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News & Articles By Willow Tohi
04/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Miami police officer accidentally shot colleague, sparking DEI and training concerns
On March 2, 2024, Miami Beach Officer Shenaqua Stringer mistakenly shot fellow Officer Fabio Bolanos during an encounter with an unarmed man holding a lighter (misidentified as a gun), reigniting debates over police training and judgment. Despite the severity of the incident, Stringer faced no suspension and was quietly reassigned, sparking criticism of preferential treatment […]
04/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Bitcoin stays steady amid global market chaos
Despite President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs triggering steep declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, Bitcoin remained stable, even briefly hitting 79,000, while gold’s safe-haven appeal lagged. The 10% baseline U.S. import tariff (with higher rates for China and the EU) spurred fears of stagflation, causing equities to plummet—yet Bitcoin showed weak correlation with traditional […]
04/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Heritage Foundation’s Project Esther: The blueprint behind Trump’s controversial crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism
The Heritage Foundation’s Project Esther outlines a plan to combat pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses, labeling it as “antisemitic and anti-American.” The Trump administration has adopted its recommendations, sparking legal and ethical concerns. The administration has revoked visas (e.g., students at Tufts and Columbia), cut university funding (Harvard, Princeton, Columbia) and pressured schools to censor […]
04/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
EU offers “zero-for-zero” tariffs to Trump, threatens retaliation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offers to eliminate all industrial tariffs for the U.S. to de-escalate trade tensions ahead of an April 9 deadline. The proposal covers cars, pharmaceuticals, machinery and more, aiming to counter the U.S. threat of 20-25% tariffs on EU goods. The Trump administration plans 20% across-the-board tariffs on EU […]
04/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
California FAILS federal program audit: More than half of COVID unemployment benefits are in question
A state audit found California in noncompliance with 7 out of 22 federal programs, including “pervasive” failures in the unemployment benefits program, risking federal funding. The state likely made 200M in ineligible payments in 2023, with 66% of sampled claimants having verification issues. Lawmakers, like Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher, blame Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration […]
04/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump’s bold tariff strategy forces Vietnam to offer zero tariffs, but will it work?
Vietnam proposed eliminating all tariffs on U.S. imports to avoid a 46% U.S. tariff on its goods, but White House trade adviser Peter Navarro dismissed the offer, calling Vietnam a “poster child for non-tariff cheating.” President Donald Trump’s “America First” approach includes steep tariffs (10% baseline, up to 46% on Vietnam and China) to counter […]
04/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Climate chats at the salon? Irish hairdressers recruited for environmental advocacy
University College Cork (UCC) is training Irish hairdressers and barbers to discuss climate change with clients, funded by a €63,000 government grant. The initiative, A Brush With Climate, aims to use salon conversations to promote sustainability. Proponents argue hairdressers, as trusted community figures, can effectively spread climate awareness. Critics, like commentator John McGuirk, call it […]
04/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump’s sweeping tariffs set to hit consumers hard — from iPhones to automobiles
President Donald Trump has introduced aggressive tariffs, including a universal 10% tax on all imports and additional “reciprocal tariffs” targeting over 60 trade partners, with China facing the highest at 34%. These measures aim to boost U.S. industry but will raise prices on everyday goods. Economists warn the tariffs could cost U.S. households an average […]
04/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
New York governor signs controversial gun control measure, sparking Second Amendment concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S745/A439) requiring credit card companies to use a new merchant category code (MCC) to track firearm and ammunition purchases, aiming to flag suspicious transactions. Supporters, like NY AG Letitia James and Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, argue this helps prevent gun violence by monitoring purchases. Opponents, like gun rights advocate Larry Keane, […]
04/08/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Copper collapse: Tariff war sparks metals meltdown, rattles global markets
Copper prices experienced their steepest weekly drop since the COVID-19 crash, plunging nearly 11% due to escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, with analysts warning of further declines. The Bloomberg Commodity Index fell 4%, with industrial metals like aluminum and zinc also dropping. Mining stocks (e.g., Freeport-McMoRan, Glencore) saw double-digit losses amid fears of shrinking global trade […]
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