Hegseth's Controversial Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for US secretary of defense, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amidst allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use, and financial mismanagement; his confirmation is uncertain due to concerns raised by several Republican senators.
Hegseth's Controversial Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for US secretary of defense, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amidst allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use, and financial mismanagement; his confirmation is uncertain due to concerns raised by several Republican senators.
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Two New Funnel-Web Spider Species Discovered in Australia
Kane Christensen's two-decade-long work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of two new funnel-web spider species, Atrax christenseni and Atrax montanus, distinguished by size, appearance, and reproductive organ differences; the largest ever found, a 9.2cm legspan male Atrax christens...
Two New Funnel-Web Spider Species Discovered in Australia
Kane Christensen's two-decade-long work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of two new funnel-web spider species, Atrax christenseni and Atrax montanus, distinguished by size, appearance, and reproductive organ differences; the largest ever found, a 9.2cm legspan male Atrax christens...
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Australian Median-Income Households Face Record Rental Stress
A new report reveals that Australian households on median incomes now spend 33% of their pre-tax income on rent, the highest percentage since 2006, leading to increased household sharing and delayed moves from family homes, while advocates call for rent caps to address the ongoing housing crisis.
Australian Median-Income Households Face Record Rental Stress
A new report reveals that Australian households on median incomes now spend 33% of their pre-tax income on rent, the highest percentage since 2006, leading to increased household sharing and delayed moves from family homes, while advocates call for rent caps to address the ongoing housing crisis.
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Bayrou Warns of "New World Disorder", Faces Domestic Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou, in his first policy speech on Tuesday, warned of a "new world disorder" exemplified by Elon Musk and Donald Trump, emphasizing the need for France to assert itself internationally while simultaneously tackling a challenging domestic agenda including pension ref...
Bayrou Warns of "New World Disorder", Faces Domestic Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou, in his first policy speech on Tuesday, warned of a "new world disorder" exemplified by Elon Musk and Donald Trump, emphasizing the need for France to assert itself internationally while simultaneously tackling a challenging domestic agenda including pension ref...
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UK Government's AI Plan Condemned by Authors Over Copyright Concerns
British novelists Kate Mosse and Richard Osman condemn the UK government's plan to let AI companies freely use copyrighted works for training AI, arguing it is theft and harms the creative industries, contrasting with the EU's opt-out system.
UK Government's AI Plan Condemned by Authors Over Copyright Concerns
British novelists Kate Mosse and Richard Osman condemn the UK government's plan to let AI companies freely use copyrighted works for training AI, arguing it is theft and harms the creative industries, contrasting with the EU's opt-out system.
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CMA Investigates Google's Dominance in UK Search and Advertising
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google for potentially anti-competitive practices in search and advertising, costing UK households nearly £500 annually, potentially impacting consumers, businesses, and rival search engines.
CMA Investigates Google's Dominance in UK Search and Advertising
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google for potentially anti-competitive practices in search and advertising, costing UK households nearly £500 annually, potentially impacting consumers, businesses, and rival search engines.
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Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills
Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.
Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills
Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.
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UK Single Mother's Struggle Highlights Energy Poverty Crisis
Gemma, a disabled single mother in the UK, struggles to heat her home due to high energy costs and inadequate housing, forcing her family to share a bed to stay warm and impacting their health; this highlights the urgent need for increased financial support and improved housing standards for low-inc...
UK Single Mother's Struggle Highlights Energy Poverty Crisis
Gemma, a disabled single mother in the UK, struggles to heat her home due to high energy costs and inadequate housing, forcing her family to share a bed to stay warm and impacting their health; this highlights the urgent need for increased financial support and improved housing standards for low-inc...
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56% Bias Score
Games Workshop's Warhammer Success Fuels Record Profits and Factory Expansion
Games Workshop, the Nottingham-based miniature wargames maker, announced a 20.9% rise in sales to £299.5m and a 33% surge in profits to £127m in the six months to December 1st, driven by the Warhammer franchise's success and new licensing deals, prompting plans for three new factories.
Games Workshop's Warhammer Success Fuels Record Profits and Factory Expansion
Games Workshop, the Nottingham-based miniature wargames maker, announced a 20.9% rise in sales to £299.5m and a 33% surge in profits to £127m in the six months to December 1st, driven by the Warhammer franchise's success and new licensing deals, prompting plans for three new factories.
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Australia Invests $200 Million in Arafura Rare Earths
The Australian government announced a further $200 million investment in Arafura Rare Earths' Nolans project, totaling over $1 billion in public funding to establish a rare earth mining and processing facility 135km north of Alice Springs, aiming to create 600 construction and 350 operational jobs w...
Australia Invests $200 Million in Arafura Rare Earths
The Australian government announced a further $200 million investment in Arafura Rare Earths' Nolans project, totaling over $1 billion in public funding to establish a rare earth mining and processing facility 135km north of Alice Springs, aiming to create 600 construction and 350 operational jobs w...
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Spain Proposes 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Curb Housing Crisis
Spain plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on real estate bought by non-EU residents to tackle its housing crisis, impacting an estimated 27,000 transactions in 2023, alongside plans to expand social housing and regulate short-term rentals.
Spain Proposes 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Curb Housing Crisis
Spain plans to impose a tax of up to 100% on real estate bought by non-EU residents to tackle its housing crisis, impacting an estimated 27,000 transactions in 2023, alongside plans to expand social housing and regulate short-term rentals.
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UK Social Care Crisis: Charities Forced to "Evict" Residents Due to Funding Cuts
Facing insolvency due to increased taxes, wages, and funding cuts, UK charities providing specialist care to thousands of vulnerable adults are being forced to "evict" residents or cut services, raising concerns about the future of the sector.
UK Social Care Crisis: Charities Forced to "Evict" Residents Due to Funding Cuts
Facing insolvency due to increased taxes, wages, and funding cuts, UK charities providing specialist care to thousands of vulnerable adults are being forced to "evict" residents or cut services, raising concerns about the future of the sector.
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