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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Tech Titans in Beijing's Sights

US tech giants are in Beijing's cross-hairs. China's watchdog for market regulation is now investigating Google and Nvidia, and it’s mulling over a fresh probe into Intel. These moves are mostly raised as the tit-for-tat retribution for Washington’s new tariffs. In other words, China’s tech war is e

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Joe Biden goes Hollywood

Joe Biden made a deal with CAA, the big entertainment agency. So now Biden gets treated like a celebrity. Biden and CAA were besties before. CAA wasn't shy about saying how proud they were for being a part of his team. Maybe this is part of Biden's journey to a new career after his big government

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Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Growing Medicinal Plants in Baden-Wuerttemberg: A Fresh Look

Baden-Wuerttemberg, a region in Germany, is exploring ways to grow medicinal plants. This is not just about picking plants that can easily grow there, but also about looking at the bigger picture. They are using a tool called SWOT analysis. It stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Th

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

New Face at Democratic Helm

Ken Martin, a well-known figure in Minnesota's political scene, just landed the top job at the national Democratic Party. He is replacing a chair who has recently retired. This is a big deal while everyone is still recovering from the heavy losses of 2024. Earlier that year Ken Martin got more tha

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

New Faces, Fresh Start: Can Democrats Find a New Leader

The Democrats find themselves at a crossroads, eager to find a new leader to guide them. The party plans to pick the next leader on a Saturday, as the influence of breaking news sways the decision faster than anyone can predict. It's not easy to get some of the top job seekers believing it'

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Americans Return Home: Six Detainees Freed from Venezuela

Imagine a trip that takes you right around the world It is not a typical travel experience. The conversations are intense, and the risks are immense. President Nicolás Maduro invited someone to Caracas on a Friday. In a surprise visit, President Nicolás Maduro met with President D

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Party Politics: What Went Wrong and What's Next for Democrats?

Kamala Harris' unexpected journey to the White House started off with a bang. But there was some bumps in the road. This year's DNC meeting will bring in a fresh face to lead the party. As the old saying goes “new broom sweeps clean”. The 2024 political circus has already begun. The Dem

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Oil Conundrum: Protectionism Meets Reality

Political intrigue and economic tension tinged the air as former President Trump weighs up a potential bighunted move. Trump had a brainwave. He'd target import prices he felt were unfair, but opted to consult as his strategic plan needed a cool head. He mulled over his options. The kne

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Romania's Election Chaos and the Putin Connection

There's a lot happening in Romania, and it's getting tricky. It all started with their presidential election in November. The country is going through big changes. The first round had a front-runner in Calin Georgescu, a guy who loves Putin, hates the European Union, and has a big plan to r

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Germany's Big Anti-Far Right Stand

In Berlin and other German cities, thousands of people took to the streets on a Saturday. They were protesting against the rise of the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), just before the upcoming election. The protesters blew whistles, sang songs, and held banners against racism and clim

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