For more than seven decades, women from the United States have shaped Olympic figure skating. Each champion arrived in a different era. Each one faced a different challenge. Some battled illness. Others carried the weight of tragedy or tough rivalry.

Gold bars, 400 troy ounces or 28 lbs each, are displayed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Washington, DC. (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP via Getty Images) It’s hard to believe, but the world is beginning to lurch toward a gold-based ...

Gold has been a prized asset for many years, its significance transcending centuries and cultures. While this precious metal has always been in demand, its value has soared from the start of 2024 into 2025. In January 2024, the price of gold hovered around ...

Gold has been used as a medium of exchange for thousands of years. Gold’s value to global societies helped it persist and grow over time. That value has proved durable for multiple reasons: Gold’s global appeal sidesteps many country-specific risks.

The gold standard is a profile in power. So LBJ conspired to get rid of it. (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) The gold standard did not prevent the hyperinflation of the 1970s, or the slowdown in growth the American economy in the 2000s.

Last March, some of the most optimistic gold experts projected the spot price of gold to reach $2,300 or $2,400 per ounce in the next year or two. By summer, the price of gold surpassed $2,400 for good and has continued to set price records in the time since.

The Gold isn’t just about three tons of stolen bullion—it’s about working-class crooks, cunning fencers, slick money launderers, and sharp detectives caught up in one of Britain’s wildest heists. Here’s a handy guide to the key players in this ...

Fort Knox has long been home to the U.S. government's gold reserves. It has also suddenly become an object of keen interest to President Donald Trump. "Just in case we need it," former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan once reportedly said.

Taking a penalty against Canada at the Olympics is a bad idea. Niko Mikkola high-sticking Nathan MacKinnon in the final few minutes was a really bad idea for Finland. Nowhere is Canada’s embarrassment of riches of high-end talent clearer than on the power play ,