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Silvia Ballard is a writer and editor who has worked in publishing for over 15 years. She has written on topics ranging from arts to construction, automotive to travel, real estate to fashion—and everything in between! When she's not writing, Silvia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling around the world, and exploring new places.

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Can Trump bring unions into the GOP fold? His labor nominee presents a major test

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged Senate Republicans with his Cabinet picks. But his nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary may be proving the hardest for many to accept. Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman from Oregon, hardly cuts the profile of a traditional Republican nominee. She is the daughter of a lifelong Teamsters […]

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Trump has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” Trump wrote in a post Sunday night

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Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street slumps on Trump tariff worries

TOKYO — Asian shares were trading mixed Monday, as investors found bargains despite worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 finished little changed, rising less than 0.1% to 38,801.17. The Japanese government reported a record current account surplus last year of 29 trillion yen ($191 billion), underlining strong returns on overseas

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Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps

This year’s Super Bowl commercials went for easy laughs and nostalgia, largely steering clear of controversy and leaving the surprises on the football field, where the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs. Eugene Levy’s eyebrows flew off and buzzed around after he ate some Little Caesars. Four old ladies went on a joy ride

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Simone Biles to headline REA Groups Ready25

Simone Biles to headline REA Group’s Ready25 event

REA Group is excited to announce world champion and three-time Olympian gymnast, Simone Biles, will open the exclusive Ready25 customer event in August live in person. Biles is widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time. She joins an impressive lineup of inspiring thought leaders, experts, and champions including Cathy Freeman, Saya Sakakibara, Dom

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Audrey Hepburn’s former Swiss estate is on the market

Located in Tolochenaz, near Geneva and the French border, La Paisible, which translates to “peaceful place”, was Hepburn’s sanctuary from 1963 until her passing in 1993. The 18th-century farmhouse spans 10,800 square feet across a 40-acre lot, offering 12 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, multiple fireplaces, and a library. One of several living spaces. Image: Frank Knight

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Sights set on Maroochydore with new office RE/MAX Sunshine set to launch

Based in Maroochydore, Mr Mian and Mr Da Silva are driven to represent the RE/MAX brand alongside three high performing RE/MAX offices, servicing throughout the booming Sunshine Coast region. Both Mr Mian and Mr Da Silva are active within the real estate landscape, with strong business acumen and a drive to represent their clients, both

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South Australia tops HIA’s housing policy ranking

The report, released this week, assesses housing policy announcements over the past two years to determine which governments are taking meaningful action to increase supply and improve affordability. According to HIA Senior Economist Matt King, governments across the country are introducing various measures, but not all are effective. “Governments across the country are making announcements

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Travis Kelce Plucked His ’70s Super Bowl Suit Straight Off the Runway

One year ago, the designer Mike Amiri won the fashion world equivalent of a championship ring when Travis Kelce made his highly photographed stroll to the locker room at Super Bowl LVIII wearing a black bouclé Amiri set. Now, in the spirit of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs, Amiri has scored a back-to-back win. On Super

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