From Criticism to Escalation: Biden’s U-Turn on China Tariffs

President Joe Biden once criticized Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports, claiming American consumers were paying them. However, his administration has now announced new tariffs on $18 billion worth of goods from China, marking a significant shift in policy. In 2019, Biden accused Trump of not understanding the basics of economics and suggested that Americans…

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New Bill Limits Cell Phone Usage in School, More Public Schools Sure to Follow

Worcester, Massachusetts, is considering a new cellphone policy in its schools that would limit electronic device usage. Under the new legislation, electronics would only be allowed to be used during specific times and for educational purposes. Meanwhile, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to sign legislation requiring all public schools in the state to establish…

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Walmart Announces Layoffs and Relocates Hundreds of Corporate Remote Workers

In a memo sent to employees on Tuesday, Walmart announced it is laying off hundreds of corporate workers and asking most remote employees to return to offices, primarily at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company stated publicly that these changes are aimed at promoting collaboration and strengthening its culture. Walmart, the nation’s largest private…

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Newsom Dodges Questions About Blowing California’s $24B Spending on Homelessness

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom was probed about spending the entirety of the Golden State’s $24 spending budget to manage homelessness in a recent press conference. Newsom has been under fire for poor budget management as California reaches soaring state deficits. In the press conference held on Friday, May 10, he asserted that California’s state deficit…

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California: Newsom Fast Tracks Insurance Rate Increases

Insurers are retreating from California’s homeowners’ market, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to push for faster reviews of rate hike requests to prevent further exits. Newsom emphasized the urgency of stabilizing the market, noting insurers’ actions like non-renewals and policy cessations, which force homeowners to resort to the state’s FAIR Plan, already burdened with over $300…

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Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority Crushes Hope for Debt Relief, Favors GOP Agenda

In a recent landmark ruling, the Supreme Court delivered a decisive blow to President Biden’s ambitious plan to alleviate the burden of student loan debt. By a margin of 6-3, the justices determined that the Biden administration had exceeded its authority in its proposal to cancel up to $400 billion in student loans. This decision,…

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$10 Million Per Liter Spider Venom Smuggler Busted

In a recent incident in Istanbul, Turkey, authorities made a significant arrest at the Istanbul Airport. On Sunday, police apprehended an individual and confiscated numerous bags from his luggage. Inside these bags were approximately 1,500 scorpions and spiders, which notably included tarantulas. Additionally, police discovered dozens of plastic bottles containing undisclosed liquids. Reports from the…

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