US traffic deaths rise 7 percent in 2020
US traffic fatalities increased 7 percent to about 38,680 in 2020, the largest annual rise in 13 years as drivers took more risks on less congested roads. Motorcyclist, bicyclist, and passenger vehicle deaths climbed, while truck fatalities and deaths among those 65 and older fell. Vehicle miles traveled declined about 13 percent from 2019.
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Biden proposes 15 percent minimum corporate tax in infrastructure talks
President Biden offers a 15 percent minimum corporate tax and possible IRS enforcement revenue as a path forward with Republicans on funding roads bridges and broadband. He keeps 28 percent rate as a preferred option but Republicans oppose tax hikes arguing it dampens growth. Senate GOP leader McConnell seeks a smaller paid-for package funded with unspent COVID relief rather than new taxes.
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Shrinking giants highlight peril to North Atlantic right whales
A Current Biology study shows younger North Atlantic right whales are about three feet shorter than two decades ago due to entanglements with fishing gear, ship strikes, and climate-driven prey shifts. With only about 350 individuals left, reduced size threatens reproduction and survival. Researchers warn ongoing stress could hasten the species’ decline.
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