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Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire soon − study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans

Trump’s 2017 tax cuts expire soon − study shows they made income inequality worse and especially hurt Black Americans

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a set of tax cuts Donald Trump signed into law during his first term as president, will expire on Dec. 31, 2024. As Trump and Republicans prepare to negotiate…

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Oil prices fall amid volatile trading and weak economic data By Investing.com

Oil prices fall amid volatile trading and weak economic data By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Monday amid volatile trading, despite earlier gains driven by colder weather and stronger-than-expected services activity in Europe.  The drop followed some soft economic data. Annual inflation in Europe’s…

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Americans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage – the author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ points to 3 reforms that could help

Americans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage – the author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ points to 3 reforms that could help

My book “Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It” was thrust into the spotlight recently, after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in what…

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why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones

why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones

Continents and oceans have scientific definitions that underpin international law. The idea of dividing the world into geographical zones is ancient. Sovereignty and influence over natural resources is at the heart of most global divisions.…

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Oman names new central bank governor

Oman names new central bank governor

Oman appointed Ahmed Al Musalmi as its new central bank governor on December 31, replacing Tahir Al Amri. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Oman’s ruler, announced the Central Bank of Oman appointment through a decree published on the state-run Oman…

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US plans more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil, sources say By Reuters

US plans more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil, sources say By Reuters

By Timothy Gardner and Nidhi Verma WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Biden administration plans to impose more sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine, taking aim at its oil revenues with action against tankers…

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How do mosquito repellents work? A chemistry expert explains

How do mosquito repellents work? A chemistry expert explains

It’s summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and, unfortunately, mosquitoes. The combination of the increase in temperature and plenty of water is ideal for these blood-sucking insects to…

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Farmers’ convoys head for Paris to restart protest movement By Reuters

Farmers’ convoys head for Paris to restart protest movement By Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) – Convoys of farmers set off on Sunday to try to block roads around Paris in protest against what they say is unfair competition from overseas and excessive regulation. Farmers from France, the…

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Learning to be an entrepreneur means building connections as well as studying business

Learning to be an entrepreneur means building connections as well as studying business

Entrepreneurs drive innovation, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth. But entrepreneurship is not just about having a brilliant idea. It requires skills that often must be learnt. Structured entrepreneurship education is designed to give…

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Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows

Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows

Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed a bilateral science and technology agreement on Dec. 13, 2024. The event was billed as a “renewal” of a 45-year-old pact to…

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