February 2025
March 2025
Spain's €1 Billion Tax Conundrum: To Exempt or Not to Exempt Minimum Wage?
Spain's Ministry of Finance estimates a €1 billion revenue shortfall if the 2025 minimum wage increase (€1,184) is exempted from income tax, leading to a potential decision to tax minimum wage earners for the first time since 2018. The decision will be made this Tuesday by the Council of Ministers.
Spain's €1 Billion Tax Conundrum: To Exempt or Not to Exempt Minimum Wage?
Spain's Ministry of Finance estimates a €1 billion revenue shortfall if the 2025 minimum wage increase (€1,184) is exempted from income tax, leading to a potential decision to tax minimum wage earners for the first time since 2018. The decision will be made this Tuesday by the Council of Ministers.
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52% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Steel: Spanish Steelmakers' Strategic Response
The US imposed 25% tariffs on European steel and aluminum, impacting Spanish annual exports of almost \$520 million; however, major Spanish steel companies have largely mitigated the impact due to substantial investments in US production facilities.
US Tariffs on Steel: Spanish Steelmakers' Strategic Response
The US imposed 25% tariffs on European steel and aluminum, impacting Spanish annual exports of almost \$520 million; however, major Spanish steel companies have largely mitigated the impact due to substantial investments in US production facilities.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on EU Steel and Aluminum
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum exports to the US, impacting the EU and Spain, adding to existing tariffs and potentially creating 50% tariffs on steel and 35% on aluminum, while simultaneously threatening "reciprocal" tariffs against countries with allegedly excessive ta...
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on EU Steel and Aluminum
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum exports to the US, impacting the EU and Spain, adding to existing tariffs and potentially creating 50% tariffs on steel and 35% on aluminum, while simultaneously threatening "reciprocal" tariffs against countries with allegedly excessive ta...
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52% Bias Score
Chile Wildfires: One Death, 38 Homes Destroyed, Arson Suspected
Widespread wildfires in central-southern Chile have caused one death, destroyed 38 homes, and prompted President Boric to declare a state of emergency in Maule and Ñuble, along with a curfew in La Araucanía due to suspected arson, resulting in 14 arrests.
Chile Wildfires: One Death, 38 Homes Destroyed, Arson Suspected
Widespread wildfires in central-southern Chile have caused one death, destroyed 38 homes, and prompted President Boric to declare a state of emergency in Maule and Ñuble, along with a curfew in La Araucanía due to suspected arson, resulting in 14 arrests.
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40% Bias Score
Chilean Deputy Stripped of Immunity in Fraud Case
A Chilean court lifted the parliamentary immunity of deputy Catalina Pérez, allowing prosecution for three counts of fraud related to the misappropriation of approximately \$530,000 in public funds channeled to a foundation run by her partner. The case, dubbed "Convenios," involves irregularities in...
Chilean Deputy Stripped of Immunity in Fraud Case
A Chilean court lifted the parliamentary immunity of deputy Catalina Pérez, allowing prosecution for three counts of fraud related to the misappropriation of approximately \$530,000 in public funds channeled to a foundation run by her partner. The case, dubbed "Convenios," involves irregularities in...
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48% Bias Score
US Deports Venezuelans, Frees Hostages in Deal with Maduro
On Monday, the US deported Venezuelan nationals to Caracas, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua crime group, as part of a deal brokered by special envoy Richard Grenell that also secured the release of six American hostages held in Venezuela; in exchange, the Trump administration refrain...
US Deports Venezuelans, Frees Hostages in Deal with Maduro
On Monday, the US deported Venezuelan nationals to Caracas, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua crime group, as part of a deal brokered by special envoy Richard Grenell that also secured the release of six American hostages held in Venezuela; in exchange, the Trump administration refrain...
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56% Bias Score
Mbappé and Haaland: A New Era of Football Rivalry
Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, two of the world's best footballers, are statistically neck and neck and their recent career moves—Mbappé to Real Madrid and Haaland's long-term contract with Manchester City—have set up a major rivalry and a commercial battle between their sponsors.
Mbappé and Haaland: A New Era of Football Rivalry
Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, two of the world's best footballers, are statistically neck and neck and their recent career moves—Mbappé to Real Madrid and Haaland's long-term contract with Manchester City—have set up a major rivalry and a commercial battle between their sponsors.
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56% Bias Score
Romanian President Resigns Amidst Allegations of Russian Election Interference
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigned Monday to preempt impeachment proceedings by opposition parties following annulled elections amid alleged Russian interference; the move makes him the first Eastern European head of state to resign since 1989.
Romanian President Resigns Amidst Allegations of Russian Election Interference
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigned Monday to preempt impeachment proceedings by opposition parties following annulled elections amid alleged Russian interference; the move makes him the first Eastern European head of state to resign since 1989.
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52% Bias Score
S&P 500's 23.3% Surge Driven by Tech, But Risks Emerge
The S&P 500 experienced a 23.3% growth in 2024, primarily due to the exceptional performance of seven leading tech companies, but concerns arise from the emergence of competitive Chinese AI and uneven tech giant results.
S&P 500's 23.3% Surge Driven by Tech, But Risks Emerge
The S&P 500 experienced a 23.3% growth in 2024, primarily due to the exceptional performance of seven leading tech companies, but concerns arise from the emergence of competitive Chinese AI and uneven tech giant results.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, Sparking Potential Global Trade War
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., impacting major exporters like Canada and Mexico, potentially escalating into a global trade war despite initial U.S. industry production increases being offset by downstream losses.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, Sparking Potential Global Trade War
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., impacting major exporters like Canada and Mexico, potentially escalating into a global trade war despite initial U.S. industry production increases being offset by downstream losses.
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48% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from WHO Jeopardizes Global Health Initiatives
The United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), contributing $1.284 billion annually, threatens global health initiatives, including the upcoming Pandemic Treaty and programs combating neglected tropical diseases; Argentina also withdrew.
US Withdrawal from WHO Jeopardizes Global Health Initiatives
The United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), contributing $1.284 billion annually, threatens global health initiatives, including the upcoming Pandemic Treaty and programs combating neglected tropical diseases; Argentina also withdrew.
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52% Bias Score
US Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 4th, eliminating all previous exemptions and aiming to boost domestic industries, while simultaneously reversing the ban on plastic straws, despite environmental concerns.
US Reinstates Steel, Aluminum Tariffs; Reverses Plastic Straw Ban
President Trump signed a decree imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 4th, eliminating all previous exemptions and aiming to boost domestic industries, while simultaneously reversing the ban on plastic straws, despite environmental concerns.
Progress
48% Bias Score