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Cryptocurrency Prices Surge Amid Speculation and Regulatory Uncertainty

Bitcoin's price increased by 131% in 2024, while Dogecoin surged 296%, driven by speculation and anticipation of more favorable cryptocurrency regulations under the new presidential administration. However, this volatility makes cryptocurrencies risky assets, as highlighted by the recent losses incu...

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Stock Market Sell-Off: Yardeni Research Predicts Further Declines

On Wednesday, the stock market suffered a sharp decline following the Federal Reserve's lowered rate-cut projections; Yardeni Research predicts further market weakness due to potential tax deferrals, a possible dockworkers' strike, and President-elect Trump's protectionist trade policies.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Fed's Hawkish Projections Send Gold Prices Lower, Despite Analysts' Positive Outlook for 2025

The Federal Reserve's unexpectedly hawkish interest rate projections jolted markets, causing gold prices to fall 2% to a one-month low despite analysts predicting continued support for the precious metal in 2025 due to increased central bank purchases and safe-haven demand.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Trump Calls for Debt Ceiling Elimination

President-elect Donald Trump called for the elimination of the debt ceiling on Thursday, aligning with some Democrats who have also pushed for its removal, stating it's a meaningless concept used as a political weapon; he opposes the recently passed short-term government funding bill, which he calle...

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44% Bias Score

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10,000 Amazon Workers Strike During Holiday Season

On Thursday, December 2023, approximately 10,000 Amazon warehouse workers, represented by the Teamsters, walked out at seven U.S. locations during the peak holiday season, demanding contract negotiations, while Amazon claims no operational disruptions.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Coe Proposes Potential Ban on Transgender Women in Olympic Women's Events

Sebastian Coe, an IOC presidential candidate, proposes a science-based policy to potentially ban transgender women from Olympic women's events, citing concerns about fairness and safety, and drawing on World Athletics' restrictions.

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68% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Biden's Mixed Legacy on Racial Justice: Progress Amid Persistent Inequities

President Biden's administration invested in infrastructure, broadband, and clean energy, aiming to address systemic inequalities impacting Black Americans; however, deep-seated inequities in wealth and homeownership persist, and Supreme Court decisions rolled back some progress, leaving the future ...

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44% Bias Score

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Women Transform Dealmaking: Funding Gap and Rising Influence

Despite generating $1.8 trillion in revenue and creating half of new U.S. businesses in 2023, women-led businesses receive only 7% of venture funding, highlighting a significant funding gap and the need for greater inclusivity in dealmaking.

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Hyper-Personalization: Challenges and Opportunities in Customer Experience

Businesses are prioritizing hyper-personalization, focusing on empathetic experiences and enjoyable interactions, but face challenges in integrating customer data, mitigating privacy concerns, and avoiding the labeling paradox; AI plays a crucial role, though careful planning is required for success...

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40% Bias Score

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Market Volatility: Micron's Dip, Housing Slowdown, and Oversold Market

Micron Technology's stock plunged 11% despite strong earnings, citing weak cellphone and PC demand; Lennar Corp.'s Q4 earnings missed expectations due to high interest rates; the S&P 500 Short Range Oscillator is at its most oversold level, hinting at a possible market rebound.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Watanabe Proposes Multi-City Olympics to Cut Costs, Boost Global Reach

Morinari Watanabe, an IOC member and president of the International Gymnastics Federation, proposed a plan to hold the Summer Olympics simultaneously across five cities on different continents to reduce costs and increase global participation, a departure from the current model.

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Bristol Double Murder: Teenagers and Getaway Driver Sentenced to Life

Four teenagers and a 45-year-old getaway driver were sentenced to life in prison for the murders of 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon in Bristol, England, after a 33-second attack fueled by mistaken identity.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions