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global

Trump's Tariff Troubles: A Fresh Look at U. S. Trade Policies

February 13, 2025

The U. S. has done it again. This time, they've slapped a 25% tariff on Canadian aluminum. It's a move that's more than just a slap on the wrist for Canada. It's a shot in the foot for the U. S. economy. The U. S. President, Trump, has a history of this. In 2018, when he was in his first term, he d

business

CATL's Big Move: Expanding Globally Through Hong Kong

February 13, 2025

CATL, the world's leading maker of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, is making a bold move. They're planning to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange. This isn't their first time at the rodeo, though. They already raised a whopping $6. 7 billion in an IPO on China’s Shenzhen exchange back in 2022. Thi

politics

Why Inflation is a Tricky Beast

February 12, 2025

Inflation is a complex issue that can't be fixed overnight. It's not something a president can wave a magic wand and solve. During the campaign, promises were made to bring prices down quickly. However, a few weeks into the term, the tune changed. The focus shifted to managing expectations. Policies

politics

Big Pharma is not a good guy

February 12, 2025

Let's talk about how the pharmacy has changed over the years. The global pharmacy industry has transformed rapidly. Lots of money moving around has changed the companies making medicines. It's now known as the Health Industrial Complex. Medicines used to be cheaper, but now they're designed to m

health

Zika Virus: A Global Health Check-Up

February 12, 2025

Zika, a virus carried by mosquitoes, is still out there. It doesn't show up in most people, but it can cause big problems for babies in the womb. The peak time for Zika was back in 2015-2016 in the Americas. Since that time, the number of cases has gone down worldwide. However, there are st

politics

Corruption on the Rise: A Global Wake-Up Call

February 11, 2025

In a recent look into how clean or corrupt different countries' governments are, many nations found themselves with their worst scores in over a decade. This report, which rates 180 countries, found that 47 of them hit their lowest points in the past 12 years. The global picture isn't pretty: more t

technology

AI Talks a Big Deal but Fails to Meet the Challenge

February 11, 2025

Dario Amodei, a notable voice in the AI world, recently called out the AI Action Summit in a public statement. Though he appreciated the effort of the Paris event, which gathered AI companies, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe, he thought it fell short. The big focus, he felt,

health

COVID-19: Women's Struggle and UN's Response

February 11, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of problems for women globally. Women's roles in healthcare, caregiving and vulnerable industries made them more at risk to infectious diseases. This was a massive struggle for women world wide. Women, during this time, had to deal with care burdens, job losses,

environment

Mexico farming jobs facing weather hurdles

February 11, 2025

Since the 1980s, Mexican farm jobs have had to deal with climate swings Most rain feed farmers have to play the predictable rain game every year Agricultural jobs have to rely on the timing and amount of rain that comes from the sky. In Mexico, a large portion of the population, around 20 million,

religion

Gods of Cooperation: How Beliefs Shape Our Behavior

February 11, 2025

Humans have long believed in gods that care about our morals. The reason for this has been debated, with some saying these beliefs help societies grow and encourage teamwork. But recent evidence suggests that these beliefs aren't just for big groups and might not always boost cooperation. Belief i