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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Job Cuts Skyrocket: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The job market is in a tough spot right now. In October 2025, companies in the U. S. cut 153, 074 jobs. That's a huge jump from October 2024, when only 55, 597 jobs were cut. It's also a big increase from the month before, with 54, 064 job cuts in September 2025. This news comes from Challenger, Gra

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

Senegal's Financial Tightrope Walk: Debt, Dialogue, and Defiance

Senegal is in a tough spot. The country's finance ministry has promised to pay back its debts and keep talking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes just before a big decision from S&P Global, a major credit rating agency. The ministry sent a message to investors saying they are seri

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Nov 13 2025FINANCE

The U. S. is spending its savings like there's no tomorrow

The U. S. is in a tough spot. It's spending more than it has, and the debt is piling up. Right now, the country spends about $1 trillion every year just to pay the interest on its debt. That's more than what it spends on defense. Economists say this is a big problem. They warn that the solutions tha

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Nov 12 2025EDUCATION

Is College Still Worth the Cost in the AI Age?

The world is changing fast, and so is the job market. With AI taking over many tasks, people are starting to wonder if a college degree is still worth the huge cost. Some experts think that the traditional college path might not be the best choice anymore. A few years ago, getting a degree in compu

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

The Financial Math Behind Trump's Tariff Plan: A Closer Look

A recent proposal by a prominent political figure involves using tariff money to send out annual checks to people. The idea is to give everyone $2, 000 each year, but not to those with high incomes. This plan is similar to the stimulus checks given during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, experts are

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Nov 07 2025HEALTH

Medicare to Cover Weight Loss Drugs: A $35 Billion Deal

A recent deal will allow Medicare to cover weight loss drugs, but it comes with a hefty price tag. The prices for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy will drop significantly when bought through Medicare and Medicaid. Ozempic will cost $350 per month instead of $1, 000, and Wegovy will be $350 instead of $

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Nov 04 2025FINANCE

China's New Move to Control Government Debt

China is making a big change to handle its money problems. They just created a new team to keep an eye on government debt. This is a big deal because China's economy is not growing as fast as before, and they have a lot of debt to manage. The new team will make rules and plans for both national and

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Oct 30 2025FINANCE

Car Payments: A Growing Burden for Many Americans

Car loans are becoming a big problem for many people in the U. S. Right now, Americans owe a huge amount of money on their cars. In fact, it's the second-largest type of debt after home loans. What's more, a lot of people are struggling to keep up with their monthly payments. Nearly one in five borr

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Medical Debt and Credit Scores: A New Battle

The Trump administration has recently taken a stance that could impact millions of Americans struggling with medical debt. By issuing new guidelines, they are challenging state laws designed to protect consumers from having medical debt affect their credit scores. Several states, including Washingt

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Oct 29 2025FINANCE

Herc Holdings: A Look at Their Recent Financial Moves and Challenges

Herc Holdings, a company based in Bonita Springs, Florida, recently shared their third-quarter results. The numbers show a mix of growth and setbacks. Their total revenue went up by 35%, reaching $1. 3 billion. This increase was mainly due to higher equipment rental revenue. However, their earnings

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