Resurgence of Roman Stoicism: Epictetus's "Manual" Finds Modern Audience
The rediscovery of Epictetus's "Manual," a work by a former Roman slave, reflects a surge in the popularity of Stoicism among modern influencers and readers seeking resilience in uncertain times, mirroring the historical context of its origins.
Resurgence of Roman Stoicism: Epictetus's "Manual" Finds Modern Audience
The rediscovery of Epictetus's "Manual," a work by a former Roman slave, reflects a surge in the popularity of Stoicism among modern influencers and readers seeking resilience in uncertain times, mirroring the historical context of its origins.
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20% Bias Score
Spanish Government Divided Over Working Hour Reduction Bill
The disagreement between Spain's Ministry of Labor and Economy over a bill to reduce working hours, championed by UGT's Pepe Álvarez, risks delaying its implementation and may lead to protests if not resolved. Álvarez stated that the government should approve the deal as agreed upon with the Ministr...
Spanish Government Divided Over Working Hour Reduction Bill
The disagreement between Spain's Ministry of Labor and Economy over a bill to reduce working hours, championed by UGT's Pepe Álvarez, risks delaying its implementation and may lead to protests if not resolved. Álvarez stated that the government should approve the deal as agreed upon with the Ministr...
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56% Bias Score
Colombia Suspends Toll Hikes Amidst Contractual Disputes and Political Pressure
To counter inflation, Colombia temporarily froze toll prices in 2023, creating a financial deficit. A subsequent 4.64% increase was implemented in early 2024 but faced opposition, leading to a six-month suspension of larger increases at eight privately-operated tolls pending contract renegotiation.
Colombia Suspends Toll Hikes Amidst Contractual Disputes and Political Pressure
To counter inflation, Colombia temporarily froze toll prices in 2023, creating a financial deficit. A subsequent 4.64% increase was implemented in early 2024 but faced opposition, leading to a six-month suspension of larger increases at eight privately-operated tolls pending contract renegotiation.
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56% Bias Score
Spain's IMV Program Reaches 673,729 Households in December 2024
In December 2024, 673,729 Spanish households received the Minimum Vital Income (IMV), a 26.6% increase from December 2023. Almost half (1.2 million) of the 2.047.755 beneficiaries are children, highlighting the program's impact on child poverty. The government is addressing access barriers and provi...
Spain's IMV Program Reaches 673,729 Households in December 2024
In December 2024, 673,729 Spanish households received the Minimum Vital Income (IMV), a 26.6% increase from December 2023. Almost half (1.2 million) of the 2.047.755 beneficiaries are children, highlighting the program's impact on child poverty. The government is addressing access barriers and provi...
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44% Bias Score
Colombia's Diplomatic Tightrope Walk Between Venezuela and US
Colombia's foreign policy faces dual challenges: Venezuela's disputed presidential election, where the opposition claims victory based on 85% of electoral records, and the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency. This creates a difficult diplomatic situation for Colombia due to its close proximi...
Colombia's Diplomatic Tightrope Walk Between Venezuela and US
Colombia's foreign policy faces dual challenges: Venezuela's disputed presidential election, where the opposition claims victory based on 85% of electoral records, and the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency. This creates a difficult diplomatic situation for Colombia due to its close proximi...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Coalition Government Faces Rift Over Workweek Reduction Plan
Spanish Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz publicly accused Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo of interfering in her workweek reduction plan, escalating tensions within the governing coalition and jeopardizing the timely implementation of the reform, despite the agreement already reached with labor unions.
Spanish Coalition Government Faces Rift Over Workweek Reduction Plan
Spanish Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz publicly accused Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo of interfering in her workweek reduction plan, escalating tensions within the governing coalition and jeopardizing the timely implementation of the reform, despite the agreement already reached with labor unions.
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64% Bias Score
Vast Salary Gaps in Spain: Finance vs. Agriculture
In 2023, average Spanish salaries were \$23,000, but Madrid finance employees earned \$63,895, while Andalusian agricultural workers earned only \$7,703, highlighting vast income disparities across sectors and regions.
Vast Salary Gaps in Spain: Finance vs. Agriculture
In 2023, average Spanish salaries were \$23,000, but Madrid finance employees earned \$63,895, while Andalusian agricultural workers earned only \$7,703, highlighting vast income disparities across sectors and regions.
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16% Bias Score
Madrid Official Admits Email Leak in Tax Fraud Case
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, chief of staff to Madrid's regional president, testified in the Supreme Court about leaking an email related to a tax fraud case involving Ayuso's boyfriend, admitting to one leak but denying knowledge of another, contradicting his narrative and sparking a political conflict.
Madrid Official Admits Email Leak in Tax Fraud Case
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, chief of staff to Madrid's regional president, testified in the Supreme Court about leaking an email related to a tax fraud case involving Ayuso's boyfriend, admitting to one leak but denying knowledge of another, contradicting his narrative and sparking a political conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Chile Expands Family-Style Residences to Address Rising Child Welfare Needs
Between October 2021 and November 2024, the number of Chilean children in residential care rose from 4,417 to 5,008, prompting the government to launch 74 new family-style residences with increased funding and specialized staff to improve care and reduce waitlists.
Chile Expands Family-Style Residences to Address Rising Child Welfare Needs
Between October 2021 and November 2024, the number of Chilean children in residential care rose from 4,417 to 5,008, prompting the government to launch 74 new family-style residences with increased funding and specialized staff to improve care and reduce waitlists.
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44% Bias Score
First U.S. Avian Flu Death Prompts Emergency Response and Increased Preparedness
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from avian flu, a man over 65 who contracted the H5N1 virus after contact with dead birds; this prompted a California state of emergency declaration despite assurances of low population risk, but the situation highlights the need for increased preparedness mea...
First U.S. Avian Flu Death Prompts Emergency Response and Increased Preparedness
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from avian flu, a man over 65 who contracted the H5N1 virus after contact with dead birds; this prompted a California state of emergency declaration despite assurances of low population risk, but the situation highlights the need for increased preparedness mea...
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40% Bias Score
Palestinian Asylum Seeker Highlights Spain's Systemic Challenges
Ahmed D.W., a 28-year-old Palestinian, fled the war in Gaza and Israeli repression in the West Bank, arriving in Barcelona on October 22, 2023, and facing significant challenges in accessing asylum procedures despite Spain's high approval rate for Palestinian asylum seekers (91%).
Palestinian Asylum Seeker Highlights Spain's Systemic Challenges
Ahmed D.W., a 28-year-old Palestinian, fled the war in Gaza and Israeli repression in the West Bank, arriving in Barcelona on October 22, 2023, and facing significant challenges in accessing asylum procedures despite Spain's high approval rate for Palestinian asylum seekers (91%).
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48% Bias Score
Latin American Leftist Governments Struggle with Security Issues"
Left-wing governments in Latin America are struggling to address rising crime rates and public insecurity, facing electoral challenges due to their perceived weakness on security issues compared to right-wing parties who utilize 'tough on crime' approaches.
Latin American Leftist Governments Struggle with Security Issues"
Left-wing governments in Latin America are struggling to address rising crime rates and public insecurity, facing electoral challenges due to their perceived weakness on security issues compared to right-wing parties who utilize 'tough on crime' approaches.
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68% Bias Score