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Feb 14 2025BUSINESS

U. S. and India eye $500 billion trade goal

The U. S. and India are setting ambitious trade goals. They aim to boost their trade to $500 billion by 2030. This is more than double their current trade volume. The leaders of both countries, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Washington. They discussed ways to make t

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Feb 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Path to Clean Energy - and the Roadblocks

A lot of people might think everything is doomed if someone in power opposes cleaner energy and pushes coal, but amazingly, it is not that simple. Let's start from the big picture. The United States has been making huge progress in producing electricity from wind, sun, and even cleaning up gas.

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Panama's Canal Gambit: A Waterway Sandwiched Between Superpowers

Panama's relationship with China and the United States is heating up. In a sudden turn of events, Panama has decided not to renew a major infrastructure deal with China, citing pressure from the United States to reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, a critical pathway for global trade. C

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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

Trade War Heats Up: US Postal Service Halts Packages from China and Hong Kong

Rising tensions between the US and China are intensifying after the US Postal Service suddenly stopped accepting packages from China and Hong Kong, leaving many wondering about the reasons. This unexpected move coincides with the ongoing trade disputes between the nations. The US Postal Service has

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

HPV Vaccine Lawsuits: A Plan for the Future

Robert F Kennedy Jr. recently announced he would transfer his share of the lawsuit against a major HPV vaccine manufacturer to his adult son, but there's much more to this story. HPV is a common virus that can cause cervical cancer in some people, but there's a vaccine called Gardasil that can

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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 27 2025POLITICS

Protests Turn Deadly in Lebanon as Israeli Forces Delay Withdrawal

On Sunday, tension in southern Lebanon boiled over into violence. At least three people lost their lives and over 40 others were hurt when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters. These demonstrators, some waving Hezbollah flags, were trying to enter border villages. Their goal? To protest Israel's

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Andøya Aims to Be a Hotspot for Satellite Launches

In a significant move, the United States and Norway have inked a deal that allows American space hardware to be exported to Norway for launches. This agreement, called the Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), is designed to ensure the security of U. S. launch vehicles and satellites sent to Norway

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Warwick Mayor Proposes School Finance Oversight Panel

Warwick Mayor Frank J. Picozzi has proposed the creation of a five-member budget commission to manage the city's school district finances. This move comes in response to a recently revealed $9 million deficit. Picozzi, who was just re-elected for a four-year term, wants to appoint three members with

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

China Steps Up While US Steps Back

China has restated its dedication to collaborating globally on key issues, contrasting with the US's recent decisions. President Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement again. Some experts believe this could give China a chance to boost its glob

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