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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

The Race for Trump's Treasury: A Tale of Two Wall Street Titans

In the world of politics and finance, two big names are duking it out for a top spot in Donald Trump's administration. Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent are both vying to become the next Treasury secretary, and things are heating up. Some Wall Street folks are saying Lutnick isn't experienced enough

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Why GDP Isn't the Whole Story: Americans Feel the Pinch

Ever wondered why Americans seem so gloomy about the economy, even when experts say it's booming? The answer lies in the gap between GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and the actual money in our pockets. GDP is like a big, flashy scoreboard that shows how much stuff is being made and sold. But it doesn't

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Nov 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

New Delhi Chokes on Hazardous Smog: Schools Close, Curbs Enforced

Imagine waking up to a thick, gray blanket of smog. That's what happened in New Delhi on Monday. Air pollution hit its peak this season, leaving the city of over 33 million people gasping for fresh air. Schools shut their doors, construction sites froze, and big trucks were banned from the roads. Th

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Rock Climbing Injuries: A Singapore Story

Did you know that rock climbing is getting more popular in Singapore? With that, doctors are seeing more people getting hurt while climbing. Let's look at what happened over seven years. We checked the records of people who got hurt and needed surgery. Most of these accidents happened in the aftern

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Who's Up for Treasury? Trump's Search and Tariff Talks

President Trump is on the hunt for a Treasury secretary, and two key candidates are in the spotlight: Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick. The big question on the table? Support for Trump's tariff plans, which aim to revive manufacturing and create jobs. Bessent was initially the front-runner, known fo

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Nov 16 2024ENVIRONMENT

Solving Household Waste Problems: A New Way to Pick Recycling Plant Sites

Recycling household waste is a growing challenge as cities get bigger and we generate more trash. Picking the right spot for a new recycling plant involves many factors, like sustainability. This study aims to create a new decision-making model to rate and choose the best locations. It's divided int

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Top Economic Spot: Who’s in the Running?

President-elect Donald Trump is nearing a decision on who will lead the Treasury Department. Scott Bessent, a prominent investor, has emerged as a top contender, according to reports. Meanwhile, Fox Business host Larry Kudlow, who was earlier considered for the role, has withdrawn from the race. Kud

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

Why Umicore Hit the Pause Button on Loyalist Plant Construction

In Loyalist Township, construction of a multibillion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant by Umicore has been put on hold. This plant was intended to produce crucial parts for EV batteries, known as cathode active material (CAM) and precursor cathode active material (pCAM). The international c

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

Education's Continuous Journey: A New Way to Measure

Imagine you're trying to measure how much education people have gotten over time. Up until now, many researchers have just lumped people into groups, like "some high school" or "college degree. " But that can lose important details about how much education someone really has. This new study brings a

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Nov 15 2024FINANCE

Investing in Chinese Stocks: Worth the Gamble?

Caroline Cai, the CEO of U. S. -based Pzena Investment Management, believes that now is the time to increase exposure to Chinese stocks. She argues that the risks are obvious to everyone, but the valuations are so low that investors are being compensated for taking on that risk. This perspective is

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