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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

Your Groceries Might Get a Price Hike Due to New Tariffs

The recent plan to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada might end up making your groceries cost more. Picture this: a world where avocados from Mexico and dairy from Canada become pricier at the grocery store. That’s because the US depends on these neighbors for many everyday food items. Let’s break i

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Trade Trouble Brewing: Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Imports

Recently, a significant move was made. A 25% tariff was placed on goods from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on goods from China. This was done with effect from Saturday. The plan was not just to address illegal immigration and fentanyl issues. It also had a goal to increase domestic manufacturi

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Americans Return Home: Six Detainees Freed from Venezuela

Imagine a trip that takes you right around the world It is not a typical travel experience. The conversations are intense, and the risks are immense. President Nicolás Maduro invited someone to Caracas on a Friday. In a surprise visit, President Nicolás Maduro met with President D

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

Bargain at Costco: Unions and Workers Avoid Strike.

Imagine this: 18, 000 workers at Costco across the USA. Many of them were very ready to start a strike. They had voted and it was clear that most of them wanted to do it. The reason? They were fed up with wages and benefits that weren't matching up to what Costco was earning. A whopping $7. 4bn pro

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Celebrities and Politics: Controversial Video and the Deportation Debate

A debate was sparked when a video of a popular singer's reaction was used in a controversial way by a political administration. The video showed the singer crying, upset about the plight of immigrants. The administration took this video and mixed it with interviews with people who had lost family me

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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Abuse of Power: A Sports Network's Violent Legacy

A powerful figure in the sports world has been accused of taking advantage of his position. In 2015, a new exec landed a key spot at Fox Sports 1. He was supposed to oversee content and talent. A year later, a former sports journalist found herself in an uncomfortable situation.

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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

From Sandy Springs to Lakeview: Swansons' Luxury Home Swap

Dansby and Mallory Swanson, a prominent sports couple from Chicago, have been making significant moves in the real estate world. They recently sold their luxurious home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, for a cool $2. 1 million. You might be wondering, why the move? Well, they recently upgraded to a bigger

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Feb 01 2025FINANCE

Heavy Haulers Struggle as Economy Cools

The transportation and logistics business is still struggling in the middle of a recession. The industry is having a hard time keeping up with the demand for goods. ArcBest is trying to stay afloat by focusing on improving profitability and cutting costs. The company's fourth-quarter earnings report

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

Navigating New Treament Frontiers For Common Liver issues

Imagine this. We live in a country where liver problems, specifically a condition called MASH, are on the rise. MASH is a nasty companion of unhealthy lifestyles, and it's becoming a major headache for doctors who specialize in stomach and liver issues. You might be wondering, "What's the big deal?

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Biochemistry Education During COVID-19: A Pivot to Digital Learning

The world was thrown into chaos in early 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, which required a rapid switch to online learning. The changes were not easy, especially in countries where accessing the internet and other digital tools was not simple. The move to digital classrooms was a mas

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