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Mar 11 2025BUSINESS

Freight Fills the Gap

Freight transportation and logistics are essential for moving goods across the country. In February, a company based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, saw a slight dip in tonnage, but it was not as bad as expected. This company, which operates truckload and less-than-truckload services, managed to keep its

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Foreign Aid Overhaul: What Happens Now?

The Trump administration has made a big move. They've decided to cancel 83% of U. S. foreign aid contracts. This means 5, 200 out of 6, 200 contracts are no longer active. The remaining 1, 000 will be managed by the State Department, which recently took over the U. S. Agency for International Develo

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Big Changes at USAID: What Happened to Foreign Aid?

The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) just went through a major shake-up. In a quick six weeks, the Trump administration cut 83% of its programs. This means 5, 200 out of 6, 200 programs are now gone. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this big change on social media. He thank

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Mar 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden Shift: Ukraine's Struggle for Peace and Security

The Trump administration has made a surprising move by halting military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This decision has left many wondering if it will push Ukraine and Russia closer to peace or further from it. The pause in support includes not only weapons and financial aid but also cr

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Mar 09 2025POLITICS

Europe's Defense Boost: A New Era of Spending and Unity

Europe is stepping up its defense game. Recent events have pushed EU leaders to seriously consider ramping up defense spending. This shift comes as the US seems to be pulling back its support for Ukraine and Europe. The EU summit in Brussels was a big deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy w

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Mar 08 2025SPORTS

Fight Night Showdown: Magomed Ankalaev Takes On Alex Pereira

Magomed Ankalaev is stepping out of his usual quiet demeanor. This time, he's taking a more aggressive approach. He's been known for his calm and collected attitude. He rarely engages in trash talk before his fights. Even when he faced Thiago Santos, a dangerous knockout artist, Ankalaev remained ca

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Mar 08 2025HEALTH

Trochleoplasty: Why Stiffness Might Not Be a Big Deal

Trochlear dysplasia (TD) is a condition where the groove at the end of the thighbone (femur) that fits into the knee is not formed properly. This can lead to knee pain and instability. One way to fix this is with a procedure called Bereiter trochleoplasty (TP). This surgery can sometimes lead to sti

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi Stands Firm Against US Trade Tactics

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, recently spoke out against the US's trade policies. He called out the US for its "two-faced" behavior. This is in response to the US's recent increase in tariffs on Chinese goods. Wang Yi made these remarks during a meeting on the sidelines of China's annual parliament

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

US Shuffles Its Diplomatic Deck

The US is making big changes to its diplomatic setup. It plans to close several consulates in Western Europe and cut jobs worldwide. This move is part of a broader effort to trim costs and reshape the government's approach to foreign policy. The US State Department is also thinking about mergin

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Why Hungary Says No to Ukraine in NATO

Hungary's foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has made it clear that Ukraine joining NATO is not going to happen. He thinks it would bring the war right into NATO's backyard, which could lead to a third world war. Hungary isn't alone in this view; Slovakia, Germany, and the U. S. also have reservatio

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