Historical US Tariffs and Government Revenue: A Chart Reveals Limitations
A historical chart showing US federal government revenue from tariffs reveals that for much of the 19th century, tariffs constituted over half of the government's income. However, this system's limits led to the adoption of income tax as government expanded.
Historical US Tariffs and Government Revenue: A Chart Reveals Limitations
A historical chart showing US federal government revenue from tariffs reveals that for much of the 19th century, tariffs constituted over half of the government's income. However, this system's limits led to the adoption of income tax as government expanded.
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40% Bias Score
Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix raised prices in several countries after adding 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding 300 million total subscribers, largely due to live-streamed events like a Jake Paul boxing match and NFL games, resulting in a 14% stock surge.
Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix raised prices in several countries after adding 18.9 million subscribers in Q4 2024, exceeding 300 million total subscribers, largely due to live-streamed events like a Jake Paul boxing match and NFL games, resulting in a 14% stock surge.
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36% Bias Score
HMRC Criticized for Degraded Services and Rising Uncollectable Debt
The UK's Public Accounts Committee criticized HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for worsening its phone service to push digital channels, leading to only 66.4% of calls answered, average wait times exceeding 23 minutes, and £5bn in uncollectable debt written off in 2023-24.
HMRC Criticized for Degraded Services and Rising Uncollectable Debt
The UK's Public Accounts Committee criticized HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for worsening its phone service to push digital channels, leading to only 66.4% of calls answered, average wait times exceeding 23 minutes, and £5bn in uncollectable debt written off in 2023-24.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: Sweeping Executive Orders Reshape US Policy
On his second inauguration, Donald Trump pardoned 1,500 January 6th Capitol attackers, signed executive orders targeting immigration, environmental protections, and gender diversity, designated Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, withdrew the US from the WHO, and initiated steps to ban TikTo...
Trump's Second Inauguration: Sweeping Executive Orders Reshape US Policy
On his second inauguration, Donald Trump pardoned 1,500 January 6th Capitol attackers, signed executive orders targeting immigration, environmental protections, and gender diversity, designated Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, withdrew the US from the WHO, and initiated steps to ban TikTo...
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52% Bias Score
Musk Celebrates Trump's Return, Heads New Department Aiming for Massive Budget Cuts
Elon Musk celebrated Donald Trump's inauguration, taking a prominent role in the ceremony and subsequently heading the new Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming for $2 trillion in budget cuts, potentially impacting social security and Medicare; Vivek Ramaswamy withdrew from the project...
Musk Celebrates Trump's Return, Heads New Department Aiming for Massive Budget Cuts
Elon Musk celebrated Donald Trump's inauguration, taking a prominent role in the ceremony and subsequently heading the new Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), aiming for $2 trillion in budget cuts, potentially impacting social security and Medicare; Vivek Ramaswamy withdrew from the project...
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72% Bias Score
\$1 Trillion in Wealth at Trump's Inauguration Highlights Tech Elite's Influence
President Donald Trump's inauguration saw the gathering of over \$1 trillion in wealth from attendees including Elon Musk (\$433.9bn), Jeff Bezos (\$239.4bn), and Mark Zuckerberg (\$211.8bn), highlighting the significant influence of Silicon Valley's elite in US politics.
\$1 Trillion in Wealth at Trump's Inauguration Highlights Tech Elite's Influence
President Donald Trump's inauguration saw the gathering of over \$1 trillion in wealth from attendees including Elon Musk (\$433.9bn), Jeff Bezos (\$239.4bn), and Mark Zuckerberg (\$211.8bn), highlighting the significant influence of Silicon Valley's elite in US politics.
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40% Bias Score
England and Wales Fail Domestic Abuse Victims: 5% Conviction Rate Exposes Systemic Failures
A damning report by the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales reveals that only 5% of police-recorded domestic abuse offences lead to convictions, highlighting systemic failures and low victim reporting rates due to underfunded services and lack of police accountability.
England and Wales Fail Domestic Abuse Victims: 5% Conviction Rate Exposes Systemic Failures
A damning report by the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales reveals that only 5% of police-recorded domestic abuse offences lead to convictions, highlighting systemic failures and low victim reporting rates due to underfunded services and lack of police accountability.
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44% Bias Score
Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering Racing Commentator's Family
Kyle Clifford, 26, pleaded guilty to murdering his former partner Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt, and their mother Carol Hunt in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9, 2022, using a crossbow and knife; he will stand trial for rape.
Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering Racing Commentator's Family
Kyle Clifford, 26, pleaded guilty to murdering his former partner Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt, and their mother Carol Hunt in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9, 2022, using a crossbow and knife; he will stand trial for rape.
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40% Bias Score
British Army Offers Diverse Roles and Financial Benefits: A Communications Specialist's Perspective
Lance Bombardier Olivia O'Malley, 35, a Royal Artillery communications specialist, details her career in the British Army, emphasizing its diverse roles, financial benefits (starting salary over £25,000, rising with rank), subsidized living, and generous leave, alongside the importance of teamwork a...
British Army Offers Diverse Roles and Financial Benefits: A Communications Specialist's Perspective
Lance Bombardier Olivia O'Malley, 35, a Royal Artillery communications specialist, details her career in the British Army, emphasizing its diverse roles, financial benefits (starting salary over £25,000, rising with rank), subsidized living, and generous leave, alongside the importance of teamwork a...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal
President Trump vowed to "take back" the Panama Canal from Panama, citing unfair fees and Chinese influence, prompting Panama's president to reaffirm Panamanian sovereignty over the canal.
Trump Threatens to Reclaim Panama Canal
President Trump vowed to "take back" the Panama Canal from Panama, citing unfair fees and Chinese influence, prompting Panama's president to reaffirm Panamanian sovereignty over the canal.
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60% Bias Score
Tech CEOs and Global Leaders Attend Trump's Second Inauguration
Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony in Washington D.C. on [Date not specified in text] saw attendance from numerous high-profile figures including tech CEOs Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Tim Cook; politicians such as UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Argentina's Pres...
Tech CEOs and Global Leaders Attend Trump's Second Inauguration
Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony in Washington D.C. on [Date not specified in text] saw attendance from numerous high-profile figures including tech CEOs Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Tim Cook; politicians such as UK's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Argentina's Pres...
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: Renewed Focus on Immigration and National Order
Donald Trump's second inauguration speech, delivered in Washington D.C., focused on restoring order and cracking down on immigration, prompting mixed reactions; his planned actions include designating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations and deploying troops to the border, creating fear among ...
Trump's Second Inauguration: Renewed Focus on Immigration and National Order
Donald Trump's second inauguration speech, delivered in Washington D.C., focused on restoring order and cracking down on immigration, prompting mixed reactions; his planned actions include designating Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations and deploying troops to the border, creating fear among ...
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52% Bias Score