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In the last few days, President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs as part of his effort to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
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In a controversial move, the U.S. government has introduced the Gold Card Visa, a $5 million “residency permit” targeted towards wealthy foreign investors wanting to gain residency in the United
After being in space for nearly half a year, NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, and Nick Hague successfully landed off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida,
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Did you know that the ocean absorbs 30% of all Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere? Well because of that, the ocean is becoming more and more acidic. To understand all
In 2026, the FIFA World Cup will return to North America, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico set to co-host the tournament. This will be the first time the
The Gulf of Mexico is one of the largest bodies of water in the world, spanning over 600,000 square miles and bordered by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. For
Have you ever heard of the term “Daylight Savings”? Well soon, it may not even exist anymore. “Daylight Savings” is a plan that cycles every year and is run by
January 20th, 2025, marked the end of the former U.S. President Joe Biden’s four- year term in office. As Donald Trump moves into office several things will be changed in
Located in the Central American nation of Panama, the Panama Canal constructed in 1914 is a 51-mile (82-kilometer) long, man-made waterway that connects the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Over the past 5 years, a social media app called TikTok has rapidly grown to have over 1 billion monthly users, 150 million of them who come from the United States of
Following Trump’s election win, both traditional company stocks and cryptocurrency markets like Bitcoin have shown growth and sparked investor interest. Historically, Trump’s policies have aimed towards deregulation and tax cuts,
A Trump presidency could bring significant changes to policies impacting women’s rights in the United States. Throughout his previous term, Trump took conservative stances on issues related to reproductive rights,
With former President Donald Trump back in office, climate change discussions have taken a different path in the U.S. He is known for his skepticism of climate policies and agreements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries in the world, automating tasks and changing how businesses function. While AI has the potential to improve efficiency and create new opportunities,
Monkeypox, a rare viral disease, has recently gained global attention due to outbreaks in several countries. While being previously confined to placers in Central and West Africa, the virus has
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a crucial ocean current flow that helps regulate global climate. It circulates warmer water from the equatorial region to the northern Atlantic while
Environment awareness is important for the sustainability and development of any community. Myself, as an eighth- grader in Cupertino, California, I have observed the actions that our city is actively
In 2024, geopolitical and conflict risks continue to shape global dynamics, influencing international relations, economic stability, and social cohesion. Here, we delve into the most pressing geopolitical issues and their
