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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Brazil: A Trade Dance with Many Steps

The U. S. and Brazil have been talking trade, and it seems like they're getting along better now. Jamieson Greer, the U. S. Trade Representative, said that President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have had some good chats about it. But Greer also said that both sides

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

How Money Matters in Fighting Diseases in Nigeria

In Nigeria, the link between money and health is strong. From 2006 to 2018, researchers found that making more money can help fight diseases. This is big news for a country where many people get sick often. The study looked at how money affects health. It found that when people have more money, the

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Democrats Score Big Wins, But Challenges Ahead

The Democratic Party had a rare moment to celebrate after a successful week in key elections. They won big in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, while also securing a favorable ballot measure in California. These victories have put Republicans, including President Donald Trump, on notice. In

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Milei's Win: Can Argentina's President Build a Reform Team?

Javier Milei, Argentina's president, has made big moves in the midterm elections. His libertarian group, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), gained a lot of seats. But now, the real work starts. He needs to find allies to push through his big plans for changes. Milei wants to make big changes to taxes and la

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Oct 28 2025POLITICS

Milei's Mixed Crypto Message: What's Next for Argentina?

Argentina's President Javier Milei and his party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), secured a significant victory in the 2025 midterm elections. However, the crypto world isn't popping the champagne just yet. Milei has been a vocal supporter of crypto, calling central banks a "scam" and praising Bitcoin as

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Job Growth Hits a Wall: What's Going On?

The job market is in a funk. It's not growing much, and it's not shrinking either. This hasn't happened since the Great Recession in 2009. Back then, the Black Eyed Peas were topping the charts, and Bitcoin was worth almost nothing. A recent report shows that job growth in the U. S. has been slow.

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Oct 20 2025FINANCE

Traders Cheer as Tariffs and Fed Cuts Take Center Stage

Markets are buzzing with excitement as traders anticipate a shift in the U. S. trade policy and a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The idea that President Trump might lose his tariff battle is making investors happy. If the Supreme Court rules that Trump's tariffs are illegal, it

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Jun 19 2025FINANCE

Big Tech and Pharma: Why Ireland is a Tax Haven Hotspot

Ireland has become a magnet for U. S. companies looking to cut their tax bills. Over 970 American firms have set up shop there. Why? Because Ireland rolls out the red carpet for multinationals. This strategy started in the 1980s. Ireland was in an economic slump. Unemployment was high. People were l

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Jun 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Shaping Our Rules and Policies

A lot of what happens in society is guided by rules. These rules cover everything from how much things cost to how we vote. Making sure these rules work well for everyone is a big deal in social, economic, and political studies. Now, modern AI tools, like deep neural networks and reinforcement learn

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Jun 01 2025OPINION

The Path to Plenty: Why We're Not There Yet

The idea of abundance is everywhere in economic discussions these days. It's like the hot new trend that everyone is talking about. But what does it really mean? And why do we feel like we're not there yet? The concept of abundance is simple. It's about having more than enough of what we need. But

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