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Gold Price Hits All Time Highs as Investors Rush for Safety

Gold prices shattered records on Tuesday to reach a historic peak. Investors are flocking to the precious metal as a safe haven amid rising global instability and renewed hopes for interest rate cuts. The massive surge highlights the growing fear in financial markets and the strong demand for stability. Global tensions drive investors to safety The world is facing a mix of uncertain events that are pushing people toward gold.…

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GIFT Nifty Hints at Gap Up Opening Before Critical Budget Week

Dalal Street is gearing up for a crucial trading session today. The bulls are looking to stage a comeback after a punishing sell-off on Friday. Early indicators from the GIFT Nifty suggest a positive start with a gain of 75 points. Investors are returning to their terminals after the Republic Day holiday break. The market sentiment remains fragile despite the positive global cues. All eyes are now fixed on the…

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SweetWater 420 Fest Announces Massive Move to Westside Park for 2026

Atlanta’s most iconic beer and music celebration is packing its bags once again. SweetWater 420 Fest is leaving the industrial concrete of Kirkwood for the lush greenery of the Westside. Organizers confirmed that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shirley Clarke Franklin Park. This marks the festival’s fourth location change in just five years. The event is scheduled for April 17 and 18, 2026. Returning to Organic Roots…

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Metro Atlanta Schools Reopen Tuesday Following Icy Winter Storm

Thousands of students across metro Atlanta are packing their backpacks and preparing to return to classrooms Tuesday. Following a sweeping winter storm that coated the region in ice and prompted widespread closures, major school districts and universities have given the green light to resume operations. While the school doors are opening, officials urge parents to exercise extreme caution as freezing temperatures and black ice remain lingering threats. Major Districts and…

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SweetWater 420 Fest 2026 Reveals Lineup and New Venue

Atlanta music enthusiasts have a massive reason to celebrate this week following the official lineup announcement for the 2026 SweetWater 420 Fest. The organizers confirmed that jam band icons Umphrey’s McGee and electronic funk duo Chromeo will lead a diverse roster of artists this spring. This year marks a significant shift for the beloved festival as it moves to a fresh location at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park. Umphrey’s McGee and…

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Cobb County Roads Open After Icy Weekend; Offices Closed Monday

Cobb County drivers saw clear major highways Monday morning after a punishing weekend ice storm. While Department of Transportation crews successfully opened all main arteries, officials warn that neighborhood streets remain treacherous with potential black ice lurking. The freezing temperatures and icy aftermath have forced local government offices to shut down for the day. Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary to allow crews to finish…

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Georgia Silences Dissent With Harsh New Protest Laws

A quiet crackdown is sweeping through Tbilisi as authorities weaponize new laws to silence the streets. Police are now arbitrarily detaining citizens merely for standing on sidewalks, sparking urgent warnings from global watchdogs about the death of democracy in Georgia. This systematic suppression effectively criminalizes the right to assemble. The New Legal Trap for Demonstrators The rules of engagement for public dissent in Georgia changed drastically last month. Amendments passed…

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Judge Throws Out DOJ Lawsuit Demanding Georgia Voter Data

A federal judge has handed a procedural defeat to the U.S. Department of Justice in its effort to access Georgia’s voter records. On Friday, the court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Biden administration that demanded millions of voter registration files from the state. The ruling did not hinge on the sensitive issue of voter privacy but rather on a technical error regarding where the government filed its paperwork. U.S.…

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Ice Storm Cripples White County Power Grid as Thousands Freeze

A catastrophic winter storm has plunged the vast majority of White County into total darkness. Thick layers of ice have snapped power lines and toppled trees across the region. Officials warn that the local power grid is on the brink of a complete collapse as temperatures continue to drop. Residents woke up to a freezing and dangerous scene early Monday morning. Nearly 70 percent of all homes and businesses in…

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Asia Markets Slide as Trump Links Greenland Deal to New Tariffs

Asian markets stumbled Monday as investors grappled with a fresh geopolitical curveball. President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum linking steep tariffs on European exports to the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. The unexpected maneuver has sent ripples through global exchanges, igniting fears of a transatlantic trade war and sending risk assets tumbling across the region. The Greenland Ultimatum Rattle Investors Trading floors across Asia were awash in red after…