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Greece's Digital Tax Push Yields €500 Million VAT Increase
A Greek government study shows that connecting POS systems to cash registers increased 2024 VAT revenue by at least €500 million, with electronic payments rising by €8.3 billion, mostly from the tertiary sector; this improved compliance and transparency, and the government reduced 72 taxes since 201...
Greece's Digital Tax Push Yields €500 Million VAT Increase
A Greek government study shows that connecting POS systems to cash registers increased 2024 VAT revenue by at least €500 million, with electronic payments rising by €8.3 billion, mostly from the tertiary sector; this improved compliance and transparency, and the government reduced 72 taxes since 201...
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40% Bias Score
Harvard Pauses Birzeit Partnership Amid Antisemitism Concerns
Harvard University paused a research partnership with Birzeit University in the West Bank due to concerns about antisemitism and support for Hamas on the Birzeit campus, following a review and amid increased scrutiny of colleges' handling of antisemitism nationwide.
Harvard Pauses Birzeit Partnership Amid Antisemitism Concerns
Harvard University paused a research partnership with Birzeit University in the West Bank due to concerns about antisemitism and support for Hamas on the Birzeit campus, following a review and amid increased scrutiny of colleges' handling of antisemitism nationwide.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government to Temporarily Block Controversial Sentencing Guidelines
The UK government will introduce an emergency bill this week to temporarily block new sentencing guidelines prioritizing pre-sentence reports for minority ethnic groups, sparking a showdown with the judiciary over concerns of discriminatory practices and the Sentencing Council's authority.
UK Government to Temporarily Block Controversial Sentencing Guidelines
The UK government will introduce an emergency bill this week to temporarily block new sentencing guidelines prioritizing pre-sentence reports for minority ethnic groups, sparking a showdown with the judiciary over concerns of discriminatory practices and the Sentencing Council's authority.
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52% Bias Score
Huawei's Revenue Soars Despite Profit Drop Amidst US Sanctions
In 2024, Huawei's net profit fell 28% to $8.6 billion, while revenue jumped 22% to $118.2 billion due to increased investment in R&D and strong sales growth in consumer goods and automotive sectors; this occurred despite US trade restrictions limiting access to American technology.
Huawei's Revenue Soars Despite Profit Drop Amidst US Sanctions
In 2024, Huawei's net profit fell 28% to $8.6 billion, while revenue jumped 22% to $118.2 billion due to increased investment in R&D and strong sales growth in consumer goods and automotive sectors; this occurred despite US trade restrictions limiting access to American technology.
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40% Bias Score
9-Year-Old Dies After Dental Procedure Under Anesthesia; Dentist Faces Scrutiny
A 9-year-old girl died hours after undergoing a dental procedure under anesthesia at Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista, California, on March 18, prompting an investigation by authorities and raising concerns about the dentist's previous disciplinary actions.
9-Year-Old Dies After Dental Procedure Under Anesthesia; Dentist Faces Scrutiny
A 9-year-old girl died hours after undergoing a dental procedure under anesthesia at Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista, California, on March 18, prompting an investigation by authorities and raising concerns about the dentist's previous disciplinary actions.
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24% Bias Score
Federal Funding Freeze Jeopardizes Hawaii's Food Security and Native Farming Practices
The US government's freeze on nearly $90 million in funding for Hawaii's farms threatens food security and the revitalization of traditional farming practices, impacting Native Hawaiian farmers who are struggling to make up for the loss and potentially scaling back production of staple crops like ka...
Federal Funding Freeze Jeopardizes Hawaii's Food Security and Native Farming Practices
The US government's freeze on nearly $90 million in funding for Hawaii's farms threatens food security and the revitalization of traditional farming practices, impacting Native Hawaiian farmers who are struggling to make up for the loss and potentially scaling back production of staple crops like ka...
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60% Bias Score
NATO Exercise and Belgian Strike Highlight European Instability
A major NATO military exercise involving nearly 100 aircraft begins today in the Netherlands and above the North Sea, simulating an attack on NATO; simultaneously, a 24-hour general strike in Belgium disrupts various sectors due to socio-economic reforms.
NATO Exercise and Belgian Strike Highlight European Instability
A major NATO military exercise involving nearly 100 aircraft begins today in the Netherlands and above the North Sea, simulating an attack on NATO; simultaneously, a 24-hour general strike in Belgium disrupts various sectors due to socio-economic reforms.
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16% Bias Score
China's Unwavering Bitcoin Demand: Impacts and Implications
Despite a 2021 ban, demand for Bitcoin from mainland Chinese users has quadrupled, primarily through over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks and services, significantly impacting global prices and illustrating the challenges of fully suppressing cryptocurrency activity in China.
China's Unwavering Bitcoin Demand: Impacts and Implications
Despite a 2021 ban, demand for Bitcoin from mainland Chinese users has quadrupled, primarily through over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks and services, significantly impacting global prices and illustrating the challenges of fully suppressing cryptocurrency activity in China.
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44% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Restructuring Plan Faces Criticism
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to lay off 10,000 workers and restructure the department, eliminating departments and regional offices, prompting criticism from former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala, who argues the plan is dangerous and lacks data-driven justification.
Kennedy's HHS Restructuring Plan Faces Criticism
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to lay off 10,000 workers and restructure the department, eliminating departments and regional offices, prompting criticism from former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala, who argues the plan is dangerous and lacks data-driven justification.
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56% Bias Score
Three US Soldiers Dead After Armored Vehicle Sinks in Lithuanian Peat Bog
Three U.S. soldiers died in Lithuania after their armored vehicle sank in a peat bog during a recovery mission; search efforts continue for a fourth soldier.
Three US Soldiers Dead After Armored Vehicle Sinks in Lithuanian Peat Bog
Three U.S. soldiers died in Lithuania after their armored vehicle sank in a peat bog during a recovery mission; search efforts continue for a fourth soldier.
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24% Bias Score
Mexico Bans Junk Food in Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity
Mexico implemented a nationwide ban on junk food in schools on Saturday, aiming to reduce childhood obesity; the ban prohibits foods with excessive salt, sugar, fat, or calories and requires schools to offer healthier alternatives.
Mexico Bans Junk Food in Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity
Mexico implemented a nationwide ban on junk food in schools on Saturday, aiming to reduce childhood obesity; the ban prohibits foods with excessive salt, sugar, fat, or calories and requires schools to offer healthier alternatives.
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48% Bias Score
Three U.S. Soldiers Dead in Lithuanian Training Accident
Three U.S. Army soldiers died during a training exercise in Lithuania after their M88 Hercules recovery vehicle became submerged in a swamp; the search continues for a fourth soldier.
Three U.S. Soldiers Dead in Lithuanian Training Accident
Three U.S. Army soldiers died during a training exercise in Lithuania after their M88 Hercules recovery vehicle became submerged in a swamp; the search continues for a fourth soldier.
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36% Bias Score
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