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China Is Buying Gold, Sending Prices to Record Highs

The global price of gold has reached its highest levels as Chinese investors and consumers, wary of real estate and stocks, buy the metal at a record pace.

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China’s Xi Visits Europe, Seeking Strategic Opportunity

The Chinese leader has carefully chosen three countries — France, Serbia and Hungary — that to varying degrees embrace Beijing’s push for a new global order.

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'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 5

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for May 5's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to...

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NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 5

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for May 5's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep...

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"Hinting About Grandkids" And 16 More Things Parents Do That Really Bug Their Adult Children

"I don't expect them to change, but it drives me mad."

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Messi gets 5 assists, sets MLS single-game record

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi set multiple records with his six goal contributions and five assists in the 6-2 win over New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

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Edwards drops 43, Wolves steal Game 1 on road

Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points to help the Timberwolves seize home-court advantage with a Game 1 win in Denver.

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UFC 301 Pantoja vs. Erceg: live results and analysis

The flyweight title is on the line in Rio. Follow along for live updates throughout the night.

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"I Cut All Ties With Him": People Are Sharing The Infuriating "Last Straw" That Made Them Finally Stop Talking To Someone

"At that moment, I lost all the respect I had for him as a person, and it was the last time I spoke to him."

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Elian Peltier

The Bleak Life in Captivity of Niger’s Deposed President, Mohamed Bazoum

Nine months after a coup in Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, an ally of France and the U.S., remains locked in the presidential residence, cut off from contact with anyone but his doctor.

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Frank Stella, Towering Artist and Master of Reinvention, Dies at 87

He moved American art away from Abstract Expressionism toward cool minimalism. His explorations of color and form were endlessly discussed and constantly on exhibit.

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The Best Hats at the 2024 Kentucky Derby

America’s most famous horse race may be celebrating a milestone this year, but the hats are the real stars of the show.

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Liam Stack, Aaron Boxerman, Amanda Taub and Ken Belson

Parts of Gaza in ‘Full-Blown Famine,’ U.N. Aid Official Says

Cindy McCain, the director of the World Food Program, said starvation is entrenched in northern Gaza and is “moving its way south.”

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Saturday was a tale of two sessions for Daniel Ricciardo at the Miami Grand Prix

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After a stunning drive in the F1 Sprint Race, qualifying was a much different story for Daniel Ricciardo on Saturday

MIAMI — It was certainly a tale of two sessions for Daniel Ricciardo Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.

The Australian driver and fan favorite turned in a massive performance in Saturday’s F1 Sprint Race, following up his P4 in Sprint Qualifying Friday afternoon with a fourth-place finish, securing his first points of the...

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How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower in 2024

It's May and it's getting warm (in the Northern Hemisphere). At a time like this, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is a great excuse to look up at the night sky.

This year's shower peaks close to the new moon — the opposite of a full moon — which is ideal. Dark skies mean better viewing conditions, which will come as a relief to anyone who tried to catch this show last year when a dazzling full moon filled the sky with light, making meteor viewing next to impossible. These conditions also...

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Amy Winehouse's Close Friend Explained Why "Back To Black" Was "Hugely Triggering" To Them

"I didn’t like it, and it was hugely triggering for me."

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Here Are 23 Different Ways Millennials, Gen X, And Boomers Had Fun Before The Internet

"I don't ever remember being bored, to be honest. There was always something to do."

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27 Mother's Day Gifts From Amazon That Are Totally Worth Their Price Tag

Spoil your mom with luxury gifts because she 1,000% deserves it.

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Just 33 Little Things You Should Treat Yourself To Because You Deserve It, Duh

Friendly reminder: You don't need an excuse to buy yourself a lil' treat.

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