POLICY SHIFT

Nov 20 2025BUSINESS

EU's Changing Tune on China Trade

The European Union is planning to toughen its stance on trade with China, marking a significant shift in its approach. This change comes as Germany, the EU's largest economy, is rethinking its long-standing policy of engagement with China. The EU is set to unveil a new economic security doctrine in December, which will focus on addressing challenges posed by China. ...

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Trump's U-Turn on Food Tariffs: What's Cooking?

In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has decided to lower taxes on a bunch of foods like coffee, beef, and bananas. This change comes after he kept saying these taxes weren't making food more expensive for people. Now, it looks like he's changing his mind because people are not happy about paying more for their groceries. Food prices have been going up, and ...

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Oct 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

British Columbia's Bold Move Against Crypto Mining

British Columbia is making a big change. It wants to stop new crypto mining projects from using its power grid. This decision is part of a bigger plan to focus on other industries that use clean energy and create more jobs. The government thinks this will help the economy grow and meet climate goals. The plan is called the Energy Statutes Amendment Act. It means new...

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May 28 2025HEALTH

The Shift in COVID Vaccine Advice: What Families Need to Know

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently changed its stance on COVID-19 vaccines. This change affects pregnant women and healthy children. The CDC is no longer pushing for these groups to get vaccinated. This is a big turnaround from what they were saying just a couple of weeks ago. Back then, they were emphasizing the importance of vaccinati...

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May 24 2025POLITICS

A New Era for West Point: Shifting Military Focus

The United States Military Academy at West Point saw a significant event in 2025. A high-ranking official praised the graduating cadets and took the opportunity to highlight changes in U. S. military policy. The speaker emphasized the strength of the U. S. military, attributing its current power to recent rebuilding efforts. This was the first time in a while that ...

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Plan: Sell 'Gold Card' Visas for Big Bucks

Imagine this: a shiny new visa program that promises a fast track to U. S. citizenship for a cool $5 million. That's the idea President Trump floated recently. He believes there's a huge demand for this "gold card" visa, which could replace the existing EB-5 investor visa program. The EB-5 program, which has been around for over three decades, allows wealthy...

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Gets U. S. Anti-Personnel Mines: A Easy Turnaround on Policy

The U. S. government has decided to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, changing its long-standing policy. This move comes after Russia's frontline tactics shifted, leading to slow but steady advances in Ukraine's east. The mines are meant to slow down Russia's dismounted troops who now lead their attacks. The U. S. wants these mines used defensively within Ukraini...

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Russia Reacts to US Letting Ukraine Strike Within Its Borders

President Joe Biden's recent decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. -supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia has sparked strong reactions worldwide. This move comes just days before the war hits the 1, 000-day mark. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian residential areas continue, with a recent missile strike in Sumy killing 11 and injuring 84....

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