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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Mixing Farming and Politics: A Rocky Road Ahead

The U. S. government is often seen as the go-to fix for problems in the agriculture sector. However, this approach can create more issues than it solves. Many in the ag community agree that stepping away from government intervention will be tough but necessary. The government's well-intentioned fixe

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Oct 31 2025CRYPTO

Crypto in Retirement Plans: A Risky Bet or a Smart Move?

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised serious concerns about a recent decision to include cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans. She believes this could put people's savings at risk. Warren thinks crypto markets are not well-regulated and could be dangerous for those saving for retirement. She

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Tax Talk: France's Debate on Who Should Pay More

France is having a big talk about money and who should pay more taxes. The government and lawmakers can't agree on how to fill a big budget gap. Some want to tax the super-rich, while others worry this could hurt the economy. Left-wing politicians have a plan. They want to tax people who have more

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Oct 31 2025FINANCE

Mortgage Rates Take a Surprising Turn After Fed's Move

The Federal Reserve decided to lower its interest rate this week, but mortgage rates didn't follow suit. Instead, they went up. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased by 20 basis points after the Fed's announcement and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, according to Mortgage

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

A New Low for Refugee Admissions in the U. S.

The U. S. has made a big decision. It will now only allow 7, 500 refugees to enter the country each year. This is the lowest number since the refugee program started in 1980. Most of these spots are for Afrikaners from South Africa. The government says it wants to help "other victims of illegal or u

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden Nuclear Test Announcement: What's Really Going On?

President Trump made a surprising announcement about nuclear testing. He said the U. S. would start testing nukes again. This news came just before a big meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping. Many people, including some of Trump's own advisers, were caught off guard. Trump posted about this on s

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Sparks and Scars: The Hidden Cost of Fireworks Fun

Fireworks light up the sky during celebrations, but they also light up emergency rooms. This review looks at the growing problem of firework injuries in the U. S. and what can be done about it. First, let's talk about who gets hurt. Mostly, it's guys. And where do they get hurt? Mostly in the hands

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

A Doctor's Big Day: Baby or Senate Hearing?

The Senate was all set to grill Dr. Casey Means, the new surgeon general pick, but life had other plans. She went into labor, so the hearing got postponed. No one's mad, though. A baby is pretty important. Dr. Means is a big deal in the health world. She's got her own ideas about how to tackle chro

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Nuclear Tensions: What's Behind Trump's Testing Talk?

Trump's recent suggestion to restart nuclear tests has sparked a global conversation. This idea comes at a time when other countries are boosting their nuclear capabilities. Russia, for instance, has been making nuclear threats and testing new weapons, like the Skyfall missile and underwater drones.

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

US Slashes Refugee Admissions to a Historic Low

The United States has decided to dramatically cut the number of refugees allowed into the country each year. Starting next year, only 7, 500 refugees will be permitted to enter, a significant drop from previous years. This new limit is part of a broader trend of restricting refugee admissions, which

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