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Mark Cuban, a well-known billionaire in the tech world, has some thoughts on another big name: Elon Musk. He believes Musk only cares about himself when it comes to politics. Meanwhile, AI is getting more power in Michigan by restarting an old nuclear reactor. This move shows how much energy these a

Native Tribes Speak Out: A Casino Plan's Impact on Ancestral Lands

Patwin tribes in California are worried about a proposed casino project that threatens their ancestral lands. The Department of the Interior is pushing this plan, which would see an eight-story casino built by the Scotts Valley Pomo tribe on Patwin territory. This development could destroy cultural

health

Rwanda Readies for Marburg Trials: Vaccines and Therapeutics on the Way

This weekend, Rwanda will receive experimental vaccines and therapeutics to fight the deadly Marburg virus. These will be used in clinical trials expected to start soon. The virus, similar to Ebola, has caused 41 cases so far, with 12 deaths, mostly among healthcare workers. The government aims to q

Delayed Justice: Why Trump's Election Trial is Taking So Long

Ever wonder why former President Trump’s election interference trial seems to be moving at a snail's pace? Well, it's not just his legal team dragging their feet. These types of high-profile cases are naturally complex and involve many players, including the Supreme Court. The court process can inde

Israel's Bombing Campaign in Lebanon: Targeting Hezbollah and Civilians

In a recent escalation of violence, Israel has launched an intense bombing campaign in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds and sending troops across the border. The military operations aim to dislodge Hezbollah militants and facilitate the safe return of Israeli citizens who have been under roc

sports

Patrick Ewing: A Knicks Legend Returns Home

Ever since his departure from the New York Knicks over two decades ago, fans have been hoping for Patrick Ewing's return. Now, it’s finally happening! The Hall of Fame center is back with the Knicks as a “basketball ambassador,” assisting both on and off the court. This move comes at a crucial time

business

EU Puts Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles: What Does It Mean?

On Friday, the European Union took a significant step in its ongoing investigation into Chinese electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. The EU voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This move follows the launch of an anti-subsidy probe back in October 2023, which

business

Port Strike Ends, Workers Win Big Pay Bump

After a 12-day strike that had consumers worried about shortages and inflation, dockworkers are heading back to work. The strike, which affected dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, ended with a tentative agreement that will boost workers' pay significantly over the next six years. The t

Dockworkers Pause Strike for More Talks

In a surprising move, the union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has decided to pause their three-day strike until January 15. This decision comes after both sides reached a tentative agreement on wages, with the offer going up from 50% over six years to 62%. The strike was init

The Big Port Strike: What's Really Going On?