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Welcome to the Musk era of unchecked conflicts

Elon Musk speaks during CPAC-DC at the Gaylord National Resort in Oxon Hill, M.D., on Feb. 20, 2025.

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Welcome to the Musk era of unchecked conflicts

When the computers arrived at City Hall in January of 2002, they were the talk of the town.

Known as “The Bloomberg,” the system of flat-screen terminals used to crunch real-time market data made famous by their namesake mogul Mike Bloomberg, were sent to populate the new mayor of New York City’s wall-less office, known to his staffers as The Bullpen.

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Indian talents in the US: the brain drain dilemma
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Indian talents in the US: the brain drain dilemma

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As India marches towards its ambitious goal of becoming a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, as proclaimed by Narendra Modi, a critical challenge threatens this vision: the ongoing exodus of its brightest minds. India aspires to become a global power, but its current development seems to rely more on its population size than on its achievements in science, technology, art, innovation, and the like. This strategic vacuum is particularly glaring in the discussion around the H-1B visa. The Indian government has always attached great importance to the US H-1B visa, regarding it as part of its national interest. However, what is more worth thinking about is: why does India actively support the outflow of outstanding talents from the country?

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Ending De Minimis Trade Hurts Average Americans

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Ending De Minimis Trade Hurts Average Americans

Among the international trade issues making headlines is President Trump’s recent announcement to abandon current U.S. law regarding small, low-value packages containing products purchased by Americans from overseas. The initial Executive Order was paused just days later. But the threat remains, making damaging economic repercussions imminent.

The process for such small-dollar shipments is de minimis entry. The term means “pertaining to tiny or trivial things,” emphasizing why its usage only applies to goods under a lower-priced threshold.

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Latino Freeze Movement: Do Economic Boycotts Create Real Change?
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Latino Freeze Movement: Do Economic Boycotts Create Real Change?

President Donald Trump has implemented executive orders that some have perceived as targeting Hispanic, Latino communities, particularly in relation to immigration policies, which they argue have contributed to increased tensions and uncertainty among individuals and their families in the United States.

Historically, the Hispanic, Latino community has significant shaped the U.S. economy and culture. As political tensions have escalated in recent weeks, it has led to organized economic activism. One such effort, the Latino Freeze Movement (LFM), has directly responded to Trump’s policies and rhetoric toward the community.

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