TRADE

Jan 08 2025CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Show & Brand: A Netflix Partnership

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is set to bring her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, to Netflix. The brand's debut was soft, with jars of homemade jam gifted to celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Chrissy Teigen. Questions swirled about the brand's leadership and funding. Now, Netflix

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Jan 07 2025ENTERTAINMENT

TI and Tiny's Supreme Court Battle: 'It's Not Over Yet'

Everyone thought it was a done deal—TI and Tiny Harris, the celebrity couple, had won a massive lawsuit against MGA Entertainment. It was all about trademarks: the company had made dolls that looked and sounded a lot like their girl group, OMG Girlz. The jury agreed, slapping MGA with a $71 million

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Dodgers Swap Gavin Lux for Prospect in Middle Infield Shakeup

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a significant trade, sending their second baseman Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds. This move comes shortly after the Dodgers signed Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim, who is expected to play second base. Lux, who had a strong finish to the 2023 season after recovering

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

Why West Side Kids Need to Learn Trades

A lot of teenagers in Chicago's West Side know how to take over a Kia with a USB cable, but even more can handle construction equipment like excavators. Both skills take some know-how, but the paths they lead to are worlds apart. Some people might say that kids from tough neighborhoods turn to crime

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Jan 05 2025BUSINESS

Push and Pull: Biden Says No to Japanese Steel Deal, Workers Worry

President Biden recently blocked a Japanese company’s takeover of U. S. Steel, a move he claimed would preserve jobs in the steel industry. However, some steelworkers in Pennsylvania and Indiana aren’t happy. Nippon Steel had promised investments to upgrade aging blast furnaces and committed to no l

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Jimmy Butler's Future with the Heat: A Turning Point

Jimmy Butler, a star forward for the Miami Heat, has been suspended for seven games after he expressed a desire to be traded. The team cited "conduct detrimental to the team" as the reason for the suspension. This isn't the first time Butler has had issues with his team. He previously had conflicts

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Drug Trade Creeps into French Small Towns

France, a historic hub for illicit drug trade, is now seeing a worrying shift. The drug business is no longer confined to big cities. It's moved into smaller towns like Morlaix, nestled on France's Breton coast. With a population of around 15, 000, Morlaix was once known for its charming cobblestone

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Jan 03 2025FINANCE

Taxes and Trade: A Pacific Island Shift

From 2010 to 2021, a bunch of Pacific Island countries saw changes in their taxes. We looked at how less trade rules affected tax money from trade. As these islands got more open to trade, they collected less money from trade taxes and direct income taxes. Interestingly, they started collecting more

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

D'Angelo Russell's New Chapter with Brooklyn Nets

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers made a significant trade, their first in nearly two years. They sent D'Angelo Russell, along with Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks, to the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, they received Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. This deal is a win-win for both teams

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

The Patriots' Top Draft Pick: What Could It Be Worth?

Imagine this: the New England Patriots are sitting pretty with the number one pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. They could seal the deal by losing their season finale against the Buffalo Bills. With franchise quarterback Drake Maye already on the team, it's likely the Patriots will trade this top

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