US Wine Sales Plummet Amidst Shifting Consumer Preferences
US wine sales fell by approximately 6% in 2024, continuing a long-term decline attributed to generational shifts in drinking habits, increased perception of alcohol's health risks, the rise of ready-to-drink beverages and legal marijuana, and higher prices.
US Wine Sales Plummet Amidst Shifting Consumer Preferences
US wine sales fell by approximately 6% in 2024, continuing a long-term decline attributed to generational shifts in drinking habits, increased perception of alcohol's health risks, the rise of ready-to-drink beverages and legal marijuana, and higher prices.
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24% Bias Score
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
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32% Bias Score
Shrinking Populations and Aging Societies Pose Global Challenges
In 2024, China's population dropped by 1.4 million, mirroring similar declines in Japan, South Korea, and Italy, prompting governments to implement financial incentives to encourage higher birth rates to address the economic and social challenges of aging and shrinking populations.
Shrinking Populations and Aging Societies Pose Global Challenges
In 2024, China's population dropped by 1.4 million, mirroring similar declines in Japan, South Korea, and Italy, prompting governments to implement financial incentives to encourage higher birth rates to address the economic and social challenges of aging and shrinking populations.
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52% Bias Score
Global Population Decline Accelerates
China's population fell by 1.4 million in 2024, continuing a global trend of declining populations and aging societies, prompting governments to offer financial incentives to encourage childbirth; however, long-term solutions require addressing economic and cultural factors.
Global Population Decline Accelerates
China's population fell by 1.4 million in 2024, continuing a global trend of declining populations and aging societies, prompting governments to offer financial incentives to encourage childbirth; however, long-term solutions require addressing economic and cultural factors.
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60% Bias Score
Climate Change Risks to Global Economy: 50% Growth Plummet Predicted
A new report warns that climate change could cause a 50% plummet in global economic growth by 2090 unless urgent action is taken to decarbonize and restore nature; current economic models, the report says, vastly underestimate the risks.
Climate Change Risks to Global Economy: 50% Growth Plummet Predicted
A new report warns that climate change could cause a 50% plummet in global economic growth by 2090 unless urgent action is taken to decarbonize and restore nature; current economic models, the report says, vastly underestimate the risks.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Explores Retaliatory Options Against Potential US Tariff Hike
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial leaders are exploring retaliatory options against a potential 25% US tariff increase on Canadian imports, considering tariffs on US steel, ceramics, glass, and Florida orange juice, while Alberta's premier opposes any energy export restrictions.
Canada Explores Retaliatory Options Against Potential US Tariff Hike
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and provincial leaders are exploring retaliatory options against a potential 25% US tariff increase on Canadian imports, considering tariffs on US steel, ceramics, glass, and Florida orange juice, while Alberta's premier opposes any energy export restrictions.
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60% Bias Score
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Threatens Extremadura's Economy
On a cold morning, nearly 10,000 people protested the planned 2027-2028 closure of Spain's Almaraz nuclear plant, fearing its negative impact on the Campo Arañuelo region's economy and population, which has seen a significant population increase thanks to the plant.
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Threatens Extremadura's Economy
On a cold morning, nearly 10,000 people protested the planned 2027-2028 closure of Spain's Almaraz nuclear plant, fearing its negative impact on the Campo Arañuelo region's economy and population, which has seen a significant population increase thanks to the plant.
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64% Bias Score
German Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Causes €1 Billion in Losses
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany, originating from a virus type traced to Asia, has led to the culling of thousands of animals across affected farms in Brandenburg and resulted in an estimated €1 billion loss for the agricultural sector due to import bans imposed by countries outside the...
German Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Causes €1 Billion in Losses
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany, originating from a virus type traced to Asia, has led to the culling of thousands of animals across affected farms in Brandenburg and resulted in an estimated €1 billion loss for the agricultural sector due to import bans imposed by countries outside the...
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48% Bias Score
China's Population Declines for Third Straight Year
China's population fell by 1.39 million in 2024 to 1.408 billion, marking a third consecutive year of decline due to falling birth rates and an aging population, mirroring trends in East Asia and creating economic and social challenges.
China's Population Declines for Third Straight Year
China's population fell by 1.39 million in 2024 to 1.408 billion, marking a third consecutive year of decline due to falling birth rates and an aging population, mirroring trends in East Asia and creating economic and social challenges.
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56% Bias Score
DB's Hamburg-Berlin Line Renovation: Three-Quarter-Year Closure, Commuters and Freight Companies Affected
Deutsche Bahn's plan to renovate the Hamburg-Berlin railway line involves a three-quarter-year closure, rerouting long-distance trains and creating a massive bus replacement service for commuters, while freight companies express concerns about longer detours and potential business disruption.
DB's Hamburg-Berlin Line Renovation: Three-Quarter-Year Closure, Commuters and Freight Companies Affected
Deutsche Bahn's plan to renovate the Hamburg-Berlin railway line involves a three-quarter-year closure, rerouting long-distance trains and creating a massive bus replacement service for commuters, while freight companies express concerns about longer detours and potential business disruption.
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56% Bias Score
Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024
US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.
Pre-Tariff Stockpiling Fuels Record US Imports from China in December 2024
US imports from China spiked 14.5 percent in December 2024 to 451,000 40-foot containers due to companies stockpiling goods before anticipated Trump tariffs; this impacted various sectors, including apparel, toys, and electronics.
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44% Bias Score
Indiana Fever to Get $78 Million Performance Center
Pacers Sports & Entertainment will build a $78 million, 108,000-square-foot performance center for the Indiana Fever in downtown Indianapolis, featuring two practice courts, a strength and conditioning center, and a spa, following the team's successful 2024 season.
Indiana Fever to Get $78 Million Performance Center
Pacers Sports & Entertainment will build a $78 million, 108,000-square-foot performance center for the Indiana Fever in downtown Indianapolis, featuring two practice courts, a strength and conditioning center, and a spa, following the team's successful 2024 season.
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44% Bias Score