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Even after Biden tax hike, U.S. firms would pay less than foreign rivals

United States · 1:39 PM UTC

U.S. companies pay less income tax than their overseas competitors and would likely continue to do so under a tax hike proposed by President Joe Biden, according to a Reuters analysis of filings by hundreds of U.S. and international firms.

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U.S.

U.S. · 2:43 PM UTCAs NYC faces steep recovery, voters head to polls in mayoral election

Voters in New York City head to the polls on Tuesday to select Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor, following a campaign dominated by debate over public safety as the city recovers from the pandemic and confronts a surge in shootings.

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Technology

Technology · 11:38 AM UTCGoogle in EU crosshairs again with advertising antitrust inquiry

Google was in the EU antitrust spotlight again on Tuesday as regulators opened an investigation into whether its digital advertising business gives the Alphabet (GOOGL.O) unit an unfair advantage over rivals and advertisers.

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TechnologyYouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling
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Americas

AmericasMigrant children report overcrowding, spoiled food, depression in U.S. shelters
AmericasRights group urges UN pressure campaign against Nicaragua president
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AmericasNative Americans decry unmarked graves, untold history of boarding schools

Sustainable Business

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Sustainable BusinessFrance strives for global green leadership with climate disclosure rules
Sustainable BusinessGovernments, companies must cooperate on green targets - RWE CEO
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UK

UKWembley to have crowd of 60,000 for Euro semis and final - UK govt
UKUK health minister says data looking good on easing lockdown
UKUK names U.S. economist Catherine Mann to Bank of England's MPC
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Finance

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India

IndiaVolunteers spread word on vaccines to India's poor after deadly COVID-19 surge
IndiaIndia’s vaccination pace expected to dwindle from first day record
IndiaIndian shares close marginally higher; financials, Reliance offset vaccine cheer
IndiaShami leads India fightback, New Zealand 135-5 at lunch

Sports

SportsBrazier suffers shock defeat as U.S. Olympic trials prove wicked test
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Europe

EuropeYouTube wins user copyright fight in top EU court ruling
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