February 2025
March 2025
Labour Cuts Aid Budget to Fund Defence: A Self-Imposed Risk to Global Stability
Labour's decision to cut the UK's aid budget by £5-6 billion to fund a defense spending increase is criticized for undermining global stability and prioritizing fiscal discipline over addressing the root causes of conflict; this aligns with Trump's approach and may hinder the UK's foreign policy.
Labour Cuts Aid Budget to Fund Defence: A Self-Imposed Risk to Global Stability
Labour's decision to cut the UK's aid budget by £5-6 billion to fund a defense spending increase is criticized for undermining global stability and prioritizing fiscal discipline over addressing the root causes of conflict; this aligns with Trump's approach and may hinder the UK's foreign policy.
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56% Bias Score
Spain Ignores Fiscal Authority's Conditions in €83.252 Billion Debt Forgiveness Plan
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister, María Jesús Montero, is bypassing all conditions set by the AIReF for debt forgiveness, totaling €83.252 billion, disregarding spending controls, central government cuts, and financing reforms.
Spain Ignores Fiscal Authority's Conditions in €83.252 Billion Debt Forgiveness Plan
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister, María Jesús Montero, is bypassing all conditions set by the AIReF for debt forgiveness, totaling €83.252 billion, disregarding spending controls, central government cuts, and financing reforms.
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56% Bias Score
Rise in Dual Part-Time Employment Challenges Traditional Dutch Family Model
The number of Dutch couples both working part-time has risen significantly to 419,000, challenging the traditional "one-and-a-half earner model" and prompting research into the role of recent parental leave policies.
Rise in Dual Part-Time Employment Challenges Traditional Dutch Family Model
The number of Dutch couples both working part-time has risen significantly to 419,000, challenging the traditional "one-and-a-half earner model" and prompting research into the role of recent parental leave policies.
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44% Bias Score
Oil Company 'Subsidies': A Misleading Narrative
The assertion that oil companies receive massive government subsidies is inaccurate; they benefit from tax breaks similar to other industries, pay substantial taxes (e.g., ExxonMobil paid \$13.8 billion in 2024), and employ millions, generating further tax revenue.
Oil Company 'Subsidies': A Misleading Narrative
The assertion that oil companies receive massive government subsidies is inaccurate; they benefit from tax breaks similar to other industries, pay substantial taxes (e.g., ExxonMobil paid \$13.8 billion in 2024), and employ millions, generating further tax revenue.
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52% Bias Score
Soaring Australian Housing Prices Outpace Wage Growth, Exacerbating Affordability Crisis
Australian median dwelling values have surged to $1.01 million, more than doubling since 2012, while wages increased by only 37.8 percent, creating a significant affordability gap despite recent price slowdowns; experts suggest increased housing supply as a solution but note political challenges.
Soaring Australian Housing Prices Outpace Wage Growth, Exacerbating Affordability Crisis
Australian median dwelling values have surged to $1.01 million, more than doubling since 2012, while wages increased by only 37.8 percent, creating a significant affordability gap despite recent price slowdowns; experts suggest increased housing supply as a solution but note political challenges.
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52% Bias Score
US Students' Reading Skills Hit 3-Decade Low
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reports reveal a three-decade low in American students' reading proficiency, with over 30% of 8th graders and 40% of 4th graders reading below basic levels, largely due to pandemic-related school closures and inequities in access to quality educatio...
US Students' Reading Skills Hit 3-Decade Low
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reports reveal a three-decade low in American students' reading proficiency, with over 30% of 8th graders and 40% of 4th graders reading below basic levels, largely due to pandemic-related school closures and inequities in access to quality educatio...
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44% Bias Score
IOPC Investigates Death Following Police Restraint in London
Adam Tidman, 34, died in hospital on February 11 after being restrained by police and security staff outside Belushi's Bar in Southwark, London, on January 25; the IOPC is investigating.
IOPC Investigates Death Following Police Restraint in London
Adam Tidman, 34, died in hospital on February 11 after being restrained by police and security staff outside Belushi's Bar in Southwark, London, on January 25; the IOPC is investigating.
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16% Bias Score
Bankinter's Private Banking Division Achieves Record €65 Billion in Assets Under Management
Bankinter's private banking division in Spain achieved record €65 billion in assets under management in 2024, a 13% increase, resulting in a €270 million pre-tax profit and adding 4,500 new clients, exceeding €6 billion in loans to clients. This is driven by strong net new money and growth in off-ba...
Bankinter's Private Banking Division Achieves Record €65 Billion in Assets Under Management
Bankinter's private banking division in Spain achieved record €65 billion in assets under management in 2024, a 13% increase, resulting in a €270 million pre-tax profit and adding 4,500 new clients, exceeding €6 billion in loans to clients. This is driven by strong net new money and growth in off-ba...
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Households' Irrational Savings Habits Result in Significant Financial Losses
Due to rising prices, many Israeli families are holding approximately 2 trillion shekels in low-yield bank accounts, demonstrating irrational financial behavior despite investing a significant portion in higher-yielding assets; this is due to the perceived risks of the stock market.
Israeli Households' Irrational Savings Habits Result in Significant Financial Losses
Due to rising prices, many Israeli families are holding approximately 2 trillion shekels in low-yield bank accounts, demonstrating irrational financial behavior despite investing a significant portion in higher-yielding assets; this is due to the perceived risks of the stock market.
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Financial Incentives Attract Wealthy Expats
Greece is attracting wealthy expats with a flat tax of \$105,000 on global income (for those investing at least \$525,150 in Greek assets), a fast golden visa process, and a digital nomad visa; the country also boasts a lower cost of living than many Western European nations and a rising number of m...
Greece's Financial Incentives Attract Wealthy Expats
Greece is attracting wealthy expats with a flat tax of \$105,000 on global income (for those investing at least \$525,150 in Greek assets), a fast golden visa process, and a digital nomad visa; the country also boasts a lower cost of living than many Western European nations and a rising number of m...
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48% Bias Score
Do Airlines Reflect Their Nations' Character?
This article examines the perceived alignment between airlines (Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, United/Delta/American, Air New Zealand, Air China, Lufthansa, Ryanair) and their respective nations (Australia, Singapore, Qatar, USA, New Zealand, China, Germany, Ireland), finding varying deg...
Do Airlines Reflect Their Nations' Character?
This article examines the perceived alignment between airlines (Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, United/Delta/American, Air New Zealand, Air China, Lufthansa, Ryanair) and their respective nations (Australia, Singapore, Qatar, USA, New Zealand, China, Germany, Ireland), finding varying deg...
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48% Bias Score
When to Hire a Tax Attorney for IRS Issues
Taxpayers facing IRS audits, liens, significant tax debts, criminal charges, or international tax complexities should hire a tax attorney for legal representation and negotiation, unlike simpler tax situations best handled by accountants.
When to Hire a Tax Attorney for IRS Issues
Taxpayers facing IRS audits, liens, significant tax debts, criminal charges, or international tax complexities should hire a tax attorney for legal representation and negotiation, unlike simpler tax situations best handled by accountants.
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52% Bias Score