Tag #Corporate Influence

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NGO Resources Collapse Amidst Funding Cuts and Legal Battles

Funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is drastically decreasing due to reduced international aid, significant budget cuts from major donors, and strategic lawsuits aiming to silence dissent, threatening the survival of numerous NGOs.

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40% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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House of Lords Member's Lobbying Spurs Palestine Action Ban

Lord Dannatt, a former British army chief and paid advisor to US defense company Teledyne, lobbied UK Home Office ministers regarding Palestine Action following damage to Teledyne's factory, prompting allegations of influencing a criminal investigation and leading to the group's subsequent ban.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
npr.org
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CBS Cancels "Late Show with Stephen Colbert", Sparking Free Speech Debate

CBS canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," effective May 2024, due to reported annual losses of $40 million, sparking debate about whether Colbert's criticism of Paramount's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump influenced the decision.

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36% Bias Score

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Dutch 'Big Five' Dominate European Fishing, Raising Sustainability Concerns

Five Dutch fishing companies, collectively known as the 'Big Five,' control almost 230 vessels and a sixth of the EU's fishing capacity, generating €2.4 billion in revenue in 2023, raising concerns about their dominance and unsustainable practices.

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60% Bias Score

Life Below Water
nos.nl
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Dutch Ministry Contradicts Policy, Aids Tata Steel in Disposing of Polluting Steel Slag

The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management twice aided Tata Steel in disposing of polluting steel slag, despite internal knowledge of environmental risks; this led to further pollution and damage, prompting criticism over transparency and accountability.

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52% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
dailymail.co.uk
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60 Minutes to Air Trump Critique Amidst Paramount Lawsuit and Alleged Corporate Interference

60 Minutes will air a segment critical of President Trump's targeting of law firms via executive orders, amidst Paramount's attempt to settle his $20 billion lawsuit and amidst allegations of corporate interference in the show's editorial independence, potentially impacting journalistic integrity.

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60% Bias Score

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politico.eu
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Aramco Employee to Co-Lead IPCC Report Chapter on Climate Policies

Aramco employee Mustafa Babiker, nominated by the Saudi government, will co-lead a chapter on climate policies and governance in the next IPCC report, raising concerns about industry influence on climate science.

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40% Bias Score

Climate Action
us.cnn.com
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Tesla Diner Protests: Demonstrators Target Musk Amidst Financial Downturn

Protests against Elon Musk's Tesla and his new Hollywood diner escalated this weekend, with approximately 75 demonstrators citing Musk's role in government spending cuts and Tesla's recent financial downturn, which saw a 12% overall revenue decrease and significant drops in Model Y and 3 sales (12%)...

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56% Bias Score

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npr.org
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Paramount Global Pays $16 Million to Settle Trump Lawsuit

Paramount Global settled President Trump's lawsuit over a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris for $16 million, a move analysts say is partly due to a pending $8 billion sale requiring FCC approval and influenced by similar settlements involving other news organizations.

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us.cnn.com
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CBS News President Resigns Amid Trump Lawsuit, Raising Censorship Concerns

CBS News President Wendy McMahon resigned on Monday amid President Trump's lawsuit against the network and Paramount Global's attempts to settle; her departure follows that of "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens, raising concerns about journalistic independence and potential censorship.

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52% Bias Score

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edition.cnn.com
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State Attorneys General's Luxury Rome Trip Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns

American state attorneys general accepted a luxury, corporate-funded trip to Rome, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest given interactions between officials and representatives from companies involved in ongoing litigation.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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BBC Bias: Heat Pumps Censored, Pro-Trump Article Published

The BBC's suppression of a heat pump podcast, contrasted with its publication of a pro-Trump article, highlights a bias favoring powerful economic interests over environmental concerns and left-leaning viewpoints, raising questions about its editorial integrity and long-term survival.

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action

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