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Car Makers Set For a Bumpy Ride

February 3, 2025

In a recent move, US automakers are facing challenging times. The new tariffs on goods coming in from Canada, Mexico and China will likely add strain. A heavy barrier to these items crossing US borders has been put in place. When we speak of these goods, we're talking about cars, car parts, machines

technology

Why the Galaxy S25 Ultra Might Not Be Worth Your Money

February 2, 2025

The Galaxy S25 Ultra, set to launch in a few days, has left many Android fans on the fence. There are some reasons why this phone might not be a worthy upgrade over the Galaxy S24 Ultra The specs tell the whole story. Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts a 6. 9-inch screen, a faster

technology

Nvidia's New GPUs: Are They Worth The Cash?

February 2, 2025

Right now, the video game world is buzzing with talk about NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. These high-powered graphics cards are causing some serious head scratching. Why would a tech celebrity, like Edward Snowden, be talking about them? The price tags are sky-high. The RTX 5080 is listed

politics

A Change at the Top for Consumer Finance

February 2, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is now looking for a new leader. Rohit Chopra, the agency's former head, stepped down after President Donald Trump decided to let him go. Chopra had been in charge of the CFPB, which acts as a watchdog for consumer finances, and he had a lot of disagre

politics

Fired: The Fall of CFPB's Chopra

February 1, 2025

Rohit Chopra's time as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) came to an end when President Trump decided to let him go. Chopra's journey at the CFPB saw him push for changes that the financial industry didn’t always love. He tried to remove medical debt from cred

education

Discovering the Hidden Benefits of Technical Education

February 1, 2025

Imagine learning skills that will stay with you forever, and that's exactly what Career and Technical Education (CTE) is all about. In Michigan, CTE is much more than just a part of high school or college. It starts way before that, helping young people figure out what they want to do after

business

Firms to Fight for Public English to Unseal Legal Facts

February 1, 2025

The battle is heating between logistics firms. Several companies are leading the charge to unseal court documents that others want to keep secret. The major competition FR8 Group LLC is doing everything possible to hide important facts from the public. The company said the facts hi

business

The Cost of Tariffs: How Businesses are Preparing for the Next Wave

February 1, 2025

Businesses across the board are gearing up for potential tariffs. The tariffs are expected to impact a wide range of products, from oil to cars to everyday consumer goods. These tariffs, which include a 25% increase on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% increase on goods from China, are expe

business

Uncertain Choices: Asking Argentinian Wine Drinkers What's Important

January 31, 2025

Wine lovers in Argentina faced an interesting challenge. They had to make tough choices, not just about their favorite drinks but also how sure they were about those choices. Instead of just listing what they liked, these folks had to think about how confident they were in their selections. This is

environment

Why Aren't More People Choosing Plant-Based Meat at Restaurants?

January 29, 2025

Did you know that dining out can significantly impact our planet? One way to reduce this impact is by eating less meat and more plant-based alternatives. However, despite the benefits, plant-based meats aren't very popular in restaurants. Why is that? A recent study dug into this question using the