Kashkari Predicts Lower Interest Rates in 2024 Pending Positive Economic Data
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari anticipates lower interest rates in 2024 if economic data remains positive, despite some colleagues' concerns about potential inflationary effects from fiscal policy uncertainties like tariffs.
Kashkari Predicts Lower Interest Rates in 2024 Pending Positive Economic Data
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari anticipates lower interest rates in 2024 if economic data remains positive, despite some colleagues' concerns about potential inflationary effects from fiscal policy uncertainties like tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian Family's Resilience During Military Dictatorship
I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film based on a true story, portrays a family's resilience during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship; the wife transforms from homemaker to human rights lawyer after her husband's disappearance.
Brazilian Family's Resilience During Military Dictatorship
I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film based on a true story, portrays a family's resilience during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship; the wife transforms from homemaker to human rights lawyer after her husband's disappearance.
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32% Bias Score
Racial Bias in Jury Selection Could Resentence 122 North Carolina Death Row Inmates
A North Carolina judge ruled that racial bias during jury selection in Hasson Bacote's 2009 capital trial violated the Racial Justice Act of 2009, potentially leading to resentencing for over 122 death row inmates; the governor commuted Bacote's sentence to life imprisonment.
Racial Bias in Jury Selection Could Resentence 122 North Carolina Death Row Inmates
A North Carolina judge ruled that racial bias during jury selection in Hasson Bacote's 2009 capital trial violated the Racial Justice Act of 2009, potentially leading to resentencing for over 122 death row inmates; the governor commuted Bacote's sentence to life imprisonment.
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36% Bias Score
House Republicans Finalize Details of Trillion-Dollar Tax and Spending Cut Package
House Republicans and President Trump met for five hours to finalize a tax and spending cut package exceeding \$1 trillion, aiming for permanent 2017 tax cuts and a debt ceiling inclusion, with a framework release expected by Monday.
House Republicans Finalize Details of Trillion-Dollar Tax and Spending Cut Package
House Republicans and President Trump met for five hours to finalize a tax and spending cut package exceeding \$1 trillion, aiming for permanent 2017 tax cuts and a debt ceiling inclusion, with a framework release expected by Monday.
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64% Bias Score
NI Teachers Reject 5.5% Pay Offer, Action Short of Strike Planned
Northern Ireland teachers rejected a 5.5% pay offer for 2024/25, leading to action short of a strike starting February 10th due to contentious terms regarding workload and industrial action; the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) was the only union to accept the offer.
NI Teachers Reject 5.5% Pay Offer, Action Short of Strike Planned
Northern Ireland teachers rejected a 5.5% pay offer for 2024/25, leading to action short of a strike starting February 10th due to contentious terms regarding workload and industrial action; the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) was the only union to accept the offer.
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36% Bias Score
L'Oréal to Pay €250 Million in French Tax, Seeks Government Support
L'Oréal will pay €250 million in new French corporate profit tax, representing 20% of its global R&D budget; CEO Nicolas Hieronimus seeks reciprocal government support to offset this cost and address what he views as unfairly burdensome European regulations.
L'Oréal to Pay €250 Million in French Tax, Seeks Government Support
L'Oréal will pay €250 million in new French corporate profit tax, representing 20% of its global R&D budget; CEO Nicolas Hieronimus seeks reciprocal government support to offset this cost and address what he views as unfairly burdensome European regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations, Raises Volcanic Eruption Concerns
A swarm of earthquakes near Santorini, Greece, caused 11,000 evacuations this week, raising concerns about the Kolumbo submarine volcano and potential for a major earthquake or eruption; authorities implemented safety measures and evacuation plans are under discussion.
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations, Raises Volcanic Eruption Concerns
A swarm of earthquakes near Santorini, Greece, caused 11,000 evacuations this week, raising concerns about the Kolumbo submarine volcano and potential for a major earthquake or eruption; authorities implemented safety measures and evacuation plans are under discussion.
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44% Bias Score
Guantanamo Bay to Hold Up to 30,000 Migrants Amidst Increased Deportations
On Thursday, a second flight carrying at least 13 Venezuelan men, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang, arrived at Guantanamo Bay to join those on a similar flight on Tuesday, as part of a plan to hold up to 30,000 migrants at the base, announced by President Trump last week, who dec...
Guantanamo Bay to Hold Up to 30,000 Migrants Amidst Increased Deportations
On Thursday, a second flight carrying at least 13 Venezuelan men, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang, arrived at Guantanamo Bay to join those on a similar flight on Tuesday, as part of a plan to hold up to 30,000 migrants at the base, announced by President Trump last week, who dec...
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64% Bias Score
SCE Equipment Suspected in Major California Wildfires
Southern California Edison's equipment is suspected of causing the Hurst Fire (800 acres) and may be linked to the larger Eaton Fire (124,000 acres) in Los Angeles County, resulting in 40 lawsuits, extensive damage, and 29 deaths.
SCE Equipment Suspected in Major California Wildfires
Southern California Edison's equipment is suspected of causing the Hurst Fire (800 acres) and may be linked to the larger Eaton Fire (124,000 acres) in Los Angeles County, resulting in 40 lawsuits, extensive damage, and 29 deaths.
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52% Bias Score
Egypt to Replace Capital Gains Tax on Stock Market with Stamp Tax to Boost Investment
The Egyptian government is replacing the capital gains tax on its stock market with a 0.1% stamp tax on sellers, aiming to attract investment by simplifying tax procedures and offering state-owned and military-owned companies for public listing, aiming to increase the private sector's role.
Egypt to Replace Capital Gains Tax on Stock Market with Stamp Tax to Boost Investment
The Egyptian government is replacing the capital gains tax on its stock market with a 0.1% stamp tax on sellers, aiming to attract investment by simplifying tax procedures and offering state-owned and military-owned companies for public listing, aiming to increase the private sector's role.
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40% Bias Score
Laverne Cox on Anti-Trans Backlash and the Power of Empathy in "Clean Slate
Laverne Cox discusses the intense backlash against trans visibility, citing $215 million spent on anti-trans ads and various state laws limiting trans rights, while promoting her new show "Clean Slate" as a tool to foster empathy and rehumanize the trans community, which comprises less than 1% of th...
Laverne Cox on Anti-Trans Backlash and the Power of Empathy in "Clean Slate
Laverne Cox discusses the intense backlash against trans visibility, citing $215 million spent on anti-trans ads and various state laws limiting trans rights, while promoting her new show "Clean Slate" as a tool to foster empathy and rehumanize the trans community, which comprises less than 1% of th...
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36% Bias Score
Homeless Man Dies After Attack by Teen Girls in Toronto
A 59-year-old homeless man, Kenneth Lee, died after being brutally attacked by a group of teenage girls in a Toronto parkette on December 17, 2022; two of the girls are on trial for second-degree murder, while others have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Homeless Man Dies After Attack by Teen Girls in Toronto
A 59-year-old homeless man, Kenneth Lee, died after being brutally attacked by a group of teenage girls in a Toronto parkette on December 17, 2022; two of the girls are on trial for second-degree murder, while others have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
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52% Bias Score