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The Fed's Fight: Trump vs. Powell

April 20, 2025

The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, is in a tough spot. It is trying to keep the economy stable. The Fed is trying to keep inflation under control. Inflation is the rate at which prices for goods and services increase. The Fed has a target of 2% inflation. It is currentl

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Space Billionaire's Big Role: What's Next for NASA?

April 5, 2025

The Senate is set to grill Jared Isaacman, a wealthy entrepreneur, on April 9. They will decide if he should take the helm at NASA. Isaacman, who made his fortune as the head of Shift4, a payment processing company, has already been to space twice. He paid for these trips himself, using SpaceX's roc

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Political Drama Over Labor Department Pick

February 28, 2025

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati

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Wrestling with Education

February 21, 2025

A Senate panel has sent Linda McMahon's nomination for Education secretary to the full Senate for a vote. This move comes despite concerns about President Trump's past remarks about shutting down the Education Department. McMahon, who co-founded and led the WWE with her husband Vince, is known for

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When Trauma Meets Courage: US Gymnasts Speak Out Against Larry Nassar

September 15, 2024

The trauma inflicted on these gymnasts goes far beyond the physical abuse. It's about the emotional scars, the trust betrayed, and the sense of powerlessness that can linger long after the abuse has ended. It's about the silence that was forced upon them, and the courage it took to break that silenc

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The "Health Care Terrorist" CEO: A Tale of Greed and Contempt

September 13, 2024

The story of Ralph de la Torre, the CEO of Steward Health Care System, is a cautionary tale of unchecked greed and disregard for human life. With a Harvard University-trained cardiac surgeon's background, one would expect a commitment to providing quality care to patients. Instead, de la Torre's ten