Tag: sights

Ukraine sets sights on Russian border region

The Russian military said on Wednesday that it had shot down 12 Ukrainian missiles over Russia’s southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces seek to embarrass President Vladimir Putin and puncture his argument that life in Russia is going on as normal despite the 22-month war. Belgorod Governo Vyacheslav Gladkov said the situation in […]

Ukraine trains its sights on Russian border region, seeking to stir up discontent

The Russian military said Wednesday it shot down 12 Ukrainian missiles over Russia’s southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces seek to embarrass Russian President Vladimir Putin and puncture his argument that life in Russia is going on as normal despite the 22-month war. Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said the situation in the regional […]

Gold to enter 2024 with sights set on record highs

By Deep Kaushik Vakil (Reuters) – Gold investors anticipate record high prices next year, when the fundamentals of a dovish pivot in U.S. interest rates, continued geopolitical risk, and central bank buying are expected to support the market after a volatile 2023. Spot gold is on track to post a 13% annual rise in 2023, […]

The sights, sounds and snacks of the first Buc-ee’s in Missouri

On Dec. 10, the day I arrived in Springfield, I checked in on a Facebook group called “Fans of Buc-ee’s! Springfield, Missouri.” Somehow, a gas station in southwest Missouri had already amassed more than 16,000 followers — approximately one-tenth the population of Springfield. It wasn’t even open yet. The page had been particularly active the […]