Iconic Las Vegas Casinos Close, Reflecting Tourism Shifts
In 2024, two iconic Las Vegas casinos, the Tropicana and The Mirage, closed; the Tropicana was demolished for a baseball stadium, while The Mirage will be replaced by a Hard Rock Hotel. Additionally, several museums and a historic church closed due to various reasons, impacting tourism and cultural ...
Iconic Las Vegas Casinos Close, Reflecting Tourism Shifts
In 2024, two iconic Las Vegas casinos, the Tropicana and The Mirage, closed; the Tropicana was demolished for a baseball stadium, while The Mirage will be replaced by a Hard Rock Hotel. Additionally, several museums and a historic church closed due to various reasons, impacting tourism and cultural ...
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16% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amidst Widespread Criticism
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland, a decision criticized by diplomats, political leaders, and the Irish Jewish community for its strategic shortsightedness and human cost; this contrasts with Israel maintaining embassies in countries with equally negative stances towards it, highlighting inconsis...
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amidst Widespread Criticism
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland, a decision criticized by diplomats, political leaders, and the Irish Jewish community for its strategic shortsightedness and human cost; this contrasts with Israel maintaining embassies in countries with equally negative stances towards it, highlighting inconsis...
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56% Bias Score
House Averts Shutdown, Rejects Trump's Debt Demand
The US House passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown before midnight on December 23, rejecting President-elect Trump's demand to also raise the debt ceiling; the bill includes $110 billion in disaster relief but leaves the debt issue for later.
House Averts Shutdown, Rejects Trump's Debt Demand
The US House passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown before midnight on December 23, rejecting President-elect Trump's demand to also raise the debt ceiling; the bill includes $110 billion in disaster relief but leaves the debt issue for later.
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44% Bias Score
Volkswagen Announces Major Job Cuts and Production Reduction
Volkswagen and the IG Metall union reached a deal to cut over 35,000 jobs and reduce production by 700,000 vehicles annually by 2030, avoiding plant closures but shifting Golf production to Mexico, impacting various locations including Wolfsburg and raising concerns about the future of other plants.
Volkswagen Announces Major Job Cuts and Production Reduction
Volkswagen and the IG Metall union reached a deal to cut over 35,000 jobs and reduce production by 700,000 vehicles annually by 2030, avoiding plant closures but shifting Golf production to Mexico, impacting various locations including Wolfsburg and raising concerns about the future of other plants.
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44% Bias Score
US Government Shutdown Looms After Trump, Musk Reject Budget Deal
Following Elon Musk's public opposition and President Trump's subsequent condemnation, a Republican budget proposal, which included cuts opposed by Democrats, failed in Congress, increasing the risk of a US government shutdown before the holidays.
US Government Shutdown Looms After Trump, Musk Reject Budget Deal
Following Elon Musk's public opposition and President Trump's subsequent condemnation, a Republican budget proposal, which included cuts opposed by Democrats, failed in Congress, increasing the risk of a US government shutdown before the holidays.
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60% Bias Score
Healthcare Industry Under Fire After CEO's Death
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked increased scrutiny of the U.S. healthcare industry, revealing high costs, denied claims, and prompting investigations into large conglomerates and their pharmacy benefit managers by lawmakers amid declining profits and investor concerns.
Healthcare Industry Under Fire After CEO's Death
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked increased scrutiny of the U.S. healthcare industry, revealing high costs, denied claims, and prompting investigations into large conglomerates and their pharmacy benefit managers by lawmakers amid declining profits and investor concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Bayernheim Falls Short of Housing Targets: Only a Fraction of Promised Apartments to be Completed by 2025
Bayernheim, Bavaria's state-owned housing company, will likely complete far fewer than the 10,000 apartments promised by 2025, reaching only a four-figure number by year's end, despite an increase in construction pace and over 4100 apartments currently under construction, highlighting the challenges...
Bayernheim Falls Short of Housing Targets: Only a Fraction of Promised Apartments to be Completed by 2025
Bayernheim, Bavaria's state-owned housing company, will likely complete far fewer than the 10,000 apartments promised by 2025, reaching only a four-figure number by year's end, despite an increase in construction pace and over 4100 apartments currently under construction, highlighting the challenges...
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48% Bias Score
Spain's 37.5-Hour Workday Plan Faces Uncertain Future
The Spanish government and unions reached an agreement to reduce the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours by 2025, but the deal excludes employers and faces an uncertain path to parliamentary approval, with potential modifications and delays.
Spain's 37.5-Hour Workday Plan Faces Uncertain Future
The Spanish government and unions reached an agreement to reduce the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours by 2025, but the deal excludes employers and faces an uncertain path to parliamentary approval, with potential modifications and delays.
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36% Bias Score
Brexit Cost UK £27 Billion in First Two Years: Study
The UK's exit from the EU's single market and customs union resulted in a £27 billion ($34 billion) loss in trade over two years, primarily affecting small businesses, while larger businesses maintained pre-Brexit trade levels; this is less than initially projected but talks to update trade agreemen...
Brexit Cost UK £27 Billion in First Two Years: Study
The UK's exit from the EU's single market and customs union resulted in a £27 billion ($34 billion) loss in trade over two years, primarily affecting small businesses, while larger businesses maintained pre-Brexit trade levels; this is less than initially projected but talks to update trade agreemen...
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36% Bias Score
Home Heating Costs to Exceed Holiday Spending This Winter
Due to colder temperatures and rising electricity costs, Americans are expected to spend $941 on average for home heating this winter, exceeding the projected $902 average holiday gift spending.
Home Heating Costs to Exceed Holiday Spending This Winter
Due to colder temperatures and rising electricity costs, Americans are expected to spend $941 on average for home heating this winter, exceeding the projected $902 average holiday gift spending.
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32% Bias Score
Cryptocurrency Market Surges After Pro-Crypto US Election
Following the US election, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a dramatic surge, with Bitcoin surpassing \$100,000 and rising 50% since Election Day, fueled by a pro-crypto presidential administration, increased mainstream investment, and a shift in regulatory approach.
Cryptocurrency Market Surges After Pro-Crypto US Election
Following the US election, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a dramatic surge, with Bitcoin surpassing \$100,000 and rising 50% since Election Day, fueled by a pro-crypto presidential administration, increased mainstream investment, and a shift in regulatory approach.
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52% Bias Score
US Government Shutdown Looms as Lawmakers Face Friday Deadline
Failure to pass a federal spending bill by Friday evening will trigger a US government shutdown, impacting hundreds of thousands of federal employees and numerous government services, with the potential for significant economic repercussions if prolonged.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Lawmakers Face Friday Deadline
Failure to pass a federal spending bill by Friday evening will trigger a US government shutdown, impacting hundreds of thousands of federal employees and numerous government services, with the potential for significant economic repercussions if prolonged.
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36% Bias Score