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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

US China trade tiff continues

The stage is set for another round of U. S. and China trade tussles. The events started when the US President decided to increase tariffs on some Chinese exports. There were some initial hints that President Trump was easing off on trade tensions, but that was all in the past.

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Feb 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Keeping Locked: Controlling Your Phone Is No Longer Tied Down

Last year, Google rolled out Gemini, an assistant replacing Google Assistant for Android users which pushed to replace Google Assistant. Many people did not find Gemini as capable initially; it demanded users to unlock their phones to do anything. Time has passed, and Gemini has gotten bigg

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trump Talks Tough and then Takes a Breather

Things heated up in the early week. Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum already agreed to step back from imposing tariffs on the other’s goods. This happened in a month after a quick phone chat. Sheinbaum will send 10, 000 troops to the region to halt drugs and illegal

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Threat to South Africa

President Trump recently made a bold statement. He plans to stop all future US assistance to South Africa. This is due to the country’s recent land expropriation policies. Trump fears these laws will allow the government to take land without fair compensation. He thinks South African authorities are

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Trading Turmoil

Americans were hit with some sad news on a Sunday Americans may soon feel the pinch in their daily expenses as economist predict the effect of tariffs on imported goods. The spark for this worry plus doubt came from the president when he announced a new round of import taxes. He s

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Fired: The Fall of CFPB's Chopra

Rohit Chopra's time as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came to an end when President Trump decided to let him go. Chopra's journey at the CFPB saw him push for changes that the financial industry didn’t always love. He tried to remove medical debt from cred

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Milley's Security Detail Revoked, Conduct Under Review

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Visa Chaos: US Cancels Appointments in Colombia After Deportation Dispute

Imagine showing up for a big meeting only to find out it's been canceled. That's what happened to hundreds of people in Colombia who had U. S. visa appointments. The U. S. Embassy in Bogota suddenly canceled appointments after Colombia refused to accept some deportation flights from the U. S. Presid

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

New President's Economic Demands Shake Up Global Stage

In the heart of Davos, Donald Trump’s shadow loomed large as he addressed the World Economic Forum. His demands were fierce: cut oil prices, slash interest rates, invest in US factories, or face consequences. Trump used a powerful mix of charm and force, provoking both laughter and concern among glo

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Gaza Calm Restarts, but Far-Right Israelis Quit over Prisoner Swap

In Gaza, a ceasefire has begun after Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage trade. However, some Israeli politicians aren't happy about it. The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right views, has decided to quit the government. They say the deal, which sets free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners,

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