Tag: United States
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How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Could Impact Canada
Overview: Why a Supreme Court tariff decision matters for Canada The U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on presidential tariff powers could reshape the way tariffs are used in cross-border trade. While the legal outcome centers on U.S. law, the practical effects will ripple through Canada’s economy. Canadian manufacturers, exporters, and consumers could face changes in…
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US Designates Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern over Christian Genocide Allegations
Overview: A Controversial Designation The United States has reportedly designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) amid allegations that Christians have faced widespread persecution. The move, if confirmed, would require close scrutiny of the administration’s rationale, the legal framework behind CPC designations, and the potential implications for Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic ties with…
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Trump Signals Return to Nuclear Testing: What It Means for U.S. Security and the World
Overview: A Controversial Reversal in U.S. Nuclear Policy The public discourse surrounding nuclear weapons intensified after President Trump indicated that the United States might resume underground nuclear tests. The move marks a sharp break from decades of a moratorium and a broader commitment to nonproliferation norms that have helped shape global security frameworks. Proponents argue…
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6 Things to Know About the Chikungunya Virus and Its Transmission in the U.S.
Introduction: A New Notable Case in the U.S. A recent report from New York State confirms a locally acquired chikungunya case on Long Island, the first since 2015 and the first ever documented in New York. The location underscores how mosquito-borne viruses can appear in places where they are not typically expected, especially when travelers…
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Income and Diabetic Retinopathy: PIR as a Predictor in U.S. Adults (NHANES 1999–2020)
Background and purpose Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision impairment among adults with diabetes. Socioeconomic factors, including income, influence health outcomes by shaping access to care, adherence to treatment, and engagement in preventive services. This study uses NHANES data from 1999 to 2020 to examine whether family income to poverty ratio (PIR)…
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US Emerges as Philippines’ Strongest Ally in WPS Tensions
Surge in Support for the United States as Manila’s Key Partner A recent nationwide survey conducted for the We Protect Our Seas Foundation reveals that a commanding 77% of Filipinos view the United States as the best country to assist the Philippines in addressing Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Pulse Asia…
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US Seen as Philippines’ Strongest Ally Against China in WPS
Overview: The US tops Filipinos’ allies against regional pressure A nationwide Pulse Asia survey, conducted September 27–30, 2025 and commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation, shows a striking preference among Filipinos for the United States as the Philippines’ strongest ally in addressing Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). A notable 77%…
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US Emerges as Philippines’ Strongest Ally Against China in WPS, Survey Shows
Overview: US Tops Filipinos’ Security Priorities in the WPS In a nationwide pulse of opinion, a substantial majority of Filipinos identify the United States as the most capable ally to help the Philippines counter Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The We Protect Our Seas Foundation commissioned the Pulse Asia survey, conducted from…
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Measles Outbreaks Prompt Quarantines for Hundreds of U.S. Students
Growing U.S. measles outbreaks trigger school quarantines A surge of measles in the United States is forcing hundreds of unvaccinated children to stay home from school for at least three weeks. In South Carolina’s upstate, 153 students have been quarantined after exposure to the virus, with authorities reporting active transmission. In Minnesota, 118 students in…
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on China Imports Over Export Controls
Overview: Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Chinese Goods Former President Donald Trump announced a sweeping move that would dramatically raise the stakes in the US-China trade battle. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, he stated that the United States would impose a 100% tariff on imports from China, effective starting November 1, 2025,…