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Apr 11 2025FINANCE

The Global Market Shake-Up

The world's financial markets took a hit on a Friday. This was after a night of heavy selling on Wall Street. The reason? The ongoing trade battle between the United States and China. This fight has been going on for a while. It's making investors nervous. They're not sure what will happen next. Thi

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

Economic Shifts: Voters Feel the Pinch

The recent flip-flop on tariffs by a former president has left many voters scratching their heads. The reversal came after days of economic turmoil, with the market taking a hit. Supporters, who had initially backed the tariffs, are now expressing doubts. The change in stance has not

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

Social Security: The Ups and Downs of Accessing Benefits

The Trump administration has made a significant change to how people access Social Security services. Initially, they planned to require in-person visits for those who couldn't use the online system. This would have meant a long trip for many, especially seniors and people with disabilities. The cha

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Apr 11 2025SPORTS

The Price of a Star: How Dallas Fans are Reacting to the Luka Doncic Trade

The Dallas Mavericks are in for a rough financial ride this season. The trade of their star player, Luka Doncic, has left a massive hole in their revenue. Fans are furious, and it's showing in more ways than one. The decision to trade Doncic has sparked a wave of discontent among Mavericks supporte

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

A Student's Voice Silenced

The US government is trying to kick out a student who spoke up about a controversial topic. Mahmoud Khalil is a graduate student at Columbia University. He was vocal about Israel's actions towards Palestinians and the Gaza war. The government wants to send him away because of his beliefs. The gover

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Apr 11 2025FINANCE

Prices Dropped, But Will It Last?

The latest numbers show that prices in the U. S. went down last month, with a big drop in gas, flights, and hotel stays. This is a sign that the rate at which prices are going up is slowing down. The overall increase in prices was 2. 4% in March compared to the same month last year. This is lower th

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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

Car Shopping in Chaos: Tariffs and Your Wallet

Car buyers are facing a tough time. Tariffs have made the market unpredictable. Some people are rushing to buy cars before prices go up. Others are holding back, worried about the future. The car market is in a strange place right now. It is not just about the tariffs. The economy is also playing a

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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

How China's Railway Rules Shake Up the Economy

The Chinese railway system is a complex web of tracks and trains, influenced by many factors. To understand how government rules affect this system, a new approach has been developed. This approach, known as the improved comparative static model, uses clever math tricks to figure out how changes in

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Apr 11 2025BUSINESS

How Big Tech is Battling Tariff Turmoil

Big tech companies are in a race against time. Dell, Microsoft, and Lenovo are quickly moving laptops into the U. S. They are trying to beat the clock before new tariffs kick in. These tariffs are part of a larger trade dispute, mainly with China. The goal is to push companies to move their manufact

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Apr 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Electricity Use in Vietnamese Homes: Who Uses More and Why?

The link between how much electricity a household uses and the family's background is a big deal. It's a key piece of the puzzle in figuring out how to cut down on energy use and fight climate change. But for Vietnam, this link has not been studied much. Two big surveys from 2012 and 2020 shed some

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