US ramps up military presence near Venezuela

Days after President Trump said he had made up his mind about possible military operations in Venezuela, U.S. Marine Corps forces have been conducting a joint training exercise with forces from Trinidad and Tobago since Sunday. The joint exercises will run from Sunday to Friday, the US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced on Friday….

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What investors need to know

Gold traded below the $4,000-per-ounce mark again on Tuesday as the dollar remained resilient at over three-month highs, while reduced chances of another U.S. interest rate cut in December and easing U.S.-China trade tensions blunted bullion’s demand. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold profits are glittering in 2025 — but cashing in may trigger a…

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Make the most of health care expenses before end of year

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images As health-care costs continue to climb, you may want to make sure you’re not leaving valuable tax breaks or pre-tax dollars on the table this year. Rising premiums, steeper deductibles and higher out-of-pocket maximums have put more pressure on household budgets, making year-end planning important, experts say. Among…

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