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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Why Big Tech is Making Nice with Trump

Big Tech leaders are cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump. They're hoping to gain favor with him before he takes office in January. Why? They're pouring millions into his inauguration fund. This is a huge increase from past contributions to incoming presidents. What do they want? Easier AI dev

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Did Democracy and Christianity Grow Up Together?

David French, a long-time evangelical and political conservative, has been reflecting on American democracy and the part Christianity plays in it. He was taken aback by how strongly white evangelicals supported Donald Trump. He's been pondering if our democracy could falter without Christianity's in

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

How Americans Feel About Trump: A Split View

A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos shows that barely half of Americans have a positive opinion of President-elect Trump. Only 41% of those surveyed saw Trump favorably, while 55% had an unfavorable view. This comes as Trump prepares to start his second term next month, after defeating Vice President Harr

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Dec 18 2024FINANCE

Dow Dips: Investors Wait for Fed's 2025 Rate Cut Plans

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been falling for the longest stretch in over 40 years. Investors are losing hope that the Federal Reserve will quickly cut interest rates next year. The Fed is meeting this week to decide on another rate cut. But investors are unsure how aggressive the central ba

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Trump's Lawsuit against Des Moines Register: A Warning to the Media?

Just days after winning the election, President-elect Donald J. Trump filed a lawsuit against The Des Moines Register. The target of his irritation? A poll published before the election that showed him behind Vice President Kamala Harris. This isn't the first time Trump has threatened legal action a

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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Is Melania Trump's Marriage to Donald Just a Business Deal?

Melania and Donald Trump's marriage has been under the microscope for years. Recent reports suggest their relationship is more like a business partnership than a loving one. Insiders claim they don't share a deep emotional connection. Instead, Melania's role is to portray a happy marriage, helping D

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

The Tariff Threat: What Trump's Plans Could Mean for the US Economy

As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nation's economic future is uncertain. President-elect Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese goods. These moves could lead to "stagflation, " a nasty combination of slow

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Canada's Finance Minister Resigns as Trudeau Faces Critical Moment

Canada is in a serious political shake-up after its Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned from her role. This comes at a crucial time for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who's facing one of the toughest tests of his political career. Freeland, who also served as deputy prime minister, stepped

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Watch: Economics Expert Dances Trump’s Moves on TV

Recently, Larry Kudlow, a Fox Business host, left viewers amused and a bit embarrassed when he did the famous ‘Trump Dance’ live on air. Kudlow was talking about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans and his appointments of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to a government efficiency commission. He joked

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Netflix Boss Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago

In a change of pace, Netflix's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, is set to meet with the president-elect, Donald Trump, at his Mar-a-Lago residence. This comes on the heels of visits from other tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Sundar Pichai of Google, and Tim Cook of Apple. The purpose of these meeting

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