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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Congress Plays Political Ping-Pong with Health Care Subsidies

It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs

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Dec 05 2025BUSINESS

Retailers Face Challenges: How Tariffs and Other Factors Are Changing Store Expansion Plans

Retailers are feeling the heat from tariffs and other economic pressures. The U. S. retail real estate market is still strong, with more stores opening than closing. But behind this stability, there's a growing sense of uncertainty. This uncertainty is making retailers think twice about expanding.

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Dec 05 2025OPINION

How Bridgestone is Changing Lives in Akron

Bridgestone Americas is making a big difference in Akron, Nashville, and Cleveland. They have teamed up with United Way to tackle serious issues like hunger and homelessness. Since 2015, they have raised over $17 million for United Way in these cities. But Bridgestone didn't stop at fundraising. Th

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Dec 05 2025OPINION

The Silent Heroes: Why We Need Police

People often forget how important police are. Think about places where there are no police. Safety is not guaranteed. It's all about luck and hoping people are good. But police officers put their lives on the line every day. They wear a badge that comes with a heavy price. Recently, Sgt. Terri Swee

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Dec 05 2025FINANCE

Austria's Big Move to Cut Energy Bills

Austria is stepping up to ease the burden of high energy costs. They've set aside a whopping 500 million euros, about $584 million, to make things easier for both families and businesses. This money is coming from three different state-owned companies. First, there's BIG, a real estate company, put

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Dec 05 2025OPINION

Gen Z's Struggle: Are We Holding Them Back?

Five years after the pandemic, many young people are still feeling its effects. Schools are making things easier by not requiring tests and giving out higher grades. But is this really helping? More students are being told they have learning disabilities or mental health issues. Is this fair, or are

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Dec 05 2025FINANCE

YPF Explores Crypto Payments for Fuel

YPF, Argentina's state-run oil company, is looking into letting people pay for gas with cryptocurrency. This idea is still in the works, but it shows how digital money is becoming more popular in Argentina. YPF already lets customers pay in US dollars, which is a big deal because it's the first fue

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Dec 05 2025FINANCE

Russian Bank Eyes Bitcoin: A Shift in Crypto Stance

VTB, Russia's second-largest bank, is making waves by planning to offer direct bitcoin and crypto trading to its clients. This move comes as a response to growing customer demand for actual cryptocurrencies, not just derivatives. Despite the lack of clear regulations, VTB is testing the waters with

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Fuel Efficiency Rules: Trump's Big Change

President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announceme

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Dec 04 2025SPORTS

Aleksander Kilde's Weather Challenge: A Comeback on Thin Ice

Aleksander Kilde, Mikaela Shiffrin's fiancé, is facing a tough situation. He's trying to make a comeback in skiing, but the weather is not playing nice. Just last week, he finished 24th in a race, which was a big deal for him. He had been away from the sport for almost two years after a bad crash. N

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