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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Tech Giants Step Up to Support Trump's Inauguration

Amazon and Meta, the companies behind Amazon. com and Facebook, have each decided to contribute $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This move comes as tech companies and their leaders try to mend their relationships with the incoming president. Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos,

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

The Challenge at Voice of America: A New Director Proposed

Voice of America (VOA) is an international news broadcaster funded by the US government. Usually, presidents don’t choose VOA’s director. But President-elect Donald Trump has a different idea. He proposed Kari Lake, a former local TV anchor who has criticized media and denied a US election result. J

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Dec 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Could Tariffs Make PS5 Pro 40% Pricier? Affordable Ways to Buy Now

President-elect Trump's tariff plans might hike video game console prices. The PS5 Pro could jump from $700 to $980 due to tariffs. Should you buy it now with a credit card or a buy now, pay later plan? Let's see if it's worth it! Tariffs could make the PS5 Pro 40% more expensive, says a study. If

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

FBI Director Wray to Step Down: What's Next?

The FBI's current director, Christopher Wray, has made a big decision. He plans to leave his job at the end of Biden's term. This move comes as President-elect Trump has been criticizing Wray and wants to choose his own FBI director. Wray has been in charge since 2017, when Trump picked him for the

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Why Trump's Trade and Immigration Policies Might Spoil Your Avocado Toast

Ever thought about what would happen if your favorite avocado toast became a luxury item? It's not just a far-fetched idea anymore. President Trump's trade and immigration policies could make that a reality. Back in 2018, when the U. S. slapped tariffs on several countries, they hit back. This raise

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Trudeau: Trump's Tariffs Could Hit U. S. Pocketbooks Hard

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently warned that President Trump's proposed tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico could make life more expensive for Americans. Speaking at a business event in Halifax, Trudeau said that Trump's 25% tax plan on imports would increase costs for many eve

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Thinking Outside the Box: Protecting Trump and Redefining Secret Service Roles

A congressional task force has been digging into the scary moments when someone tried to hurt Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They're saying the Secret Service needs to change how they do things. For one, they think the Secret Service should protect fewer foreign leaders, especially d

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Nobel Winners Speak Out Against Kennedy's HHS Nomination

More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have joined forces to urge the Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is a rare move for the esteemed group, who usually steer clear of politics. The concern? Kennedy's controversial vie

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Dec 10 2024POLITICS

Trump's Take on Tariffs: A Boon for Business?

President Trump sat down with NBC's "Meet the Press" to discuss his plan to impose tariffs. When asked if families might face higher prices, he admitted he couldn't guarantee anything but pointed to the economy's strength before COVID. Companies like Walmart and Stanley Black & Decker have voiced co

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Dec 10 2024CRYPTO

The Crypto Race: Trump's Plan for America

Imagine if America became the global hub for cryptocurrencies. That's what Donald Trump, the soon-to-be president, has in mind. He wants the U. S. to lead the crypto world through investments and smart regulations. His son, Eric, shared this vision in an interview, pointing out that other countries

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