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Russia's Tax Shift: A Breather for Small Businesses

November 6, 2025

Russia's government has decided to ease up on a planned tax increase for small businesses. This change comes after a lot of pushback from business owners who were worried about the impact. Initially, the plan was to make businesses with revenues between 10 million and 250 million roubles pay a 5% va

politics

Air Traffic Control Struggles: Flights Cut to Keep Skies Safe

November 6, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to trim flight schedules by 10% in 40 busy airports starting this Friday. This move aims to keep air travel safe as air traffic controllers face challenges during the ongoing government shutdown. Air traffic controllers have been working without

politics

Democrats' Strong Stance After Election Wins

November 6, 2025

Democrats are digging in their heels after recent election wins. They're not backing down from their fight with Republicans over healthcare. Senator Bernie Sanders led the charge, warning Democrats not to give in without a real win on healthcare. He even had polling data to back up his claims. Voter

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New York's New Mayor: A Fresh Start with Bold Plans

November 6, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is making waves with his progressive vision and diverse team. He's putting together an all-female transition team to help him tackle the city's toughest challenges. This team includes some big names, like Lina Khan, who's known for her strong

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France Takes Action Against Shein Over Controversial Sales

November 6, 2025

France has taken a firm stand against the popular online retailer Shein. The government has temporarily blocked access to Shein's website. This move comes after a shocking discovery of child-like sex dolls being sold on the platform. The dolls were described as being of a "child pornography nature"

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Justice Department's Approach to Comey Case Questioned

November 6, 2025

In a recent court hearing, a federal judge expressed strong disapproval of the Justice Department's handling of the case against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge, William Fitzpatrick, criticized the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, for what he saw as a backward approach: indicting first and i

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Iowa's COVID Transparency Battle Ends in $600K Settlement

November 6, 2025

A former Iowa health official, Polly Carver-Kimm, has secured a $600, 000 settlement from the state after claiming she was fired for doing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. She alleged that her bosses wanted her to ignore public records requests, but she chose to fulfill them anyway. Carver-Kim

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A Clash of Powers: Supreme Court Tackles Trump's Tariffs Amid Shutdown

November 6, 2025

The Supreme Court was packed with spectators, including high-profile figures like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, as they heard arguments about the legality of President Trump's tariffs. This event stood out because it happened during a government shutdown, wh

business

French Call Center Faces AI and U. S. Government Hurdles

November 6, 2025

A French call center company, once known as Teleperformance, has recently revised its financial expectations for 2025. The new outlook predicts a slower revenue growth, now between 1% and 2%, which is a drop from the earlier estimate of 2% to 4%. Additionally, the company has lowered its operating m

crime

Michoacán's Anger: Protests Erupt After Mayor's Murder

November 6, 2025

In the Mexican state of Michoacán, people are fed up. They've taken to the streets, shouting and setting things on fire, all because their mayor was killed. Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, was shot dead during a Day of the Dead celebration. This wasn't just any murder; it was a bold, public atta