Gold and silver plunge as investors abandon safe haven metal trades.
Precious Metals Decline Amid Ongoing Conflict Gold, silver, and platinum have continued to drop this week, largely due to investors pulling back from these safe-haven assets as the war in Iran persists. The spot gold price decreased more than 5% to $4,262.50 by 10:30 a.m. in London (6:30 a.m. ET) on Monday. Meanwhile, gold futures […]
First Safe Haven Baby Box Opens at South Dakota Fire Station
The Rapid City Fire Department has inaugurated South Dakota’s first Safe Haven Baby Box. For years, there were discussions in South Dakota about introducing baby boxes. However, the urgency for these boxes grew after the tragic discovery of a baby named Gabrielle at a recycling center in Sioux Falls in 2024. “The same week baby […]
Former New Haven police chief surrenders after reportedly embezzling $85,000 from department funds
Former New Haven Police Chief Arrested for Theft A former police chief in New Haven, Connecticut, has been arrested on charges of theft for allegedly stealing $85,000 from two departmental accounts. Carl Jacobson, who unexpectedly retired in January, voluntarily surrendered to authorities after a warrant was issued. He was subsequently released on bail set at […]
Infant Given Up at Safe Haven Baby Box in Ohio
Ohio Fire Department Uses Safe Haven Baby Box for First Time An infant was anonymously placed in a Safe Haven Baby Box in mid-January, according to local officials. The baby, just under 30 days old, was surrendered at the Derry Township Fire Station on Neve Road. This marks the first use of the baby boxes […]
Swiss franc reaches a ten-year peak as traders look for a dependable safe haven.
Swiss Franc Hits Strongest Level Against Dollar in Over a Decade The Swiss franc has surged to its highest value against the U.S. dollar in more than ten years. This increase, driven by traders seeking a reliable haven amidst ongoing political uncertainties, has created challenges for the Swiss National Bank. Last year, the franc rose […]
Happy to be a safe haven city: Mamdani reveals new assistance for undocumented immigrants in NYC
NYC’s New Childcare Benefits for All New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, a Democrat, recently announced that taxpayers will be funding new benefits for illegal immigrants in the city. The initiatives, which include complimentary childcare for two-year-olds, were previously highlighted by both Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. There are additional programs aimed at […]
Connecticut residents restless due to unexplained humming noises in West Haven
Residents of West Haven, Connecticut, have reported a continuous low-frequency hum that many find unsettling, labeling it anything from strange to downright unbearable. For some time, locals have speculated that nearby industrial activities could be behind this hum and are pushing for answers. In an effort to address the issue, a group organized a petition, […]
California’s safe haven for abortion: Newsom will not extradite accused doctor to anti-abortion Louisiana
Extradition Controversy Over Abortion Charges This week, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill voiced her disapproval of California officials for their refusal to extradite a doctor facing abortion-related charges. Murrill expressed that it was “appalling” that California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta openly stated their intentions to protect individuals from legal repercussions for […]
Infant Given Up at Tennessee Safe Haven Baby Box
Officials confirmed that a newborn was “safely delivered” to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Atoka, Tennessee. The infant was placed in the baby box located at Fire Station 1 on Fox 13 Atoka McLaughlin Drive. Authorities noted that the child was in “good health” when first responders retrieved him from the device. The fire […]
Fire Department to Establish Maine’s First Safe Haven Baby Box
The Rumford Fire Department is set to launch Maine’s first Safe Haven Baby Box this February, aimed at preventing tragic cases of infant abandonment. Rumford Fire Chief Chris Reed expressed, “I hope we never need to use it. But at least it provides an option.” The Safe Haven Baby Box is designed to stop parents […]