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May 17 2025BUSINESS

The Uncertain Future of Small Businesses Amidst Trade Wars

Small businesses are feeling the pressure as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of trade tariffs. The recent agreement between the US and China has lowered tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% for a 90-day period. This temporary reprieve has brought a mix of relief and frustration to small busine

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May 17 2025CELEBRITIES

A Husband's Strength: Alex Fine's Journey with Cassie Ventura

Alex Fine is a personal trainer who married Cassie Ventura. The two have been together since 2018. In 2019, he ran 50 miles from Compton to Malibu to raise funds for a domestic violence shelter. This was a huge deal. He did this to honor his mom and to raise awareness for domestic violence victim

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May 17 2025POLITICS

A Small Town's Big Fight Against Immigration Rules

In the small town of Los Fresnos, Texas, a bakery is at the center of a heated debate. Leonardo Baez, a hardworking father of seven, starts his day before dawn. He mixes dough for his bakery, Abby's, which is a favorite among locals. However, his dream of owning a bakery is now under threat. Fed

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May 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Acer's New Gadgets: Health and Language in One Go

Acer has just unveiled two new gadgets that are sure to turn heads. They are a health-tracking ring and a pair of earbuds that can translate languages in real time. The Acer FreeSense Ring is designed to monitor health without being a hassle. It is made from a lightweight titanium alloy and comes

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May 17 2025BUSINESS

The Pilatus PC-24: A Versatile Jet for Modern Travelers

The light business jet category is buzzing with competition. These jets typically seat up to ten passengers and can travel around 2, 000 nautical miles. They are often used for shorter domestic or regional trips by businesspeople or private pilots. This category includes jets from various manufactur

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May 17 2025HEALTH

Choosing the Best Spot for Your Medical Scan

Patients often need to decide where to go for their medical scans. This isn't always an easy choice. Some people prefer hospital outpatient radiology departments. Others go to retail radiology clinics. What makes one place better than the other? A recent study looked into this question. The study a

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May 17 2025POLITICS

Trade Talks: New Rules for Global Trade

The United States is set to shake up global trade with new tariff rules. This is a big move that will affect many countries. The plan is to send out letters to around 150 countries. These letters will outline what they need to pay to trade with the US. This is a shift from the usual one-on-one trade

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May 16 2025LIFESTYLE

Local News Roundup: Budget Cuts, Business Changes, and Space Adventures

San Luis Obispo County is in a tight spot. The county is looking at some serious budget cuts. This means some important programs, like homeless services, might take a hit. Why? Because state and federal funding has dropped. Local leaders are hoping that community partners can step in to help keep th

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks: A Long Shot for Russia and Ukraine

The first face-to-face peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in three years wrapped up quickly. They lasted less than two hours. The talks happened in Istanbul, Turkey. This was the first direct conversation since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Ukrainian side had high hopes. They wanted

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May 16 2025BUSINESS

A Major Shift in the Cable World

A big change is happening in the world of cable. Charter and Cox, two of the biggest cable companies in the U. S. , are joining forces. This isn't just any merger. It's one of the largest deals in the industry and across corporate America in the past year. The deal is worth a lot of money. Cox is v

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