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STOCK MARKETS

Home Depot says the worst of inflation is over — that could be good news for retailers and shoppers

The Home Depot’s announcement that the worst of inflation is over is definitely good news for both retailers and shoppers. Retailers will be able to procure goods and materials at lower costs, potentially allowing them to offer lower prices to shoppers. Inflation has been on the rise over the past year due to a combination […]

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INVESTING

Biden camp weighs joining TikTok to sway young voters months after purging app from federal devices: report

The Biden campaign is reportedly weighing whether to join TikTok as part of its efforts to reach young voters in the 2020 presidential election. The Biden team may be reconsidering joining the social media platform despite the Trump administration’s orders to purge it from all federal devices over security and privacy concerns, according to CNN. […]

AMERICA

How Democrats have soured on Israel

In recent years, many prominent Democrats have exhibited an increasing frustration with the Israeli government and its policies. This has intensified since the election of Donald Trump, who has been widely criticized for his stance on Israel and the Palestinians. In particular, many Democrats have come to view the Israeli government’s policies toward the Palestinians […]

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What we know about what Israel has found at Al-Shifa

Israel has reported that it has found evidence of chemical and biological weapons production at Al-Shifa, a pharmaceutical factory in Sudan. According to Israeli intelligence, factory workers had been creating weapons grade-precursor chemicals that, if completed, could be used to manufacture deadly weapons such as sarin gas, VX gas, and nerve agents. Israeli authorities also […]

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STOCK MARKETS

Government shutdown November deadline: What happens to Social Security payments and more

Social Security payments are not affected by the government shutdown. The are funded by the Social Security Trust Fund, which is a separate fund from the federal budget and thus unaffected by the shutdown. Other key programs, such as food stamps, are also unaffected. Federal employees with Social Security Numbers will still be able to […]

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Schumer blasts Supreme Court’s new ethics code for one ‘glaring omission’

In a statement released on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the new Supreme Court ethics code for its “glaring omission” on recusal rules for justices who accept money or other gifts from special interests. The new code only requires justices to avoid involvement in matters “where money or other obligations have been given […]

AMERICA

Panda diplomacy to live on? China’s Xi hints U.S. may get more bears.

Panda diplomacy has been a long-standing tradition of the Chinese government, often used to build friendly relationships with other countries. President Xi Jinping of China recently hinted that the United States may be in the running to receive more pandas from his country. The idea of continuing this longstanding practice of panda diplomacy comes at […]

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Stellar corpse called ‘Tasmanian devil’ reveals phenomenon astronomers have never seen

before A stellar corpse called the Tasmanian devil has revealed a phenomenon that astronomers have never seen before. The remains of an exploded star, located in the Magellanic Clouds, were found to have two opposing jets of material spewing out in opposite directions of the galactic plane. The discovery was made by a team of […]

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Biden judicial nominee appears stumped by basic legal terms: ‘I’m not sure’

If a Biden judicial nominee appears to be stumped by basic legal terms, it is best to contact the nominee’s campaign team or the White House to determine how to proceed. Judicial nominees typically receive a significant amount of vetting and preparation prior to their Senate confirmation hearings, so if the nominee has been stumped […]