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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Ice Dreams Cut Short: The Shocking Loss for Figure Skating's Future Stars

Washington DC was the site of a devastating tragedy, as the world of figure skating lost many young talents and their mentors. On a cold evening, a plane collision brought everything to a dramatic halt. It happened right after a wildly successful camp for the sport's rising stars. This wasn

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

Your Groceries Might Get a Price Hike Due to New Tariffs

The recent plan to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada might end up making your groceries cost more. Picture this: a world where avocados from Mexico and dairy from Canada become pricier at the grocery store. That’s because the US depends on these neighbors for many everyday food items. Let’s break i

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Trade Trouble Brewing: Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Imports

Recently, a significant move was made. A 25% tariff was placed on goods from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on goods from China. This was done with effect from Saturday. The plan was not just to address illegal immigration and fentanyl issues. It also had a goal to increase domestic manufacturi

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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Abuse of Power: A Sports Network's Violent Legacy

A powerful figure in the sports world has been accused of taking advantage of his position. In 2015, a new exec landed a key spot at Fox Sports 1. He was supposed to oversee content and talent. A year later, a former sports journalist found herself in an uncomfortable situation.

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Feb 01 2025FINANCE

Heavy Haulers Struggle as Economy Cools

The transportation and logistics business is still struggling in the middle of a recession. The industry is having a hard time keeping up with the demand for goods. ArcBest is trying to stay afloat by focusing on improving profitability and cutting costs. The company's fourth-quarter earnings report

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Biochemistry Education During COVID-19: A Pivot to Digital Learning

The world was thrown into chaos in early 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, which required a rapid switch to online learning. The changes were not easy, especially in countries where accessing the internet and other digital tools was not simple. The move to digital classrooms was a mas

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

The Cost of Tariffs: How Businesses are Preparing for the Next Wave

Businesses across the board are gearing up for potential tariffs. The tariffs are expected to impact a wide range of products, from oil to cars to everyday consumer goods. These tariffs, which include a 25% increase on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% increase on goods from China, are expe

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Gender guidelines are taken off Staff! Trump makes big changes

A huge change in gender guidelines is sweeping across Federal websites following a recent executive order. The Trump Administration has ordered that federal websites strip out all mentions of the word gender from federal websites. It has been chaotic for many health officials. Part

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Feb 01 2025HEALTH

COVID-19 and Our Nightly Rest

Six months into the COVID-19 outbreak, the world had changed drastically. With lockdowns and social restrictions, the pandemic life had become one where people were staring at screens more than ever. This alone is not new. What is new is that there is an effort to understand how this relates to slee

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

A Change in Care: Hospitals React to New Guidelines in Washington, D. C.

Suddenly a storm of disruption hit the healthcare world. At its center? A new directive from the White House that some hospitals are struggling to navigate. Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and the nation’s capital have hit the pause button on gender-affirming care for young people under 1

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