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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Europeans Ready to Fight Back: Tariffs and Trade Tensions

A recent poll shows that most people in Western Europe are prepared to hit back if the US starts imposing big tariffs on their goods. This move is expected to happen soon, with the US president planning to introduce various tariffs on imports from major trading partners. These tariffs could range from 10% to 25%, affecting many European companies. The EU has alr...

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Trade Tensions Escalate: Canada Hits Back with Tariffs

Canada has just announced a new round of tariffs on U. S. goods. This move comes as a response to the recent tariffs imposed by the U. S. on steel and aluminum. The Canadian government has decided to impose a 25% tariff on over 21 billion dollars worth of U. S. goods. This includes a wide range of products, from steel and aluminum to computers, sports equipment, and ...

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: A Wake-Up Call for Vaccinations

A recent measles outbreak in Texas has sparked serious concerns. A child lost their life, marking the first measles-related death in the U. S. since 2015. This tragic event has brought the discussion about vaccinations back into the spotlight. The outbreak has been particularly severe in rural parts of West Texas, including Gaines County. This area has a significant ...

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

A Controversial Comeback

In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has decided to bring back a staffer who resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This staffer, Marko Elez, stepped down after his past racist posts on social media were exposed by The Wall Street Journal. Elon Musk defended his decision by sharing a quote from Vice President JD Vance. Musk said, ...

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Journey Home

The White House's military transport plane flew hundreds of miles back to India with 104 Indian citizens aboard, in the middle of the night. These were not tourists or business travellers. They were migrants who had entered the United States illegally. The flight landed in Amritsar, Punjab, in Northwest India. This was the...

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Trump: Diversity Hiring Blamed for Deadly Helicopter Crash Isn't it a little too soon to point fingers

The nation was still in shock. The deadliest aviation disaster in over two decades had killed 67 people. The nation was in shock. The crash site, the Potomac River, was a grim scene of wreckage and debris. A midair collision between a helicopter and a commercial airliner had occurred. People were still reeling after the crash at Washinton National Airport as the FA...

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Jan 27 2025CRIME

Subway Crime: A New York Comedy Sketch

Imagine this: New York City's subway crime has gotten so bad that it's now the butt of jokes on "Saturday Night Live. " In a recent episode, Michael Che jokingly said the city's five days without a shooting was "just way more fun to push people onto the subway tracks. " This is no laughing matter, though. Last year saw 10 subway murders, the highest in 25 years. The ...

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

California's Governor: A Journey Through Crises

Gavin Newsom entered his role as governor in 2018 amidst one of California's most devastating events: the Camp Fire. Before he even took office, he joined then-President Donald Trump and then-Governor Jerry Brown to assess the fire's damage. Over six years later, Newsom will meet Trump again, but this time in Los Angeles to view the wreckage of recent wildfires in Pa...

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Jan 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fire Fight in California: A Day in the Life of the Hughes Fire

Imagine waking up to the news that a wildfire has taken over nearly 16 square miles of trees and brush in your region. That's what happened in Los Angeles with the Hughes Fire. It started near Castaic Lake and quickly spread, but overnight water drops helped halt its progress. Firefighters are working hard to contain it, even as winds pick up again. This fire is clos...

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Greenland: A Strategic Opportunity?

Imagine this—an icy wilderness bursting with natural treasures, and it might be a goldmine for the U. S. That’s what James Stavridis, a former NATO boss, believes about Greenland. He doesn’t think President-elect Trump’s idea of focusing on Greenland is absurd. In fact, Stavridis thinks it could be a smart move to safeguard U. S. interests. In an interview, Stavridi...

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