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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Big Tech's Rollercoaster Ride with Trump's Tariffs

The tech world was in a spin last week. Big names in Silicon Valley were trying to figure out if they'd get a break from Trump's trade war with China. The White House had been flip-flopping for days, leaving tech companies in the dark about whether they'd be hit with massive tariffs. The drama star

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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

WNBA Draft: Star Player's Recent Struggles Raise Eyebrows

The 2025 WNBA Draft is set to kick off in New York City at 7:30 p. m. ET on Monday night. The city is buzzing with excitement as the future stars of the league gather. Before the draft, these athletes took a moment to enjoy the city's iconic views from the top of the Empire State Building. Among the

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Student Activist's Path to Citizenship Hits a Roadblock

A student's journey towards becoming a U. S. citizen took an unexpected turn when he was detained by immigration authorities. Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian who has been living in the U. S. for nearly a decade, was taken into custody in Vermont. He had been attending a naturalization interview, a rou

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Apr 15 2025SPORTS

The Quarterback's Big Decision: Money, Games, and the Future of College Football

The 2024 college football season brought a big change: a 12-team College Football Playoff. This new format replaced the old four-team tournament that had been around since 2014. But the changes didn't stop there. The NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) era and the transfer portal have also shaken things

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Silicon Valley's Changing Political Tide

The tech world is often seen as a place of innovation and progress. Yet, it's also a place where political views are shifting. Jeremy Lyons is one of many who have noticed this change. He used to see himself as someone who wasn't too involved in politics. He had only taken part in one protest bef

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

New Trade Barriers on the Horizon for Tech and Medicine

The U. S. government recently announced a significant shift in trade policy. This move could lead to new taxes on computer chips and medicines. This decision is part of a broader strategy to protect national security and boost domestic manufacturing. The focus is on items that are vital to the count

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Apr 15 2025OPINION

The Shift in Trade: A New Dawn for American Workers

The announcement of new tariffs on April 2, 2025, marked a significant turning point in U. S. trade policy. President Trump, flanked by union workers, declared this day as a moment of liberation from the free-trade agreements that had long been hailed as economic saviors. These tariffs are not minor

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

Intel's Strategic Shift: Altera's New Chapter

Intel is making a big move to reshape its business. The company has decided to sell most of its Altera chip division to the investment firm Silver Lake. This deal is worth a whopping $8. 75 billion. Altera is known for making chips used in wireless tech, cars, and other gadgets. This sale is a sign

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Apr 15 2025HEALTH

How Clear Talk Saves Lives in Hospitals

Healthcare is a complex world. It involves many people working together. Doctors, nurses, and other staff must share information quickly and accurately. If they don't, mistakes can happen. These mistakes can harm patients. This is why good communication is so important in hospitals. A lot of resear

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

How Brazil's Lawmakers Vote: A Tale of Two Houses

The Brazilian Congress is made up of two parts: the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Both are crucial for making laws in Brazil. Researchers have been using complex networks to study how these groups work. Most studies have focused on the Chamber of Deputies, leaving the Senate largely unexplored

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