ECONOMIC

Feb 06 2025BUSINESS

Business Leaders: Texas' Bridge Builders.

Imagine you're living in Texas, a state known for its dynamic economy and passionate politics. The headlines tell us we’re divided. But what if those divisions could be bridged by people who have a lot to gain from unity? Texas businesses have a unique role to play. In Texas, everyone's

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Journey Home

The White House's military transport plane flew hundreds of miles back to India with 104 Indian citizens aboard, in the middle of the night. These were not tourists or business travellers. They were migrants who had entered the United States illegally. The flight

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Trade Wars: Lessons from the Past

Trade tensions are heating up, and history might not be on our side. The current president has started targeting foreign goods with high tariffs. China is retaliating, and there's talk of more trouble with Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Economists are worried because this reminds them of a dark time i

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Feb 05 2025FINANCE

The Future of Cities and Innovation

When a population grows older, it can impact the number of young people in the workforce. This "demographic dividend" is a fancy term for the boost in economic growth that comes from having lots of workers. As this dividend shrinks, it might affect how innovative a region can be. Why does this matt

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Feb 05 2025FINANCE

A Look at Citadel's Strategy in a Wobbly January Market

Ken Griffin's Citadel isn't messing around, not even in a tricky market. In January, the hedge fund’s main strategy fund made a 1. 4%. looks pretty good when you're dealing with all five of its strategies - commodities, equities, fixed income, credit, and quantitative. 56-year-old Citadel'

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

The Changing Scene of Pregnancy Check-ups in Ethiopia

The importance of regular pregnancy check-ups, also called antenatal care (ANC), is huge. They help lower the chances of health problems for both mothers and babies. But, not everyone in Ethiopia has equal access to these services. This is a big issue that needs to be talked about. People in Ethiop

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Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

City Experts: The Urban Wage Gap

In American cities, racial inequalities in pay are a big problem. It's no secret that big cities have more job opportunities. This is great for gaining skills and experience. The term "experience factor" is used to describe this. Usually, workers in big cities earn more. However, for Black and Latin

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

US China trade tiff continues

The stage is set for another round of U. S. and China trade tussles. The events started when the US President decided to increase tariffs on some Chinese exports. There were some initial hints that President Trump was easing off on trade tensions, but that was all in the past.

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Don't Mess with Ukraine's Minerals

Imagine this: A powerful country, Russia, is now warning another superpower, the U. S. , to keep their hands off Ukraine's valuable minerals. This all started when the U. S. President, Donald Trump, suggested giving military help to Ukraine, but only if they let the U. S. have some of their

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Starmer's Big Challenge: Brexit, Economy, and Keeping His Promises

In a surprising turn, Keir Starmer won the 2024 election by winning over what his team referred to as "hero voters. " These people love their country, supported leaving the EU, and have traditionally voted for the Conservatives. The 2019 election saw many of them vote for Boris Johnson and his pa

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