Farewell to the penny as the U.S. halts production of the historic one-cent coin after over two hundred years in circulation
End of the Penny Era After over 230 years, the United States has officially ceased minting the penny, a coin that has been in circulation since 1787. The final penny was produced in Philadelphia, signaling the close of a significant chapter. Even though pennies are no longer being minted, billions of them are still out […]
Cocoa Prices Rise After ICCO Reduces Global Cocoa Production and Surplus Predictions
Cocoa Prices Experience Notable Rebound On Friday, cocoa futures saw a significant rise, with March ICE NY Cocoa closing up by 411 points, or 8.07%. Similarly, December ICE London Cocoa rose by 164 points, marking a 4.34% increase. The price jump can be attributed to the International Cocoa Organization’s recent forecast adjustments, lowering the anticipated […]
Melania Trump launches a new production company before her upcoming film
Melania Trump Launches New Production Company First Lady Melania Trump has announced her latest project alongside the release of her new film—her very own production company. On Friday, she took to social media to share the news. “Presentation: MUSE FILMS is my new production company,” she stated. “The movie ‘Melania’ will be released exclusively worldwide […]
Lubbock banker and coin enthusiast share their thoughts on stopping penny production
Penny Production Ends in the U.S. LUBBOCK, Texas – After 232 years, the U.S. Treasury has decided to halt penny production, minting the final one recently. Over the last decade, the cost to produce a penny has gone up significantly, rising from 1.42 cents to 3.69 cents. Reducing the number of coins minted is expected […]
Ozarks penny collectors share tips as U.S. Mint ceases production
Change in Penny Production Sparks Collector Interest SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With the U.S. Mint halting penny production, coin enthusiasts are sharing insights on which coins might be worth keeping versus those that are alright to spend. Dave Sorick, passionate about coins since his teenage years and currently the president of the National Numismatic Association, views […]
Legislators need to take action to maintain America’s leadership in chemical innovation and production.
Urgent Action Needed on Chemical Control Laws There’s an immediate need for Congress to revamp the implementation of key chemical control laws in the U.S. To build a stronger future, regulations must be based on sound science. The American Chemistry Council (ACC), which champions American progress and competitiveness in the chemistry sector, is leading this […]
US technology production halts without these minerals, and China controls 90% of them.
US and Australia Sign Major Mineral Supply Agreement On October 20, 2025, in a room purposed for national discussions, leaders from the United States and Australia came together to announce a significant agreement. They each committed $1 billion, alongside an $8.5 billion pipeline and additional letters of interest totaling $2.2 billion. The language used promoted […]
Banks and stores face a shortage of pennies as the US Mint halts production.
Penny Shortage in the U.S. Pennies are becoming increasingly hard to come by in the United States. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump’s decision to halt penny production started affecting businesses nationwide. Many merchants are facing a shortage of coins, making it difficult to provide exact change. Banks, on the other hand, can’t order new […]
Old wine production site found in Turkey is 1,600 years old
Ancient Wine Production Center Discovered in Turkey Archaeologists have uncovered a significant ancient wine production facility near a castle in Turkey, with a history that might stretch back around 1,600 years. This discovery was reported on October 16 by Anadolu Agency, a state-run news source. The site is situated in a mountainous region close to […]
ETFs to Monitor as Tesla Falls Behind in Q3 Earnings and Plans for Cybercab Production in ’26
Tesla’s Q3 Earnings Fall Short of Expectations Tesla’s shares (TSLA) took a dive, dropping over 5% in early trading on October 23, following the release of its Q3 2025 earnings, which didn’t meet analysts’ forecasts. This decline marked a significant 40% drop in operating profit, heavily influenced by rising interest rates and escalating research and […]