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Forbes 400 Paid Lower Effective Tax Rate Than Other U.S. Taxpayers

A new study reveals that the Forbes 400 paid an average effective tax rate of 24% from 2018-2020, compared to 30% for other U.S. taxpayers, due to lower taxes on capital gains and business income, prompting renewed debate on wealth taxes.

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Hurricane Katrina: Devastation and Acts of Kindness

Hurricane Katrina, in August 2005, devastated the Gulf Coast, causing at least 1,800 deaths and $108 billion in damage; however, amidst the widespread destruction and desperation, countless acts of kindness by strangers saved lives and offered hope to survivors like Lakeita Williams, whose family wa...

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Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India for Russian Oil Purchases

President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on India for buying Russian oil, escalating trade tensions and risking a crucial partnership in countering China; the tariff, initially 25%, doubled earlier this month, impacting India's major trade relationship with the U.S.

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Apple's iOS 26 Update to Disproportionately Impact Republican Fundraising

Apple's upcoming iOS 26 update will include a new text filtration system that automatically moves messages from unknown numbers to a separate folder, impacting Republican fundraising and voter outreach significantly, echoing past controversies like Gmail filtering.

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U.S. Invests Heavily in Critical Minerals to Counter China's Dominance

The Trump administration is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to expand U.S. production of critical minerals like rare earths, aiming to break China's supply chain dominance and address national security concerns, spurred by Beijing's export restrictions and trade war leverage.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Haitian Police Reclaim Telecom Hub from Powerful Gang

Haitian police, backed by a U.N. mission, reclaimed a telecommunications hub seized by the Viv Ansanm gang, recovering numerous weapons and ammunition after a week-long disruption of services; the incident highlights the ongoing struggle against powerful gangs controlling 90% of Port-au-Prince.

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NAACP Sues Texas Over Redistricting Map, Alleging Racial Discrimination

The NAACP sued Texas over its new congressional redistricting map, which eliminates five Democratic seats, alleging racial discrimination; the lawsuit names Governor Abbott and Secretary of State Nelson as defendants. This prompted the NAACP to urge other states to create their own redistricting pla...

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FEMA Employees Placed on Leave After Criticizing Agency Cuts

Over 180 current and former FEMA employees signed a letter criticizing recent agency cuts and policy changes, leading to at least two employees being placed on indefinite administrative leave with pay; the letter cited six points of opposition, including a policy requiring Homeland Security Secretar...

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Colombian Senator's Father Launches Presidential Bid Amidst Rising Violence

In response to his son's murder, Miguel Uribe Londoño, a former Bogota city council member and senator, launched a Colombian presidential campaign Tuesday, focusing on security and national unity amid a recent surge in violence.

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Federal Troop Deployment in D.C. Coincides with Crime Drop

Following the deployment of federal troops and law enforcement in Washington, D.C., violent crime decreased by almost half compared to the same period in 2024 and the five-year average; however, crime was already trending downward before the deployment. The federal government primarily deployed forc...

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Mediterranean Diet Plus Lifestyle Changes Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 31%

A six-year study in Spain showed that combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie control, exercise, and professional support reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 31% in nearly 4,800 overweight or obese adults.

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Good Health and Well-being
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South Korea Bans Smartphones in Schools

South Korea's new law, effective March 2026, bans student smartphone use during school hours to combat addiction and improve academic performance; the bill passed 115-48, reflecting concerns about the negative effects of excessive phone use on learning and well-being, despite some criticism.

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