TRADE

Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Trading Champions: Did UFC and ONE Win?

In 2018, the fighting world was shocked when UFC's Dana White swapped fighters with ONE Championship. Demetrious Johnson, known as 'Mighty Mouse, ' moved to ONE, while Ben Askren headed to UFC. Johnson thinks everyone benefited from the trade. He says he made good money and got to fight top opponent

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Who's Who in Trump's Economic Team: Meet Greer and Hassett

Donald Trump just added two key players to his economic team. Jamieson Greer, a lawyer from Washington, has been chosen to be the new US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to trade policy; he used to work closely with Robert Lighthizer, who was the trade representative during Trump's first t

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Soto Sweepstakes: Red Sox Making a Push

Imagine the Boston Red Sox, known for their thrifty spenders, suddenly becoming one of the front-runners in the race to sign Juan Soto. This generational slugger is hot property, especially with the rival Yankees gunning for him too. The Red Sox are pitching Soto on their historic park, Fenway, and

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Nov 26 2024FINANCE

Market Jump: Investors Hail Trump's Treasury Pick

U. S. stocks had a major celebration on Monday, with big indexes hitting all-time peaks. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets took a small dip on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping 1. 38%. Chinese and Hong Kong markets stayed steady. Investors are cheering for Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's choice

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Use Tariffs Against Immigration and Drugs

Former President Donald Trump recently announced his intention to impose significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. He plans to hit all products from these countries with a 25% tariff, specifically targeting Canada and Mexico. Additionally, he proposed an extra 10% tariff on Chin

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Nov 25 2024FINANCE

China's Bond Move: A Subtle Warning?

China recently did something unusual. They sold $2 billion worth of bonds in Saudi Arabia. These bonds are special because they’re paid back in U. S. dollars. This seems like a simple financial move, but analysts think there might be more to it. First, let’s talk about interest rates. China got rat

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

The Sixers' 2025 First Round Pick: A Crucial Basketball Lesson

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing a tough reality: their future first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft might not stay with them. Let's rewind to 2020 when the Sixers traded Al Horford to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal seemed like a win-win, but it came with a cost—their 2025 first-round pick, t

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Ireland's Cancer Warning: A Global Battle in the Making

Ever heard that alcohol isn't all fun and games? Well, Ireland is taking things seriously. They've made it a rule that all booze sold in their country must carry a warning label. The label says that alcohol can lead to deadly cancers. But not everyone is excited about this new rule. In fact, 12 coun

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

How Are Hospices Run by Businesses Doing?

You might be wondering, what happens when big companies step into the world of hospice care? How do they measure up? Well, it turns out that caregivers have some thoughts on that. Let's dive in and see what they have to say. Imagine this: a loved one is in hospice care, and you're relying on the ca

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

Imports and Pandemics: How U. S. Trade Has Shifted

Since 2018, there's been a steady split between the U. S. and China's economies due to trade tensions. Then a surprising twist: the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. How did this affect U. S. imports? Let's look at how U. S. importers dealt with the trade war and the pandemic lockdowns. We'll explore the i

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