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Trump's Win Fuels Crypto Boom as AI Integration Accelerates

Following the FTX collapse and subsequent 25-year prison sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried, the cryptocurrency market experienced a resurgence after Donald Trump's election win in November 2024, with Bitcoin surpassing $100,000. Simultaneously, AI integration into smartphones is accelerating, raising c...

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Slow EV Adoption in 2025 Amidst Hybrid Dominance and Chinese Competition

In 2025, hybrid vehicles continue to dominate sales, while electric vehicle adoption slows despite discounts and 0% financing deals. The rise of Chinese EV manufacturers and potential policy shifts under President-elect Trump add uncertainty to the market.

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2024 Climate Disasters Exceed \$4 Billion Each, US Most Affected

A Christian Aid report reveals that the ten costliest climate disasters in 2024 each exceeded \$4 billion, with the US experiencing the most expensive events (Hurricanes Milton and Helene), while Europe faced three of the top ten, and poorer nations experienced devastating impacts despite lower fina...

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TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue

A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.

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H-1B Visa Program Sparks Debate on 'America First' Priorities

The H-1B visa program, championed by tech billionaires, is under fire for potentially exploiting American workers and undermining American culture, as evidenced by a 2021 study and the 2014 Disney incident; critics are raising concerns about prioritizing corporate profits over American citizens.

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2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Extreme Weather Events

Italy faced 351 extreme weather events in 2024—a 485% increase since 2015—with Emilia-Romagna hardest hit; globally, the 10 costliest climate disasters caused $229 billion in damages and 2,000 deaths, primarily in the US.

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Trump Seeks to Delay TikTok Ban, Citing Economic and National Security Concerns

President-elect Trump urged the Supreme Court to delay TikTok's January 19, 2025 ban, citing national security concerns and the platform's economic impact, which includes $24.2 billion in GDP contribution and 224,000 supported jobs in 2023.

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Spanish Textile Workers' Contract Talks Stalled Amid Legal Dispute

Negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement in Spain's textile sector, covering over 160,000 workers from companies including Inditex and Mango, are stalled due to a legal dispute between unions and disagreements on key issues like salaries (€17,000 offered vs. €20,000 demanded) and job c...

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EU's CAFE Standards Threaten €15 Billion in Fines for Automakers

The European Union's new CAFE emission standards, effective Wednesday, mandate a significant reduction in vehicle CO2 emissions by 2027, forcing automakers to increase electric vehicle sales to avoid €15 billion in fines and potentially impacting production in countries like Spain, where 91% of car ...

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TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue

A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.

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NY's Climate Superfund Act: Potential for Higher Energy Costs

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, charging oil and gas companies up to $75 billion for past pollution to fund infrastructure repairs, but potentially raising energy costs for residents.

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\$40 Billion in Climate Change Damages in 2024

A Christian Aid report details ten extreme weather events in 2024, costing over \$40 billion globally, with Hurricane Milton in Florida causing \$60 billion in damage and 25 deaths, while poorer nations face disproportionately high impacts.

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