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‘Walz checks,’ free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota says about his economic goals

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'Walz checks,' free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz's record in Minnesota says about his economic goals

Politics ‘Walz checks,’ free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota says about his economic goals Noah Sheidlower 2024-08-06T16:06:24Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized … Read more

Cyprus industrial producer price index falls in April

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Cyprus industrial producer price index falls in April

Cyprus’ Producer Price Index in industry recorded a 3.8% decrease in April 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, primarily due to reductions in the electricity supply sector.

Cyprus industrial production index rises in March

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Cyprus industrial production index rises in March

The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus increased by 3.4% in March 2024 compared to March 2023. The manufacturing sector experienced a rise of 2.7%, with the water supply and materials recovery sector showing a significant surge of 23.3%. The manufacture of furniture and repair/installation of machinery and equipment rose by 11.9%. Conversely, the manufacture of paper and paper products and printing decreased by 8.9%.

Mexico, ’s howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts

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Mexico, ’s howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts

Howler monkeys in Mexico’s southeastern tropical forests are dying from dehydration due to a nationwide drought and heat waves.

Proven methods for regaining your mane

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Proven methods for regaining your mane

Hair loss is a common concern that affects millions of people worldwide and can be caused by factors such as genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and aging. Advancements in science and medicine have led to various hair restoration solutions, including medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, as well as hair transplant surgery. Lifestyle modifications, such as a balanced diet and stress management, can also support hair restoration.

We are what we eat: The dangers pesticides pose in the marine environment

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We are what we eat: The dangers pesticides pose in the marine environment

Fact: In April 2023, Dr Ime Akanyeti, Dr Beste Oymen, and Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre started the PestSeaCides project to identify and quantify pesticides in the marine environment of Cyprus.

The brutality of Easter

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The brutality of Easter

Violent Easter traditions such as re-enactments of the crucifixion and resurrection, bonfires, and firecrackers have led to incidents of vandalism, riots, and injuries during the holiday. Despite increased police presence, youths were involved in throwing Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and stones at authorities, damaging property, and causing chaos in various areas. The use of firecrackers and fireworks by individuals, including parents with children in the car, has raised concerns about societal violence spilling over into other areas.

Cyprus industry prices slip 0.7 per cent in March

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Cyprus industry prices slip 0.7 per cent in March

The Cyprus’ Producer Price Index in Industry reached 121.5 units in March 2024, marking an annual decrease of 3.9% compared to 2021.

Corporate Taxes Before and After the Trump Tax Law

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Corporate Taxes Before and After the Trump Tax Law

– America’s largest, consistently profitable corporations saw their effective tax rates fall from an average of 22.0 percent to an average of 12.8 percent after the Trump tax law went into effect in 2017.
– The 296 largest and consistently profitable U.S. corporations paid 0 billion less in taxes from 2018 to 2021 compared to before the Trump tax law.
– While profits for these corporations rose by 44 percent after the Trump tax law, their federal tax bills dropped by 16 percent.
– The number of corporations paying tax rates of less than 10 percent increased from 56 to 95 after the Trump tax law.
– Many well-known corporations, including Walmart, Verizon, Disney, and Meta, had the largest tax reductions after the Trump tax law.

Plastic,  talks end without agreement on curbing production

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Plastic,  talks end without agreement on curbing production

Negotiations for a global treaty to address plastic pollution concluded without agreement on sustainable plastic production limits.