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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Digital Health: How Australian Records Protect Your Privacy

Ever wondered how your digital health records in Australia are kept safe? Meet My Health Record, a system run by the government that lets you control who sees your health info. This system, first called Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record, is like an online health diary. It stores details

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Nov 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Australia's Age Verification: A New Social Media Challenge

Imagine this: Australia is considering a new rule that would require teens to prove their age before they can use social media apps. The government believes this could keep kids safer online, but there are questions about how effective it will be. Companies have a year to figure out how to verify us

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Nov 07 2024FINANCE

What Trump's Tariff Plan Really Means for Pocketbooks

President-elect Donald Trump's economic plan includes new tariffs on imported goods. This could make things pricier for Americans, especially those earning less. Economists warn that these tariffs might increase household costs by thousands of dollars per year on items like clothes, furniture, and a

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Prepare for Price Hikes: Tech Gadgets May Get More Expensive After Election

Are you a fan of the latest gadgets? Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets after the upcoming election. Tech companies are gearing up for potential price increases on popular devices like laptops, smartphones, and game consoles. Why? Blame it on tariffs—a fancy word for taxes on imports. These t

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Nov 04 2024CELEBRITIES

Jane Park's Focus: Caring for Daughter Grace through Health Challenges

Jane Park, a former LPGA tour player, has been dedicated to her daughter Grace's health journey since Grace was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy at 10 months old. Park's last professional game was the 2023 Dow Invitational with Paula Creamer, and she's been absent from the course since, keeping f

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

China’s Take on the US Election: Hope vs. Reality

China is closely watching the US election, but many people there don’t expect much change in the tense relationship between the two countries. Whether it’s Trump or Harris who wins, it seems like US policy toward China will stay the same. The past four years have seen both tariffs and talk of better

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Inflation, Tariffs, and Small Businesses: A Look at the Impact

Small-business owners aren't thrilled about the idea of more tariffs. With former President Donald Trump hinting at higher tariffs if he returns to office, businesses like Virginia Beer Co. are worried about increased costs. Chris Smith, the co-founder, saw a 5. 5% surcharge on a supplier's bill aft

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Cuban Warns: Trump's Tariffs Could Make Christmas Gifts Too Expensive

Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban recently shared his thoughts on former President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on China. While appearing on The View, Cuban warned that if Trump wins the upcoming election, families might struggle to afford Christmas gifts due to increased prices. Most holiday pr

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

EU Stands up to Chinese Car Dumping

In a big move this week, the EU took a stand against China by imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. These tariffs, ranging from 17% to 35. 3%, were put in place after talks between the EU and China broke down. The tariffs are meant to tackle the heavy subsidies that the Ch

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

China Tells Car Makers to Pause EU Investments Over EV Tariffs

Chinese automakers are being advised to press the brakes on major investments in European countries that have backed new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes as a response to the European Union's (EU) recent imposition of tariffs, which can reach up to 45. 3%, following a

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