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taz.de
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German Inflation Normalizes to 2.2 Percent in 2024, but Real Wages Remain Stagnant

Germany's 2024 inflation rate averaged 2.2 percent, a significant decrease from the previous year but still impacting purchasing power, especially for lower and middle-income families due to high energy and food costs; this follows the energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Church of England Faces Crisis Amidst LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The Church of England faces a crisis of credibility and declining membership due to its discriminatory policies toward LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighted by the author's experience and the funeral of Rev. Capt. Katie Watson, whose same-sex partner could not legally be recognized within the church.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
jpost.com
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Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate Steady Amidst Ongoing War and Moderate Economic Recovery

The Bank of Israel kept its key interest rate at 4.5% for the eighth consecutive month due to the ongoing war and moderate economic recovery, projecting GDP growth of 0.6% in 2024, 4% in 2025, and 4.5% in 2026, while anticipating inflation to reach 4% in the first quarter of 2025.

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28% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cnbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Niles Recommends Cash, Mid-Cap Value Stocks for 2025 Amid Inflation Concerns

Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, recommends cash and mid-cap value stocks for 2025, predicting a 4% money market fund yield and anticipating a wide range of market outcomes (10%-20% drop or 10% rise) based on inflation's impact on valuations.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnbc.com
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Park City Ski Patrol Strike Impacts Vail Resorts' Stock

A strike by the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association at Park City Mountain Resort in Utah has caused significant operational disruptions, long lift lines, and a drop in Vail Resorts' stock price exceeding 5% in a week, due to negative customer experiences shared on social media.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X: Budget-Friendly ARM Laptops Coming in 2025

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X platform at CES 2025, an 8-core processor designed for budget laptops (\$600 range) offering 163% faster performance at ISO-power than competitors; over 100 laptops are expected by 2026.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German Employee Motivation: Below Average, but Age and Remote Work Play Key Roles

An EY survey of 1000 German employees found that 48% give their all at work, below the global average but higher than France, the Netherlands, and Japan; age is a significant factor, with 63% of Baby Boomers versus 43% of Gen Z reporting high motivation; remote work is a double-edged sword, impactin...

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Misses 2024 Electric Car Sales Target Despite Record December Figures

Official figures reveal that UK electric car sales in 2024 reached 19.6% of the market, falling short of the government's 22% target despite record December sales and billions of pounds in manufacturer incentives; however, manufacturers may avoid fines due to CO2 emission flexibilities within the ma...

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
jpost.com
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Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies at 88

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away at 88 on Sunday in his summer home; a four-day national mourning period has been declared, culminating in a state funeral on January 9, 2025, at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cnbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Blocked Merger Creates Albertsons Investment Opportunity

A federal judge blocked the Kroger-Albertsons merger in early December, citing anti-competitive concerns; this decision created a potential investment opportunity in Albertsons stock, despite its historically low profit margins and lagging revenue growth compared to the broader U.S. economy.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnbc.com
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Chrysler's 80% Sales Drop Prompts Buyout Proposal, Stellantis Responds with New Models

Chrysler's vehicle sales have dropped 80% since 2005, prompting a descendant of the founder to propose a buyout, although Stellantis, its parent company, plans to release new models including a large SUV and coupe/sedan to revitalize the brand.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cbsnews.com
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Trump Transition Faces Staffing Shortfalls Ahead of Inauguration

President-elect Trump's transition team is struggling to fill roughly 2,000 political appointee positions by the January 20 inauguration, falling short of its goal due to candidate delays, a multi-step vetting process, and internal disagreements within the MAGA movement regarding personnel selection...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth