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Treasury's Response to Elon Musk's Access to Payment Systems

February 5, 2025

The Treasury has tried to reassure the public regarding Elon Musk's involvement in its payment systems. The Treasury's payment system has not stopped any transactions despite Musk's claims of halting payments. The Treasury's principal deputy assistant secretary, Jonathan Blum, communicated wi

business

Alphabet's Stock Drops Despite Big Plans

February 5, 2025

Alphabet, the big boss behind Google, had some disappointing news recently. The company's stock took a hit after it didn't meet the money expectations for the last three months of 2024. Even though they made a lot of money, investors were hoping for more. The tech giant brought in $96. 5 bi

sports

The Yankees' New Left-Handed Reliever Returns

February 5, 2025

The Yankees have made a move to bolster their bullpen. Tim Hill returns to the team and it's not a moment too soon. The lefty specialist, who made a big impact last season, is back in the Bronx. The Yankees and Hill agreed to a one-year deal worth $2. 85 million. That includes a $2. 5 million salary

finance

Tariff Talk: Stock Market Swings and Sell-Offs

February 4, 2025

The markets simmer down but not out of the woods. Recent instability in the markets could have been caused by many factors but today the hot topic is the uncertainty that the tariff battle is causing. Tariff tit for tat. Some international retailers now playing hot potato. The shenanigan

science

Back to the Basics: Jonas Salk, Distant Discovery and China's Polio Vaccine

February 4, 2025

Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is

politics

Norway's New Finance Minister: A Political Old-Timer Steps Up.

February 4, 2025

Imagine Norway. A country with more oil than a gas station loves its soap. Now, imagine a man with more political experience than a politician's coffee cup. Meet Jens Stoltenberg. He's the new finance minister of Norway. Stoltenberg is someone who knows a thing or two about politics. He's been

sports

Big Changes in the NBA: De'Aaron Fox Heads to San Antonio

February 3, 2025

In a surprising move, De'Aaron Fox is saying goodbye to Sacramento and hello to San Antonio, joining the Spurs and their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama. As part of a complex, three-team trade, Fox isn't the only one on the move. Zach LaVine is making a move back to Sacramento, where

politics

Government Shakeup: Big Changes to a Key Agency

February 3, 2025

Lots of exciting things are happening in the governmental sector recently. President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order that established USAID in 1961. The agency is responsible for handling U. S. foreign assistance, with a big focus on charities and foreign aid. In fact, for the fiscal year

finance

Tariffs and The Stock Market: Why It All Matters

February 3, 2025

Tariffs have been in the spotlight. The stock market reacted to the news of tariffs on Monday. The S&P 500 dipped 0. 6% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite saw a 0. 1% and 1% loss respectively. Asian and European markets, howe

finance

Will Tariffs Keep Pulling Stocks Down?

February 3, 2025

Investors worldwide have been feeling the impact on stocks. A recent move has caused a stir and uncertainty on markets. Several key trading partners faced new tariffs over the weekend, including a 25% hit on goods from Mexico and Canada, with China also in the mix. Stock indexes reacted strongly to