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Should Americans Be Worried About the New Coronavirus Delta Variant
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Should Americans Be Worried about the New Coronavirus Delta Variant?

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The rise of a new coronavirus variant is becoming a cause of concern to some health experts. The variant, called Delta or B.1.617.2, was initially detected in India. Since then, it has spread to over 60 different countries. The cases in the United Kingdom consist of 60% originating from the Delta variant. Currently, the variant accounts for 6% of infections in the U.S. Health experts in the U.S. are analysing the variant and becoming aware of its worsening symptoms and infection rates. The symptoms of the Delta variant are the…

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Corporate Taxes on Tech Giants
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G7 Leaders to Raise Corporate Taxes on Tech Giants

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Leaders of the G7 club of rich countries are finalizing plans to introduce higher corporate taxes on tech companies across all member states. This comes as the mounting debts from the Covid-19 pandemic drives leaders in these countries to seek out more ways to increase revenue. Fewer alternatives present as much potentials as corporate taxes, with most of these rich countries being a tax haven for corporations. As the stakes are getting higher, global leaders looking to “get out of this race to the bottom we see with taxes today…especially…

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Consumer Appetites towards Meat Products
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The Pandemic Has Fuelled Changes in Consumer Appetites towards Meat Products

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Consumer appetites towards meat products have changed during the pandemic. Sales for plant-based meat alternatives have risen over the pandemic due to consumers increasing their efforts towards health and sustainability. “What Covid has done is it has enabled people to briefly give some attention to where their meat comes from,” said Pat Brown, the founder of Impossible Foods. Impossible Foods produce plant-based meat alternatives and are encouraging consumers to consider alternative protein options. “We’re not anti-animal meat. We’re just saying there are protein options you need to look at.” Furthermore,…

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Number of Retiree Millionaires Doubles over the Past Year, According to Fidelity

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Retirees are gaining back full confidence in 401(k) savings plans after a tumultuous run over the past year. Many retirement saving accounts have recovered from losses that resulted from the pandemic, posting healthy increments over the past few months. This comes off the heels of incredible profit runs in the stock markets in recent times. The S&P 500’s annual returns were up by 20% during the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter last year. And besides a scare from three consecutive days of losses, investors have enjoyed…

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Reopening of Schools
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The American Federation of Teachers Calls for The Reopening of Schools

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Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, has called for all schools in the US to reopen for in-person learning. Weingarten believes that ‘conditions have changed’ and that it is time to fully reopen schools. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is one of the country’s largest teacher’s unions. They have called on schools to reopen five days a week following the continued use of virtual learning over school districts. “Conditions have changed,” says Weingarten. The union is blaming the previous administration for creating an environment of…

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Emissions and Sea rising levels
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Emissions Cuts Could Reduce the Impact of Sea Rising Levels By 50%

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On Wednesday, scientists reported findings from new research that expanded on reasons why the world should improve its efforts to reduce global warming. The study showed that emission cuts could reduce the impact of sea level rising by 50%. The scientists said that if the governments were able to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) they could reduce sea levels rising from 10 inches to five by the year 2100. This is due to melting glaciers and ice sheets in Greenland and the Antarctic. In fact, this…

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Biden's Family Plan
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President Biden Proposes A $1.8 Trillion Plan for Families and Children

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On Wednesday, President Joe Biden will introduce a $1.8 trillion plan for paid family leave in the U.S. The ‘families plan’ will also include free community college, universal pre-kindergarten and subsidized childcare. Biden will pitch the $1.8 trillion in new spending and tax credits to Congress in a joint session on Wednesday night. The event comes on the eve of Biden’s 100th day in office. The plan is part of the Biden administration’s vision to overhaul the U.S. economy and enhance recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. The plan will allow…

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US emissions
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Biden announces pledge to cut US emissions in half by 2030

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President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that the U.S. is pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. Biden discussed his ambitious target as part of the United States new commitment to the Paris climate agreement.  During the White House’s Earth Day summit, 40 world leaders met virtually and discussed their ambitions for reducing greenhouse gases. “The United States isn’t waiting; we are resolving to take action,” said President Biden. He aims to take action by enhancing electric vehicle production, investing in agriculture to store carbon in soil,…

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Biden’s First Budget Fuels K-12 Education Spending
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Biden’s First Budget Fuels K-12 Education Spending

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The US government has a clear vision to help solve the many problems that the country is facing. President Joe Biden unveiled his first budget proposal on Friday in hope of successfully achieving this vision. The $1.5 trillion budget would result in more than double the funding for the federal K-12 programme. Furthermore, this programme supports public school districts that serve students from low-income backgrounds. Advancing one of Biden’s primary policy agendas, approximately $129 billion will go directly to K-12 education. Title I focuses on providing financial assistance to students…

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Hawkeye Associates review ways to build back your finances
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Hawkeye Associates Review Ways to Build Back Your Finances

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Recently, President Joe Biden introduced a massive spending plan. As his “Build Back Better” proposal unfolds to invest in the infrastructure, there will be more opportunities for people than ever before. Some government spending for economic recovery will go toward creating new jobs, such as creating about ten million clean-energy jobs.  As the new administrations reveal its multi-trillion-dollar plan to rebuild the country after the devastation caused by the pandemic, now might also be a good time to rebuild your own personal finances so that you can prepare for the…

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