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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

Stock Market Shake-Up: Politicians Call for Investigation

The stock market has been a rollercoaster lately. On April 9, 2025, President Trump made a big announcement. He said it was a "GREAT TIME TO BUY" stocks. This was just before he paused some tariffs. The market went up a lot after that. Some people think this was a big coincidence. Others think

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

The Trump Administration's Long Arm on Columbia University

The Trump administration is considering a bold move to keep a close eye on Columbia University. This could happen through a federal judge. The idea is to make sure the university follows the rules set by the White House. Why? Because the government canceled around 400 million dollars in grants and c

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

A Man's Fight to Return Home After a Wrongful Deportation

The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision regarding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a man from Maryland. He was wrongly sent to El Salvador and is now in custody there. The court ordered the Trump administration to help bring him back to the United States. The court's decision came after

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

Social Security: The Ups and Downs of Accessing Benefits

The Trump administration has made a significant change to how people access Social Security services. Initially, they planned to require in-person visits for those who couldn't use the online system. This would have meant a long trip for many, especially seniors and people with disabilities. The cha

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

A Student's Voice Silenced

The US government is trying to kick out a student who spoke up about a controversial topic. Mahmoud Khalil is a graduate student at Columbia University. He was vocal about Israel's actions towards Palestinians and the Gaza war. The government wants to send him away because of his beliefs. The gover

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

The U. S. Steps Back: Who Fills the Gap in Global Health?

The United States has been a major player in global health for a long time. It has spent billions to fight diseases and improve health worldwide. However, this has changed recently. The current administration has decided to cut back on these efforts. This has left a huge gap. Other countries, charit

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Apr 10 2025FINANCE

The Bond Market's Rollercoaster Ride

The bond market had a wild ride recently, shaking up the financial world. It was so intense that it forced a major change in plans. The S&P 500 was on the brink of a significant drop, but the bond market's turmoil was the real game-changer. The 10-year Treasury yield has been on a rollercoaster, jum

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

Trump's Win: Federal Worker Firing Rules Shift

The Trump administration just got a boost in its efforts to streamline the federal workforce. A panel of judges from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a lower court's decision. This ruling means that the Trump administration can once again fire probationary federal workers. The

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

Venezuelans in US Fight Deportation

In a surprising move, judges in Texas and New York have stepped in to halt the deportation of Venezuelans. This decision comes after lawyers argued that the Trump administration is misusing a old law to send these individuals back to their home country. The law in question, the Alien Enemies Act, gi

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

The Trade War's Ripple Effects

The United States has been the world's economic powerhouse for decades. Yet, the recent trade policies have stirred up global markets and sparked fears of a recession. The latest round of tariffs, effective from midnight Wednesday, has increased import taxes on numerous countries and territories. Th

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