Gold Price Today on August 24, 2026

How much is gold per ounce today?As of Aug. 24, 2026, at 12:05 p.m. ET, the spot price of gold was $4,659.59 per ounce, according to the latest market data. That’s up 1.22%, a gain of $56.07 from the previous close of $4,603.53.One year ago, gold traded at $3,371.86 per…

Buc-ee’s CEO signals expansion shift away from blue states that ‘don’t appreciate’ chain

Buc-ee’s CEO suggested recently that the Texas-based travel center chain may be done looking into blue districts, saying some communities do not appreciate what the company brings while conservative states offer business-friendly and family-oriented values. Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, the company’s president and co-founder, made the comments during the grand opening of Buc-ee’s newest location in Benton, Arkansas on August 17. The chain is known for its expansive gas stations, famously clean restrooms and in-house…

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5-time illegal entrant admits ‘mistake’ that finally got him busted by ICE

An illegal immigrant who re-entered the U.S. five times said his drinking is the “mistake” that finally led to his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement early Thursday morning. Ernesto Alejandro Perez-Garcia, a Mexican national, was arrested by ICE in Redondo Beach, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. Perez-Garcia has a history…

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Coinbase-Affiliated Advocacy Group Endorses Candidates for US Midterms

Stand With Crypto, an advocacy organization launched by Coinbase in 2023, endorsed 32 candidates for House of Representatives seats ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections based on their digital asset policy views. In a Monday notice, Stand With Crypto said its slate of 32 candidates for the 2026 midterm elections…