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Dutch Rental Housing Shortage Worsened by 5,500 Unit Decrease
In 2024, the Netherlands saw a net decrease of 5,500 rental properties due to 20,500 fewer units from private investors and 15,000 more from commercial landlords, primarily driven by increased wealth taxes and rent control legislation.
Dutch Rental Housing Shortage Worsened by 5,500 Unit Decrease
In 2024, the Netherlands saw a net decrease of 5,500 rental properties due to 20,500 fewer units from private investors and 15,000 more from commercial landlords, primarily driven by increased wealth taxes and rent control legislation.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Funding Cuts Cripple Small Businesses, Causing Widespread Layoffs
President Trump's administration's drastic cuts to federal funding have crippled numerous small businesses, resulting in widespread layoffs and economic uncertainty, despite the White House's claims of supporting small businesses. This includes halting funding for foreign aid and canceling contracts...
Trump's Funding Cuts Cripple Small Businesses, Causing Widespread Layoffs
President Trump's administration's drastic cuts to federal funding have crippled numerous small businesses, resulting in widespread layoffs and economic uncertainty, despite the White House's claims of supporting small businesses. This includes halting funding for foreign aid and canceling contracts...
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56% Bias Score
Widespread Power Outage in Chile Prompts State of Emergency
A massive power outage affecting 80% of Chilean electricity consumers on February 25th, 2024, forced the government to declare a state of emergency and curfew due to a failure in the transmission system, causing widespread chaos and economic disruption.
Widespread Power Outage in Chile Prompts State of Emergency
A massive power outage affecting 80% of Chilean electricity consumers on February 25th, 2024, forced the government to declare a state of emergency and curfew due to a failure in the transmission system, causing widespread chaos and economic disruption.
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48% Bias Score
Tariffs Threaten to Inflate Used Car Prices in Canada
AutoTrader's survey shows potential tariffs are affecting 47% of car buyers' decisions, with 30% planning to switch to used vehicles; however, reduced new car sales from 2020-2023 have created a limited supply of used vehicles, potentially increasing prices.
Tariffs Threaten to Inflate Used Car Prices in Canada
AutoTrader's survey shows potential tariffs are affecting 47% of car buyers' decisions, with 30% planning to switch to used vehicles; however, reduced new car sales from 2020-2023 have created a limited supply of used vehicles, potentially increasing prices.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine's Reconstruction Cost Soars to \$524 Billion Amidst Ongoing War
A new report estimates Ukraine's reconstruction cost at \$524 billion, a 7 percent increase from last year, driven by ongoing Russian attacks and widespread damage across multiple sectors; this includes \$84 billion for housing and over \$60 billion for energy, transport, and commerce.
Ukraine's Reconstruction Cost Soars to \$524 Billion Amidst Ongoing War
A new report estimates Ukraine's reconstruction cost at \$524 billion, a 7 percent increase from last year, driven by ongoing Russian attacks and widespread damage across multiple sectors; this includes \$84 billion for housing and over \$60 billion for energy, transport, and commerce.
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44% Bias Score
Thousands of Firings Threaten America's National Parks and Forests
The Trump administration's firing of over 3,000 National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service employees, following a 20% reduction in NPS staff since 2010, threatens the maintenance and operation of America's national parks and forests, potentially impacting visitor experience and environmental prot...
Thousands of Firings Threaten America's National Parks and Forests
The Trump administration's firing of over 3,000 National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service employees, following a 20% reduction in NPS staff since 2010, threatens the maintenance and operation of America's national parks and forests, potentially impacting visitor experience and environmental prot...
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56% Bias Score
South Korea's Fertility Rate Rises for First Time in Nine Years
South Korea's fertility rate rose to 0.75 in 2024, the first increase in nine years, driven by a 14.9% jump in marriages, despite the country's population still shrinking by 120,000 in 2024.
South Korea's Fertility Rate Rises for First Time in Nine Years
South Korea's fertility rate rose to 0.75 in 2024, the first increase in nine years, driven by a 14.9% jump in marriages, despite the country's population still shrinking by 120,000 in 2024.
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52% Bias Score
Foreign Aid Cuts: Global Impact and Alternative Funding Strategies
Facing reduced foreign aid budgets, Western governments such as the US (with a USAID stop-work order), the Netherlands (30% reduction), Belgium (25%), France (37%), and the UK (40%) are prioritizing defense and domestic spending, raising concerns about global stability and economic growth.
Foreign Aid Cuts: Global Impact and Alternative Funding Strategies
Facing reduced foreign aid budgets, Western governments such as the US (with a USAID stop-work order), the Netherlands (30% reduction), Belgium (25%), France (37%), and the UK (40%) are prioritizing defense and domestic spending, raising concerns about global stability and economic growth.
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52% Bias Score
White House Orders Mass Layoffs Across US Federal Agencies
The White House ordered all US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs by March 13th, eliminating unnecessary positions, except for specific agencies; over 75,000 employees already left under a separate program, and this directive is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce.
White House Orders Mass Layoffs Across US Federal Agencies
The White House ordered all US federal agencies to prepare for mass layoffs by March 13th, eliminating unnecessary positions, except for specific agencies; over 75,000 employees already left under a separate program, and this directive is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce.
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40% Bias Score
Chinese Toy Maker Navigates US Tariffs
Facing US tariffs, Songtao Qiaoji Toys Co Ltd in Guizhou, China, which produces plush toys for Disney and generates 400 million yuan annually, is seeking to mitigate risks while expanding its market share and developing its own products.
Chinese Toy Maker Navigates US Tariffs
Facing US tariffs, Songtao Qiaoji Toys Co Ltd in Guizhou, China, which produces plush toys for Disney and generates 400 million yuan annually, is seeking to mitigate risks while expanding its market share and developing its own products.
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40% Bias Score
US Government Shutdown Risk Increases: 60% Chance in 2025
The US government faces a potential shutdown after March 14, 2025, due to ongoing budget negotiations; prediction markets assign a 60% probability to a shutdown in 2025, potentially impacting markets if prolonged.
US Government Shutdown Risk Increases: 60% Chance in 2025
The US government faces a potential shutdown after March 14, 2025, due to ongoing budget negotiations; prediction markets assign a 60% probability to a shutdown in 2025, potentially impacting markets if prolonged.
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36% Bias Score
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Sparks National Security Concerns
Madrid and Extremadura's presidents visited the Almaraz nuclear plant, slated for closure in 2027-2028, expressing concerns about national security and economic consequences due to its significant contribution to Spain's electricity supply (7%) and Madrid's (15%), along with the 2900 direct and indi...
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Sparks National Security Concerns
Madrid and Extremadura's presidents visited the Almaraz nuclear plant, slated for closure in 2027-2028, expressing concerns about national security and economic consequences due to its significant contribution to Spain's electricity supply (7%) and Madrid's (15%), along with the 2900 direct and indi...
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52% Bias Score
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