Shawn Baldwin

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jason Reginato |Merritt Enright |Shawn Baldwin |Jeniece Pettitt

2 hours ago'Felt like a kidnapping': Wrong turn leads to 5-day detention ordealIt started off as a routine family trip to the supermarket. On Saturday, March 8, a woman named Sarahi hopped into the car with her two kids and her 19-year old brother to drive from their home in Detroit, Michigan to do some shopping at the local Costco and get some lunch. A few minutes into the …2 hours agoTrump gave Waltz a vote of confidence. It wasn’t as smooth behind the scenes.

Jan 18, 2025 | nbcbayarea.com | Shawn Baldwin

In challenging economic and geopolitical times, investors bet on gold for its ability to store value.  Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could reach $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025. But the boom has also been linked to a surge in illegal gold mining. "What we have found during the study that we published is that more than 435 metric tons of gold was smuggled out of Africa in 2022," said Marc Ummel, head of unit raw materials at Swissaid.

Oct 8, 2024 | nbcnewyork.com | Shawn Baldwin

U.S. adults make about to shopping centers each month, or roughly 62 trips per person annually, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. More of those consumers are going to strip malls. While some outlets like traditional malls have struggled to retain shoppers, foot traffic to strip malls is booming. Annual visits to strip malls surged 18% last year compared with prior to the pandemic, according to data compiled by analytics company RetailStat.

Sep 6, 2024 | nbcchicago.com | Shawn Baldwin

Plant Vogtle, a nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, is the largest source of clean energy in the U.S. following the addition of two new reactors, according to Georgia Power. The plant's unit 4 reactor began commercial operations in April and unit 3 went online last year. They are the first reactors built from scratch and connected to the grid in over three decades and together can power over a million homes and businesses, according to the utility provider.

May 31, 2024 | cnbc.com | Shawn Baldwin

Demand for copper is surging. The red metal, considered a barometer for economic health, is a vital component for the construction and defense industries as well as a key component in electric cars, wind turbines and the power grid. But mining companies are having a hard time keeping up. Existing mines and projects under construction will meet only 80% of copper needs by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency.