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Saudi Arabia has long faced scrutiny for their lack of women’s rights, labor rights, and other concerns, leading to them using boxing as a way to distract from the wrongdoings within the country. Ultimately, Saudi Arabia’s takeover of boxing is a reminder of how large sums of money, this time in the form of a sovereign wealth fund, can be used as a tool of international influence.Continue Reading

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As the global e-commerce market continues its growth (8.76% in 2023), affiliate marketing has grown as a revenue stream, reaching a value of $16 billion in the world market in 2023. The performance-based marketing model, where publishers earn commissions by promoting other companies’ products, has transformed how brands connect with consumers and how entrepreneurs generate income in the digital age.Continue Reading

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What makes US healthcare so expensive? Our neighbor in the north may serve some answers. While Canada and the US share similar backgrounds in culture, language, and economies, Canada’s universal healthcare system cuts healthcare prices in half compared to the US, and still outperforms the US in life expectancy and overall health.Continue Reading

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Author: Allie Adajar, Graphics: Jennie Wang The BRB Bottomline: Movie theaters are set to make a major comeback as the leading source of entertainment in the movie industry amidst rising streaming service costs. Mickey Mouse was envisioned for the big silver screen. Now, audiences are opting for movie nights inContinue Reading

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Whether you thrift, purchase name brands, or buy from fast fashion companies, there are significant benefits and drawbacks to different modes of shopping that should be considered in your future fashion endeavors. Through an exploration of these different modes, this article aims to assist you (presumably a busy college kid) in spending smarter on clothes.Continue Reading

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Despite the political backlash and uncertainty for the macroeconomy brought upon by their plan, the Biden Administration remains steadfast in its argument that it is a vital step for Americans in the ultimate goal of solving the student debt crisis. Moreover, they believe it to be an efficient and sustainable solution — they maintain that because of the high default rates for student loans, the actual cost of the debt forgiveness plan will be lower than the theoretical expectation; however, the specifics of that value have proven to be difficult to calculate. Continue Reading

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The conflict between Elon Musk and Twitter began when Tesla’s CEO questioned the “freedom of speech” value Twitter is supporting. He brought the issue onto Twitter platform by playing the people versus the system game. As the last resort of defense, Twitter announces its initiation of a poison pill tactic to prevent the hostile action. Like any war, this one also split the observers into two sides. One supports freedom of speech all the way and the other believes a little limitation is justifiable.Continue Reading