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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Fire and Fury: Kenyans' Anger Boils Over in Nairobi

Things have heated up in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Protesters are taking to the streets, angry about a new finance bill. The atmosphere is tense, with fires burning at government buildings and tear gas filling the air. Among those affected is Auma Obama, sister of former US President Barack Obama. A

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Ethereum ETFs: A New Way to Invest

Get ready! On Tuesday, July 23, Ethereum ETFs are set to hit the market. These new funds will let investors buy Ethereum, the second most popular cryptocurrency, like regular stocks. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to eight funds that will start trading this da

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Parliament Under Siege, Protesters Storm Building After Tax Bill Passes

On Tuesday, a part of Kenya’s parliament building went up in flames as thousands of people protesting against a new finance bill stormed the building. The protesters had demanded that lawmakers reject the bill that proposed new taxes in a country already struggling with a high cost of living. Legisl

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenyan President Stops Controversial Financial Bill

Kenyan President William Ruto recently made a big decision. He said he won't sign a controversial finance bill. Why? Because people in his country were unhappy and even protested, leading to some deaths. Ruto listened to the people's complaints and decided it was best to stop the bill. Protesters st

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya’s President Ruto Drops Tax Hike Bill After Deadly Protests

In a surprising turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced he would not sign a controversial finance bill that had sparked deadly protests across the country. The bill, passed by parliament on Tuesday, aimed to raise nearly $2.3 billion through tax hikes to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's President Yields to Protesters: Historic Finance Bill Withdrawn

Well, Kenya just had a turning point. President William Ruto decided to pull the plug on a controversial finance bill after things got really serious. Protests erupted across the country, and sadly, at least 23 people lost their lives. People were angry about the bill and its planned tax increases.

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

What Happens to Biden's Campaign Funds if He Bows Out?

President Joe Biden's campaign cash is a hot topic. If he decides not to run again, Vice President Kamala Harris could take over the $91.2 million war chest. This was discussed during a tense call between Biden's campaign aides and donors. Biden's campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, said

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Unicorn Faire Promotes Internal Candidate to New CFO Role

Faire, a San Francisco-based wholesale marketplace, has recently shuffled its leadership. The startup, known for connecting independent retailers with global brands, has promoted Jason Lee to the role of CFO. Lee, who joined Faire around a year and a half ago as the VP of finance, has an impressive

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Crypto's New Champion: Trump Joins Bitcoin Conference

Former President Donald Trump surprised many by appearing at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville. He talked about how important it is for America to be a leader in crypto, not just because other countries are doing it, but also because it's a matter of freedom and independence from government c

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Oct 05 2024FINANCE

Forest and Kathleen's Debt Journey: When Spending Values Go Awry

In the world of money, Forest and Kathleen found themselves in a tricky spot. They had racked up some big expenses – fancy bikes, a trip to Montana, and even yoga classes. But the real problem wasn't just these pricey items. It was their attitude towards spending. "It will all work out eventually,"

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