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Nov 21 2025FINANCE

Malawi's Bold Move: Tourists to Pay in Dollars to Boost Reserves

Malawi is taking a bold step to boost its foreign reserves. The country has decided that tourists must pay for hotel stays using dollars, euros, or other strong currencies. This is a big change, and it's all about getting more hard cash into the country. The finance minister shared this news. He explained that Malawi's foreign reserves have been under pressure. This...

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Why Losing Health Insurance Credits Could Hit Everyone's Wallet

Healthcare costs are already skyrocketing, and the situation could get worse if Congress doesn't act soon. In 2026, many Pennsylvanians and Americans might face a huge increase in insurance premiums if federal tax credits for individual health insurance aren't extended. This isn't just a problem for those buying insurance through Pennie, the state's health insurance ...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

What's the Deal with the Epstein Files?

In a swift move, the Epstein Files Transparency Act sailed through Congress and was signed into law by Trump. This law orders the Justice Department to release all classified records from the federal investigations into Epstein's activities, without any standard checks to verify the information. Some politicians, like Rep. Thomas Massie, are quite proud of this act....

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

From Side Gig to Billion-Dollar Success: The Pivot Power

Starting a business from scratch is tough, but turning a side hustle into a billion-dollar company? That's next-level. Steve Sonnenberg, the CEO of Awardco, did just that. His secret? He's not afraid to take risks or face setbacks. In fact, he sees them as part of the journey. "Starting is my superpower, " he says. "I just pivot fast when things don't go as planned. ...

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

Smart Money Moves: Why Businesses Need to Step Up Their Financial Game

In today's fast-moving business world, companies are under the microscope like never before. Everyone from investors to regulators wants to see clear, honest, and smart money management. It's not just about following the rules anymore; it's about building a culture where responsibility and trust come first. This isn't just a small change. It's a big shift in how bus...

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Nov 20 2025BUSINESS

EU's Changing Tune on China Trade

The European Union is planning to toughen its stance on trade with China, marking a significant shift in its approach. This change comes as Germany, the EU's largest economy, is rethinking its long-standing policy of engagement with China. The EU is set to unveil a new economic security doctrine in December, which will focus on addressing challenges posed by China. ...

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Showdown: Trump's New Battle with Obamacare

President Donald Trump is once again taking aim at the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. This time, he's not pushing for a full repeal like he did in his first term. Instead, he's focusing on the high costs of healthcare and the looming deadline to extend subsidies that help people pay for their insurance premiums. Trump has said he won't support extendi...

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Nov 20 2025SCIENCE

Better Space Weather Predictions: The Power of Teamwork

Predicting space weather is no easy task. It's like trying to guess what the weather will be like on Earth, but way more complicated. Scientists have been using some pretty cool methods to make these predictions better. They've been talking about this at big meetings, like the American Geophysical Union Meeting in 2017. One of the big ideas they discussed is using m...

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

EU Takes Aim at Tech Giants: Cloud Computing Under the Microscope

The European Union (EU) is once again flexing its regulatory muscles, this time turning its attention to the cloud computing services provided by Amazon and Microsoft. The European Commission (EC) has kicked off three separate investigations to see if these tech giants should be labeled as "gatekeepers" under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The twist here is that...

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Nov 20 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Finance Gets a Boost: Mezo and Anchorage Digital Team Up

Bitcoin holders now have more options to use their assets. Mezo, a platform for Bitcoin finance, has teamed up with Anchorage Digital. This partnership aims to make Bitcoin more useful for big investors and companies. Mezo lets people borrow money using their Bitcoin as collateral. They can get loans at low interest rates, starting at just 1%. This service is availa...

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