Adltek Wins Sorek Power Plant Tender, Raising Concerns About Cost and Market Dominance
Adltek and Menora won a tender to build a 900-megawatt power plant in Sorek, Israel, for NIS 3.18 billion (3.18 agorot/kilowatt) over 25 years, exceeding the minimum bid significantly, raising concerns about public cost and Adltek's growing market share.
Adltek Wins Sorek Power Plant Tender, Raising Concerns About Cost and Market Dominance
Adltek and Menora won a tender to build a 900-megawatt power plant in Sorek, Israel, for NIS 3.18 billion (3.18 agorot/kilowatt) over 25 years, exceeding the minimum bid significantly, raising concerns about public cost and Adltek's growing market share.
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56% Bias Score
Israel's Eurovision Participation Jeopardized by Channel 11 Closure Threat
Israel's participation in Eurovision is threatened by the government's potential closure of Channel 11, the usual broadcaster, prompting a warning from the European Broadcasting Union about jeopardizing Israel's participation and other broadcasting rights.
Israel's Eurovision Participation Jeopardized by Channel 11 Closure Threat
Israel's participation in Eurovision is threatened by the government's potential closure of Channel 11, the usual broadcaster, prompting a warning from the European Broadcasting Union about jeopardizing Israel's participation and other broadcasting rights.
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72% Bias Score
Israel's Wartime Reliance on Cellular Networks Highlights Infrastructure Needs
Following a recent war in Israel, cellular networks became the primary communication infrastructure, exposing the need for more 5G sites and easier regulatory approvals for antenna placement to improve network capabilities.
Israel's Wartime Reliance on Cellular Networks Highlights Infrastructure Needs
Following a recent war in Israel, cellular networks became the primary communication infrastructure, exposing the need for more 5G sites and easier regulatory approvals for antenna placement to improve network capabilities.
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44% Bias Score
Israel Approves 2025 Budget Framework: NIS 756 Billion Spending, 4.4% Deficit Ceiling
Israel's Knesset approved the 2025 budget framework law, increasing spending by NIS 64 billion (12.4%) to NIS 756 billion, including NIS 136 billion for debt repayment, with a 4.4% deficit ceiling, potentially rising to 4.9% if war continues and subject to cabinet approval.
Israel Approves 2025 Budget Framework: NIS 756 Billion Spending, 4.4% Deficit Ceiling
Israel's Knesset approved the 2025 budget framework law, increasing spending by NIS 64 billion (12.4%) to NIS 756 billion, including NIS 136 billion for debt repayment, with a 4.4% deficit ceiling, potentially rising to 4.9% if war continues and subject to cabinet approval.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Knesset Debates 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Disputes
The Israeli Knesset is debating the 2025 budget, prioritizing national security funding despite internal coalition disputes, particularly regarding police funding and tax policies, while delaying approval of the 2024 budget update.
Israeli Knesset Debates 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Disputes
The Israeli Knesset is debating the 2025 budget, prioritizing national security funding despite internal coalition disputes, particularly regarding police funding and tax policies, while delaying approval of the 2024 budget update.
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56% Bias Score
OpenAI CEO Donates to Trump's Investment Fund
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pledged \$1 million to Donald Trump's investment fund, following similar contributions from Meta and Amazon, highlighting a shift in tech-political alliances ahead of the 2024 election.
OpenAI CEO Donates to Trump's Investment Fund
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pledged \$1 million to Donald Trump's investment fund, following similar contributions from Meta and Amazon, highlighting a shift in tech-political alliances ahead of the 2024 election.
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52% Bias Score
US Interest Rate Hikes and COVID-19 Impact Real Estate Market
The US Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes since 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges in the real estate market, impacting financing costs, property values, and project timelines; however, proactive risk management, strong teams, and transparent communication can mitigate ...
US Interest Rate Hikes and COVID-19 Impact Real Estate Market
The US Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes since 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges in the real estate market, impacting financing costs, property values, and project timelines; however, proactive risk management, strong teams, and transparent communication can mitigate ...
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48% Bias Score
Mixed Asian Markets Amidst US Rate Cut Expectations and Tech Sector Uncertainty
Asian markets showed mixed results; South Korea and China rose due to tech stocks, while others fell. Nissan's stock surged on merger talks with Honda, while the US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates.
Mixed Asian Markets Amidst US Rate Cut Expectations and Tech Sector Uncertainty
Asian markets showed mixed results; South Korea and China rose due to tech stocks, while others fell. Nissan's stock surged on merger talks with Honda, while the US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates.
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36% Bias Score
Haredi Military Exemptions: From Ben-Gurion's Concession to Netanyahu's Crisis"
David Ben-Gurion's 1948 decision to exempt some yeshiva students from military service, initially a small concession, grew into a major issue under Menachem Begin, and now threatens Israel's security, economy, and social fabric under Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed law to further expand the exemption....
Haredi Military Exemptions: From Ben-Gurion's Concession to Netanyahu's Crisis"
David Ben-Gurion's 1948 decision to exempt some yeshiva students from military service, initially a small concession, grew into a major issue under Menachem Begin, and now threatens Israel's security, economy, and social fabric under Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed law to further expand the exemption....
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68% Bias Score
Bitcoin Hits Record High After Trump's Election Win
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $106,000 today, extending its seven-week rally following Donald Trump's US election win; this surge is fueled by expectations of pro-crypto policies and significant tech company support for Trump's inauguration.
Bitcoin Hits Record High After Trump's Election Win
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $106,000 today, extending its seven-week rally following Donald Trump's US election win; this surge is fueled by expectations of pro-crypto policies and significant tech company support for Trump's inauguration.
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48% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Israel Over Gaza Hostage Crisis
Thousands protested across Israel on Saturday, demanding a comprehensive prisoner exchange for hostages held in Gaza, with family members accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of deception and prioritizing political considerations over the lives of the hostages.
Mass Protests Erupt in Israel Over Gaza Hostage Crisis
Thousands protested across Israel on Saturday, demanding a comprehensive prisoner exchange for hostages held in Gaza, with family members accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of deception and prioritizing political considerations over the lives of the hostages.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Team Explores Unprecedented Bank Deregulation
President-elect Trump's transition team is exploring significant deregulation of US banks, including the potential closure or merger of regulatory agencies like the FDIC, despite the agency's crucial role in protecting depositors; these actions require Congressional approval and are unprecedented.
Trump Team Explores Unprecedented Bank Deregulation
President-elect Trump's transition team is exploring significant deregulation of US banks, including the potential closure or merger of regulatory agencies like the FDIC, despite the agency's crucial role in protecting depositors; these actions require Congressional approval and are unprecedented.
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52% Bias Score