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Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Cars: Tariff Wars and Manufacturing In A Globalized World

Imagine this: A border wall in the distance, a row of trucks laden with vehicles are ready to enter the U. S. The auto industry in the US is feeling the heat of possible tariffs on autos from Canada and Mexico. Before February 1, the industry hasn't had a solid strategy but guess what, they need to

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

What Really Happened When DEI Practices Were Questioned

Supporters of causes favoring more representation in the workforce of people with disabilities were under the spotlight, but not for positive improvements of disabilities. Conservative backers accused companies were boosting hiring efforts Those who didn’t support the the companies efforts contend

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Trade Turmoil: Trump's Tariff Threat and Its Impact on North America

Imagine you are a consumer at a supermarket and the price of your favorite snacks suddenly skyrockets. You might ask, what is going on? Well, the U. S. is planning to impose a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico, which could drive up prices of many items, from gasoline to avocados. This move, wh

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Jan 31 2025SCIENCE

A Space Rock is Coming! But Don't Panic

There’s a new space traveling friend that scientists have just spotted. This asteroid, named 2024 YR4, is about the size of a large building, measuring somewhere between 40 and 100 meters. This space visitor is cruising through the universe at an astonishing speed of approximately 38, 028 miles per

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Eastern Europe in Crisis: How Trump's Aid Freeze is Shaking the Region

Eastern Europe is in turmoil. Why? Because President Trump suddenly stopped U. S. foreign aid for 90 days. This move is causing major problems for countries that rely on this money to keep their democracies strong and their economies stable. Why is this a big deal? These countries have been tr

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Jan 31 2025FINANCE

Tarriffs and inflation are making thingsconfusing for Fed Decisions

What we need is a higher tariff of 25 percent. The U. S. trade wars are escalating inflation, changing the economy and affecting crucial monetary negotiations. The main reasons for the uncertainty of the situation is to do with trade going up and down . The tariffs from the recent American

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

The Heart of the Matter: Friends and Families Boosting Heart Failure Care at Home

Picture this: someone you care about is facing heart failure. In recent times, caring for those individuals happens more at home. This is because we've seen big shifts in how we handle health issues over the last ten years. These shifts have meant that more help is needed for those who are

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Beat the Cold: Zero-Heat-Flux Thermometry vs. Infrared Tympanic Monitoring

Have you ever wondered how doctors keep track of a patient's body temperature, despite all the fluctuations, during surgery? Well, it's a big deal because catching issues like hypothermia and malignant hyperthermia early on can make a huge difference. During major surgeries, anesthesia can caus

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Smoking Taxes, Smoking Kids

The taxation of cigarettes while a baby is in the womb doesn't just impact those with a habit during pregnancy. It has effects that stick around well into adulthood. That means cigarettes priced more highly for expecting mothers could steer adults away smoking when they later fall expecting. Some s

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

COVID-19 vs Cancer: A Double Whammy for the UK?

Picture this: A country already dealing with one big health crisis suddenly faces another. That is the situation the UK is in right now. The UK has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and cancer hasn't been taking a break. Let's talk about cancer first. Cancer is a major health issue in

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