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Sep 02 2025POLITICS

India and Russia: Stronger Bonds Amid Global Tensions

In a show of unity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met during a regional summit in China. Their talk happened after they attended a key session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin. This meeting is important because India and the U. S. are not

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Aug 29 2025BUSINESS

US Tariff Change Causes Global Shipping Chaos

The United States has made a big change to its import rules. This change is causing problems for many countries and businesses. The "de minimis" rule used to let small packages enter the US without extra fees. But now, this rule is ending. This means more costs for businesses and more hassle for cus

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Aug 22 2025BUSINESS

US Deliveries on Pause: What's the Deal with New Import Taxes?

Big changes are happening in the world of international shipping. Starting August 29, the US is changing its rules on import taxes for small packages. This has caused a lot of confusion and delays. Royal Mail and DHL have decided to pause some deliveries to the US. They need time to figure out how

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Aug 19 2025BUSINESS

Home Depot's Sales Slip: What's Next for Prices?

Home Depot's latest financial report shows a slight dip in earnings and revenue. The company made $4. 6 billion, which is a bit less than expected. Their sales also fell short, with $45. 2 billion in revenue compared to the predicted $45. 3 billion. Despite this, it's still an improvement from the f

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Aug 19 2025BUSINESS

Black Beauty Businesses Feel the Pinch from Tariffs

In the world of Black beauty businesses, things are getting tough. Tariffs on hair products from China and Vietnam are causing big problems. Prices are going up, and it's not just the businesses that are feeling the heat. Customers are too. Dajiah Blackshear-Calloway, a salon owner in Smyrna, Georg

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Aug 16 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Vegetables Getting So Expensive?

Vegetable prices have been going up a lot lately. In July, the cost of vegetables for businesses shot up by 38%. That's a huge jump! Some people think this is because of new taxes on imports, called tariffs. But it's not that simple. There are many reasons why vegetable prices might be rising. Bad

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Aug 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking the World Wide Web: See Beyond Your Screen

The internet is like a massive party where everyone chats at once. Someone might be reading sports news in a different language, while another person watches a live game from far away. In the corner, someone discusses a software update that could change everything, but they can't explain how yet. Am

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Aug 14 2025FINANCE

Why Wholesale Prices Are Rising and What It Means for You

In July, the cost of goods at the wholesale level in the U. S. shot up more than expected. This jump, the biggest in over three years, is partly due to the new taxes on imported goods. These taxes, put in place by the current administration, are making it more expensive for businesses to buy product

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Aug 10 2025EDUCATION

Why Do Some Kids Act Mean Online? A Look at Trolling and Why It Happens

Online trolling is when people post mean or annoying messages to start fights or trouble. It's not just one thing, and not everyone does it for the same reason. Some kids do it to get back at someone, while others do it just for fun. A recent study looked at why kids aged 11 to 14 do this and found

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Aug 09 2025HEALTH

Clear Vision, Bright Future: Why Eye Exams Matter Before School Starts

Before kids head back to school, there's something important to check off the list: eye exams. Good eyesight is key to learning. If a child can't see well, it can slow down their progress in school. Kids might not even realize they have vision problems. They might squint a lot, tilt their heads, or

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