Spanish Wage-Productivity Gap: Accounting and Working Hours, Not Just Productivity
Analysis of Spanish economic data from 1995 reveals a divergence between real wage growth and productivity, explained by accounting differences (deflators, remuneration vs. wages), and a 5.4% decrease in average weekly working hours, not solely a lack of productivity gains.
Spanish Wage-Productivity Gap: Accounting and Working Hours, Not Just Productivity
Analysis of Spanish economic data from 1995 reveals a divergence between real wage growth and productivity, explained by accounting differences (deflators, remuneration vs. wages), and a 5.4% decrease in average weekly working hours, not solely a lack of productivity gains.
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32% Bias Score
Team Shaq Wins 2024 NBA All-Star Game in New Tournament Format
The 2024 NBA All-Star game in San Francisco featured a new four-team mini-tournament format, culminating in Team Shaq's victory over Team Chuck (41-25); Stephen Curry won MVP, while Alperen Şengün became the second Turkish player to participate in the All-Star game.
Team Shaq Wins 2024 NBA All-Star Game in New Tournament Format
The 2024 NBA All-Star game in San Francisco featured a new four-team mini-tournament format, culminating in Team Shaq's victory over Team Chuck (41-25); Stephen Curry won MVP, while Alperen Şengün became the second Turkish player to participate in the All-Star game.
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36% Bias Score
Rio Bus Hijacking Spurs Major Changes in Brazilian Law Enforcement
The 1997 Rio bus hijacking, where a police sniper missed the hijacker, leading to a hostage's death, prompted major changes in Brazilian law enforcement, including integrating psychologists into tactical units; this has resulted in zero hostage deaths in similar incidents since then.
Rio Bus Hijacking Spurs Major Changes in Brazilian Law Enforcement
The 1997 Rio bus hijacking, where a police sniper missed the hijacker, leading to a hostage's death, prompted major changes in Brazilian law enforcement, including integrating psychologists into tactical units; this has resulted in zero hostage deaths in similar incidents since then.
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48% Bias Score
Telefónica Brasil's R$5.845 Billion Shareholder Remuneration in 2024
Telefónica's Brazilian subsidiary, Vivo, distributed R$5.845 billion (€900 million) in shareholder remuneration in 2024, a 22% increase from 2023, exceeding 2022 levels and fulfilling a commitment to return at least 100% of net profit, offsetting the real's 22% devaluation.
Telefónica Brasil's R$5.845 Billion Shareholder Remuneration in 2024
Telefónica's Brazilian subsidiary, Vivo, distributed R$5.845 billion (€900 million) in shareholder remuneration in 2024, a 22% increase from 2023, exceeding 2022 levels and fulfilling a commitment to return at least 100% of net profit, offsetting the real's 22% devaluation.
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40% Bias Score
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Collapse, Leaving Nissan Vulnerable
Hours before Valentine's Day, Nissan and Honda announced the termination of their planned merger, which was expected to create the world's fourth-largest car group. The deal, initially welcomed by investors, collapsed due to differences over Nissan's subsidiary status, highlighting Nissan's financia...
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Collapse, Leaving Nissan Vulnerable
Hours before Valentine's Day, Nissan and Honda announced the termination of their planned merger, which was expected to create the world's fourth-largest car group. The deal, initially welcomed by investors, collapsed due to differences over Nissan's subsidiary status, highlighting Nissan's financia...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Mogul Calls for Media Protection Against US Tech Giants
Dutch media mogul Joop van den Ende is calling on the Dutch government to protect its media from American tech giants, urging investment in public broadcasting and supporting the controversial RTL acquisition by DPG Media due to concerns about American tech giants' influence on elections and the spr...
Dutch Mogul Calls for Media Protection Against US Tech Giants
Dutch media mogul Joop van den Ende is calling on the Dutch government to protect its media from American tech giants, urging investment in public broadcasting and supporting the controversial RTL acquisition by DPG Media due to concerns about American tech giants' influence on elections and the spr...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Coalition Divided Over Minimum Wage Tax
A political dispute has erupted within Spain's governing coalition over the taxation of the recently increased minimum wage, with the socialist wing defending the tax as a sign of progress while left-wing parties oppose it due to the high tax rate.
Spanish Coalition Divided Over Minimum Wage Tax
A political dispute has erupted within Spain's governing coalition over the taxation of the recently increased minimum wage, with the socialist wing defending the tax as a sign of progress while left-wing parties oppose it due to the high tax rate.
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60% Bias Score
Canal de Isabel II to Borrow €450 Million, Raise Water Rates Amid Dividend Controversy
Madrid's Canal de Isabel II will borrow €450 million and raise water rates by 3% annually from 2026 to cover a €500 million debt and fund €2 billion in infrastructure projects, despite distributing €1.5 billion in dividends since 2012, sparking opposition criticism.
Canal de Isabel II to Borrow €450 Million, Raise Water Rates Amid Dividend Controversy
Madrid's Canal de Isabel II will borrow €450 million and raise water rates by 3% annually from 2026 to cover a €500 million debt and fund €2 billion in infrastructure projects, despite distributing €1.5 billion in dividends since 2012, sparking opposition criticism.
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52% Bias Score
Small-Cap Stocks Rise: Lower Rates and Protectionism Fuel Investment
Lower interest rates and the relative resilience of smaller, domestic companies to protectionist trade policies are boosting interest in small-cap stocks, offering investors potentially higher long-term returns despite inherent risks.
Small-Cap Stocks Rise: Lower Rates and Protectionism Fuel Investment
Lower interest rates and the relative resilience of smaller, domestic companies to protectionist trade policies are boosting interest in small-cap stocks, offering investors potentially higher long-term returns despite inherent risks.
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44% Bias Score
AI Tools Aid Chinese Students' Homework, Raising Educational Concerns
In China, AI tools are assisting students with homework, raising concerns about over-reliance and the need for clear regulations as the Ministry of Education develops an AI curriculum by 2030.
AI Tools Aid Chinese Students' Homework, Raising Educational Concerns
In China, AI tools are assisting students with homework, raising concerns about over-reliance and the need for clear regulations as the Ministry of Education develops an AI curriculum by 2030.
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44% Bias Score
Warriors' Green Predicts Championship After Butler Trade
Draymond Green confidently predicted the Golden State Warriors will win the NBA championship this season after their trade for Jimmy Butler, despite their current 28-27 record and lower Vegas odds compared to other contenders; Green's optimism stems from the team's recent 3-1 record since Butler's a...
Warriors' Green Predicts Championship After Butler Trade
Draymond Green confidently predicted the Golden State Warriors will win the NBA championship this season after their trade for Jimmy Butler, despite their current 28-27 record and lower Vegas odds compared to other contenders; Green's optimism stems from the team's recent 3-1 record since Butler's a...
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44% Bias Score
Van den Ende Calls for Dutch Media Protection Against US Tech Giants
Dutch media producer Joop van den Ende launched a public campaign urging the Dutch government to protect its media from American tech giants, citing their manipulation of elections and spread of misinformation, while also supporting the DPG acquisition of RTL despite anti-monopoly concerns.
Van den Ende Calls for Dutch Media Protection Against US Tech Giants
Dutch media producer Joop van den Ende launched a public campaign urging the Dutch government to protect its media from American tech giants, citing their manipulation of elections and spread of misinformation, while also supporting the DPG acquisition of RTL despite anti-monopoly concerns.
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64% Bias Score