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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

A Closer Look at U. S. Policy in Latin America

A recent letter to the editor sparked a debate about U. S. policy in Latin America. The writer, Richard R. Allen, took issue with Democratic Congressional Candidate Kyle Rable's assessment of President Trump's policies. Rable had criticized the administration, pointing to higher grocery prices and i

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Dec 11 2025FINANCE

America's Debt: The Trust Test

America's debt is a big deal. It's not just about numbers. It's about trust. America borrows money from countries and people. In return, it promises to pay them back with a little extra. This is how bonds work. America's bonds are like a hot commodity. Everyone wants them. Why? Because America is s

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Dec 11 2025FINANCE

Big Banks and Crypto: What's Really Going On?

Big banks in the U. S. have been acting suspiciously. They've been limiting or even cutting off services to certain businesses, not because these businesses are risky, but because they don't like them. This includes crypto firms, among others. This isn't new. Back in 2013, there was something calle

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Dec 10 2025FINANCE

Netflix's Bold Move: Is More Debt the Answer?

Netflix is considering a huge loan to acquire a significant portion of Warner Bros. Discovery. This isn't their first time taking on debt to grow. They've done it before, but their financial situation now is much better than during the pandemic. This could help them in a bidding war, allowing them t

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Dec 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Spenser's Boston: A Tale of Modern Issues and Classic Heroes

In the latest Spenser novel, readers dive into a story that mirrors today's hot topics. The book, written by Mike Lupica, tackles issues like immigration and media influence through the lens of Boston's favorite private investigator. Spenser, along with familiar faces like Hawk and Susan Silverman,

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Dec 10 2025SCIENCE

Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes On Bad Science

Neil deGrasse Tyson recently gave a talk at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum. He spoke to a large crowd of high school and college students. Tyson is known for his direct and bold way of communicating science. He warned about the rise of anti-intellectualism in society. He said that beliefs like the

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Dec 09 2025SPORTS

Who Gets the Spot? The Big Football Playoff Debate

The 2025 College Football Playoff is set, but not everyone is happy. People are arguing about who should have made it in. Two teams, Alabama and BYU, are at the center of the debate. Both lost their championship games. Alabama was ranked ninth and lost to Georgia. BYU was ranked eleventh and lost to

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Dec 09 2025FINANCE

Japan's Finance Chief Keeps an Eye on Rising Bond Yields

Japan's top money boss, Satsuki Katayama, has been keeping a close watch on the country's financial markets. Why? Because the interest rates on Japan's 10-year government bonds are creeping up, getting close to 2%. This hasn't happened since way back in 2006. Katayama shared this news with reporter

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Dec 09 2025FINANCE

Who Will Win the Fight Over Digital Stocks?

The U. S. is in a heated debate about how to handle digital versions of stocks. Big banks and crypto leaders are butting heads over rules. Tokenization turns real things like stocks into digital tokens on a blockchain. This is changing how we think about owning and trading assets. Big Wall Street p

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Oregon's Leaders: Big Words, Small Steps

Oregon is in a tough spot. The economy is not growing fast. People aren't moving there as much as before. Houses are too pricey. Businesses are having a hard time. So, what are the leaders doing? They're talking a lot. But are they doing enough? At a recent gathering, top officials shared their tho

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