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Nov 01 2024FINANCE

Investing Based on U. S. Presidential Election Outcomes

The upcoming U. S. presidential election is generating interest in certain stocks that could perform well based on who wins. According to Strategas, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have stark differences in their policies, particularly in areas like trade, foreign poli

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses: Winners No Matter Who Wins the Election?

Both Democrats and Republicans are courting small business owners ahead of the election. With a high trust rating and employing nearly half of the private sector workforce, small businesses are a significant player. However, owners are uncertain about the election's impact. Small business confidenc

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Inflation, Tariffs, and Small Businesses: A Look at the Impact

Small-business owners aren't thrilled about the idea of more tariffs. With former President Donald Trump hinting at higher tariffs if he returns to office, businesses like Virginia Beer Co. are worried about increased costs. Chris Smith, the co-founder, saw a 5. 5% surcharge on a supplier's bill aft

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Huawei's Own Tech: A Silver Lining in US Bans

When the US slapped Huawei with bans and sanctions in 2019, it might have seemed like a huge setback. But Ren Zhengfei, Huawei's founder, saw it differently. Speaking at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) for university students, he shared his unique perspective. Zhengfei belie

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

AMD's New Ryzen 7: Faster, Cooler, and Ready for Overclocking

AMD has just released the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the next big thing in processors. This new chip comes from the Zen 5 architecture and uses AMD's second-gen 3D V-Cache technology. The company has moved the cache memory below the processor, making it closer to the cooling solution. This helps keep the core

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Teen Gun Violence: Dallas Seeks Real Solutions

Three high school athletes from Dallas, all aged 17, were shot and killed this year. Their deaths highlight a growing problem: more teens are dying from gun violence in the city. While overall violent crime has dropped, teen homicides have increased. The Dallas Morning News is working to profile eac

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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Martha Stewart's Netflix Doc: A Mixed Review

Martha Stewart, the lifestyle icon, is less than thrilled with her new Netflix documentary, "Martha. " At 83, she has some strong words for the filmmaker, R. J. Cutler. She feels he didn't use enough of her personal archive, despite having "total access. " Stewart is particularly upset about the fin

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Why Trump and Robinson Aren’t Right for North Carolina

Let's talk about Mark Robinson and Donald Trump. You might know them, maybe not. Robinson, North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor, has some pretty strong views on women. He once said abortion is about "killing the child" because women weren't careful. Trump, the former President, has a history too, li

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Nikon's New Tokyo Headquarters: A Modern, Eco-Friendly Workspace

Imagine a building that's not just a workplace, but a city within a city. That's what Nikon has created with its new Global Headquarters and Innovation Center in Tokyo. Completed in July 2024, this six-floor marvel is a far cry from the old offices in Konan, Minato-Ku. Located where a Nikon factory

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Gabby Thomas: Olympic Wins and Honest Talks

Gabby Thomas, a star athlete, won big at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She took home three gold medals in the 200 meters, and in the 4×100 and 4×400 meter relays. She's not just about winning on the track. She's also got strong views on how sports should be played and celebrated. Gabby thinks participat

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