Greece shifts low-cost electricity hours to daytime
Greece implemented a new two-zone low-cost electricity system, shifting it to daytime hours; most consumers transitioned automatically, but about 150,000 with older meters must apply via DEDDIE's website by February 1st, 2025, to switch; the aim is to improve access to cheaper electricity during off...
Greece shifts low-cost electricity hours to daytime
Greece implemented a new two-zone low-cost electricity system, shifting it to daytime hours; most consumers transitioned automatically, but about 150,000 with older meters must apply via DEDDIE's website by February 1st, 2025, to switch; the aim is to improve access to cheaper electricity during off...
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36% Bias Score
Repsol Cuts Refinery Costs to Battle US Competition and Fuel Transition
Repsol is aggressively cutting costs at its five Spanish refineries using AI and operational improvements to compete with cheaper US energy and the rise of renewable fuels, investing in employee training while aiming for greater self-sufficiency and long-term energy contracts.
Repsol Cuts Refinery Costs to Battle US Competition and Fuel Transition
Repsol is aggressively cutting costs at its five Spanish refineries using AI and operational improvements to compete with cheaper US energy and the rise of renewable fuels, investing in employee training while aiming for greater self-sufficiency and long-term energy contracts.
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32% Bias Score
NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Cuts Costs
Facing an \$11 billion price tag, NASA scrapped its original Mars sample return plan and devised two cheaper alternatives, using either a modified sky crane or a commercial lander to bring samples back to Earth between 2035 and 2039, pending congressional funding.
NASA Revises Mars Sample Return Plan, Cuts Costs
Facing an \$11 billion price tag, NASA scrapped its original Mars sample return plan and devised two cheaper alternatives, using either a modified sky crane or a commercial lander to bring samples back to Earth between 2035 and 2039, pending congressional funding.
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44% Bias Score
Climate Tech Investment Dips Amidst Economic Headwinds
Global climate tech investment fell to \$56 billion in 2024, down from \$78 billion in 2023, due to investor caution and the cost barrier for sustainable products, impacting startups' sales.
Climate Tech Investment Dips Amidst Economic Headwinds
Global climate tech investment fell to \$56 billion in 2024, down from \$78 billion in 2023, due to investor caution and the cost barrier for sustainable products, impacting startups' sales.
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40% Bias Score
Brose to Cut 700 Jobs Amidst Revenue Shortfall
German automotive supplier Brose announced it will miss its revenue targets this year, projecting €7.7 billion, 7 percent below plan and 3 percent below last year, due to rising costs and underutilized facilities; the company plans to cut 700 jobs in Germany by 2025 and reduce investments by 20 perc...
Brose to Cut 700 Jobs Amidst Revenue Shortfall
German automotive supplier Brose announced it will miss its revenue targets this year, projecting €7.7 billion, 7 percent below plan and 3 percent below last year, due to rising costs and underutilized facilities; the company plans to cut 700 jobs in Germany by 2025 and reduce investments by 20 perc...
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44% Bias Score
Deutsche Bank Cuts Jobs, Invests in India
Deutsche Bank cuts 111 senior managers to slash costs and improve its private banking division's performance. Simultaneously, the bank invests heavily in India's growth.
Deutsche Bank Cuts Jobs, Invests in India
Deutsche Bank cuts 111 senior managers to slash costs and improve its private banking division's performance. Simultaneously, the bank invests heavily in India's growth.
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DeepSeek's $5.5 Million AI Model Upends the AI Market
DeepSeek's DeepSeek-R1-Zero, the first large-scale AI model trained purely with reinforcement learning, cost only $5.576 million to train, compared to GPT-4's reported $100 million, significantly lowering AI development costs and challenging traditional notions of competitive advantage in the field.
DeepSeek's $5.5 Million AI Model Upends the AI Market
DeepSeek's DeepSeek-R1-Zero, the first large-scale AI model trained purely with reinforcement learning, cost only $5.576 million to train, compared to GPT-4's reported $100 million, significantly lowering AI development costs and challenging traditional notions of competitive advantage in the field.
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44% Bias Score
BP Announces 7,700 Job Cuts in Cost-Cutting Drive
BP, a British oil firm, announced 4,700 job cuts and 3,000 contractor reductions on Thursday, aiming for $2 billion in cost savings by 2026, primarily impacting office-based roles and potentially impacting its energy transition commitments.
BP Announces 7,700 Job Cuts in Cost-Cutting Drive
BP, a British oil firm, announced 4,700 job cuts and 3,000 contractor reductions on Thursday, aiming for $2 billion in cost savings by 2026, primarily impacting office-based roles and potentially impacting its energy transition commitments.
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40% Bias Score
China Expands Medical Insurance, Cutting Drug Prices by 63%
China's National Healthcare Security Administration added 91 drugs to its medical insurance scheme in 2024, reducing patient costs by an estimated 7 billion USD and expanding coverage for various diseases, including tumors, diabetes, and rare diseases.
China Expands Medical Insurance, Cutting Drug Prices by 63%
China's National Healthcare Security Administration added 91 drugs to its medical insurance scheme in 2024, reducing patient costs by an estimated 7 billion USD and expanding coverage for various diseases, including tumors, diabetes, and rare diseases.
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40% Bias Score
VW Averts Plant Closures, Cuts 35,000+ Jobs in Wage Deal
Volkswagen reached a wage deal with its 120,000 German workers, avoiding plant closures until 2030 but involving over 35,000 job cuts through buyouts and early retirement to address lagging sales, rising costs, and Chinese competition; the deal saves VW €1.5 billion yearly in labor costs and €4 bill...
VW Averts Plant Closures, Cuts 35,000+ Jobs in Wage Deal
Volkswagen reached a wage deal with its 120,000 German workers, avoiding plant closures until 2030 but involving over 35,000 job cuts through buyouts and early retirement to address lagging sales, rising costs, and Chinese competition; the deal saves VW €1.5 billion yearly in labor costs and €4 bill...
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36% Bias Score
Suncor's Efficiency Drives Record Profits and Shareholder Returns
Suncor Energy surpasses debt targets, implements cost-saving measures, and returns record profits to shareholders.
Suncor's Efficiency Drives Record Profits and Shareholder Returns
Suncor Energy surpasses debt targets, implements cost-saving measures, and returns record profits to shareholders.
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Nissan's Financial Crisis and Restructuring
Nissan reports significant losses, announces major job cuts and cost reductions.
Nissan's Financial Crisis and Restructuring
Nissan reports significant losses, announces major job cuts and cost reductions.
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