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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

China's Retaliation Risks: What U. S. Companies Fear

With Donald Trump's administration adopting a tough stance on China, U. S. companies are worried about becoming targets of retaliation. Trump has threatened high tariffs and ending reliance on China, which could disrupt supply chains and increase prices for consumers. The Chinese government might re

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

Tough Times for Small Businesses: Surviving Inflation's Bite

Inflation is a cruel beast, especially for small businesses as they face skyrocketing costs and disgruntled customers. Enjou Chocolat, a small chocolate shop in New Jersey, knows this story all too well. Forcing customers to shell out more for treats, like $14. 99 for a half-pound bag of foil chocol

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Wheelchair Sports Day: High Schoolers Try Something New

Imagine swapping your regular basketball game for a wheelchair basketball match. That's exactly what happened at New Vision High. The students tried out adaptive sports with the help of ParaSport Spokane and Paralympic stars Isaiah Rigo and Chelsea McClammer. It wasn’t as easy as they thought, but t

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Nov 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Fire from the Sky: Meet the US's Top Aerial Firefighting Companies

Imagine a job where your office is the sky, and your mission is to save lives and land from raging wildfires. That's the world of aerial firefighting. While some wildfires are a natural part of nature's recycling process, others pose serious threats. To tackle these blazes, specialized aircraft and

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Nov 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Smart Cities Boost Our Exercise Habits

Ever wondered how smart cities can get us moving more? A recent study dug into this, using data from China's Family Panel Studies from 2010 to 2020. They found that smart city construction really does make a difference in how much we exercise. The study used a special method called Difference-in-Dif

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Olive Oil Prices Set to Drop: Good News for Consumers

Get ready for some relief at the grocery store! Deoleo, the world’s biggest olive oil producer, is gearing up to slash prices in half. This is great news after a crazy few years where extreme weather led to record-breaking highs. The turnaround is thanks to improving harvests in countries like Spain

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Nov 17 2024WEATHER

Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

“Asian Americans Prepare for Change: Focus on Chinese Community”

Imagine this: you're part of a community that's been growing rapidly, but now you hear whispers about potential deportations. That's the situation Asian Americans, particularly those from China, are facing. With President-elect Donald Trump promising mass deportations, many are scrambling to prepare

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Second Wave of Layoffs: An Employee's Perspective

This week, Boeing workers started receiving layoff notices. The company had announced last month that it would cut jobs to save money. Many employees were caught off guard by this decision. The layoffs are happening in phases. Between November 13th and 15th, employees will get layoff notices. On No

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Meet Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest White House Press Secretary Ever

Ever heard of Karoline Leavitt? She's just been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be his White House press secretary. At only 27 years old, she's set to become the youngest person ever to hold this job. The previous record was held by Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he started in Richard Nix

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