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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Trump's Public Health Picks: What's at Stake?

Health has gotten a lot better in the U. S. Over the last 50 years, life expectancy has increased by nearly 10 years. We're seeing fewer deaths from heart disease and cancer. Even the latest health threats, like opioids and COVID-19, are on track to cause fewer deaths. But change is coming. Presiden

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Former Pence Aide Warns: Trump's White House Is No Place for Women

Last week, an ex-adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence made a stark warning. She said women joining the Trump White House should brace themselves for a tough environment. Olivia Troye, who worked as a national security adviser for Pence, didn't mince words. She described it as a "hostile envir

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Nov 25 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Ties: Trump Aide's Firm and Tether Get Closer

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Commerce Department is strengthening his company's link with Tether, the firm behind the world's biggest stablecoin. Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is in talks to get support from Tether for a new program allowing clients to borrow using Bitcoin

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Nov 25 2024CRYPTO

Crypto's Win with Trump: Time for Smart Rules

Cryptocurrencies hit the jackpot when Donald Trump won the election, and the crypto bigwigs who supported him got favorable mentions and promises of a new U. S. digital currency reserve. Prices boomed. Just two weeks after the election, Trump's social media company reportedly considered buying a cry

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Apple's CEO and Trump: A Unique Business-Politics Friendship

In the ever-changing world of US politics and business, one relationship stands out: the one between Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump. This bond, forged through personal interactions and shared interests, serves as a model for other tech leaders. Cook didn't follow the usual lobbying ro

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Black Women Reassess Political Role After Trump's Win

The 2024 election brought a wave of disappointment for many Black women. Teja Smith, founder of Get Social, feels the country has spoken and it's time to take a step back. After Trump's win, despite his divisive rhetoric and actions, many Black women are reevaluating their role in politics and socia

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Finance World Feud: Trump's Job Pick

You know how sometimes friends fight over who gets the last piece of pizza? Well, imagine if that pizza was a top job in the government. That's basically what happened with Donald Trump's pick for a key finance role. Two of Trump's closest finance buddies, Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick, were in a

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Nov 25 2024CELEBRITIES

J. Lo Slams Ivanka Trump's Modeling Career: A Tale of Privilege

Jennifer Lopez didn't hold back when asked about Ivanka Trump's modeling career. In a revealing conversation, she suggested that Ivanka's success wasn't solely based on talent, but on her powerful last name. This wasn't the first time J. Lo spoke her mind about politics. She endorsed Kamala Harris i

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Idaho Lawmakers Chat Education Changes at Local Meet

In the heart of Coeur d’Alene, over a hundred folks showed up to a town hall put together by the Kootenai County GOP. The event was a chance for North Idaho legislators to share their plans for the upcoming legislative session. Eight representatives from different districts were there to talk shop,

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