GM Writes Down $5 Billion in China Amidst Falling Sales
General Motors announced a $5 billion write-down of its China operations due to declining sales and increased competition from local Chinese automakers like BYD, resulting in a $350 million loss during the first three quarters of 2023; the company plans to restructure and reduce costs.
GM Writes Down $5 Billion in China Amidst Falling Sales
General Motors announced a $5 billion write-down of its China operations due to declining sales and increased competition from local Chinese automakers like BYD, resulting in a $350 million loss during the first three quarters of 2023; the company plans to restructure and reduce costs.
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32% Bias Score
UK Army Could Be "Expended" in 6-12 Months in Ukraine-Scale Conflict, Minister Warns
British Defence Minister Alistair Carns warned that the British army could be "expended" in six to twelve months if involved in a Ukraine-scale conflict, based on Russia's estimated daily casualties of 1,500 soldiers; he stressed the need for increased reserves.
UK Army Could Be "Expended" in 6-12 Months in Ukraine-Scale Conflict, Minister Warns
British Defence Minister Alistair Carns warned that the British army could be "expended" in six to twelve months if involved in a Ukraine-scale conflict, based on Russia's estimated daily casualties of 1,500 soldiers; he stressed the need for increased reserves.
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56% Bias Score
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Lifting 15,000 Children Out of Poverty
The Scottish government will end the UK's two-child benefit cap in 2026, aiming to lift 15,000 children out of poverty; this requires data cooperation with the UK government and will cost an estimated £1.7 billion.
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Lifting 15,000 Children Out of Poverty
The Scottish government will end the UK's two-child benefit cap in 2026, aiming to lift 15,000 children out of poverty; this requires data cooperation with the UK government and will cost an estimated £1.7 billion.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's DEA Nominee Withdraws Amidst Criticism
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday, citing the gravity of the responsibility, after facing criticism from conservatives over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and immigration enforcement.
Trump's DEA Nominee Withdraws Amidst Criticism
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday, citing the gravity of the responsibility, after facing criticism from conservatives over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and immigration enforcement.
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36% Bias Score
NHS Approves New Drug for Uveal Melanoma, Boosting Survival Rates
The NHS will offer tebentafusp, a new drug for uveal melanoma, to hundreds of patients in England, increasing three-year survival rates by 9% compared to current treatments, offering a significant improvement for this rare and difficult-to-treat cancer.
NHS Approves New Drug for Uveal Melanoma, Boosting Survival Rates
The NHS will offer tebentafusp, a new drug for uveal melanoma, to hundreds of patients in England, increasing three-year survival rates by 9% compared to current treatments, offering a significant improvement for this rare and difficult-to-treat cancer.
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40% Bias Score
UK Wealth Inequality: Osborne's Profits Expose Urgent Need for Wealth Tax
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne's recent £70 million profit share highlights the UK's accelerating wealth concentration, with £5.5 trillion in inheritance expected over 30 years, exacerbating inequality and necessitating wealth tax reform for social mobility and public funding.
UK Wealth Inequality: Osborne's Profits Expose Urgent Need for Wealth Tax
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne's recent £70 million profit share highlights the UK's accelerating wealth concentration, with £5.5 trillion in inheritance expected over 30 years, exacerbating inequality and necessitating wealth tax reform for social mobility and public funding.
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56% Bias Score
Art Collectors Abandon Modernism for Street Art, Curating Major Melbourne Exhibition
Andrew King and Sandra Powell, known as Sandrew, transitioned from collecting deceased Australian modernists to championing living street artists, culminating in a Melbourne exhibition ("The Outsiders Melbourne") featuring over 100 works, including Australia's largest Banksy collection.
Art Collectors Abandon Modernism for Street Art, Curating Major Melbourne Exhibition
Andrew King and Sandra Powell, known as Sandrew, transitioned from collecting deceased Australian modernists to championing living street artists, culminating in a Melbourne exhibition ("The Outsiders Melbourne") featuring over 100 works, including Australia's largest Banksy collection.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Jailed Navarro as Trade Advisor
Donald Trump appointed Peter Navarro, recently jailed for contempt of Congress, as Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, focusing on tariffs and trade deal renegotiation, continuing his unconventional approach to appointments.
Trump Appoints Jailed Navarro as Trade Advisor
Donald Trump appointed Peter Navarro, recently jailed for contempt of Congress, as Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, focusing on tariffs and trade deal renegotiation, continuing his unconventional approach to appointments.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Warrington as White House Counsel, Shifts McGinley to New Efficiency Department
Donald Trump appointed David Warrington as White House counsel, replacing Bill McGinley who will head the new Department of Government Efficiency, following an apparent power struggle within Trump's inner circle and an attempt to remove top advisor Boris Epshteyn.
Trump Appoints Warrington as White House Counsel, Shifts McGinley to New Efficiency Department
Donald Trump appointed David Warrington as White House counsel, replacing Bill McGinley who will head the new Department of Government Efficiency, following an apparent power struggle within Trump's inner circle and an attempt to remove top advisor Boris Epshteyn.
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32% Bias Score
Summer Produce Abundance in Australia: Prices and Availability
Abundant summer produce is available in Australia, with tomatoes, eggplants, and zucchinis at affordable prices; however, wet weather may increase the prices of some vegetables, and cherries may be more expensive due to potential damage.
Summer Produce Abundance in Australia: Prices and Availability
Abundant summer produce is available in Australia, with tomatoes, eggplants, and zucchinis at affordable prices; however, wet weather may increase the prices of some vegetables, and cherries may be more expensive due to potential damage.
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32% Bias Score
Rebel Offensive in Aleppo Underscores Russia's Diminished Influence in Syria
Rebels captured a Russian military advisory office in Aleppo, Syria, in a surprise offensive, marking a significant setback for the Assad regime and Russia, who had previously celebrated reclaiming the city in 2016; the offensive comes amid reduced Russian military presence in Syria due to the Ukrai...
Rebel Offensive in Aleppo Underscores Russia's Diminished Influence in Syria
Rebels captured a Russian military advisory office in Aleppo, Syria, in a surprise offensive, marking a significant setback for the Assad regime and Russia, who had previously celebrated reclaiming the city in 2016; the offensive comes amid reduced Russian military presence in Syria due to the Ukrai...
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36% Bias Score
Trump to Attend Notre Dame Reopening
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend, his first international trip since winning the US election; the event is expected to include around 50 heads of state.
Trump to Attend Notre Dame Reopening
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend, his first international trip since winning the US election; the event is expected to include around 50 heads of state.
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36% Bias Score