Keeping a home clean during the busy holiday season can be made easier with the right tools, like these cordless vacuums available at HSN. The Shark Vertex is a versatile option with a bendable wand for hard-to-reach areas, while the HyperSweep handheld vacuum is perfect for quick cleanups on various surfaces. The Shark Freestyle Max is equipped with LED lights for enhanced visibility, and the Shark Matrix IQ Robot Vacuum offers automated cleaning via a companion app. These vacuums, all currently on sale, also make for practical and useful gifts for anyone on your list.
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During a recent address aboard the USS George Washington in Japan, the president expressed his misunderstanding of magnet technology, particularly in relation to aircraft carrier systems. He claimed water could disable magnets, a concept he has voiced for at least 18 months. The president vowed to issue an executive order to revert to steam catapults and hydraulic elevators. This anti-magnet sentiment was also linked to concerns about China’s supposed dominance in the global magnet market, despite the historical use of magnets in ancient China.
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Trump says China has to give US magnets or face a 200% tariff. Wow, right off the bat, it’s clear we’re dealing with some high-stakes rhetoric. The core of this is a demand, pretty blunt actually: “Give us magnets or else.” And the “or else” is a massive 200% tariff on these magnets. It’s a bold move, to say the least, and one that raises a lot of eyebrows, not least of all because the context surrounding rare-earth magnets is complex.
The immediate thought is, what’s the deal with the magnets? Why is this such a big deal? And the answer, as it often does in international trade, goes way beyond the simple transaction.… Continue reading
President Trump decried a contract with Boeing, claiming the company sought additional funds despite a guaranteed maximum price agreement. He asserted the contract, unusual in its fixed-price structure, was designed to prevent cost overruns common in their typical “time and material” contracts. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Boeing’s request for more money, emphasizing their obligation to deliver the aircraft at the agreed-upon price. The president’s comments followed broader accusations of widespread fraud within the Department of Education.
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