How long would it take for a regular American employee to catch up to Elon Musk’s wealth? It would take at least three million years, according to recent data from financial website MoneyTransfers.com. Musk is the wealthiest man in the…
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U.S. Will Accept 100,000 Refugees, Donate $1 Billion to Assist Ukraine
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe United States is increasing its humanitarian assistance in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by welcoming 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and providing an additional $1 billion in food, medicine, water and other supplies, the White House announced on Thursday. The…
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Bill to Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent Passes in U.S. Senate
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA proposed bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent has passed in the U.S. Senate. The Senate voted unanimously on Tuesday March 15, 2022 to make Daylight Savings Time permanent, potentially meaning the end of the time change occurring twice…
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Arkansas Ranked #1 State for Inbound Movers in 2021
by AEDCby AEDCArkansas was a top destination for people moving in 2021. According to the 2021-2022 HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report, Arkansas was the No. 1 state moved into, by ratio, during 2021. Arkansas had 44 percent more people move into the state…
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Ukraine Crisis Means Gas Prices Will Continue to Surge, Experts Warn
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOil prices were already high coming into 2022: According to AAA, the US hasn’t seen prices this high since 2014. Now, Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has them soaring above $100 a barrel. Prior to the full-scale invasion, US diplomat…
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Biden Approves U.S. Troop Deployment to Eastern Europe to Face Russia
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPresident Joe Biden has approved the deployment of about 2,000 American troops to Eastern Europe this week and the shift of roughly 1,000 Germany-based soldiers to Romania, a senior administration official said Wednesday. The troops will be sent from Fort…
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United States Cuts Ties with World Health Organization
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe United States is cutting ties with the World Health Organization (WHO). President Donald Trump announced during a press conference on Friday, May 29 that the United States will be terminating its relationship with the organization, which is responsible for…
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United States Has Greatest Number of Coronavirus Cases in the World
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe United States now has the greatest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world, surpassing China. On Thursday, March 26, the United States’ coronavirus total sailed past China as the virus continues to spread. This marks the first time…
The United States and Canada have agreed to close their border in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the two governments had decided to close all “nonessential” traffic across the border. In…
July/August 2015 Issue Bentonville-based Made in USA Works! is helping companies re-shore production to meet Wal-Mart’s American-made initiatives and create more business opportunities in Arkansas. Photography by Beth Hall Top photo: Chris Neeley, the Made in USA Works! executive vice…