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Netflix Boss Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago

December 17, 2024

In a change of pace, Netflix's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, is set to meet with the president-elect, Donald Trump, at his Mar-a-Lago residence. This comes on the heels of visits from other tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Sundar Pichai of Google, and Tim Cook of Apple. The purpose of these meeting

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Why Financial Advisors Are Cautious About Crypto

December 17, 2024

Cryptocurrencies have been on a roll since the U. S. election in November, with bitcoin hitting a new high above $107, 000 on Monday. But despite these soaring prices and President-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies, many financial advisors are still hesitant to recommend crypto to their clien

politics

Justin Trudeau's Trade Troubles: Can He Survive the Storm?

December 17, 2024

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in hot water. His finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit, leaving many people wondering if Trudeau can keep his job. The problem? A big fight with U. S. President Trump over trade. Trump wants to slap high tariffs on Canada, which could start a trade

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Judge Says Trump's Hush Money Case Not Covered by Presidential Immunity

December 17, 2024

In a recent ruling, New York Judge Juan Merchan decided that the criminal case against former President Trump, involving hush money paid to Stormy Daniels, does not fall under presidential immunity. Trump's lawyers had argued that the evidence introduced during the trial, including testimony from Ho

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Trump's Case Knocked Down: Court Rejects Immunity Claim

December 17, 2024

Former President Donald Trump's attempt to dodge a criminal conviction in New York hit a wall. A court recently shot down his claim that he should be immune from prosecution due to his presidential status. Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records linked to a hush money payment to Stormy

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What Happens If Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters?

December 17, 2024

Imagine Donald Trump back in the White House, planning to pardon those who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Some rioters have already pleaded guilty, while others await trial. Trump’s empathy for these rioters, whom he calls “patriots, ” raises questions about how far his pardons might

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Trump's Playful Insults: Who's Really Offended?

December 17, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to be having a bit of fun at Canada's expense. He kept calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the "governor" of Canada. This wasn't just a slip of the tongue. He did it even when talking about Canada's Finance Minister, Christie Freeland, who had recently left her

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Trump's Second Term: COVID Critics Take Center Stage

December 17, 2024

Even after the pandemic's immediate threats have faded, the anger and distrust left by COVID-19 rules are still being felt. Donald Trump's new administration is filled with people who were against these safety measures, even though some were put in place during his first term. These critics, from va

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Energy Deal Stalls: Senate Senators Blame House GOP

December 17, 2024

Senators Joe Manchin (I-W. Va. ) and Tom Carper (D-Del. ) have announced that their push to include “permitting reform” in important legislation this year has failed. They both pointed the finger at House Republicans. Manchin said it was unfortunate that the U. S. was missing out on a significant ch

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Judge Won't Dump Trump's Hush Money Case

December 17, 2024

A judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his hush money conviction. This comes after a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Prosecutors want the conviction to stand, but the future of the case is uncertain. Trump's lawyers are trying different arguments to get the