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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Zuckerberg and Trump: A Surprising Dinner Date

Believe it or not, Mark Zuckerberg, the guy who runs Facebook and Instagram, had dinner with Donald Trump at his fancy Florida spot, Mar-a-Lago. This might surprise you because Zuckerberg had kicked Trump off his social media sites after the January 6 incident. But here they were, sitting down to ea

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Threats Hit Trump Team: Cabinet Picks Face Bomb and Swatting Scares

On Wednesday, the team of President-elect Donald Trump revealed that several of his Cabinet picks and administration appointees had been targeted with bomb threats and a tactic known as "swatting. " These threats, aimed at disrupting their lives and those of their families, were swiftly addressed by

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Nov 28 2024BUSINESS

Will Trump's Tariffs Make Ikea More Expensive?

You know those super-cheap Ikea prices that make us all happy? Well, they might not stay that way. The boss of the company that runs most Ikea stores says tariffs, like the ones Donald Trump wants to put on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, make it tough to keep prices low. He's worried these ta

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Tech Titans Advising Trump's Transition

You might know Elon Musk for his space adventures or electric cars. But did you know he's helping Donald Trump's transition team? And guess who's joining him? Venture capitalists (VCs) from Silicon Valley! Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, is one of them. He's being considered for

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Meet Jay Bhattacharya: Trump's Pick to Lead NIH

Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for criticizing U. S. COVID-19 policies, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, with a budget of $47. 3 billion, is the country's main funder for medical research. Bhattacharya's appointment come

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Lockdown Critic to Lead NIH

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor who criticized pandemic lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, 56, is known for his support of herd immunity and his opposition to vaccine mandates. He co-authored the Great Barringt

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Who's Who in Trump's Economic Team: Meet Greer and Hassett

Donald Trump just added two key players to his economic team. Jamieson Greer, a lawyer from Washington, has been chosen to be the new US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to trade policy; he used to work closely with Robert Lighthizer, who was the trade representative during Trump's first t

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Without Rules: How Businesses Navigate the Wild West

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, but the rules are all over the place. With the upcoming Trump administration planning to keep its hands off, the U. S. has a messy mix of state rules or no rules at all for AI. Some say the president-elect might appoint an "AI czar" to handle federa

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Texas Searches for Land to Help Trump's Deportation Plans

Texas is looking for land to help the incoming Trump administration with its deportation plans. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said her office is spotting suitable properties across the state's 13 million acres. The project is named after Houston girl Jocelyn Nungaray, who was sadly killed

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Nov 27 2024BUSINESS

Higher Prices Ahead? Trump's Border Tariffs Could Hit Your Grocery List

Imagine paying more for your favorite fruits, veggies, and even beer from south of the border. The U. S. imports a lot of its fresh produce from Mexico, which could reportedly face new tariffs under Trump. The bottom line? You might feel the pinch in your wallet while shopping. Mexico is a major su

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