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Trump-backed budget proposal puts Medicaid in focus: Bias Breakdown
The debate over Medicaid funding has reignited as House and Senate Republicans push ahead with a budget plan backed by President Donald Trump — referred to by supporters as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Trump and his allies have long called for sweeping cuts to federal spending. Now, with a new budget framework targeting $1.5 trillion… -
NBA play-in to start with Warriors v. Grizzlies; Magic v. Hawks
Call it the playoffs before the playoffs. The NBA play-in tournament starts Tuesday April 15. Now in its fifth year, the play-in has become a permanent fixture of the NBA post-season. Why is the NBA play-in tournament still a thing? The play-in tournament was put in place during the “COVID season” in 2020-2021 to allow… -
How Rory McIlroy, an all-time great, won the Masters while staying so relatable
Rory McIlroy called it the best day of his golfing life. The native of Northern Ireland realized his dreams following a rollercoaster Masters final round Sunday, April 13. The demons from more than a decade of past failures were out there on the Augusta National course. However, McIlroy beat them all back –– more than… -
What is the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act? The 1930 tariffs didn’t age well
Raising tariffs on foreign goods triggered a global trade war and sank the U.S. economy deeper into despair. This is the story of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, a law economists believe deepened the Great Depression. Today, economists and historians look to what happened nearly a century ago as the U.S. revisits high tariffs… -
Energy group: AI growth to surge global energy demands
Global electricity consumption is on track to rise sharply over the next decade, largely due to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). “AI is coming. In many sectors, it is already here. This has major consequences for the global energy sector,” the IEA… -
Luka dazzles in return to Dallas as NBA teams gear up for the playoffs
The NBA regular season has given fans a slew of big moments and even more drama off the court this year. Now, the league is gearing up for its showcase event, the playoffs. Luka puts on a show for his former hometown As a tease, on Wednesday night, April 9, Luka Dončić returned to Dallas.… -
Lego opens new Vietnam factory it plans to run entirely on renewable energy
Lego officially opened a new factory in Vietnam during the week of April 7, designed to operate entirely on sustainable energy. The project is part of the company’s broader commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. “This state-of-the-art site reflects our commitment to sustainable growth and innovation, bringing more LEGO play experiences to children and… -
ABC’s Stephanopoulos described Biden as ‘heartbreaking up close,’ book says
A new book is shedding light on how ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos reacted to former President Joe Biden’s appearance after a July 5 interview. According to author Chris Whipple, Stephanopoulos called Biden “heartbreaking up close.” The interview took place just days after Biden’s presidential debate against then-candidate Donald Trump. Allegations inside the book Whipple… -
RFK Jr. plans to direct CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday, April 7, that he intends to direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stop recommending the fluoridation of public water systems nationwide. He also said a task force of health experts would be formed to review current research on water fluoridation and provide… -
Media predicts recession or boom amid tariffs, stock volatility: Bias Breakdown
Since President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs, including a 25% tax on foreign cars and auto parts, the U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility. News outlets across the political spectrum are reacting — some warning of an imminent recession, others predicting an economic boom. What are the tariffs Trump enacted? On… -
Denver Nuggets fire coach just 3 games before NBA playoffs begin
The Denver Nuggets fired coach Micheal Malone on Tuesday, April 8, just three games before the NBA playoffs begin. Malone and the Nuggets are just two years removed from winning the championship. It’s a move that stunned the league and fans, especially given the timing. But maybe not Malone. Sunday, April 6, after the Nuggets… -
AT&T teams up with Arbor Day Foundation to heal Calif. wildfire scars
AT&T and Assurant Protection are teaming up with the Arbor Day Foundation to support reforestation efforts in California. For the month of April, customers who trade in a phone, tablet or device online or at AT&T stores will help plant a tree at the Placerville Nursery, the state’s only Forest Service nursery and one of… -
PA’s largest coal plant to become natural gas-fueled data center campus
What was once Pennsylvania’s largest coal-fired power plant is now on track to become a natural gas-powered data center campus. Officials said the $10 billion project, announced Wednesday, April 2, is expected to be the largest capital investment in the state’s history. As plans progress, it could also require additional funding. Why is Pennsylvania investing in…
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