Recently-published research has indicated that certain occupations may elevate the risk of workers developing rheumatoid arthritis. The study analyzed several thousand people in Sweden and suggested that exposure to certain…
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The government of Saudi Arabia recently signaled its openness to fund its operations with Chinese yuan, raising funds by borrowing in China. If Saudi Arabia goes further by accepting the…
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Venezuelan citizens have begun to turn to Bitcoin as the continuing hyperinflationary crisis in their country has destroyed the value of cash. Both ordinary citizens and the government are facing…
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Wells Fargo announced recently that former Federal Reserve Board Governor Elizabeth Duke will take over as chairman of the board next year. She is the first woman to hold the…
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A recent study suggested that people who are overweight and obese but otherwise healthy still face an increased risk of developing heart disease. The idea of metabolically healthy obesity refers…
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Billionaire hedge fund investor Paul Singer recently warned of the dangers of passive investing. Passive investing has become an increasingly popular investing strategy among portfolio managers, as they merely seek…
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US home sales dropped 1.3 percent in July as home prices continued to rise to record levels. The number of houses on the market was down 9 percent from a…
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One of the common mistakes that many preppers make is stockpiling a whole bunch of food and supplies but never actually practicing the skills necessary to put those supplies into…
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Baking soda is one of those things that everyone should have around the house. It has multiple uses and is especially effective as a cleaning agent. When standard cleaning chemicals…
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) was damaged after a collision with the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Alnic MC early Monday morning. The McCain suffered significant…