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Yellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's ...
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Alaska Airlines Planes Grounded Nationwide: Everything We Know: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop advisory for Alaska Airlines ...
newsweek.com/alaska-airlines-planes-flights-grounded-nationwide-everything-we-know-1891329
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit record high; Japan holdings rise, data shows
reuters.com/markets/us/foreign-holdings-us-treasuries-hit-record-high-japan-holdings-rise-data-shows-2024-04-17/
Report Sounds Alarm Over Growing Role of Big Tech in US Military-Industrial Complex
commondreams.org/news/military-industrial-complex-big-tech
Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activity: “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority ...
pbs.org/newshour/economy/yellen-warns-of-more-sanctions-in-response-to-irans-increasing-activity
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
Boeing whistleblowers testify about company's safety issues and design errors
pbs.org/newshour/show/boeing-whistleblowers-testify-about-companys-safety-issues-and-design-errors
FDA classifies recall of Boston Scientific device as 'most serious': The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday classified a recall of Boston ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-classifies-recall-boston-scientific-device-treat-hemorrhaging-most-serious-2024-04-17/
Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars: Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue ...
apnews.com/article/ford-recall-bronco-sport-maverick-battery-b80ad6687e053f66c0fbfe67ad6bd8f9
Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/lapd-officer-no-charges-valentina-orellana-peralta-killing
Interior Department Rejects Ambler Road Project in Alaska: A mining company wants to build a 211-mile industrial road through Alaskan wilderness to reach a large ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/climate/ambler-road-alaska-interior.html
LAPD officer who killed 14-year-old girl in North Hollywood Burlington store won’t face criminal charges
dailynews.com/2024/04/17/state-doj-will-not-prosecute-lapd-officer-who-killed-14-year-old-girl-in-north-hollywood-burlington-store/
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound found to reduce sleep apnea, company says: Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound was found to reduce obstructive sleep ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eli-lillys-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-found-reduce-sleep-apnea-company-rcna148113
Massachusetts IRS agent charged with filing false tax returns for 3 years: Ndeye Amy Thioub, 67, was charged with filing false tax returns and filing false tax ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/massachusetts-irs-agent-charged-tax-fraud/73363438007/
White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike: White House will be imposing new sanctions on Iran, targeting Tehran’s missile and ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4598643-white-house-to-announce-new-sanctions-on-iran-following-israel-airstrike/
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
One Day 10 Years Ago, I Stopped Paying My Taxes. I Don’t Regret a Thing.: I ignored the IRS for an entire decade and got away with it. I think.
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/taxes-file-pay-2024-stop-paying-irs.html
Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/
Justice Dept. to hit concert promoter Live Nation with antitrust lawsuit : Critics — including performers, politicians and competitors — have argued that Live ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/live-nation-antitrust-justice/
US airlines did better with mobility devices in 2023: Here's how each performed: How did U.S. airlines do with mobility devices in 2023? DOT data shows some ...
usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/04/16/us-airline-2023-mobility-device-data-dot/73344760007/
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida home raided by IRS, cars and other items seized: In yet another problem with the law, rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine had several of his ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/17/tekashi-69-house-raided-irs-cars-seized/
The shadow of war darkens on the global economy: Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshells
ft.com/content/31158ec7-433b-4c0e-9f2e-8a13e8dd4750
“Expand or die”: China’s solar companies now also want Western government aid: China is flooding the world with cheap, heavily subsidized solar modules ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Chinas-Solarfirmen-wollen-jetzt-auch-westliche-Staatshilfen-article24873356.html
US and China defence ministers in first significant contact since 2022: Pentagon says Lloyd Austin stressed importance of freedom of navigation in call with Dong ...
ft.com/content/f52fd4de-6490-47a9-bd54-30bf6354b9c2
American Airlines pilots union warns of ‘significant spike’ in safety problems : A union representing pilots for American Airlines warned over the weekend that ...
thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4597091-american-airlines-pilots-union-warns-of-significant-spike-in-safety-problems/
IRS Warns Taxpayers Who May Have to Pay 'Surprise' Fees: Americans often are forced to pay "surprise fees" when their tax refund from the year before was too ...
newsweek.com/irs-warns-taxpayers-who-may-have-pay-surprise-fees-1891492
Quick Glance: Taxpayers Beware: Avoid 'Surprise' Fees
- Taxpayers may face 'surprise fees' if their tax refund from the previous year was too high.
- The IRS warned today that taxpayers could face a harsh hit to their wallets if they do not use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator.
- The IRS recommends reviewing the withholding estimator annually, especially after significant life events.
- Not withholding the right amount from your income could become a growing issue as the IRS has increased many tax brackets and deductions by over 5 percent.
U.S. court rejects a request by tribes to block $10 billion energy transmission project in Arizona
pbs.org/newshour/nation/u-s-court-rejects-a-request-by-tribes-to-block-10-billion-energy-transmission-project-in-arizona
Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/bob-graham-dies-former-florida-governor-us-senator-obituary/73350949007/
Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
Biden’s polite Trumpism on China: Communication matters precisely because the structural problem between the pair is probably insoluble
ft.com/content/da53d88b-1630-4b59-a2c6-11a848fb8d05
Biden gives Samsung $6.4 billion in grants to boost Texas chip output: The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/tech/us-southkorea-samsung-chips-hnk-intl/
Ex-Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/marine-firebomb-planned-parenthood-clinic-sentencing/73337531007/
Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
- A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'
- Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
- Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.
- Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
Law firm Kirkland conflicted in Invitae bankruptcy, DOJ watchdog says: The U.S. Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog said on Monday that genetic test ...
reuters.com/legal/government/law-firm-kirkland-conflicted-invitae-bankruptcy-doj-watchdog-says-2024-04-16/
DOJ to sue Ticketmaster parent Live Nation for antitrust violations: The company has tried to counter the narrative that it's responsible for inflated ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/ticketmaster-live-nation-doj-antitrust-lawsuit
Supreme Court won't hear Mike Lindell's challenge over FBI seizure of cellphone: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition by MyPillow founder and election ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/supreme-court-hear-election-denier-mike-lindells-challenge-109312803
Speaking on tax day, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said that everyone is having to pay the IRS "to fund a government that doesn’t care about fixing the ... Show more
Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways: Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect ...
scientificamerican.com/article/everyday-noises-can-hurt-hearts-not-just-ears-and-the-ability-to-learn/
U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group: The company's $1.9B deal hinges on CFIUS ruling.
axios.com/2024/04/17/vista-ammo-deal-kennedy-warning
Google will provide AI to the military for disaster response: The National Guard will soon use the tech giant’s image-recognition AI to scan images of disaster ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/17/google-x-bellwether-national-guard-disasters/
Child care costs are about to start dropping for families that need the most help
pbs.org/newshour/politics/child-care-costs-are-about-to-start-dropping-for-families-that-need-the-most-help
UPSC topper Aditya Srivastava reveals 2 key reasons why he didn’t go abroad: brain drain and ageing parents
hindustantimes.com/trending/upsc-topper-aditya-srivastava-reveals-2-key-reasons-why-he-didn-t-go-abroad-brain-drain-and-ageing-parents-101713279933123.html
Quick Glance: Pune students shine in UPSC results
- UPSC aspirants from Pune have secured high ranks in the most coveted civil services examination conducted by the Union Public Services Commission.
- Tejas Sudeep Sarda, a doctor, took a break from his career to prepare for UPSC, securing an AIR of 128.
- Priyanka Mohite from Nashik, who completed her master's in political science at Pune University, secured an AIR of 595.
- Abhijit Pakhare, a 26-year-old deputy collector in Gadchiroli, did not give up on his dream of clearing the UPSC exam, securing the 720th rank.
US fears Russia is beginning to see signs of fatigue among Ukraine's allies: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said that the United States and the G7 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451651/
Tax refunds expected to be bigger this year: WASHINGTON — Refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers this year.
postandcourier.com/tax-refunds-expected-to-be-bigger-this-year/article_f8d338da-fb6b-11ee-973d-d7fdea2637b0.html
'PROUD TO PAY': Mark Cuban's jaw-dropping IRS payment, and why it's stirring controversy on social media. www.foxnews.com/media/billionaire-mark-cuban-dodges-question-asking-pays-fair-share-taxes-pay-owe
PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing 'full sugar': More than 230 cases of the soda cans were affected by the recall.
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/pepsico-recalls-sugar-free-schweppes-ginger-ale-full-109325575
Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US: Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/iraqs-dangerous-balancing-act-between-iran-and-the-us
Why homeless people are losing health coverage in Medicaid mix-ups : Nearly 130,000 Montanans lost Medicaid coverage during recent eligibility reviews ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/16/1244000356/homeless-health-medicaid-uninsured-kicked-off-redetermination-disenrolled
US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit
wionews.com/videos/us-warns-china-not-to-aid-russias-war-efforts-blinken-to-raise-concerns-during-china-visit-712234
Lockheed Martin wins US missile defense contract worth $17 bln: Lockheed Martin has won a $17 billion contract to develop the next generation of interceptors to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/lockheed-martin-wins-us-missile-defense-contract-worth-17-bln
What is it like to pilot something like a flying car? Our reporter Gideon Lewis-Kraus took to the skies in a BlackFly, an “electric vertical takeoff and ... Show more www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/22/are-flying-cars-finally-here
"Top secret" is no longer the key to good intel in an AI world, report finds
axios.com/2024/04/16/ai-top-secret-intelligence
Coe College offers ‘regent price match’ amid FAFSA fiasco: Iowa Ready initiative ensures direct cost equal to or less than the average direct cost of Iowa’s ...
thegazette.com/higher-education/coe-college-offers-regent-price-match-amid-fafsa-fiasco/
IRS Updates Millions of Taxpayers After Tax Day: Additional funding from the Inflation Reduction Act has improved some IRS services, the government agency has ...
newsweek.com/irs-updates-millions-taxpayers-tax-day-1890720
Tax refunds expected to be bigger this year: WASHINGTON — Refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers this year.
postandcourier.com/tax-refunds-expected-to-be-bigger-this-year/article_f8d338da-fb6b-11ee-973d-d7fdea2637b0.html
How investment firms shield the ultrawealthy from the IRS - ICIJ: An ICIJ investigation examining hundreds of leaked tax forms offers a glimpse into the huge ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/04/how-investment-firms-shield-the-ultra-wealthy-from-the-irs/
Quick Glance: How Investment Firms Shield the Ultrawealthy from Tax Authorities
- In 2015, the U.S. Department of Treasury hired economist Owen Zidar to help government officials examine the growing use of complex company structures and trusts by the ultrawealthy. These new investment schemes, often referred to as 'large partnerships,' are pervasive in private equity funds and similar investment firms.
- Following years of budget cuts, it was evident to Owen Zidar, now a professor of economics at Princeton University, that the IRS was not effectively enforcing tax laws for the ultrarich.
- With a significant infusion of funding, the IRS is now making efforts to penetrate these opaque bastions of wealth. An investigation by ICIJ sheds light on the challenges faced by the tax authority in untangling the secretive structures of the ultrawealthy.
- Partnerships play a crucial role in U.S. tax law and have become a focal point for large fortunes, contributing to a poorly understood aspect of growing economic inequality. Despite additional funding for the IRS, addressing large partnerships remains a formidable task.
Economic advisers close to Donald Trump are actively debating ways to devalue the U.S. dollar if he gets elected to a second term ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/15/devaluing-dollar-trump-trade-war-00152009
IRS Updates Millions of Taxpayers After Tax Day: Additional funding from the Inflation Reduction Act has improved some IRS services, the government agency has ...
newsweek.com/irs-updates-millions-taxpayers-tax-day-1890720
Harris heads to Nevada to focus on abortion, still front-and-center in neighboring Arizona
abcnews.go.com/Politics/harris-heads-nevada-focus-abortion-front-center-arizona/story
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Iran and Israel's shadow war is exposed. What's next?: Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel marks a change in approach for Tehran, which had relied on proxies ...
apnews.com/article/iran-israel-mideast-consulate-drones-attack-f3c5ba6491d9c01a84456a2ef3faeb6c
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
As money moves digital, Denver Mint still coins a pretty penny: At Denver’s Mint, the legacy of money and its future are on display. In an era of online payments ...
csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0415/money-digital-denver-mint-coins-crypto
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US investigating GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over brake assist failures: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/us-investigating-gm-cadillac-lyriq-evs-over-brake-assist-failures
Colorado funeral home owners accused of storing 190 decaying bodies are charged with Covid fraud
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-funeral-home-owners-accused-storing-190-decaying-bodies-are-c-rcna148016
Israel-Gaza live updates: We 'defeated' Iran, Biden says: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its ...
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/iran-did-not-give-us-heads-up-on-israel-attack-pentagon-109262402
Nearly 30 Silversea cruise passengers get sick in gastrointestinal illness outbreak
usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/15/silversea-cruises-sick-gastrointestinal-outbreak/73334289007/
Cybertruck owner video claiming stuck pedal gets attention of regulators: After a Cybertruck owner's video saying his accelerator pedal got stuck went viral ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-owners-video-stuck-pedal-accelerator-attention-safety-regulators-2024-4
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Some H&R Block customers faced hours of outages on Tax Day: Some H&R Block customers who waited until the last minute to file their taxes faced frustrating ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/business/h-r-block-outages-tax-day/
More than half a billion dollars of taxpayer money has paid for other people’s EVs
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article287702470.html
Toxicologist, nutritionist on what to know about potential health risks of Lunchables
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/toxicologist-nutritionist-potential-health-risks-lunchables-109082368
Quick Glance: Consumer Reports Warns Against Lunchables in Schools
- The school cafeteria versions of popular kids’ grocery store snack kit Lunchables is packed with too much sodium, a consumer watchdog group warned on Tuesday.
- Consumer Reports found high sodium levels in the school versions of Lunchables compared to the store-bought versions, in addition to heavy metals like lead and cadmium.
- The consumer group has petitioned the US Department of Agriculture to remove Lunchables from school cafeterias due to concerns over sodium and chemical levels.
- Kraft Heinz, the company behind Lunchables, has taken steps to improve the nutrition profiles, including launching Lunchables with fresh fruit and reducing sodium in all crackers by 26%.
Ford, Daimler Truck, Chrysler, Jeep among 131k vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/15/car-recall-check-ford-daimler-truck-chrysler/73294129007/
Loch Ness Monster hunters ask NASA ‘to help us on our quest’: NASA has been tapped — or at least, as been ask to help — in the search of the Loch Ness Monster
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/loch-ness-monster-hunters-ask-nasa-to-help-us-on-our-quest.html
WATCH LIVE: The State Department holds briefing after US forces help shoot down Iranian missiles that were intended to strike Israel.
SpaceX could finally face competition. It may be too late.: Elon Musk’s space venture may finally be facing a space industry that is poised to challenge SpaceX ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/15/spacex-competition-nasa-pentagon/
I Messed Up My Taxes. How Long Does the IRS Have to Find Me?: The long arm of the agency can reach taxpayers years after they file an erroneous return.
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U.S. extends license protecting Citgo from creditors through mid-August
reuters.com/business/energy/us-extends-license-protecting-citgo-creditors-through-mid-august-2024-04-15/
Mayor Parker proposes cutting funding to Prevention Point by nearly $1 million: The shift is part of Parker's promise to end the city’s financial support of ...
inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/mayor-cherelle-parker-prevention-point-syringes-funding-20240415.html
US Navy mocked over photo of ship commander with backward rifle scope: An image posted to Instagram, which has since been deleted, showed commander Cameron Yaste ...
businessinsider.com/us-navy-mocked-over-photo-commander-with-backward-rifle-scope-2024-4
Michigan rental aid program has mostly helped refugees despite claims suggesting otherwise
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/michigan-rental-aid-program-has-mostly-helped-refugees-gretchen-whitmer-donald-trump-joe-biden/73305705007/
How much to budget for groceries: While inflation has cooled since its peak, one place where American wallets are still being hit hard is at the grocery store.
businessinsider.com/how-much-budget-groceries-family-four-couples-one-person-inflation-2024-4
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