Now that Robert Mueller’s probe into alleged Russian election meddling has been completed, President Trump has promised to declassify much of the information that resulted in his campaign being put in the government’s crosshairs to begin with. Trump had threatened to declassify much of that information last year but held off at the request of […]
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While the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge was intended to replace the .30-06 Springfield as the standard American service cartridge, it didn’t even last a decade before being replaced by the 5.56x45mm cartridge. While that might have spelled the end for lesser cartridges, the 7.62x51mm/.308 Winchester has hung on to remain one of the most popular rifle […]
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It’s no secret that central banks have been large buyers of gold over the past few years. Last year nearly set a record for gold purchases by central banks and the trend looks set to continue this year. But those central banks who already own gold are increasingly looking to hold onto it themselves. They […]
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One of the most prevalent fears among cryptocurrency investors is that of hacking. It seems that every day brings new reports of thieves attempting to steal from cryptocurrency investors and companies. Whether it’s cryptojacking, phishing, or outright hacks, there are numerous ways for criminals to get their hands on crypto assets that aren’t adequately secured. […]
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One of the keys to the mainstream’s faith in the financial system is the belief that the Federal Reserve is actually capable of managing interest rates. The Fed eases policy to lower interest rates and tightens policy to raise interest rates. But what happens if the Fed loses control of interest rates? What happens if […]
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The era of antibiotics has been one of the greatest in human history, in which people who otherwise would have perished from easily treatable infections are able to treat them with antibiotics and go on to live productive, healthy lives. But like too much of a good thing, overuse and misuse of antibiotics has gone […]
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In the minds of too many people in government, especially on the left, the solution to any problem is to spend more money on it. Health care not good enough? Spend more money. Roads too congested? Spend more money. Students underperforming in school? Spend more money. What they often fail to appreciate is that more […]
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