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San Francisco Hides $50K in Gold Coins for Treasure Hunt
A coin dealer is hiding 10 rare gold coins worth over $50,000 across San Francisco this weekend, including an 1851 Gold Rush treasure worth $25,000. Finders keepers.
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Ghana Now Refines Its Own Gold Into Bullion Bars
For the first time, Ghana is refining gold from small-scale miners into bullion bars at home, creating 162 jobs and keeping more wealth in the country. The partnership between Ghana Gold Board and Gold Coast Refinery marks a turning point in West Africa's gold industry.
Gold Coast Skaters Shred Barriers with Adaptive Frames
A custom skateboard frame is giving people with disabilities on Australia's Gold Coast the adrenaline rush of skating. What started with one curious coach now changes lives every week.
Alysa Liu Inspires Two Cities With Olympic Gold Murals
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is being celebrated with stunning murals in both Los Angeles and Oakland, as artists rushed to capture her joyful medal-biting moment. The 20-year-old figure skater's unapologetic energy has inspired communities across California. #
Australia's Josie Baff Wins Olympic Gold in Snowboard Cross
Josie Baff became Australia's first woman to win Olympic gold in snowboard cross, doubling the country's gold medal count at Milano Cortina 2026. The 23-year-old's victory came just one day after fellow Australian Cooper Woods won gold in moguls.
Olympic Gold Won With Help From Massachusetts Factory
Team USA bobsledders Elana Meyers Taylor and Jasmine Jones returned to thank the Westfield factory that built the specialized equipment that helped them win gold and bronze medals. The company even rushed new sled runners through a snowstorm days before Taylor's historic gold medal run.
Scientists Crack Mystery of How Gold Forms in Nature
Chinese researchers watched gold form at the nanoscale for the first time, revealing how ordinary iron minerals create precious metal deposits. This discovery could help find new gold sources and explain how nature concentrates valuable metals.
Buffalo Olympian Brings Gold Medal Home to the Bills
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra returned to her hometown, sharing her medal with Buffalo Bills players who marveled at its weight and achievement. The Getzville native won gold in Milan and a pro hockey championship, all in one remarkable 2026.
Ghana Gold CEO Honored for Economic Leadership in 2026
The Paramount Chief of Buipe recognized Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi with the highest honor in Gonjaland for his work transforming Ghana's economy through responsible gold mining. The traditional ceremony celebrated his leadership while exploring new investment opportunities in agriculture and industrialization.
Tkachuk Brothers Share Olympic Gold With Sick Kids
NHL stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk brought their Olympic gold medals to St. Louis Children's Hospital, continuing a family tradition of giving back. The brothers helped Team USA win hockey gold for the first time in 46 years.
Britain's Bankes & Nightingale Win Historic Snowboard Gold
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale just made Winter Olympics history by winning Great Britain's first-ever gold medal in mixed team snowboard cross. The duo brought home the gold with one clear goal in mind: nothing less than first place.
Olympic Gold Medalist Hayley Scamurra Visits Bills Practice
Buffalo native Hayley Scamurra brought her Olympic gold medal to Bills practice, meeting quarterback Josh Allen after he heard about her shoutout from Milan. The hometown hockey hero is now part of an exclusive Triple-Gold club after an incredible year of championships.
Team USA Women's Hockey Dominates 5-0, Heads to Gold Game
Goaltender Aerin Frankel hasn't allowed a single goal in five straight games as Team USA women's hockey crushed Sweden 5-0 to reach the Olympic gold medal match. The Americans are one win away from their third Olympic gold medal.
Josie Baff Storms to Gold in Snowboard Cross Upset
Australian snowboarder Josie Baff charged from 17th place after seeding to win gold in the women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 27-year-old from Jindabyne claimed Australia's second gold medal of the Games with a breathtaking series of knockout performances.
Buffalo Hockey Star Meets Her Hero Josh Allen with Gold
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra grew up cheering for the Buffalo Bills from the stands. Now she's on the field, showing quarterback Josh Allen her gold medal and proving dreams work both ways.
Scientists Solve Mystery of Why Gold Never Loses Its Shine
Researchers at Tulane University discovered gold atoms rearrange themselves into protective patterns that block oxygen reactions, keeping the metal eternally brilliant. The breakthrough could revolutionize catalyst technology used in manufacturing and clean energy.
Bismarck's Britta Curl-Salemme Wins Olympic Gold
A North Dakota hockey player who started on the fourth line ended up on Team USA's first line and won gold at her first Olympics. Britta Curl-Salemme just became part of only the third U.S. women's hockey team to ever claim Olympic gold.
Matthews Texts Tkachuk Nightly During USA Hockey Gold Run
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews kept Team USA spirits high with nightly texts to Matthew Tkachuk during their historic Olympic gold medal run. The simple tradition helped fuel the team's first gold in 46 years.
Italy Wins Gold in Luge at Home in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Italian lugers Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer won gold in women's doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics on home snow. Their emotional celebration captured the pure joy of Olympic victory in front of their home crowd.
Team USA Hockey Players Share Gold Medals with Troops
Fresh off their historic Olympic gold medal win, the U.S. men's hockey team stopped to honor military members at Joint Base Andrews, letting service members wear their medals for photos. The spontaneous gesture showed gratitude before their White House visit.
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