup titles and Olympic gold. She leaves as the NWSL’s all-time leader in goalkeeper appearances and saves, and is remembered for clutch performances with both Chicago and the U.S. national team.

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Priya Raman Her national team heroics in the World Cups and Olympics stand out even more than the club stats she set.

India Exports Rise 29.9% to $90B as Imports Hit RecordFinance — 1dIndia’s total merchandise and services exports rose 29.9% year over year to nearly $90 billion in October, while the trade deficit narrowed to $20.09 billion. Gem and jewelry exports climbed 34% to $2.92 billion, led by gold, silver and lab-grown diamonds, with growth also aided by a longer production window than a year earlier.

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Rachel Meyers Lab-grown diamonds driving that jewelry surge shows how production changes can boost numbers quickly.

Guinea Mining Ban Clashes Kill 10World — 1dAt least 10 people, including five foreign nationals, were killed and 13 injured in clashes between security forces and protesters in Guinea’s Siguiri gold-mining region as authorities enforced a ban on unregulated artisanal mining. The government says protesters erected roadblocks before gunfire broke out, but has not said who fired first; the crackdown has also driven large numbers of foreign miners into neighboring countries.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Gold Crackdown Clashes Kill Two Egyptian OfficersWorld — Nov 5, 2026Two Egyptian Border Guard officers, Col. Ahmed Samir and Lt. Col. Ahmed Gouda, were killed in clashes with illegal gold miners; phase four of the June crackdown starts Saturday.

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Seabridge Reports CAD117.6M Nine-Month Net IncomeFinance — 1dSeabridge Gold filed its third-quarter 2026 report and reported a turnaround to CAD 6.7 million in quarterly net income, compared with a year-earlier loss of CAD 32.27 million. Net income for the first nine months was CAD 117.56 million, versus a loss of CAD 9.39 million a year earlier.

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Dana Whitfield Finally some positive numbers after years of red ink, this should help their stock hold up better going forward.

Durda Launches 30-Piece Women’s Jewelry CollectionBusiness — Nov 7, 2026Durda Jewelry Co. has launched a women’s collection of minimalist bracelets, rings and necklaces that shares the design language and gold, white-gold and black finishes of its men’s line. Separately, the company says black versions of its Square Chain and Wave Cuff bracelets sold out, while lighter finishes remain available.

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Jared Kim Minimalist pieces in gold and white gold should hold up better than trendy stuff.

Short Interest in IWFG ETF Rises From 2 Shares to 1,980Finance — 3dOctober short interest surged for three securities: NYLIM Winslow Focused Large Cap Growth ETF rose to 1,980 shares, Nanofilm Technologies International to 15,004 and PT Merdeka Copper Gold to 472,001. The reported percentage jumps were amplified by exceptionally small midmonth starting figures; trading volume was negligible or low for the latter two.

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Derek Foss Short interest spiking from two shares feels like noise more than a real signal on this ETF.

Book links four bankers' gold policies to Great Depression — Nov 3, 2026Ahamed argues that a shared fixation on restoring the prewar gold standard turned a manageable postwar adjustment into global catastrophe.

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Walls Wins Rays’ First Infield Gold GloveSports — Nov 2, 2026Taylor Walls won his first American League Gold Glove, becoming the first Rays shortstop to earn the honor and the franchise’s first Gold Glove winner since 2019. His elite anticipation and defensive production helped secure the award despite longstanding struggles at the plate.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Two Crashes Close Separate Stretches of U.S. 60 in ArizonaAuto — 4dA crash involving a commercial vehicle and another vehicle shut down westbound U.S. 60 near Gold Canyon Monday morning. Serious injuries were reported, and the closure has no estimated reopening time; eastbound lanes remain open.

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Phillies champion Bob Boone dies at 78 — 4dBob Boone, a seven-time Gold Glove catcher who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1980 World Series and later managed the Royals and Reds, has died at 78. The father of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, he was part of MLB’s first family to reach the majors across three generations.

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Concacaf to split Gold Cup into two eight-team groups in 2027Sports — Nov 5, 2026Concacaf will introduce a new Gold Cup format in 2027, replacing four groups of four with two groups of eight; each team will play four opponents, and the top four in each group will advance to the quarterfinals. The change is intended to guarantee more matches and create earlier matchups among top teams, with Saudi Arabia returning as a guest nation.

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Sam Okafor I like the idea of bigger groups but worry it could make the tournament feel less balanced for the smaller nations.

Hellebuyck says family threats prompted Jets trade request — 3dConnor Hellebuyck said threats and other incidents involving his family, along with uncertainty about his career, ultimately led him to request a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. He did not detail what happened, asked for his family’s privacy, and said he still has positive ties to Winnipeg despite acknowledging tensions after the U.S. Olympic gold-medal win over Canada.

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Sam Okafor Fans should give him space on the details like he asked, even with the Olympic tensions still fresh in everyone's mind.

What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Ten Indicted in Elderly Gold-Bar Fraud SchemeWorld — Nov 5, 2026Ten people from California, Florida and Pennsylvania have been indicted on conspiracy charges in an alleged scheme that impersonated government and corporate officials to persuade an elderly Florida woman to buy gold; she handed over $101,220 before investigators intervened as scammers sought nearly $500,000 more. The defendants have pleaded to the charges in federal court, and the case is scheduled for trial in December 2026; they are presumed innocent.

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Red Sox, Mets Win Four Gold Gloves — Nov 2, 2026Red Sox and Mets combined for four 2026 Gold Gloves; Abreu won a third straight after 28 Defensive Runs Saved, and Mets rookie McLean became the first rookie pitcher winner.

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Derek Foss McLean's win for the Mets is a nice breakthrough after decades without a pitching Gold Glove.

Flint earns national Gold Standard EMS accreditationHealth — Nov 2, 2026Flint’s fire department has earned the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services’ highest “Gold Standard” accreditation, recognizing its patient care, safety and operational standards. The achievement comes about two years after the city relaunched its ambulance service following a more than 20-year hiatus.

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New Mexico Veterans Offered Free Lifetime State Park PassesPolitics — 4dVeterans and eligible Gold Star families can get free lifetime passes for national parks and other federal recreation sites, while active-duty service members and dependents qualify for annual passes; some activities still carry fees. New Mexico resident veterans can also apply for a free lifetime state parks pass, which covers day-use, camping and utility fees.

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IRAEmpire releases 2026 Gold IRA rankingsFinance — Nov 2, 2026Recent gold IRA rankings name different firms—including Goldco, Augusta Precious Metals and Lear Capital—as top providers, underscoring that rankings and reviews are not a substitute for comparing costs and services. Consumer guidance recommends checking written pricing, buy-sell spreads, custodians, storage, fees and rollover terms, and weighing review patterns carefully because responsive service does not guarantee a suitable investment.

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Dillon Dingler first Tigers catcher to repeat Gold Glove since 2007 — Nov 2, 2026Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler won his second consecutive American League Gold Glove, becoming the first Tigers catcher to repeat since Iván Rodríguez in 2006–07. Dingler led MLB catchers in key defensive measures and also hit 27 home runs with 91 RBIs in his first All-Star season.

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Elena Vasquez Hitting 27 homers and 91 RBIs while winning that award again shows he's a complete catcher, not just a glove guy.

Magic Johnson reflects 35 years after HIV diagnosis — Nov 6, 2026Magic Johnson marked 35 years since announcing his HIV diagnosis and retiring from the Lakers, expressing gratitude for his family, friends and fans and crediting his faith for his continued health and life. The announcement stunned the sports world, and Johnson returned to competition the following year to win Olympic gold with the 1992 U.S. Dream Team.

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Gold Fluctuates Near $4,050 After Fed Holds RatesFinance — Oct 23, 2026Gold and silver prices have weakened amid rising oil prices, inflation concerns and expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates high, with Indian gold prices also easing. A State Street strategist says institutional and central-bank demand may support gold near current levels, with momentum potentially returning after rate hikes end.

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Gold eases ahead of US midterm elections3 sources — Nov 3, 2026US struck Iran's Qeshm Island Nov. 2 after IRGC fire on a US aircraft. Trump called it a "soft war" on Hannity as midterms open Nov. 3; costs exceed $47 billion.

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Dana Whitfield Lower prices now probably mean investors think inflation and rates will not spike from the midterms.