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May 20 2025POLITICS

Spain's Housing Crisis Forces Airbnb to Remove Thousands of Listings

Spain's housing market is in a tough spot. The government recently told Airbnb to take down almost 66, 000 rental listings. This move is part of a bigger effort to fix the housing crisis. The crisis is so bad that it's one of the worst in Europe. The problem started when too many properties were turned into tourist rentals. This made it hard for locals to find a...

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Apr 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Future in the US: Who Will Take the Reins?

TikTok's days in the US are numbered unless a deal is struck. A group of investors is eyeing a stake in the app's American operations. This group includes big names like Andreessen Horowitz, Blackstone, and Silver Lake. The Chinese government has a say in this too. They want control over TikTok's video-recommendation algorithm. This is a key part of what makes TikTo...

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Utah's Bold Move: No More Fluoride in Public Water

Utah has made a significant change to its public water supply. The state has become the first to stop adding fluoride to its drinking water. This decision has sparked debate, with some health experts expressing concern. They worry that this move could lead to more dental issues and negatively impact low-income communities. The decision came from a law signed by Gove...

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

Stock Advice from a Top Official Sparks Debate

A recent call to buy Tesla stock by a high-ranking official has sparked a heated discussion about ethics and the law. This official, Howard Lutnick, serves as the Commerce Secretary. His remarks have legal experts raising their eyebrows and asking tough questions. First, let's talk about the Hatch Act. This law stops government officials from using their jobs to pus...

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Drug Policy Shift: Is B. C. Making a Mistake?

The B. C. Ministry of Health recently made a significant change to its safe supply program. This change requires patients to take their medication at a pharmacy under the watchful eye of a healthcare worker. This decision has sparked controversy, with some arguing that it will make life-saving medication harder to access. The Surrey Union of Drug Users (SUDU) is one...

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Feb 01 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Shift: 2025's Big Surprises

First, let's talk about what's happening with crypto right now. Bitcoin, the most famous cryptocurrency, made huge news when its price hit $100, 000 for the first time late last year. Imagine digital money jumping to such a high price point. It's huge news. But, it's also important to remember that a few years back, the crypto market took a steep fall, leav...

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Trump's New Move: A Boost for Cryptocurrency

In a recent move, President Trump signed an executive order backing the growth of the cryptocurrency industry. The order calls for a new plan to regulate this business sector, where Trump has personal investments. The order suggests creating a working group to develop comprehensive regulatory and legislative proposals. It also considers starting a national cryptocurr...

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Nov 21 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Big Climb: A Bump Ahead?

Bitcoin is zooming towards $100, 000, but don't expect it to fly there forever without a hiccup, warns Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital. The crypto king was trading near $97, 000 on Thursday, after hitting an all-time high of almost $98, 400. Novogratz thinks this milestone was bound to happen and that bitcoin could keep climbing. However, he also expects a d...

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

SpaceX's Success: A Clash with Bureaucracy

SpaceX recently made history with its Starship launch and reentry, showcasing American ingenuity. But while Elon Musk's company is breaking boundaries, the U. S. government is busy pursuing it with regulations from seven federal agencies. This isn't just about SpaceX; many U. S. companies are facing similar issues. The Biden-Harris administration is investigating 40%...

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Rocket Rival: Elon Musk Fires Back at Boeing's Slow Pace

Imagine a world where a single company's business structure is so entrenched in bureaucracy that it mirrors the government's slow-moving nature. Sound far-fetched? According to SpaceX chief Elon Musk, this is the reality Boeing faces in its quest to revolutionize space travel. In a recent podcast, Musk shared his thoughts on why Boeing's Starliner crewed flight test ...

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