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Chinese consumers have become increasingly frugal. Experts say that's bad news for the country's economy. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Chia is financially hurting.
Former President Trump says that if reelected, he will initiate the largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in history. Experts say that's unlikely. LA Times
VOA VIEW: As he should.
For the first time ever, Neiman Marcus called its glossy catalog -- long known for its extravagant gifts -- the "Holiday Book" instead of the "Christmas Book." New York Post
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No final decision has been made and there is no sign that McCarthy is campaigning for the coveted role. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Not a bad choice.
America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The former president has repeatedly praised a period in American history when there was no income tax, and the country relied on tariffs to fund the government. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It makes sense - a consumption tax would be good.
The vice president’s tack to the right, support for Israel in the Gaza war and incremental policy proposals have alienated progressives and raised worries about waning liberal energy. New York Times
VOA VIEW: She is an insincere liar.
After conducting a study and finding no proof that puberty blockers benefit gender dysphoric patients' mental health, a well-known physician and trans rights activist admitted that she purposefully postponed the publishing of a $10 million taxpayer-funded study on the impact of these medications on American youth. OANN
VOA VIEW: No proof, no study.
Left-wing news outlet CNN’s commentators were critical of Vice President Kamala Harris’ town hall on Wednesday night, claiming the veeps “word salad” answers when she didn’t want to answer a question. OANN
VOA VIEW: Even CNN finds Harris ignorant of facts.
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During his first diplomatic visit to a tribal nation as president on Friday, Joe Biden is expected to formally apologize for the country's role in the Indian boarding school system, which devastated the lives of generations of Indigenous children and their ancestors. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Vote buying.
The unions representing more than 7,000 CVS workers in Southern California have reached a tentative agreement on a contract after workers went on strike over the weekend demanding better pay, staffing, and more affordable healthcare. Washington Times
For the first time under President Joe Biden, a federal permit for a new lithium mine has been approved for a Nevada project essential to his clean energy agenda, despite conservationists' vows to sue over the plan, which they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A total joke.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three months. Washington Times
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Florida is suing the Justice Department to stop federal authorities from blocking the state's investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: What are Dems and Garland hiding?
Living paycheck to paycheck is an undesirable financial predicament that's hard to break free from. CBS
VOA VIEW: Thanks to Biden/Harris.
Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says. CBS
VOA VIEW: You may be sued.
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The CDC recommends that immunocompromised people age 65 and older should get a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine. CBS
VOA VIEW: CDC is not trustworthy.
Some Halloween treats such as Brach's candy corn include Red Dye 3, a carcinogen banned in Europe, Consumer Reports says. CBS
VOA VIEW: Don't send children to hustle free candy.
Striking Boeing workers voted to reject the company's latest contract proposal, in a major setback for Boeing that could also have implications on the U.S. economy. The rejected deal called for a 35% wage hike and increased contributions to employee 401K retirement funds. However, it did not address pensions, a key negotiating point for workers. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dumb move.
A new Kamala Harris ad is tailored to reach Black men in Pennsylvania — and any other man who may be wary of supporting a woman as the next president. CBS
VOA VIEW: Harris is desperate.
More than 28 million people have cast ballots — either in-person or by mail — in the 2024 general election in early voting. CBS
VOA VIEW: Voters are scared.
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The DOJ sent a letter to Elon Musk's America PAC, warning that the $1 million checks he's giving to registered voters may violate federal law. According to the PAC's website, Musk is randomly selecting registered voters in seven major battleground states who sign a petition supporting the first and second amendments. CBS
VOA VIEW: Liberal Dem DOJ make threats.
A journalism trade publication is reporting that the editorials editor of the Los Angeles Times has resigned. CBS
VOA VIEW: This was a Dem threat.
Tesla shares soared 20% Thursday, putting the stock on pace for its best day in 11 years, following its better-than-expected third-quarter earnings. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good!
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Trump leads Harris 48%-46%, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey, within the poll's 3.1% margin of error. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump should win easily.
The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients. CNBC
VOA VIEW: This is great news, if true.
Authorities in Aurora, Colorado, were aware of the threat from Tren de Aragua gang members more than a year ago, a city council member says. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should all be voted out.
Butler County, Pennsylvania, officials have released 911 calls from the historic July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at his rally in Butler. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The conspiracy is being exposed more and more.
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. FOX News
VOA VIEW: She is an idiot.
Additional lapses in public airspace restrictions on the day of former President Trump's July 13 rally continues to raise questions and concerns about security. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Much concern and facts have been made public.
An official with the Georgia secretary of state’s office said it stopped a cyberattack last week that targeted its absentee ballot website. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should be found and sanctioned and prosecuted.
An illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds of people to a rare TB strain after being transferred to various ICE facilities, officials said. FOX News
VOA VIEW: People need to be careful.
GOP presidential candidate and convicted felon Donald Trump said Thursday that, if he's re-elected, he will fire special counsel Jack Smith. UPI
VOA VIEW: As he should.
In Doha Thursday U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatar's Prime Minister on efforts to end the Gaza war and free hostages.
Blinken announced $135 million in U.S. aid to Palestinians. UPI
VOA VIEW: Why?
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