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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

EV-Maker Rivian Scores Big Loan from Biden's Government

You might have heard about Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker that's been making waves. Well, they just got a huge boost from the government. President Biden's administration has agreed to give Rivian a conditional loan worth a whopping $6. 6 billion! This loan isn't just for fun, though. It's

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Intel's Big U. S. Chip Boost: A Closer Look

Intel, a major player in semiconductor manufacturing, has received a substantial boost from the U. S. government. The Department of Commerce has awarded Intel $7. 865 billion to support domestic chip production. This funding is part of the CHIPS and Science Act, a law passed by President Joe Biden t

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

How Can Republicans Make Health Insurance Better Again?

Health insurance in America hasn't always been easy on the wallet. Back in the day, people had more freedom to pick their own plans. But that changed when Democrats started expanding government control over health insurance. This led to higher costs, with a family of four now spending about $24, 000

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Politicians Debate Funding for Cities Protecting Illegal Immigrants

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is making waves by calling on leaders of "sanctuary cities" to explain why they deserve federal funding. These cities typically don't help the federal government enforce tough immigration laws. Greene, now heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) u

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Leading Tech Teams in 2025: Balancing AI and Human Creativity

In 2025, effective tech leadership will involve a blend of artificial intelligence (AI) and human creativity. As AI becomes more accessible, some experts suggest automating as much work as possible to save costs. However, Carrie Rasmussen, an executive at Dayforce, believes that IT leaders should ba

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Stand Up, Colorado: Protect Our Votes and Voices

Hey there, Coloradans! Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter? Like there's nothing you can do to change things? Well, think again. Democracy isn't just about voting; it's about speaking up and getting involved. Remember the Pledge of Allegiance? "With liberty and justice for all"? That's not just

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Past Allegations: A Surprise for Trump's Team

Pete Hegseth, a well-known Fox News host, recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. He was in the running for a big job with the government, but an old accusation from 2017 suddenly resurfaced. This allegation involved a past sexual assault claim. Trump's team was caught off guard because H

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Cheating No Longer a Crime in New York

New York has officially removed an old law that made cheating on your spouse a crime. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill to repeal this 1907 law, making adultery a misdemeanor. While charges weren't common and convictions even rarer, the law still existed. Governor Hochul found it ironic to sign

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump's Late-Night Cabinet Picks: A Closer Look

On a Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump announced several key nominations for his administration. Among the notable picks were hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, outgoing Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) for Labor Secretary, and former Texas state Representativ

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Why Federal Workers Might Reconsider Their Jobs Under New Rules

President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is planning to end remote work for federal employees. The idea is to push workers to quit and reduce the federal workforce. This comes after both Musk

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