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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Electric Giant Tesla's Earnings Day: What to Watch For

Tesla is gearing up to share its latest earnings report this Wednesday. This quarterly check-in is always exciting because it lets investors ask Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, about his plans. One hot topic is how Tesla will bump up sales of its older electric cars while exploring artificial intelligence a

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Oct 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can Industries Choose Courts to Fight EPA Rules?

Next year, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can polluting industries pick and choose where to fight federal environmental rules? This is a long-standing issue, where groups try to file cases in courts they think will be friendlier. States often do this too, especially in Texas, to chall

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Controversial Candidate Uses TV Rules to Spread Message

When an anti-abortion activist and presidential candidate named Randall Terry broadcast a shocking ad during "The View," it sparked outrage. The ad criticized celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg and Taylor Swift and displayed graphic images of aborted fetuses. This ad is part of Terry's larger campaign

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Anti-Abortion Ads Use FCC Rule to Reach TV Audiences

An anti-abortion ad that appeared on "The View" recently is part of a wider campaign leveraging a federal law to force broadcasters to air their message. The ad, by longtime activist Randall Terry, criticizes famous personalities and displays graphic images of aborted fetuses. Terry, running for pre

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Oct 11 2024FINANCE

Bank Gets Massive Fine for Criminal Cash

TD Bank has been hit with a massive $3 billion fine and has pleaded guilty to failing in catching money laundering schemes. This all happened because drug cartels and other criminal groups managed to transfer large amounts of illegal money through TD Bank branches in New York and New Jersey. The ban

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

TikTok's Pain Points: States Target App's Effects on Kids

Fourteen states have joined forces to sue TikTok, claiming the social media platform is severely harming children's mental health. The suits, filed by attorneys general from various states, highlight several issues with TikTok's design. These include its infinite scrolling feature, which can keep ki

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

Do Antidepressant Warnings Help or Hurt Kids?

For years, the FDA has warned that antidepressants might lead to suicidal thoughts in youth. But new research shows these warnings might have backfired. They could have caused fewer doctor visits for depression and more suicide attempts. This is a big deal because depression is a top cause of suicid

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Crypto Tax Rules Are Here: What Investors Need to Know

The IRS has finally released their long-awaited tax reporting guidelines for digital assets. This means crypto investors need to get ready, as changes are coming soon. Starting in 2026, brokers will have to report gross proceeds from sales made in 2025 using a new form called 1099-DA. A year later,

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Trump Wants to Boost US Crypto Industry

Former President Donald Trump, who was previously critical of cryptocurrencies, seems to be changing his tune. With the Biden administration focusing on protecting Americans from crypto scams and preventing digital currencies from funding crime, some crypto backers are feeling uneasy. They're lookin

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Are Ghost Guns About to Make a Comeback?

Next week, the Supreme Court will tackle a crucial case that could change how ghost guns are sold in the US. Ghost guns are homemade firearms that don't have serial numbers, making them hard to trace. They've been linked to a surge in crimes, including murders and domestic abuse. The Biden administr

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