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Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7% for 2026
The Senior Citizens League predicts a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2026, increasing the average monthly benefit by $54 to $2,062, based on August inflation data, although this increase might be offset by Medicare premium increases.
Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7% for 2026
The Senior Citizens League predicts a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2026, increasing the average monthly benefit by $54 to $2,062, based on August inflation data, although this increase might be offset by Medicare premium increases.
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28% Bias Score
Greek Business Leaders Express Mixed Reactions to Tax Cuts Announced at Thessaloniki International Fair
The president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yannis Chatzitheodosiou, while praising the tax cuts announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair, criticized the absence of measures to address inflation and stimulate business activity.
Greek Business Leaders Express Mixed Reactions to Tax Cuts Announced at Thessaloniki International Fair
The president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yannis Chatzitheodosiou, while praising the tax cuts announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair, criticized the absence of measures to address inflation and stimulate business activity.
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24% Bias Score
Australian Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Driven by Increased Household Spending
Australia's GDP grew by 0.6 percent in the June quarter, driven primarily by a near 1 percent increase in household consumption spending, indicating a shift from post-pandemic saving habits.
Australian Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Driven by Increased Household Spending
Australia's GDP grew by 0.6 percent in the June quarter, driven primarily by a near 1 percent increase in household consumption spending, indicating a shift from post-pandemic saving habits.
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16% Bias Score
Labour Party Faces Existential Threat from Rising Far-Right
The Labour party faces a critical juncture, threatened by internal divisions and the surging popularity of the far-right Reform UK, necessitating immediate strategic changes to regain public support.
Labour Party Faces Existential Threat from Rising Far-Right
The Labour party faces a critical juncture, threatened by internal divisions and the surging popularity of the far-right Reform UK, necessitating immediate strategic changes to regain public support.
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56% Bias Score
Soaring Spanish Room Rental Costs Impact Students and Young Workers
The average cost of a shared room in Spain is €420 per month (Q2 2025), exceeding €500 in Madrid and Barcelona, while the yearly increase is 5%. This impacts young workers and students significantly, given that the cost is almost one-third of the minimum wage or the equivalent of a couple's monthly ...
Soaring Spanish Room Rental Costs Impact Students and Young Workers
The average cost of a shared room in Spain is €420 per month (Q2 2025), exceeding €500 in Madrid and Barcelona, while the yearly increase is 5%. This impacts young workers and students significantly, given that the cost is almost one-third of the minimum wage or the equivalent of a couple's monthly ...
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32% Bias Score
Rising Costs Threaten Edinburgh Fringe Festival's Accessibility
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, running August 1-25, faces challenges due to rising ticket prices (£2-£3 increase) and increased costs for performers, threatening its inclusive nature despite its immense size (second only to the Olympics and World Cup).
Rising Costs Threaten Edinburgh Fringe Festival's Accessibility
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, running August 1-25, faces challenges due to rising ticket prices (£2-£3 increase) and increased costs for performers, threatening its inclusive nature despite its immense size (second only to the Olympics and World Cup).
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60% Bias Score
American Couple's Debt-Free Retirement in France
After three decades in California, Debra and Eric Stillwell retired debt-free in France's Dordogne Valley, escaping high US healthcare costs and enjoying a significantly improved quality of life.
American Couple's Debt-Free Retirement in France
After three decades in California, Debra and Eric Stillwell retired debt-free in France's Dordogne Valley, escaping high US healthcare costs and enjoying a significantly improved quality of life.
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44% Bias Score
Challenges in Providing Warm Meals to Thuringian School Children
A survey reveals increasing difficulties in providing warm lunches to students in Thuringia, Germany, due to rising costs, staffing shortages, and logistical challenges, despite currently no widespread disruptions.
Challenges in Providing Warm Meals to Thuringian School Children
A survey reveals increasing difficulties in providing warm lunches to students in Thuringia, Germany, due to rising costs, staffing shortages, and logistical challenges, despite currently no widespread disruptions.
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20% Bias Score
TUC Urges Wealth Tax to Counter Reform UK's Rise
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) general secretary Paul Nowak urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to implement wealth taxes in the autumn budget to address the cost of living crisis and counter the rising popularity of Reform UK.
TUC Urges Wealth Tax to Counter Reform UK's Rise
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) general secretary Paul Nowak urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to implement wealth taxes in the autumn budget to address the cost of living crisis and counter the rising popularity of Reform UK.
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52% Bias Score
Lib Dems Target Labour Voters After Election Gains
Following significant gains in the recent general election, the Liberal Democrats are strategizing to attract Labour voters, particularly younger demographics in commuter belt areas, focusing on cost of living issues and local campaigning.
Lib Dems Target Labour Voters After Election Gains
Following significant gains in the recent general election, the Liberal Democrats are strategizing to attract Labour voters, particularly younger demographics in commuter belt areas, focusing on cost of living issues and local campaigning.
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36% Bias Score
UK Energy Bills to Rise Slightly Despite Government Support
Ofgem's price cap announcement on October will slightly increase energy prices by approximately 1% annually for 21 million households in England, Scotland, and Wales, resulting in an average annual bill of £1737, despite government support measures.
UK Energy Bills to Rise Slightly Despite Government Support
Ofgem's price cap announcement on October will slightly increase energy prices by approximately 1% annually for 21 million households in England, Scotland, and Wales, resulting in an average annual bill of £1737, despite government support measures.
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44% Bias Score
UK Fertility Rate Plummets to Record Low, Posing Economic Challenges
England and Wales' fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.44 in 2023, below the 2.1 needed for population stability, creating economic challenges due to fewer taxpayers supporting an aging population and increasing state pension costs.
UK Fertility Rate Plummets to Record Low, Posing Economic Challenges
England and Wales' fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.44 in 2023, below the 2.1 needed for population stability, creating economic challenges due to fewer taxpayers supporting an aging population and increasing state pension costs.
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52% Bias Score
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