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Trump waives Jones Act shipping restrictions in latest bid to ease gas prices

Adam Cancryn, CNN • March 18, 2026

(CNN) — The White House is temporarily lifting key limits on the shipping of oil, gas and other commodities throughout the United States, in its latest effort to counter rising energy prices sparked...

What can the United States citizens learn from the French?

Taylor Whiting, Columnist • March 2, 2026

YouTube recommended the video Why Americans Will Never Strike Like the French (And Why That’s the Problem) to me. Tiana Thompson, the creator of the video, describes her work on YouTube as cultural analysis...

It was a big week for interest rates. Here’s what you need to know

Krystal Hur, CNN • September 22, 2023

CNN — Central bank officials around the world relayed a somewhat unified message this week to the global economy: Inflation is coming down, but the battle is far from won. Some...

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Anthony Behar • March 4, 2021

A copy of Dr. Seuss’ “If I Ran The Zoo” seen on a spinner rack inside Strand Book Store, one of six books which will no longer be published due to hurtful representation of certain people and cultures,...

Another 847,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits in Joe Biden’s first week as president

Dania Maxwell • January 28, 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 29: A biker passes a store for lease in downtown on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. Gov. Gavin Newsom expects California to extend regional stay-at-home orders in...

August Jobs Report

Matt Smith/Shutterstock • September 4, 2020

Workers from the entertainment industry hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic participate in a March for Awareness, organized by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. America's jobs recovery...

AP: Obama’s record budget: Tax the rich, help middle class

Andrew Taylor, Associated Press • February 2, 2015

WASHINGTON — Promising to help America's middle class, President Barack Obama on Monday sent Congress a record $4 trillion budget that would hammer corporate profits overseas and raise taxes on the...

Opinion: Low voter turnout plagues the country

Ray Paoletta • September 14, 2014

Another mid-term election is quickly approaching and most candidates have their efforts focused on voter turnout. There isn’t a shortage of citizens complaining about government; however, voter turnout...

Opinion: Let the games be the games

Kent Kirker • February 4, 2014

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia is just days away. Many issues have arisen from the placement of these games in the past year or so, mostly pertaining to LGBT community and the rights in which...