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Activist charged after microchipped dog caught in probe into suspected attack

Hong Kong authorities have charged an animal welfare activist after a stray dog captured during an investigation into a suspected fatal canine attack on a cyclist in Yuen Long was found to have a microchip registered in his name. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and police have been conducting operations to capture stray dogs in the area following the suspected attack on…

Activist charged after microchipped dog caught in probe into suspected attack

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Should the U.S. raise payroll taxes to save Social Security?

Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.

  • Raising payroll taxes to 17% would cost median earners $2,600-$3,000 annually
  • Bipartisan support for raising maximum income subject to Social Security tax
  • 65% of Democrats and 62% of Republicans back lifting the income cap

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