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Colby McCoy
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Colby McCoy

Colby is a full-time freelance writer based in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in the Southeastern U.S. and loves books, politics, and spending time with his two dogs hiking.

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Business August 8, 2020

Canada rebukes Trump’s aluminum tariffs with tariffs of their own

On Friday, Canada announced plans to impose tariffs on $2.7 billion in American goods following 10% aluminum tariffs re-imposed by…

By Colby McCoy

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Business August 7, 2020

Monster v. Bang Energy trial pushed to late August

Originally slated for a trial by jury on August 3, the Monster v. Bang Energy trial has been postponed to…

By Colby McCoy

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Business August 7, 2020

Trump increases pressure on TikTok deal, bans app transactions

Microsoft’s ongoing TikTok deal is facing increasing pressure after President Trump signed an executive order banning transactions of TikTok late…

By Colby McCoy

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International August 7, 2020

Tikhanovskaya brings hope to Belarus election, thousands flood Minsk

On Thursday, roughly 5,000 Belarusian citizens flooded the capital city of Minsk with large scale demonstrations ahead of the August…

By Colby McCoy

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Mergers and Acquisitions August 7, 2020

Microsoft shifts focus to acquire entirety of TikTok business

Microsoft is floating the idea of acquiring the entirety of TikTok from Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance. The Financial times first…

By Colby McCoy

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International August 6, 2020

Officials slammed for negligence by residents following Beirut explosion

On Tuesday, the Lebanese capital city of Beirut was rocked by a massive explosion that killed 137 people and injured…

By Colby McCoy

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USA Herald August 5, 2020

Trump considers executive orders to pause evictions and payroll tax

With no end in sight for the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressional lawmakers and the Trump Administration have come under increasing pressure…

By Colby McCoy

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International August 5, 2020

Chinese state media: US a ‘rogue country,’ TikTok acquisition is theft

On Monday, Chinese state media launched multiple salvoes claiming the U.S. is a “rogue country” and Microsoft’s possible TikTok deal…

By Colby McCoy

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International August 4, 2020

Beirut blast kills dozens and leaves thousands injured

On Tuesday, the Lebanese capital Beirut was rocked by a massive explosion leaving over 50 dead and thousands injured. Lebanon’s…

By Colby McCoy

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International August 4, 2020

Elections loom in Belarus, Europe’s last dictatorship

In the Belarusian capital of Minsk, an atmosphere rife with anxiety and hope has taken hold of the capital city…

By Colby McCoy

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