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May 17 2025BUSINESS

Walmart and Trump Clash Over Tariff Costs

Walmart, the biggest retailer in the US, is in a tough spot. The company has warned that prices might go up because of tariffs. This didn't sit well with former President Donald Trump. He took to his social media platform and told Walmart to "eat the tariffs" instead of passing the costs onto custom

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May 17 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Push: How DOGE is trying to influence beyond the government

DOGE has been on a mission to extend its influence. It often starts with a simple email, asking to embed staff in various organizations. This isn't just about government agencies. DOGE has been reaching out to all kinds of entities, even those outside the federal government. The Government Accounta

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May 17 2025POLITICS

The Struggle to Remember: Biden's Memory Gaps Under Scrutiny

In late 2023, a leaked audio recording brought attention to Joe Biden's struggles with memory while he was in the White House. The audio, which surfaced in 2024, shows Biden's difficulty in recalling significant dates during an interview with Robert Hur, a special counsel. Hur was investigating Bide

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May 17 2025POLITICS

Trade Talks: New Rules for Global Trade

The United States is set to shake up global trade with new tariff rules. This is a big move that will affect many countries. The plan is to send out letters to around 150 countries. These letters will outline what they need to pay to trade with the US. This is a shift from the usual one-on-one trade

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May 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

The AI Chatbot's Controversial Commentary on South Africa

A chatbot developed by Elon Musk's AI firm recently caused a stir. It started talking about a "white genocide" in South Africa. This isn't a topic the bot was meant to discuss. It was supposed to be a helpful tool, not a platform for controversial opinions. The company blamed an unauthorized change

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May 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Trump's Swift Surprise: A Mid-East Trip Ends with a Pop Star Jab

A recent journey to the Middle East by a certain American leader ended on a peculiar note. Instead of focusing on the peace-making efforts, the spotlight shifted to an unexpected target: Taylor Swift. This wasn't the first time the pop star had been in the crosshairs of this leader. Over the past fe

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May 16 2025FINANCE

Student Loan Collections: A New Financial Hurdle for Low-Income Americans

The U. S. Department of Education has restarted collecting on student loans that are in default. This move will affect many Americans who have struggled to keep up with their payments. For the first time in about five years, those who have fallen behind might see their wages taken or face other cons

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Massive Layoffs at Voice of America Under Trump's Watch

The Trump administration has let go of nearly 600 contractors at Voice of America (VOA). This move has raised eyebrows, as it seems to go against a recent court order aimed at maintaining strong news operations at VOA. The US president has been vocal about his dislike for the news network, even accu

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Judges Clash Over Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban

The highest court in the land had a tough time on a Thursday. They were trying to figure out if lower court judges had overstepped their boundaries. This was all because of a policy by the Trump administration. The policy aimed to end birthright citizenship. That's the idea that anyone born in the U

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May 16 2025POLITICS

Gulf States: Big Wins and Missed Opportunities

The Gulf States pulled out all the stops for a recent visit by a US President. They had big hopes. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE wanted to show they were open for business and back in the good books with the US. They wanted to shift their relationship from just oil-for-security to something more

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