Gold Prices Drop as Investors Favor Bonds; Nursing Schools Turn Away Thousands Amid Shortages; Girl Scouts Ditch New Cookie

Gold prices have declined recently due to rising bond yields and a stronger dollar, making it less attractive than government bonds for cautious investors.

Gold prices surged earlier this year amid market turmoil, but have dropped as the Fed signaled higher interest rates.

Thousands of qualified nursing school applicants are being turned away due to shortages of faculty, clinical placements and supervisors.

The Girl Scouts are discontinuing the Raspberry Rally cookie after just one year, despite its popularity, to focus on core varieties.

Costco sells out its gold bars quickly, and some investors still see a role for gold as a hedge against uncertainty.