Early Pandemic Response Saves Lives and Economies: A European Study
A study by the Institut Pasteur analyzed excess mortality in 13 Western European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that early, strong government interventions saved lives and lessened economic damage, contrary to the belief that such measures harm economies. Countries like Denmark saw ...
Early Pandemic Response Saves Lives and Economies: A European Study
A study by the Institut Pasteur analyzed excess mortality in 13 Western European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that early, strong government interventions saved lives and lessened economic damage, contrary to the belief that such measures harm economies. Countries like Denmark saw ...
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40% Bias Score
COVID-19 Pandemic's Disproportionate Impact on Mental Health of Young Germans
A DIW Berlin study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a more significant negative impact on the mental health of younger Germans (under 50) than the 2008-2010 financial crisis, with their mental health recovery lagging compared to older people and resulting in worse mental health in 2022 for the f...
COVID-19 Pandemic's Disproportionate Impact on Mental Health of Young Germans
A DIW Berlin study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a more significant negative impact on the mental health of younger Germans (under 50) than the 2008-2010 financial crisis, with their mental health recovery lagging compared to older people and resulting in worse mental health in 2022 for the f...
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36% Bias Score
Outdated Laws Hamper Spain's Flood Recovery
Devastating floods in Spain's Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Andalusia regions have claimed 230 lives and severely damaged tens of thousands of businesses, prompting calls to modernize Spain's antiquated civil code to aid in recovery and adapt to unforeseen events like catastrophic weather.
Outdated Laws Hamper Spain's Flood Recovery
Devastating floods in Spain's Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Andalusia regions have claimed 230 lives and severely damaged tens of thousands of businesses, prompting calls to modernize Spain's antiquated civil code to aid in recovery and adapt to unforeseen events like catastrophic weather.
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36% Bias Score
Valencia Floods Exacerbate Mental Health Crisis Amidst Widespread Destruction
The devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, caused widespread destruction and displacement, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and leading to a significant mental health crisis, while also revealing both individual and community resilience in the aftermath.
Valencia Floods Exacerbate Mental Health Crisis Amidst Widespread Destruction
The devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, caused widespread destruction and displacement, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and leading to a significant mental health crisis, while also revealing both individual and community resilience in the aftermath.
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24% Bias Score
EU, Mercosur finalize landmark free trade deal
The EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people, despite opposition from France and concerns about environmental standards and fair competition for farmers.
EU, Mercosur finalize landmark free trade deal
The EU and Mercosur finalized a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone covering 780 million people, despite opposition from France and concerns about environmental standards and fair competition for farmers.
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44% Bias Score
2024 on Track to be Warmest Year on Record, Exacerbating Climate Change Impacts
2024 is set to be the warmest year on record, exceeding even 2023, with global mean temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for much of the year, impacting food production and leading to more extreme weather events.
2024 on Track to be Warmest Year on Record, Exacerbating Climate Change Impacts
2024 is set to be the warmest year on record, exceeding even 2023, with global mean temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for much of the year, impacting food production and leading to more extreme weather events.
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40% Bias Score
Cuba's Tourism Suffers Blow from Power Outages and Potential US Sanctions
Sunwing Vacations Group removed 26 hotels from its Cuba portfolio due to recent power outages and instability, impacting Cuba's tourism-dependent economy, especially given the possibility of stricter US sanctions under a Trump presidency.
Cuba's Tourism Suffers Blow from Power Outages and Potential US Sanctions
Sunwing Vacations Group removed 26 hotels from its Cuba portfolio due to recent power outages and instability, impacting Cuba's tourism-dependent economy, especially given the possibility of stricter US sanctions under a Trump presidency.
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52% Bias Score
EU Fishing Proposal Sparks Outrage Among Spanish Fishermen
The European Commission's proposed 66% reduction in Mediterranean fishing days, impacting Spain most severely with a 79% cut to 27 days annually, sparked protests from Spanish fishermen who deem it unsustainable and threaten their livelihoods, causing economic ripple effects.
EU Fishing Proposal Sparks Outrage Among Spanish Fishermen
The European Commission's proposed 66% reduction in Mediterranean fishing days, impacting Spain most severely with a 79% cut to 27 days annually, sparked protests from Spanish fishermen who deem it unsustainable and threaten their livelihoods, causing economic ripple effects.
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64% Bias Score
France Reviews Tax Benefits on Investments Amidst Fiscal Concerns
Amid France's financial difficulties, the government is evaluating tax benefits on various investments, including retirement savings plans and real estate, due to their high cost to the state and disproportionate benefits to high-income earners.
France Reviews Tax Benefits on Investments Amidst Fiscal Concerns
Amid France's financial difficulties, the government is evaluating tax benefits on various investments, including retirement savings plans and real estate, due to their high cost to the state and disproportionate benefits to high-income earners.
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52% Bias Score
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: A \$2.2 Billion Economic Powerhouse
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, concluding this weekend, generated an estimated \$2.2 billion globally and significantly boosted US local economies, with direct spending estimated at \$5 billion and potentially exceeding \$10 billion including indirect spending, revitalizing post-pandemic tourism in numer...
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: A \$2.2 Billion Economic Powerhouse
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, concluding this weekend, generated an estimated \$2.2 billion globally and significantly boosted US local economies, with direct spending estimated at \$5 billion and potentially exceeding \$10 billion including indirect spending, revitalizing post-pandemic tourism in numer...
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40% Bias Score
DB Cargo to Cut 5,000 Jobs by 2029
DB Cargo, the freight division of Deutsche Bahn, will cut 5,000 jobs by 2029 due to economic forecasts and EU-mandated profitability targets, exceeding initial plans and drawing criticism from the EVG union.
DB Cargo to Cut 5,000 Jobs by 2029
DB Cargo, the freight division of Deutsche Bahn, will cut 5,000 jobs by 2029 due to economic forecasts and EU-mandated profitability targets, exceeding initial plans and drawing criticism from the EVG union.
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36% Bias Score
Unregulated Traffic Insurance Prices Burden Turkish Vehicle Owners
TESK reports that mandatory traffic insurance prices in Turkey vary by almost 100%, causing financial hardship for vehicle owners due to the lack of price regulation.
Unregulated Traffic Insurance Prices Burden Turkish Vehicle Owners
TESK reports that mandatory traffic insurance prices in Turkey vary by almost 100%, causing financial hardship for vehicle owners due to the lack of price regulation.
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52% Bias Score