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Unpredictable US Tariffs Slash Global Growth Projections
Due to unpredictable US trade policies and the imposition of sweeping tariffs, the IMF slashed its US economic growth projection by 0.9 percentage points to 1.8 percent, impacting global growth and triggering criticism from China and business leaders.
Unpredictable US Tariffs Slash Global Growth Projections
Due to unpredictable US trade policies and the imposition of sweeping tariffs, the IMF slashed its US economic growth projection by 0.9 percentage points to 1.8 percent, impacting global growth and triggering criticism from China and business leaders.
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48% Bias Score
US, Mexico Reach Deal on Rio Grande Water, Avert Texas Farming Crisis
The Trump administration and Mexican officials reached a deal to ensure Texas farmers receive water from the Rio Grande, fulfilling the 1944 Water Treaty after President Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions, addressing water shortages and preventing economic damage.
US, Mexico Reach Deal on Rio Grande Water, Avert Texas Farming Crisis
The Trump administration and Mexican officials reached a deal to ensure Texas farmers receive water from the Rio Grande, fulfilling the 1944 Water Treaty after President Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions, addressing water shortages and preventing economic damage.
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56% Bias Score
Colossal Buddha Statue in Dunhuang: A Testament to Wu Zetian's Reign
In 695, Wu Zetian, China's only female emperor, commissioned a 35.5-meter-high Buddha statue in Dunhuang's Mogao Caves, part of a larger campaign to solidify her rule and showcasing the Tang Dynasty's prosperity and religious devotion, as evidenced by the 236 caves built during this time.
Colossal Buddha Statue in Dunhuang: A Testament to Wu Zetian's Reign
In 695, Wu Zetian, China's only female emperor, commissioned a 35.5-meter-high Buddha statue in Dunhuang's Mogao Caves, part of a larger campaign to solidify her rule and showcasing the Tang Dynasty's prosperity and religious devotion, as evidenced by the 236 caves built during this time.
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24% Bias Score
Global Supplier Survey Shows Soaring Late Payments, Exacerbating Economic Uncertainty
Taulia's global supplier survey reveals 51% of businesses experience late payments, increasing from 34% in 2020, impacting cash flow, supply chains, and job security; the EU is working on updated regulations but concerns about its effectiveness persist.
Global Supplier Survey Shows Soaring Late Payments, Exacerbating Economic Uncertainty
Taulia's global supplier survey reveals 51% of businesses experience late payments, increasing from 34% in 2020, impacting cash flow, supply chains, and job security; the EU is working on updated regulations but concerns about its effectiveness persist.
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40% Bias Score
China's Rural Revitalization Plan Faces Youth Recruitment Challenge
China's 10-year rural vitalization plan, released in April, aims to modernize agriculture and improve rural life for 700 million people by 2035, but faces challenges in attracting young people to rural farming careers due to low pay and difficult working conditions.
China's Rural Revitalization Plan Faces Youth Recruitment Challenge
China's 10-year rural vitalization plan, released in April, aims to modernize agriculture and improve rural life for 700 million people by 2035, but faces challenges in attracting young people to rural farming careers due to low pay and difficult working conditions.
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44% Bias Score
China Announces 160 Billion Yuan Economic Stimulus Package
China unveiled a multi-pronged economic stimulus package exceeding 160 billion yuan, focusing on boosting domestic consumption and investment to counteract external headwinds and stabilize the economy, with key measures slated for the second quarter of 2024.
China Announces 160 Billion Yuan Economic Stimulus Package
China unveiled a multi-pronged economic stimulus package exceeding 160 billion yuan, focusing on boosting domestic consumption and investment to counteract external headwinds and stabilize the economy, with key measures slated for the second quarter of 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Canadian Liberals Projected to Win Fourth Consecutive Election Amidst Trump's Trade War
Canada's Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is projected to win the federal election for a fourth term, securing 161 of 343 parliamentary seats, fueled by increased Canadian nationalism in response to President Trump's trade war and annexation threats.
Canadian Liberals Projected to Win Fourth Consecutive Election Amidst Trump's Trade War
Canada's Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is projected to win the federal election for a fourth term, securing 161 of 343 parliamentary seats, fueled by increased Canadian nationalism in response to President Trump's trade war and annexation threats.
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52% Bias Score
DOGE's Failure: Unmet Goals and Data Privacy Concerns
Despite aiming for $1 trillion in savings, the Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE") has failed to deliver on its promises, instead accumulating unprecedented power over sensitive personal data and facing numerous legal challenges; Elon Musk's departure will not change the long-term impacts.
DOGE's Failure: Unmet Goals and Data Privacy Concerns
Despite aiming for $1 trillion in savings, the Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE") has failed to deliver on its promises, instead accumulating unprecedented power over sensitive personal data and facing numerous legal challenges; Elon Musk's departure will not change the long-term impacts.
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72% Bias Score
Proxy Advisory Firms' Influence on Corporate Governance and Financial Performance
The House Financial Services Committee's April 29th hearing exposed how ISS and Glass Lewis, controlling 97% of the proxy advisory market, significantly influence corporate governance and shareholder voting outcomes, particularly on ESG issues, often to the detriment of companies' financial performa...
Proxy Advisory Firms' Influence on Corporate Governance and Financial Performance
The House Financial Services Committee's April 29th hearing exposed how ISS and Glass Lewis, controlling 97% of the proxy advisory market, significantly influence corporate governance and shareholder voting outcomes, particularly on ESG issues, often to the detriment of companies' financial performa...
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs Create Significant Trade Uncertainty in Asia-Pacific
The US imposed sweeping tariffs on April 2, impacting 57 countries, including many in the Asia-Pacific, causing significant trade uncertainty and potentially reducing GDP in several countries by 1-11 percent depending on their level of direct and indirect exposure to these tariffs.
US Tariffs Create Significant Trade Uncertainty in Asia-Pacific
The US imposed sweeping tariffs on April 2, impacting 57 countries, including many in the Asia-Pacific, causing significant trade uncertainty and potentially reducing GDP in several countries by 1-11 percent depending on their level of direct and indirect exposure to these tariffs.
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32% Bias Score
IMF Downgrades US Growth Forecast Amidst Unpredictable US Trade Policies
Amid rising trade tensions, the IMF lowered global and US growth projections due to US tariffs and retaliatory measures, prompting criticism of US unpredictability in trade policy, which is defended by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as "strategic uncertainty", while a China analyst urged Washin...
IMF Downgrades US Growth Forecast Amidst Unpredictable US Trade Policies
Amid rising trade tensions, the IMF lowered global and US growth projections due to US tariffs and retaliatory measures, prompting criticism of US unpredictability in trade policy, which is defended by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as "strategic uncertainty", while a China analyst urged Washin...
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48% Bias Score
Sustained Rise in US Jewish Engagement Post-Hamas Attacks
A new study by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) reveals that heightened Jewish engagement in the US following the October 7 Hamas attacks persists, despite a slight decrease from last year, driven by emotional ties to Israel and concerns about antisemitism; 72% of those who initially i...
Sustained Rise in US Jewish Engagement Post-Hamas Attacks
A new study by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) reveals that heightened Jewish engagement in the US following the October 7 Hamas attacks persists, despite a slight decrease from last year, driven by emotional ties to Israel and concerns about antisemitism; 72% of those who initially i...
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36% Bias Score
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