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1 week ago | 
independent.org | Brady Leonard |Ethan Yang |John Goodman |Phillip W. Magness
Hours after sweeping, near-global tariffs went into effect Wednesday morning, the Trump administration paused nearly all new tariffs, aside from the astronomical 125% tariff placed on Chinese goods. Tariffs that were not temporarily suspended include a near-universal 10% tariff on most imports and a 25% tariff on foreign made vehicles.
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1 week ago | 
independent.org | Ethan Yang |Phillip W. Magness |K. Lloyd Billingsley |Ross Marchand
On March 14, a group of Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation that would ban all student visas for Chinese nationals, sparking controversy and outrage. Although the Stop CCP VISAs Act is unlikely to pass, it signals a growing concern and frustration with Chinese influence in American higher education, particularly attempts at espionage and institutional capture.
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1 week ago | 
lawliberty.org | Ethan Yang |Daniel Mahoney |Titus Techera |Graham McAleer
On March 18, 2025, President Trump dismissed the two remaining Democrat Commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission. This represented a shattering of both tradition and legal precedent. If you asked any Republican member of the FTC what he or she thinks about presidential control over independent agencies, you would likely get the same answer that Mark Meador provided at his confirmation hearing.
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1 week ago | 
independent.org | Phillip W. Magness |K. Lloyd Billingsley |Ross Marchand |Ethan Yang
HighlightsAmerican universities are consistently ranked among the best in the world, but their place at the top is precarious. Richard Vedder lists ten major problems plaguing higher education:Enrollments have been falling for over a decade. Public support and confidence in higher education is very, very low. “Unpopular” ideas are often suppressed or ignored. Intellectual diversity is declining—just the opposite of what one would hope for on a college campus.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
elestoque.org | Ethan Yang
With many brands of tennis rackets and models on the market, finding the perfect fit is a daunting task for beginner athletes. Junior and Varsity Girls Tennis player Zoe Laruelle says the type of tennis rackets players use make a noticeable difference in player performance. According to Laurelle, the racket model, along with the strings used, can affect the feel of the racket, the ability to put spin on the ball and the accuracy of each hit.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
cato.org | Ethan Yang
This procedure, in which the government permanently confiscates any property that it claims to be connected to criminal activity, is known as civil forfeiture. Two months after this seizure, Martin received a notice from the FBI stating only that her funds had been seized pursuant to a general law that itself references hundreds of potential criminal statutes. The notice gave no explanation of her alleged wrongdoing.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
fusionaier.org | Ethan Yang
October 22, 2024 By Ethan YangOn October 10, the Department of Justice suggested that it would seek the breakup of Google’s online search system following a victory at the District Court level. Although the company is expected to appeal the ruling, the initial victory and shocking suggestion that Google be forced to divest major parts of its business represents a milestone for proponents of the Biden antitrust agenda which has been largely stifled by the judicial system.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
elestoque.org | Ethan Yang
Varsity Girls Water Polo fell to Fremont High School 14-5 on Thursday, Oct. 17. FHS scored several points early in the first quarter, allowing them to gain them a sizable lead at the start of the game. Despite MVHS’s attempts to ramp up their offense throughout the game, they were unable to stop FHS’s momentum and close the gap. Coach Himani Kukreja says that the team passed well and had good spacing on offense.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
medium.com | Ethan Yang
Have you ever felt like this:Sometimes, you feel that you are not good enough, so you make a firm decision, plan well, and intend to make some changes. But after two days, you fall back into old habits, as if some force is pulling you back, forcing you to repeat your past lifestyle. It seems that making any change requires an enormous amount of effort. You take a course, feeling ambitious and determined to apply what you’ve learned to your life.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
elestoque.org | Ethan Yang
Varsity Football clinched the second win of their season, defeating James Lick High School 41-0 on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Matadors maintained strong offensive and defensive lines in the first two quarters, resulting in JLHS forfeiting just before halftime. Senior and running back Finnegan Hassy said the team displayed high energy throughout the game, which ultimately led MVHS to a dominant win.
