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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

EV Tax Credits: A Sudden End in Sight?

The Senate is currently debating a massive tax and spending bill that could bring an unexpected and swift end to electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. This draft proposes a unified end date of September 30th, which is much earlier than the House's proposed timeline of late 2025 or 2026 for different au

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight: Nato's Promises and the Harsh Reality

The recent Nato summit brought a mix of relief and uncertainty. European leaders breathed a sigh of relief as the US president did not withdraw from the alliance. Instead, all European Nato members agreed to boost their defence spending to 5% of GDP. This move is seen as a step towards balancing the

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Jun 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bruce Springsteen's Unexpected Musical Fusion

Bruce Springsteen has always been known for pushing boundaries. But even his fans might not have expected the twist that came with his album Inyo. It turns out, two tracks on this album were recorded with a group of mariachi musicians. This collaboration was not planned. It happened by chance when a

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Canada and the US: A Taxing Situation

Canada recently decided to drop a new digital tax on major US tech companies. This tax was supposed to start on Monday but was scrapped just hours before. The tax would have hit companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber, and Airbnb with a 3% charge on revenue from Canadian users. It would have also

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Jun 30 2025HISTORY

A Remarkable Reunion: Soldier and Survivor Meet After 80 Years

In Los Angeles, two elderly men, Jack Moran and Andrew Roth, shared an emotional embrace. Moran, a former U. S. Army soldier, and Roth, a Holocaust survivor, had a unique connection. Decades ago, Moran helped liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp where Roth was imprisoned. Both men were teenag

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Jun 30 2025BUSINESS

Home Depot Expands with Big Buy

Home Depot just made a huge move. They are buying GMS, a company that sells building supplies, for a whopping $4. 3 billion. This deal is all about Home Depot wanting to sell more to professionals like electricians, roofers, and renovators. These folks buy a lot of supplies and do big projects all y

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Jun 30 2025CRIME

A Tragic Workplace Mishap in Missouri

A terrible accident took place at a cereal factory in Perryville, Missouri. A worker, Nicolas Lopez Gomez, lost his life while cleaning an industrial oven. He was 38 years old and had been using a power washer on the outside of the oven when the incident occurred. It's still unclear how he ended up

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Jun 30 2025CRIME

Justice delayed but not denied: A 92-year-old man convicted for a 1967 crime

A man in his 90s has been found guilty of a brutal crime that happened over half a century ago. Ryland Headley, now 92, was 34 when he attacked and killed Louisa Dunne, a 75-year-old woman, in her own home back in June 1967. This case is notable for being the longest-running cold case in the UK to e

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Jun 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Spotify's Discover Weekly Gets a Makeover After a Decade

After a decade, Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist is getting a fresh look. This feature, which suggests new music every Monday, is now more customizable for Premium users. With new controls at the top, users can steer their recommendations toward specific genres. So, if someone usually listens to c

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Canada and U. S. Trade Talks Back On: What Changed?

Canada and the U. S. are talking again. Why? Because Canada decided not to tax big U. S. tech companies. This tax was a big deal. It would have hit companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta. The tax was set to start soon, but Canada changed its mind. President Trump was not happy about the tax. He sa

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