POLICIES

Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Businesses are Worried About Trump's Import Tariffs

Look around your house, you'll spot plenty of things Made in China or elsewhere abroad. But now, imagine paying much more for these items. That's what might happen with President Trump's proposed tariffs on imports. Bobby Djavaheri, who runs Yedi Houseware Appliances in Los Angeles, is worried. He t

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's Education Department: Will It Stay or Go?

Trump once promised to close the Department of Education, but was he serious? Experts say it's not just about the wall anymore. Eight years later, Trump's first term showed some of his wild ideas became real policies. Heritage Foundation's document, Project 2025, might be influencing Trump's educati

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trump's Chance to Cut Biden's Green Red Tape

President Trump's second term begins on January 20, offering a chance to quickly reverse some of Biden's policies. Many of these policies were implemented through executive orders and other non-legislative means, so Trump can use similar procedures to undo them. One key area to tackle is Biden's env

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Global Health on Edge: Trump's 'America First' Policy

Imagine if the world's biggest superpower decides to focus on its own problems and backs out from global health efforts. That's what scientists are worried about with Donald Trump's 'America First' policy. They fear that Trump might pull the U. S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO) again and

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Why Did Trump Keep Attacking London's Mayor?

London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, believes he was repeatedly targeted by Donald Trump due to his ethnicity and religion. This wasn't just a personal feud; it started when Khan opposed Trump's travel ban on certain Muslim countries. Trump lashed out, calling Khan "very dumb" and a "stone cold loser. " Khan

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Teen's Struggle: School Bathroom Rule Sparks Lawsuit

Imagine being a teenager and being told you can't use the bathroom that matches your identity. That's the situation a 13-year-old trans boy in South Carolina is facing. He's suing his school district and the state because a new rule says he can only use the girls' restroom or a single-occupancy toil

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Nov 13 2024HEALTH

Supporting Caregivers: What Matters Most?

Did you know that caring for someone with dementia can be tough? But who's looking after the caregivers? A group of experts got together to figure out what's most important for them. They asked 40 people from different organizations who work with folks living with dementia and their caregivers. The

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Tech Stocks in China's Shadow: What's Next?

Tech companies heavily relying on Chinese manufacturing might face tough times if Donald Trump's trade policies intensify. With Trump's reelection, U. S. -China trade tensions could escalate, potentially hurting businesses with significant exposure to Chinese suppliers. Trump proposed universal tari

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trade Troubles: Who's Really to Blame?

Everyone's talking about a trade war, and with good reason. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened high tariffs on all goods coming into the U. S. , sparking fears of a global economic downturn. But who's really at fault? Some are pointing the finger at Trump, but others say it's China that sho

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Nov 12 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Boost: What's Next After Trump's Victory?

Bitcoin has been on a roll, jumping over $80, 000 after President-elect Trump's win. His promise to create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and support a friendly regulatory environment has given the crypto world a huge lift. Trump's plan to appoint a crypto-friendly council and potentially replace SEC C

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