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Key historic events throughout the ages in relation to business, work, corporate figures and moguls.

Oil Prices Fall by 3% on US-Iran De-escalation. AI-Generated.
Introduction Oil prices dropped sharply after signs of de-escalation between the United States and Iran, easing fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Both major crude benchmarks fell by around 3%, reversing recent gains that had been driven largely by geopolitical risk.
By Asad Ali4 days ago in Journal
Stocks Slide in Asia as Metals Melt Down, Earnings Loom. AI-Generated.
Introduction Asian stock markets opened lower as a sharp meltdown in precious metals sent shockwaves through global financial systems, rattling investor sentiment across the region. Stocks slid in Asia as metals melted down, with gold and silver suffering historic declines while investors braced for a crucial wave of corporate earnings that could shape market direction in the coming weeks.
By Asad Ali4 days ago in Journal
Gold Dives 6% and Silver Crashes 12%, Extending Sell-Off After Historic Plunge. AI-Generated.
Introduction Gold and silver — long considered pillars of financial safety — have suffered one of their most dramatic collapses in modern market history. Gold plunged 6% while silver crashed 12%, extending a brutal sell-off that followed an earlier historic plunge across precious metals markets. The sudden reversal erased months of gains in just days and rattled investors who had relied on these metals as protection against inflation, geopolitical tensions, and currency instability.
By Asad Ali4 days ago in Journal
Somewhere Only We Know . Content Warning.
Ten years. A fucking long time, yet it passes terrifyingly fast. How does that work? How is it possible that one day you're still a preteen, obsessed with Marvel movies, stuffing your face with popcorn, your sexuality just starting to wake up—then you blink, and suddenly you're twenty-two, standing on the job market, feeling like a massive loser?
By Tamas Csokas5 days ago in Journal
How Chinese Speculators Set the Stage for Gold and Silver Crash. AI-Generated.
Gold and silver are often seen as safe-haven assets — stores of value during uncertainty. But even safe havens are not immune to speculation. In recent months, intense speculative activity by Chinese retail and institutional traders played a major role in driving prices sharply higher — and then setting the stage for a painful correction.
By Asad Ali5 days ago in Journal
Rafah Land Port Sees Renewed Movement as Gaza Border Crossing Reopens After Years of. AI-Generated.
Introduction The Rafah land port, the only border crossing between Gaza and Egypt not directly controlled by Israel, has seen a noticeable increase in activity after years of near-complete closure. Once largely quiet and restricted to limited humanitarian movements, the crossing has recently become a focal point of civilian travel, medical evacuations, and aid coordination. The renewed movement reflects both logistical adjustments and shifting regional conditions that have brought renewed attention to the crossing’s role in Gaza’s connection to the outside world.
By Saad 5 days ago in Journal
Understanding a U.S. Government Shutdown
A “government shutdown” in the United States sounds like a sci-fi switch someone flipsand suddenly a whole country goes dark. Reality is messier, more legalistic, and (unfortunately) more human: it’s not the nation shutting off, it’s certain federal agencies losing legal authority to spend money, which then ripples into paychecks, services, contracts, and public trust.
By Sayed Zewayed5 days ago in Journal
Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans. AI-Generated.
A Stunning Political Surprise In a stunning political twist, Democrat Taylor Rehmet has pulled off a major upset by winning a special election in a deep-red Texas district, sending shockwaves through the Republican Party. This seat, located in Tarrant County’s State Senate District 9, was long considered a safe Republican stronghold. Just two years ago, President Donald Trump carried the district by 17 points, and local GOP leaders consistently won elections there with ease.
By Asad Ali5 days ago in Journal
Mike Johnson Told Not to Count on Dems’ Votes to End Shutdown. AI-Generated.
A Standoff in Washington House Speaker Mike Johnson has been warned by Democratic leaders that they will not provide votes to end the ongoing partial government shutdown. This warning complicates efforts to reopen the federal government and highlights the deep partisan divide in Washington. As agencies remain unfunded and federal operations stall, Johnson faces a critical test of leadership and political strategy.
By Asad Ali5 days ago in Journal
Democrat Christian Menefee Wins Special Election for U.S. House in Texas. AI-Generated.
A Long-Vacant Seat Finally Filled After months without representation, Texas’ 18th Congressional District has a new voice in Washington. Democrat Christian Menefee won a closely watched special election, securing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and restoring representation to a district that had been vacant for nearly a year.
By Asad Ali5 days ago in Journal
Buried for 33 Years, the Dream to Revive One of the Country’s Legendary Gold Mines Is Suddenly Back on the Map. AI-Generated.
For more than three decades, one of the country’s most legendary gold mines lay dormant — its tunnels sealed, its machinery rusting, and its promise seemingly lost to history. Once a symbol of economic prosperity and industrial ambition, the mine was shut down 33 years ago due to declining yields, rising costs, and shifting market conditions.
By Asad Ali6 days ago in Journal
A Complete Guide to Self Assessment Tax Returns in London
Navigating the UK tax system can feel labyrinthine, particularly for individuals and businesses with complex income streams. In London, where entrepreneurial activity, property investment, and freelance work thrive, understanding self assessment is not merely advisable—it is essential. This guide offers a comprehensive exploration of how self assessment tax returns work, who needs to file them, key deadlines, common pitfalls, and the value of professional support.
By Self Assessment Tax Return9 days ago in Journal