Category: Politics
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Why More People Are Renting Instead of Buying?
With inflation putting pressure on American wallets, many people are choosing to rent instead of buy. Nowadays, you can rent everything from vacation homes to bicycles, even pets and wedding dresses. The rental economy is growing, offering people an economical way to access goods and experiences without having to commit to a long-term investment. At…
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Elon Musk Worked Illegally in the U.S. Before Becoming the Richest Man in the World, Says Newspaper
President Joe Biden called Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a Trump supporter, a hypocrite. The reason? According to the president, the billionaire supports Trump’s anti-immigration policies but began his long career in the United States as an “illegal worker” before becoming the richest man in the world. The comments from Biden about Musk come…
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Just Over a Week Until the Elections, Harris and Trump Are Tied, According to Latest Polls
Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump are tied in the popular vote, 48% to 48%, according to the final national poll from The New York Times and Siena College, showing that American voters appear steadfastly divided. The poll results, coming just over a week before Election Day (November 5), are not encouraging for Harris. In…
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North Korea Sends Troops to Fight in Ukraine Alongside Russia
The United States has joined Ukraine and South Korea in confirming reports that North Korea has sent troops, estimated in the thousands, to assist in Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. The National Intelligence Service of South Korea stated that Pyongyang sent about 3,000 soldiers – including special forces – to the far east of Russia…
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Interest Rates Have Fallen, But Mortgages Keep Rising. Why?
In September, the American Central Bank (Fed) finally reduced interest rates after a long period of increases. This measure gave hope to those looking to buy a property. With lower rates, the mortgage could become cheaper and make homeownership more accessible. Indeed, there was an initial relief when the mortgage fell to its lowest rates…
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Why Brazilian Communities Are Suing Mining Company Over the Mariana Dam Disaster in London?
In a historic case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic Mariana dam disaster in 2015 have taken the Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP to court in London. The trial began on Monday (21) and is expected to extend until March 5, 2025. The lawsuit stems from the collapse of the Fundão dam, operated by a joint…
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What Do You Think of Trump’s Proposal to Place Immigrants in Military Camps?
A policy proposed by former President Trump to detain and deport undocumented immigrants — even if it requires the use of military-protected camps — has left Americans divided, according to a new survey. Trump, if elected in the November elections, promised to carry out mass deportations using a law that has existed for 226 years…
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Elon Musk Is Giving $1 Million to U.S. Voters. Is This Legal?
Questions have been raised about the legality of the cash incentives offered by tech billionaire Elon Musk to voters in swing states who sign a petition before the presidential election on November 5. Legal experts argue that it may be a violation of U.S. election laws to offer money for an act that requires the…
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Are You Ready to Set Your Clock Back Next Week?
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” an hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks will be set back one hour to standard time after 8 months in the so-called “Daylight Saving Time.” The current light-saving system that the U.S. follows from March to November began in 2007, but the…
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Israel Says It Killed Hamas Leader and Possible Author of October 7 Attacks
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Yahya Sinwar, considered the mastermind behind the October 7 attack just over a year ago, was “eliminated” in southern Gaza on Wednesday (16). The Israeli army also released drone footage that, according to them, shows the final moments of the Hamas leader before he was killed. In the…