\"Surge in Severe Children's Influenza Cases Strains German Hospitals\"\
Germany is experiencing a significant surge in severe influenza cases among children since the beginning of 2024, with early February seeing five times more hospitalized children than in January, straining pediatric hospital capacity and leading to patient transfers; this highlights pre-existing res...
\"Surge in Severe Children's Influenza Cases Strains German Hospitals\"\
Germany is experiencing a significant surge in severe influenza cases among children since the beginning of 2024, with early February seeing five times more hospitalized children than in January, straining pediatric hospital capacity and leading to patient transfers; this highlights pre-existing res...
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24% Bias Score
Delay to Australian News Bargaining Code Amidst US Tariff Concerns
Australia's plan to force tech platforms to pay for news content is delayed due to concerns about US tariffs, prompting criticism from the Coalition and Greens who highlight the potential harm to Australian media and the tens of millions of dollars at stake.
Delay to Australian News Bargaining Code Amidst US Tariff Concerns
Australia's plan to force tech platforms to pay for news content is delayed due to concerns about US tariffs, prompting criticism from the Coalition and Greens who highlight the potential harm to Australian media and the tens of millions of dollars at stake.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Beer's UK Conquest: A 155% Surge in Exports
Driven by strong tourist demand and a large premium beer market, Spanish beer exports to the UK have increased by 155% over the past decade, with brands like Mahou, Damm, Heineken (Cruzcampo), and Hijos de Rivera (Estrella Galicia) aggressively expanding their market share.
Spanish Beer's UK Conquest: A 155% Surge in Exports
Driven by strong tourist demand and a large premium beer market, Spanish beer exports to the UK have increased by 155% over the past decade, with brands like Mahou, Damm, Heineken (Cruzcampo), and Hijos de Rivera (Estrella Galicia) aggressively expanding their market share.
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36% 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
Kenkey Price Surge Reflects Ghana's Economic Crisis
The price of Kenkey, a staple food in Ghana, soared by 88 percent between September 2022 and September 2024, illustrating the impact of Ghana's economic crisis that led to a change in government in December 2024 with John Mahama replacing Nana Akufo-Addo.
Kenkey Price Surge Reflects Ghana's Economic Crisis
The price of Kenkey, a staple food in Ghana, soared by 88 percent between September 2022 and September 2024, illustrating the impact of Ghana's economic crisis that led to a change in government in December 2024 with John Mahama replacing Nana Akufo-Addo.
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40% Bias Score
Ripoll Mayor Loses Confidence Vote Amidst Deep Social Divisions
In Ripoll, Spain, Mayor Silvia Orriols, from the far-right Aliança Catalana party, lost a confidence vote on the budget after 20 months of divisive rule marked by accusations of Islamophobia, leading to a potential change in leadership and highlighting the town's deep social and political divisions.
Ripoll Mayor Loses Confidence Vote Amidst Deep Social Divisions
In Ripoll, Spain, Mayor Silvia Orriols, from the far-right Aliança Catalana party, lost a confidence vote on the budget after 20 months of divisive rule marked by accusations of Islamophobia, leading to a potential change in leadership and highlighting the town's deep social and political divisions.
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56% Bias Score
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