Summer Road Trip During Pandemic; Gold Prices Soar

Summer Road Trip During Pandemic; Gold Prices Soar

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The COVID-19 pandemic may have halted a lot of international travel, but that’s not stopping people from having safer adventures closer to home. This summer, many people are embarking on road trips to see some of the country’s natural landmarks. We talk with Kayla Gilchrist about her trip across the U.S. Also, gold has soared nearly 30% so far this year. Silver, meanwhile, on Monday, experienced strong gains, surging above $26, which is its highest level in seven years.