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Bird flu fallout: USDA says milk is safe, states must test dairy herds
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will require dairy cattle herds moving across state lines to be tested for bird flu starting on Monday, April 29. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement on Wednesday, April 24, a day after it was reported that bird flu remnants were found in grocery store milk. However,… -
Collateral damage: Why Apple’s iPhone sales are getting crushed in China
Apple’s iPhone sales are getting crushed in China. Sales of the smartphone dropped 19% in the first three months of 2024, the worst showing since COVID-19 hit. Meanwhile, sales from the Chinese smartphone maker Huawei surged nearly 70%, according to Counterpoint research. China remains one of the biggest markets for Apple but the company has… -
RFK Jr. wants to put full government budget on blockchain for accountability
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, emphasized his proposal to use blockchain technology to manage the U.S. budget during a campaign stop in Michigan on Sunday, April 21. Kennedy wants to make federal spending transparent by allowing Americans to monitor government expenditures on items like toilet seats. “We’re gonna have 300 million eyeballs… -
The US has ‘fiscal cancer.’ The 2024 election could put off treatment.
The U.S. national debt is creeping toward $35 trillion after decades of running deficits. According to a former comptroller general who served under two U.S. presidents, the country’s biggest deficit is in leadership. “The truth is, the U.S. has fiscal cancer,” David M. Walker said. “You can beat cancer. My wife beat cancer. But first… -
Black Chicagoans feel neglected as millions funneled to migrant crisis
In Chicago, a $70 million proposal to address the migrant crisis has sparked a debate, with some residents expressing frustration over what they see as misplaced priorities. In response to backlash, the city has now begun to limit some accommodations for migrants. “$70 million, y’all won’t even put a million dollars in one neighborhood,” Michael… -
NASA worm returns as interest in space grows around the world
NASA’s logo from the ’50s to today have switched multiple times. First it was the meatball, then the worm, then back to the meatball, and now it’s both the meatball and the worm. The return of the worm comes as more countries and companies revive a space craze. “It’s become a cult thing with a… -
‘They’re cheating’: Biden wants to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum
President Joe Biden wants to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. He claims cheap Chinese exports are undermining American products. China is the No. 1 producer of the two metals worldwide. The White House said the nation is not only “dumping” products on the market that are “among the world’s most emissions-intensive,” but subsidizing… -
Smartmatic settles defamation suit against OAN over 2020 election claims
Smartmatic settled its defamation lawsuit against One America News Network (OAN) on Tuesday, April 16, over the outlet’s coverage of the 2020 election, which included claims of election theft and interference. In 2021, Smartmatic accused the broadcaster of falsely reporting its voting machines had manipulated election outcomes in favor of President Joe Biden. The details… -
Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to US ahead of its 250th anniversary
Hundreds of cherry trees will be ripped out of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., this summer as construction begins on a crumbling seawall. However, Japan is stepping up to the plate to replace some of the trees lost in the removal process. During a visit to the White House on Wednesday, April 10, Japanese… -
Gold isn’t the only commodity surging. It could bring bad news for inflation.
Analysts are scratching their heads trying to figure out why gold is on a tear right now. The commodity hit another record high Tuesday, April 9, ahead of Wednesday’s inflation report and the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes, where investors get a behind-the-scenes look at what the Fed is thinking in terms of cutting… -
Jamie Dimon warns of higher interest rates, recession and AI taking jobs
In a year where Americans are anxiously waiting for interest rates to drop, the CEO of the world’s largest bank warns rates may go even higher than they are today and don’t count out a recession. There are two CEOs in this country whose annual letters to shareholders are more widely anticipated than the rest:… -
Money Madness: 5 ways Caitlin Clark fever is paying off
Women’s March Madness is full of stars this year but one stands out above the rest. Iowa standout Caitlin Clark is the must-see attraction, pulling more eyeballs than last year’s NBA Finals average viewership, the World Series, and nearly every college football game. The sports world is in the Caitlin Clark business and it’s paying… -
‘The reason is Elon’: Tesla investor blames poor sales on Musk’s X posts
Elon Musk has been described as ingenious, unorthodox and eccentric. The bold things he has done in life have propelled him and his companies to where they are today. But are his antics now hurting his most prized accomplishment, Tesla? Tesla shares are down more than 30% this year and the company just had a very disappointing…
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