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
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Completion Despite French Opposition
The EU and Mercosur are on the verge of a major trade deal, despite French government collapse and concerns about its impact on EU farmers and the environment; 11 EU states support it, citing urgency to counter other global power's influence in Latin America.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Completion Despite French Opposition
The EU and Mercosur are on the verge of a major trade deal, despite French government collapse and concerns about its impact on EU farmers and the environment; 11 EU states support it, citing urgency to counter other global power's influence in Latin America.
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44% Bias Score
KLM challenges Dutch government's Schiphol flight cap
The Dutch government's decision to cap Schiphol Airport flights at 478,000 in 2024 faces opposition from KLM, which cites economic risks, while residents and environmental groups criticize insufficient noise reduction and emission cuts, highlighting a conflict between economic and social interests.
KLM challenges Dutch government's Schiphol flight cap
The Dutch government's decision to cap Schiphol Airport flights at 478,000 in 2024 faces opposition from KLM, which cites economic risks, while residents and environmental groups criticize insufficient noise reduction and emission cuts, highlighting a conflict between economic and social interests.
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40% Bias Score
USDA to Begin Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin testing raw milk nationwide for H5N1 bird flu starting December 16 in six states (California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, Pennsylvania) to track its spread, improve biosecurity and address farmer concerns.
USDA to Begin Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin testing raw milk nationwide for H5N1 bird flu starting December 16 in six states (California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, Pennsylvania) to track its spread, improve biosecurity and address farmer concerns.
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36% 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
AI to Cost Music and Audiovisual Industries \$8 Billion by 2028: CISAC Study
A new study commissioned by CISAC predicts that AI could cost the music and audiovisual industries \$4 billion each by 2028 due to the unauthorized use of copyrighted works; the study, based on interviews with over 50 stakeholders, including Google and Microsoft, urges governments to regulate AI.
AI to Cost Music and Audiovisual Industries \$8 Billion by 2028: CISAC Study
A new study commissioned by CISAC predicts that AI could cost the music and audiovisual industries \$4 billion each by 2028 due to the unauthorized use of copyrighted works; the study, based on interviews with over 50 stakeholders, including Google and Microsoft, urges governments to regulate AI.
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56% Bias Score
Bitcoin Plummets After Reaching \$100,000 Amidst Wall Street Investment and Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price plummeted after briefly surpassing \$100,000 this week, despite a 120% year-to-date surge fueled by Wall Street investment and a proposed U.S. bill to buy 1 million bitcoins to reduce national debt, with traders closely watching Elon Musk's actions.
Bitcoin Plummets After Reaching \$100,000 Amidst Wall Street Investment and Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price plummeted after briefly surpassing \$100,000 this week, despite a 120% year-to-date surge fueled by Wall Street investment and a proposed U.S. bill to buy 1 million bitcoins to reduce national debt, with traders closely watching Elon Musk's actions.
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52% Bias Score
KLM and Residents Oppose Dutch Plan to Limit Schiphol Flights
The Dutch government's plan to limit Schiphol Airport to 478,000 flights in 2024 faces strong opposition from KLM, who cite potential international repercussions, and from residents' groups, who argue the plan insufficiently addresses noise pollution impacting tens of thousands daily.
KLM and Residents Oppose Dutch Plan to Limit Schiphol Flights
The Dutch government's plan to limit Schiphol Airport to 478,000 flights in 2024 faces strong opposition from KLM, who cite potential international repercussions, and from residents' groups, who argue the plan insufficiently addresses noise pollution impacting tens of thousands daily.
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48% Bias Score
"EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Celebrated by Some, Feared by Others in Spain's Agriculture Sector"
"After 25 years, the EU and Mercosur are close to finalizing a free trade deal, creating the world's largest trade zone. This has caused division in Spain's agriculture sector, with some celebrating potential export growth (like the wine sector) while others fear negative impacts on livestock farmin...
"EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Celebrated by Some, Feared by Others in Spain's Agriculture Sector"
"After 25 years, the EU and Mercosur are close to finalizing a free trade deal, creating the world's largest trade zone. This has caused division in Spain's agriculture sector, with some celebrating potential export growth (like the wine sector) while others fear negative impacts on livestock farmin...
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40% Bias Score