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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

South Carolina's Business Boost Faces Uncertain Future

South Carolina's Minority Business Development Agency Business Center, based in Columbia, is in a tough spot. The federal government has decided to cut funding for several departments, including the one that supports this center. This move is part of a broader effort to shrink the federal government

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Mar 27 2025WEATHER

Stormy Waters Ahead: What to Expect from the 2025 Hurricane Season

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be a wild ride, with experts warning of a repeat of the intense 2024 season. The Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean are already heating up, setting the stage for powerful storms. The warm waters are like fuel for hurricanes, and with t

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Mar 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sony X90L TV: A Smart Buy for Movie Lovers

The Sony X90L TV stands out as a great choice, especially during sales events. It offers a top-notch viewing experience for movies, sports, and streaming content. The TV's Google TV integration makes it user-friendly, and its remote is both stylish and functional. The X90L is a solid performer in th

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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

The Dollar Tree's Family Dollar Dilemma

The Dollar Tree Inc. has decided to sell the Family Dollar chain. This chain has over 7, 000 stores. The sale is to a pair of private equity firms. The price is $1 billion. This sale marks the end of a decade-long attempt to merge the two chains. The original purchase of Family Dollar was made for

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Surprise: A Democratic Win in a Republican Stronghold

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat James Andrew Malone secured a victory in a Pennsylvania state Senate race. This win came in a district that has been a stronghold for Republicans for over a century. Malone's triumph over Republican Josh Parsons is seen as a significant upset, especially give

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Mar 27 2025BUSINESS

Auto Industry Braces for Major Shift

The auto industry is facing a significant change. A new policy has been introduced that will affect how cars and parts are traded. This policy will impose a 25% tax on all cars and parts that are not made in the United States. This tax will start on April 3, 2024, at midnight. The goal is to boost t

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Mar 26 2025BUSINESS

Wall Street's Big Payday: A Look at the Record-Breaking Bonuses of 2024

In 2024, Wall Street's bonus pool reached an unprecedented high of $47. 5 billion. This is a significant jump from the previous year's $35. 4 billion, marking the largest increase since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. On average, each banker took home a hefty $244, 700, a 31% increa

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Mar 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's Big Shift: Android Development Goes Private

Google has decided to change how it develops the Android operating system. From now on, all work on Android will happen behind closed doors. This move is meant to make the development process smoother and more efficient. But don't worry, Google will still share the source code with the public after

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Mar 26 2025BUSINESS

Family Dollar's Big Change: A New Chapter

The retail world is buzzing with news that Family Dollar is changing hands. The company is being sold to two private equity firms, Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management. This deal is worth just over $1 billion. This move comes after years of challenges in managing the Family Dol

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

How Brazil's Safety Net for Young Victims Works and Where It Falls Short

Brazil has a system in place to protect kids and teens from violence. This system is supposed to make sure their rights are upheld. To understand how well it works, a detailed review was done. This review looked at many studies from the Virtual Health Library and CAPES journals. The main question wa

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