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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Tackling Social Security's Future: Can Closing Tax Loopholes Fund the Program Until 2100?

Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

A New Way Forward: Protecting Migrant Rights in Latin America

The plight of millions of Haitians and Venezuelans seeking refuge in Latin America is a stark reminder of the need for governments to prioritize migrant rights. Human Rights Watch is urging countries in the region to create a more welcoming environment for these vulnerable populations. What if we'r

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Grid Gamble: Why Extremists Target America's Power Infrastructure

Imagine a world where your daily life is disrupted because of a targeted attack on the power grid. It's a chilling thought, and yet, extremists have repeatedly tried to make it a reality. But why do they target the grid? And what's the real cost of these failed plots? Two former Marines were sent

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The AI Showdown: Anthropic's Claude Enterprise Takes on OpenAI's ChatGPT

What if the AI chatbot landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting? Anthropic's recent launch of Claude Enterprise may just be the game-changer that disrupts the status quo. The new plan is designed with security and collaboration in mind, boasting unmatched data processing capabilities a

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

Global Markets Stir as U. S. Debate and Economic Data Shape the Future

As the world holds its breath for the U.S. presidential debate, Asian markets are reeling from key economic data. In South Korea, unemployment plummeted to a historic low of 2.4%, a feat not seen since 1999. But in Japan, business confidence among manufacturers took a seven-month hit, according

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Excel Security: Passwords, Encryption, and More

You've spent hours crafting the perfect spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel, and the last thing you want is for someone to accidentally (or intentionally!) change your work. The truth is, Excel files are a treasure trove of valuable information, and safeguarding them is crucial. So, what's a responsible

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Sep 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Indie Darling to Game Changer: CAA's Roeg Sutherland Redefines the Film Industry

Roeg Sutherland, co-Head of CAA's Media Finance department and International Film Group, is set to receive the Zurich Film Festival's Game Changer Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the film industry. But what makes him a true game changer? Is it his impressive client list o

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Sep 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Quantum Leap: Boeing's Ambitious Plan to Revolutionize Global Communication

Imagine a world where sensors and computers can communicate with each other in a way that's faster and more precise than ever before. That's the promise of quantum networking, and Boeing is determined to make it a reality. In 2026, the company plans to launch a small satellite, dubbed Q4S, to test t

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Beyond the Noise: A Critical Look at Immigration Policy

The 2020 presidential election has brought to the forefront an issue that has long plagued American politics: immigration. But beyond the talking points and soundbites, what does a serious immigration policy look like? What if the assumption is wrong that a stronger economy is solely dependent on de

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The 9/11 Story: More Than Politics, A Legacy of Memory

As the United States commemorates the 21st anniversary of 9/11, politics cannot help but enter the scene. The attacks on September 11, 2001, resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives, reshaping global politics and domestic security practices forever. What do we really know about the 9/11 attacks?

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