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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

The Silent Standoff: Trump's Detroit Rally Hits a Snag

Former President Donald Trump found himself in an unusual situation at his Detroit rally. His microphone suddenly stopped working, leaving him to pace silently on stage for almost 20 minutes. The crowd tried to keep spirits high with chants, but Trump seemed frustrated, often turning his back to the

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Trump's Tariff Plan: Catch-22 for His Own Business?

What happens when a businessman turned politician's policies could hurt his own ventures? That's the situation with Donald Trump's tariff proposals. Newsweek found that many Trump-branded products, like hats, jackets, and even Bibles, are made in countries like China and Vietnam. These are the same

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Cuban Slams Trump's Tariffs at Harris Rally; Musk Tours PA

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban took a jab at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a campaign rally for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Speaking in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Cuban mocked Trump's tariff proposals, suggesting the former president doesn't grasp his own tax ideas. "I've lea

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Oct 16 2024LIFESTYLE

Housekeeping Dilemma: A Cultural Clash

A woman named Depressed About Disorder wrote to Eric about her 30-year marriage. She and her husband come from different cultural backgrounds, leading to different views on cleanliness. Her husband manages the household, but their home is often dusty and cluttered. She wants to hire a housekeeper, b

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Politicians Court Voters in Close Election Race

As the US election gets closer, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail on Sunday to gain support in key states. In North Carolina, Harris challenged her rival at Greenville's Black church, accusing them of spreading false information about hurricanes Helene and Mil

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

VP Debate: Walz and Vance's Clashing Views on Trump and Harris

The recent vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance was filled with differing opinions. Walz chose to spotlight Kamala Harris’s economic victories and pinpoint where Donald Trump fell short, while Vance commended Trump’s leadership skills and pointed fingers at Harris for current issue

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

RiffTrax Joins Forces With Nebula: A Comedy-Filled Partnership

Imagine watching a movie and having experts crack hilarious jokes about it in real time. That's what RiffTrax offers, and now they're teaming up with the indie streamer Nebula to bring their unique brand of comedy to even more screens. This partnership isn't just about funny commentary; it's also a

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Marty Moves to Rotterdam

Rotterdam's International Film Festival has just welcomed a new face. Marten Rabarts, formerly of the New Zealand International Film Festival, is now leading IFFR Pro. This role involves promoting Dutch film culture worldwide and running programs like CineMart and Rotterdam Lab. He'll work with the

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Oct 05 2024BUSINESS

EU Puts Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: What Does It Mean?

On Friday, the European Union took a significant step in its ongoing investigation into Chinese electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. The EU voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This move follows the launch of an anti-subsidy probe back in October 2023, which

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Tariffs: A Hot Topic in US Politics Today

Have you ever wondered why some people love tariffs, while others hate them? It's all about perspective. Tariffs have been around since ancient times and were once a big way for governments to make money. But now, they’re not so popular. Many argue that removing trade barriers helps economies grow a

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