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Michigan Sees Population Growth Driven by International Migration, Sparing Electoral College Loss

Michigan's population has seen an uptick over the past year, primarily driven by international migration, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The new 2024 vintage numbers suggest that the state will maintain all 13 of its current Electoral College votes in the 2030 reapportionment, despite previous concerns about potential losses.

Ukraine Secures $1.1 Billion from IMF for Budget Needs

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Monday that the country has received $1.1 billion in financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation on AI and iPhone Optimism

Apple is approaching a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, driven by renewed investor confidence in its artificial intelligence advancements and expectations of a new wave of iPhone upgrades.

CNN Witnesses Lowest Ratings in Network’s History

CNN ended 2024 with the lowest audience numbers in its history, marking a striking decline even during an election year, when viewership typically surges for news outlets.

Report Shows Illegal Immigration Makes Up For Majority of Population Growth in United States

Mass immigration under President Joe Biden is fueling nearly all of the population growth in the United States, according to new data from the Census Bureau. The report highlights that without the surge in immigration, the nation’s population would likely stabilize.

Immigration Boosts U.S. Population Growth to Fastest Rate in 23 Years

The U.S. population grew at its fastest pace in over two decades, reaching 340 million residents in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Biden Announces New Climate Goals Days Before Leaving Office

President Joe Biden announced new climate goals with only 31 days left in office.

U.S. Stocks Plunge After Fed Cuts Rates and Signals Slower Reductions

U.S. stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, erasing earlier gains after the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut and projected a slower pace of rate reductions for next year.

U.S. Healthcare Spending Reaches $4.9 Trillion in 2023

Healthcare spending in the United States surged by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023, driven by increased medical service use and rising enrollment in private health plans, according to a report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

New Lithuanian Furniture Plant in Mocksville to Create 250 Jobs

A $70 million furniture manufacturing plant planned by SBA Home, a Lithuanian company that produces furniture for IKEA, will bring 250 new jobs to Mocksville, North Carolina, thanks to significant state and local incentives. The North Carolina Economic Investment Committee approved a $1.4 million job development investment grant, to be distributed over the next 12 years, while Mocksville and Davie County contributed $800,000 in incentives to support the project.

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