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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's $2, 000 Checks: A Double-Edged Sword for the Economy?

President Donald Trump has suggested giving Americans $2, 000 checks using money from tariffs. This idea has sparked a lot of discussion among experts. Some worry it could make inflation worse, while others think it might help the economy. Inflation is already high. Adding more money into people's

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

Where Did All the Work Go? Hollywood's Commercial Crews Feel the Pinch

Hollywood's commercial production crews are facing a tough time. Work is drying up, and many are looking elsewhere for opportunities. Diane McArter, who runs Furlined, a company that produces ads for big names like Apple and Eli Lilly, is one of those affected. She's been traveling a lot lately, sho

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

California's Health Care Challenge: Who Will Fix the Mess?

California's upcoming governor race is heating up, and health care is the hot topic. With costs rising and access shrinking, candidates are stepping up to share their plans. But will their promises translate into real change? The state's health care system is under pressure. Prices are going up, an

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Nov 11 2025BUSINESS

Why Are People Leaving New York and New Jersey?

People are leaving New York and New Jersey in large numbers. Over the past ten years, nearly 2 million people have moved away from New York, and 500, 000 have left New Jersey. This is a big deal because it means these states are losing a lot of money. The people who leave take their income with them

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Longer Loans: A New Twist on Home Buying?

The idea of 50-year mortgages is making waves in the housing market. This plan, backed by the current administration, aims to make home buying easier by stretching loan payments over a longer period. The goal is to lower monthly costs, helping more people qualify for loans and buy homes. But not ev

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Nov 10 2025OPINION

Oregon's Healthcare Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for the Economy

Oregon's hospitals are in a tough spot. They're cutting services and letting people go. This isn't just a problem for the hospitals. It's a problem for everyone in Oregon. Hospitals are big employers. They bring in a lot of money. But they need a strong economy to stay afloat. The state's economy i

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Nov 07 2025FINANCE

Your Wallet and Wild Weather: The Hidden Costs of Climate Change

Climate change is not just about the environment. It's also about money. More extreme weather events are happening. These events cost a lot of money. The tools used to manage these risks are outdated. They were designed for a time when weather patterns were more stable. The financial world is begin

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Nov 06 2025BUSINESS

Russia's Tax Shift: A Breather for Small Businesses

Russia's government has decided to ease up on a planned tax increase for small businesses. This change comes after a lot of pushback from business owners who were worried about the impact. Initially, the plan was to make businesses with revenues between 10 million and 250 million roubles pay a 5% va

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Nov 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change: The Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters

Climate change is making weather disasters more frequent and intense. Since 1980, the U. S. has seen over 400 weather events costing over $1 billion each. The total damage? A staggering $3. 1 trillion. Hurricane Helene alone caused $81 million in damages in Augusta. The city had to clear 4. 5 millio

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

A President's Push to Break Senate Rules

The U. S. President has been pressuring Republican senators to scrap the filibuster rule. This rule requires 60 out of 100 senators to agree on most laws. The President thinks this change would help end the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the longest in history. At a recent meeting, the P

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