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Dec 05 2024FINANCE

Why Crypto Donations Are Becoming a Big Deal

You might have heard that people are donating more cryptocurrency to charities lately. But why is this happening? Well, crypto investors are finding out that it can be really beneficial. Kyle Casserino, who works at Fidelity Charitable, a charity that accepts bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin, says th

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Medical Pioneers in Chile: A Tale of Change and Progress

Between 1840 and 1870, the province of Coquimbo saw a significant transformation in its medical practices. This shift was driven by the arrival of attending physicians at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in La Serena. These doctors brought with them the idea of modernizing local healthcare. One of the

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

E-Cigarette Taxes: A Patchwork Quilt Across the States

Ever wondered why e-cigarette taxes vary so much from state to state? Well, by the end of 2023, 30 states had their own unique ways of taxing these devices. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which have a standard tax rate across the country, e-cigarette taxes are all over the place. Some states tax the

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Sanders' New Mission: Protecting Entitlements

Bernie Sanders, a long-time progressive voice in the Senate, has expressed interest in joining the Finance Committee, which is set to be led by Republicans. This move would bring a strong advocate for social programs to the table, as Sanders aims to shield Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid fro

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

Balancing Act: B. C. 's New Finance Minister Faces Economic Challenges

Brenda Bailey, B. C. 's new finance minister, has her work cut out for her. The economy is slowing, trade and immigration policies are uncertain, and prices are still high despite declining inflation. Bailey is tasked with delivering a $1, 000 tax cut per household, which could add $2 billion to the

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Waukegan's Property Taxes Stay Steady, But Future Uncertain

For the fourth year running, Waukegan is keeping its property tax levy the same. City officials, however, warn that this might not last. The city's finance director, Don Schultz, says rising costs, especially for police and fire department pensions, could force a change soon. The city council approv

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can Africa Skip the Pollution Phase?

Imagine if Africa could jump straight to a clean, low-carbon future without going through the dirty industrial phase that other countries have. That's what some are hoping for. A recent study dug into how taxes on the environment, foreign investments, natural resources, and tech progress can make th

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Republicans Plan Tax Cuts While Targeting Medicaid and Food Aid

The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, a Democrat from Oregon named Ron Wyden, had something to say about the Republican plans. He believes that their idea to cut Medicaid and federal food assistance to pay for tax breaks for the rich is exactly what we can expect from the new Republican

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Nov 17 2024FINANCE

How Trump’s Policies Might Affect Your Wallet

Imagine a world where childcare costs less, taxes are lower, and Social Security gets a boost – that’s what Donald Trump promised. But will these promises become reality? Let’s break it down. First, childcare. Trump talked about expanding the child tax credit, which is like a helping hand for paren

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Wall Street Shake-up Suggestion

Elon Musk, a supporter of Donald Trump, has an interesting idea for who should lead the U. S. economy. He suggested Howard Lutnick, who runs the investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, should be the next Treasury secretary. Musk thinks Lutnick will challenge the usual business approach on Wall Street, wh

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