Today’s presidential inauguration marks the transition of power between two diametrically, couldn’t-be-more opposed political leaders. And according to reports, newly elected Joe Biden will arrive at the White House with a plan to unpack his predecessor Donald Trump’s legacy more swiftly and aggressively than we’ve seen in modern history. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden is the president. Here are some executive actions he is expected to take
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Biden stimulus update: What the new president and Senate could mean for third checks
How much will my check actually be? The full amount is for people who earn less than $75,000 (or $150,000 for married couples). If you earn more than that, you’ll get less. This colorful line chart from the Tax Foundation (three paragraphs down) helps you see your situation at a glance. … [Read more...] about Biden stimulus update: What the new president and Senate could mean for third checks
We still don’t know what the Hyperloop will feel like, but here’s how it will sound
On top of all of these sounds, the company has also focused on creating its own audio logo—something built upon a sound completely custom to the Hyperloop. Its anchor is a sound called the “swish,” and it’s the real recording of a Hyperloop pod passing by with the electric zip of a Star Wars TIE fighter. This element brings a future-forwardness to the Hyperloop brand that might otherwise be lost in the choir and drumbeats. And it’s also a handy memory trigger to consumers, planting the subconscious seeds of brand reinforcement. … [Read more...] about We still don’t know what the Hyperloop will feel like, but here’s how it will sound
Kamala Harris wants to fine companies that pay men more than women
Under Harris’s plan, companies with over 100 employees would be required to apply for “Equal Pay Certification” from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the AP reports, and disclose whether they are “Equal Pay Certified” on the homepage of their websites. Companies that don’t meet the threshold for certification would be fined “1% of their profits for every 1% wage gap they allow to persist for work of equal value,” with fines decreasing over time as they figure out their BS out and start paying people equitably. Harris estimates that alone would generate $180 billion over 10 years. … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris wants to fine companies that pay men more than women
