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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's Senate Confirmation: A Divisive Path to Health Leadership

In a surprising move, the Senate Finance Committee gave a green light to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. This decision came after a heated debate and a series of intense hearings the previous week. Republicans, numbering 1

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Feb 04 2025FINANCE

Healthy Snack Moves for PepsiCo

Getting healthier to you may sound like something of a chore. Here's a different take on this idea: Let's talk about how some companies, like PepsiCo, are navigating the rising tide of health-conscious consumers and inflation at the same time. One big area to get heads around is the decrea

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

“Doctor vs. Politician”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is up for a major role in the nation’s health department, and his future lies in the hands of a key senator, Bill Cassidy, a doctor from Louisiana. Kennedy is a controversial pick. Cassidy, is a key gatekeeper to Kennedy’s confirmation. He's got some questions. Many people

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Feb 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft gives business users a cheaper option: Surface USB 4 Dock

Microsoft recently announced a new piece of hardware designed for businesses. It is a USB 4 dock priced at $200. It is an alternative to the current $300 Thunderbolt 4 dock. The user will have access to only three ports in the cheaper model, while the more expensive version offers six

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Feb 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebration in Miami for Wendy's Father

Wendy Williams has just secured a brief joyous moment. After a hard-fought effort, the New wave of possibilities is just kicking off. First thing first, judge rules that Wendy Williams will be allowed the opportunity to escape the Big Apple. WHAT? ! We thought she was confined to a New York ass

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Jan 29 2025FINANCE

A Career in City Finances: Elizabeth Holleb's Legacy

Elizabeth Holleb recently retired from her position as Finance Director of Lake Forest. She was honored by the City Council for her excellent work in making complex financial matters easy to understand. Holleb spent over a decade managing the city's finances, which has a budget of about $115 million

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Jan 28 2025SPORTS

Marcus Rashford's New Beginning: How Barcelona Are Making It Happen

Marcus Rashford is finally getting a shot at a new chapter in his career, with Barcelona taking steps to sign the English forward. This comes after Manager Ruben Amorim's comments stirred up a storm, hinting that Rashford no longer fits into Manchester United's plans. United has been struggling to f

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Late Fundraising Report Raises Eyebrows

Recently, Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign finance report revealed over $200, 000 in previously unreported funds. This comes after his spokesperson, Christian Perry, told Politico in early January that the mayor actually raised around $200, 000, despite an earlier report showing only $970 for the la

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Jan 23 2025FINANCE

Trump's Crypto Fortune: More Than Just Hype?

Donald Trump recently launched a digital meme, reportedly adding billions to his fortune overnight. But hold on—those numbers are based on theoretical crypto prices that can't be cashed out yet. Forbes values them at zero. However, crypto assets Trump has sold did boost his real cash. Take World Lib

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Jan 21 2025BUSINESS

Tesla’s Brand Value Drops: Here's Why

Tesla’s brand value took a big hit last year, falling by 26%, according to a recent analysis. This is the second year in a row that the electric car company has seen its brand value drop. Experts point to a few reasons for this decline. One is that Tesla's lineup of cars is getting older, and they h

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