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Minnie Hanson is a news writer at Simplym Press, where she covers politics, health, business, parenting, and finance. She also has a passion for writing about sports and the arts. Minnie has lived in New York her whole life and graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism. She loves to read, watch movies, and listen to music when she's not working—but she doesn't have a lot of time for hobbies these days.

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TikTok extension, potential deal may violate law: Top Senate Democrat

The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee warned Monday that President Trump’s additional extension for TikTok’s parent company to divest from the app, as well as a potential divestment deal on the table, may violate the law.  In a letter to Trump, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said he has “deep reservations with how you […]

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O'Reilly: Trump needs to tell Americans 'Look, I know you're suffering'

Commentator Bill O’Reilly said late Monday that President Trump needs to appeal to Americans personally and acknowledge the short-term pain they’re experiencing as a result of his tariffs. In an interview on NewsNation’s “On Balance with Leland Vittert,” O’Reilly said he thinks Trump’s goal with the sweeping global tariffs is “noble and righteous, and if

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Ackman doubles down on pause: Thoughts on Trump tariffs 'misinterpreted'

Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman on Tuesday doubled down on his call for a pause on President Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda and suggested others “misinterpreted” his comments. “Some have misinterpreted my thoughts on tariffs. I am totally supportive of President @realDonaldTrump using tariffs to eliminate tariffs and unfair trading practices of our trading partners,

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China vows to 'fight to the end' after Trump ramps up tariff threat

The Chinese government on Monday vowed to “fight to the end” after President Trump ramped up his tariff threat against the nation, warning he could impose an additional 50 percent tax on goods coming from the world’s second-largest economy. China’s Ministry of Commerce characterized Trump’s reciprocal tariffs as “completely groundless and is a typical unilateral

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How many measles deaths will it take for RFK Jr. to step down?

Another young child in Texas has just died of measles.   That eight-year-old girl will not be the last tragic consequence of misinformation and conspiracy theories promulgated by anti-vaccine activists, none more influential than now-Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.   Yes, it might be true that in the last few days Kennedy is seemingly more

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These US airports have the best food and drink 'experiences,' poll finds

DENVER (KDVR) — When you’re going to the airport, you’re likely focused on the destination or getting through TSA as quickly as possible. But once you feel a little thirsty or hungry, your attention will likely turn to the dining options around you. As frequent travelers can likely attest to, some U.S. airports have better

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5 Ways Teachers Can Use Video To Engage K-12 Students

Revitalizing Outdated Instruction Through Video According to a 2024 report by The Harris Poll for Discovery Education, 46% of teachers say student engagement has declined compared to 2019. A prominent contributor to the engagement crisis was the pandemic, which forced students worldwide to learn solely from their laptops. But there are still other factors that

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18 months after Hamas’s attack, US support for Israel remains strong

As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its 18th month, and amid renewed fighting in Gaza, polling data reveal that Americans remain steadfast in their support for Israel’s defense.  Research conducted by our firm, Schoen Cooperman Research, in collaboration with the Israel on Campus Coalition, indicates that despite the cessation of a roughly two-month truce, Americans

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Abundance vs. equity in MAGA’s high-stakes tariff game  

What does victory look like in the tariff wars? If you ask Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, it’s already happening. “More than 50 countries have approached … the administration about lowering their nontariff trade barriers, lowering their tariffs, stopping currency manipulation,” he said Sunday. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett sounded a similar note, suggesting that

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