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Feb 12 2025BUSINESS

The Cost of Protectionism

In the heart of Denver, Sandra Payne, the brain behind Denver Concrete Vibrator, is worried. Her business depends on steel and other raw materials from China, Canada, and Mexico. But now, President Trump's new tariffs are making her life harder. Her company makes tools for concrete and other indust

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Feb 11 2025BUSINESS

What's the Deal with New MetalTariffs?

The big news today is that Canada is not happy. "Tariffs are unjustified" said Canada's industry minister. The issue is steel and aluminum imported from other countries. Donald Trump wants to tax these metals. He actually announced 25% tax on these products. He said there would be n

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Feb 11 2025BUSINESS

Carta's Legal Journey: Settling Claims with Something to Say

Carta, a major company in the startup scene, has found itself in the middle of legal drama. Let's break this down. In 2020 a former employee, Emily Kramer, had a huge impact on the company. She told her story of not being treated equally and then she being punished for talking about it. This case f

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Feb 11 2025BUSINESS

Workplaces Reimagined: The Ups and Downs

The world of today sees a major transformation in workplaces. This shift isn't just about adding new chairs or freshening up the decor. It's a total makeover that's all about putting people first and using technology smartly. Imagine walking into an office and feeling like you're stepping i

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Feb 11 2025BUSINESS

Business doors open for buyers of Rivian’s two electric vans

Ford is known for trucks and Tesla for sports cars but Rivian is making a name for itself in electric vans. This company is set to cash in profitability through a fresh cross-selling approach- directly taking its electric vans out on the market for businesses. Rivian vans happen to be very functi

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Feb 11 2025BUSINESS

Making Jobs Sound Fairer: Language Matters

Picture this: Men and women go to school, start a career and they look for a new job. They see an advertisement for a job. Researchers found an issue. In some fields, job ads use language that might attract men more than women. This is because the language is very masculine. A common solution is to

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Feb 10 2025BUSINESS

Super Bowl Ads 2024: The Big Game Superb Ads

The Super Bowl isn't just about football. While the Eagles celebrated victory, the real challenge was winning over viewers with ads. "They were racing against time that cost millions. " 50 brands on the field, each looking to grab attention from around 120 million eyeballs. Each ad spot during

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Feb 10 2025BUSINESS

China's Marriage Crisis: The Numbers Don't Lie

China's marriage rates have hit an all-time low, and this isn't a good sign. The latest data shows that only 6. 1 million couples got married last year, which is a big drop from the previous year. This is the lowest number since records began in 1986. The government has been trying to boost

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Feb 10 2025BUSINESS

Bureaucratic Battle: Union Fights Back Against Sudden CFPB Shutdown

In the nation's capital, a significant showdown is unfolding between a labor union and the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), with employees and their representatives fighting back against unexpected directives. This past weekend, the CFPB was thrown into chaos as its ac

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Feb 10 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes on the Horizon for BP

Big news hit BP, and big time. Sunday's reports have been circulating that a well-known investor “the activist” called Elliott Management, is now involved with the British oil giant. BP has been trying to make its core oil and gas businesses perform better. It may have to shake things up now.

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