Americans living in blue (traditionally Democratic) states will face some of the highest tax rates in the country this year, according to a new study released March 9. Fox Business writes about it. Фото: Shutterstock Illinois topped the list with an effective state and local tax rate of 15.01% for the average US household, according to WalletHub. It is followed by Connecticut with an effective rate of 14.84% and New York with a rate of 14.08% for households earning about $63,218 per year. The state of Pennsylvania is in fourth…
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Beautiful and Free: Natural Wonders of Northern California Must See
Many people don’t mind paying to enter California’s wonderful national parks. After all, this money goes to maintaining the beauty of the parks! However, sometimes you are in the mood for a simple walk, during which you do not want to worry about entrance tickets or parking fees. Here are some of the natural wonders of Northern California you can see for free, writes Only in Your State. Фото: Shutterstock 1. Mount Shasta Visible from almost anywhere in Northern California, the beauty of Mount Shasta cannot be underestimated. Rising above…
Read MoreThousands of earthquakes a year: the US is preparing for the eruption of the largest volcano in the world
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is urging people to prepare for a possible eruption of the world’s largest volcano: Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. WeatherBoy writes about it. Фото: Shutterstock In a recent news release, scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) from the USGS warned: “While a Mauna Loa eruption is not imminent, now is the time to rethink plans. As with preparing for hurricane season, having a plan in advance helps during an emergency.” Mauna Loa is considered the largest active volcano on Earth…
Read MorePlane crashes into car in Florida, killing 2 adults and 4-year-old
A neighbor’s surveillance camera captured how a Beechcraft Bonanza plane crashed into a residential street and crashed into a car in Pembroke Pines, Florida, writes The Guardian. Фото: Shutterstock A boy riding in an SUV with his mother died when a small plane attempting to return to a South Florida airport crashed into them on a residential street on Monday afternoon, officials said. Two people on the plane died, which was recorded by a neighbor’s surveillance camera. The boy’s mother was injured but was released from the hospital later that…
Read MoreКоличество факторов неопределенности в мире не снижается, считает Путин
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the number of uncertainties in the world is not decreasing. “Unfortunately, colleagues, the number of uncertainties is not decreasing,” he said at a meeting on measures to increase investment activity. Putin, in particular, recalled the unrest in the United States, where “150 people were arrested for “walking into Congress” and they face imprisonment. Source: ria.ru
Read MoreСМИ: принц Гарри поговорил с отцом и братом после резонансного интервью
British Prince Harry spoke with his brother Prince William and father Prince Charles after a resonant interview with TV presenter Oprah Winfrey, but the conversations were “unproductive”, according to CBS News. According to CBS TV presenter Gail King, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle told her on over the weekend that the conversations that took place were not productive, while they noted that they were glad that the dialogue with the royal family had begun. The presenter also said that the royal family had not yet communicated with Meghan…
Read MoreКоронавирус: европейский регулятор защищает AstraZeneca, в США родился младенец с антителами
The European regulator has expressed confidence in AstraZeneca’s vaccine as more and more countries, mainly European ones, announce the suspension of its use. In France, scientists have identified a new strain of coronavirus, which in several cases was not detected by conventional PCR tests. In the US, doctors told about a baby born with antibodies after the mother was vaccinated. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) reiterated on Tuesday that it has no reason to link the AstraZeneca shot to blood clots in some vaccinees. EMA head Emer Cook said she…
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Germany wants to buy time in disagreements with the United States over the topic of “Northern… Timur SazonovRostov-on-Don, BBC Pickets, courts and video appeals to the governor – in … White House staff in the US are no longer required to take coronavirus tests daily, now it’s… The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a law requiring state students to take a… Nikolai VoroninScience Correspondent Despite the EU’s public refusal to purchase… The creators of the Russian vaccine “Sputnik V” drew attention to the report of the American……
Read MoreЗа работу садовником в Minecraft заплатят более 5 тысяч рублей в час
Фото: Сайт Minecraft Портал Whatshed – крупнейший ресурс по садоводству в Британии – опубликовал у себя на сайте интересную вакансию. Специалисты издания планируют перенести свою страсть к ландшафтному дизайну и обустройству околодомового пространства в виртуальный мир, наняв для этого коллектив садовников в компьютерной игре Minecraft. От соискателей ждут практических знаний проекта студии Mojang, развитых коммуникативных навыков, творческого мышления и возможности работать удаленно. Игра Ratchet & Clank на PlayStation стала бесплатной для всех В обязанности будущих работников будет входить помощь клиентам ресурса по созданию и улучшению проектов садов и парков. Все…
Read MoreТысячи землетрясений в год: США готовятся к извержению самого большого вулкана в мире
Геологическая служба США (USGS) призывает людей подготовиться к возможному извержению крупнейшего в мире вулкана: Мауна-Лоа на Большом острове Гавайи. Об этом пишет WeatherBoy. Фото: Shutterstock В недавнем выпуске новостей ученые Гавайской вулканической обсерватории (HVO) из USGS предупредили: «Хотя извержение Мауна-Лоа не является неизбежным, сейчас самое время пересмотреть планы. Как и в случае с подготовкой к сезону ураганов, заранее составленный план помогает во время чрезвычайной ситуации». Мауна-Лоа считается самым большим действующим вулканом на Земле и возвышается на 13 681 фут (4170 м) над уровнем моря. Мауна-Лоа поднимается со дна океана в…
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