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How Trump's latest tariffs could affect your wallet

5 months 1 week ago
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has unveiled his latest tariffs, and they could have significant implications for your wallet. Trump's sweeping new tariffs, on top of previous levies and retaliation worldwide, are expected to increase prices for everyday items. The trade wars have already roiled financial markets and plunged businesses into uncertainty — [...]
WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and CORA LEWIS, Associated Press

This Day in History on April 4: Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated

5 months 1 week ago
April 4th has witnessed a series of pivotal events that have shaped our world in various ways. One of the most significant moments in history that took place on April 4th is the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. King, a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement, was shot by James Earl Ray while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. His death sent shockwaves throughout the United States and the world, igniting waves of protests and unrest. King had been a tireless advocate for nonviolent protest against racial segregation and discrimination, and his legacy continues to inspire movements for equality and justice today. On April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established. This military alliance, formed in the aftermath of World War II, aimed to provide collective security against potential threats, particularly from the Soviet Union during the Cold War. NATO has played a crucial role in international

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Spring Cleaning for Your Mental Health: Tips to Declutter Your Mind

5 months 1 week ago
Did you know that the average person has around 60,000 thoughts a day, and a staggering 80% of those thoughts are negative? This statistic reveals a hidden truth about the mental clutter many of us carry around—thoughts that distract us, weigh us down, and ultimately impede our well-being. Just as physical clutter can overwhelm our living spaces, a cluttered mind can disrupt our daily lives, making it difficult to focus, make decisions, or find joy in our activities. It’s time to take a proactive approach to mental decluttering and clear the path to a healthier mindset. The Impact of Mental Clutter Mental clutter refers to the overwhelming multitude of thoughts, worries, and distractions that can cloud our thinking and hinder clear decision-making. This mental noise can stem from various sources, including stress from work, unresolved conflicts, or even the continuous barrage of information from technology and social media. Research indicates that mental clutter can lead

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Trump Earlobe Nibbler Brendan Carr Faces Inquiry Into His Broad Abuse Of FCC Power

5 months 1 week ago
If you think back to Brendan Carr’s first tenure as a regular Commissioner at the FCC, he was constantly warning about “FCC overreach.” We couldn’t have privacy rules or net neutrality rules protecting consumers from Comcast, he said, because that would be an extremist abuse of government authority. In fact, any oversight of shitty telecom […]
Karl Bode