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Employee Development Outperforms 'Fire and Hire' in Boosting Firm Performance

This article analyzes the cost-effectiveness of two talent management strategies: replacing low-performing employees versus investing in employee development, concluding that employee development yields higher returns with lower risk and offering a case study of 3M.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Record High Gold Prices Amidst Trade Uncertainty and Central Bank Buying

Gold prices hit a record high on Monday, driven by President Trump's tariffs impacting global trade and investors seeking safe assets amid economic uncertainty; central banks' gold purchases also significantly contribute to this increase.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Bird Flu Outbreak Drives Record-High Egg Prices

Wholesale egg prices hit a record high of \$8 per dozen due to a bird flu outbreak that killed over 40 million egg-laying chickens in 2024, impacting retail prices and causing some stores to limit purchases; while the impact on chicken meat prices has been less severe.

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24% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
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Alabama Man Pleads Guilty in SEC X Account Hack

A 25-year-old Alabama man, Eric Council Jr., pleaded guilty on Monday to federal charges related to last year's hack of the SEC's X account, which involved a SIM swap attack and the posting of a false announcement regarding bitcoin ETF approval, resulting in a temporary price spike for Bitcoin.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Fox Corp. Acquires Podcasting Firm Red Seat Ventures to Expand Digital Media Presence

Fox Corp. acquired Red Seat Ventures, a podcasting support company backing conservative media stars, to expand into sports and entertainment, marking a strategic shift towards digital media and complementing Fox's existing streaming services like Tubi and Fox Nation.

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36% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Supreme Court Lawyer Rearrested for Alleged Bail Violation in Tax Evasion Case

Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein was rearrested Monday after prosecutors alleged he hid over $8 million in cryptocurrency and transferred funds, violating bail conditions set in his ongoing federal tax evasion case, which involves accusations of failing to declare millions in poker winnings and us...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Surge in Derivative Income ETFs Amid Market Volatility

The surge in popularity of derivative income ETFs, exemplified by the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), is driven by investors seeking to mitigate market volatility and generate income amid uncertainty, with assets under management increasing from \$3 billion in 2020 to \$97 billion in 2024...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Amazon and Google's Massive AI Investments: A Response to Competitive Pressures

Amazon and Google are investing \$100 billion and \$75 billion, respectively, primarily in AI, demonstrating a proactive strategy to maintain their market positions in a fiercely competitive tech landscape.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Tariffs Dampen Expectations for Fed Rate Cuts

Rising concerns about tariffs' inflationary impact have led investors to lower their expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year; President Trump's trade policies, including tariffs on China, steel and aluminum, are contributing to this shift, despite postponements for Canada and M...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Trump's Proposed Tax Overhaul: A $5-11 Trillion Gamble

President Trump is proposing a sweeping tax overhaul that could cost between $5 trillion and $11 trillion, facing challenges due to internal Republican divisions on funding and uncertainties about economic growth.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Judge Blocks Trump's Federal Workforce Buyout Plan Amidst Wave of Lawsuits

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's plan to cut the federal workforce via buyouts, adding to numerous lawsuits challenging various policies, including immigration, transgender rights, and firings of civil servants, prompting Democrats to rely on litigation to counter the administration...

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Hurts' Super Bowl Victory: Turning Failure into Fuel

Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, overcoming a previous Super Bowl loss by using it as motivation, showcasing a valuable lesson for leaders in all fields.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality