H-1B Visa Program Sparks Debate on 'America First' Priorities
The H-1B visa program, championed by tech billionaires, is under fire for potentially exploiting American workers and undermining American culture, as evidenced by a 2021 study and the 2014 Disney incident; critics are raising concerns about prioritizing corporate profits over American citizens.
H-1B Visa Program Sparks Debate on 'America First' Priorities
The H-1B visa program, championed by tech billionaires, is under fire for potentially exploiting American workers and undermining American culture, as evidenced by a 2021 study and the 2014 Disney incident; critics are raising concerns about prioritizing corporate profits over American citizens.
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64% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban in the US could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, though concerns remain about maintaining reach and ease of use.
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48% Bias Score
NY's Climate Superfund Act: Potential for Higher Energy Costs
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, charging oil and gas companies up to $75 billion for past pollution to fund infrastructure repairs, but potentially raising energy costs for residents.
NY's Climate Superfund Act: Potential for Higher Energy Costs
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, charging oil and gas companies up to $75 billion for past pollution to fund infrastructure repairs, but potentially raising energy costs for residents.
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64% Bias Score
\$40 Billion in Climate Change Damages in 2024
A Christian Aid report details ten extreme weather events in 2024, costing over \$40 billion globally, with Hurricane Milton in Florida causing \$60 billion in damage and 25 deaths, while poorer nations face disproportionately high impacts.
\$40 Billion in Climate Change Damages in 2024
A Christian Aid report details ten extreme weather events in 2024, costing over \$40 billion globally, with Hurricane Milton in Florida causing \$60 billion in damage and 25 deaths, while poorer nations face disproportionately high impacts.
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48% Bias Score
UK Cargo Theft Surges 50%, Reaching \u00a3102 Million in 2023
Organized crime gangs in the UK stole \u00a3102 million worth of goods from lorries in 2023, a 50% increase from 2022, with stolen goods quickly resold online; the government is working with police to increase secure lorry parking and analyze crime patterns.
UK Cargo Theft Surges 50%, Reaching \u00a3102 Million in 2023
Organized crime gangs in the UK stole \u00a3102 million worth of goods from lorries in 2023, a 50% increase from 2022, with stolen goods quickly resold online; the government is working with police to increase secure lorry parking and analyze crime patterns.
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48% Bias Score
Valencia Floods Rank Among Top Ten Costliest Climate Disasters of 2024
The October 2024 Valencia floods, costing $4.22 billion (approx. €4.045 billion) in insured losses and claiming over 220 lives, rank among the top ten most costly climate disasters of 2024 globally, highlighting the growing financial and human impact of climate change.
Valencia Floods Rank Among Top Ten Costliest Climate Disasters of 2024
The October 2024 Valencia floods, costing $4.22 billion (approx. €4.045 billion) in insured losses and claiming over 220 lives, rank among the top ten most costly climate disasters of 2024 globally, highlighting the growing financial and human impact of climate change.
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24% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.
TikTok Ban Threatens \$1 Billion in Small Business Revenue
A potential TikTok ban by January 19th could cost small businesses over \$1 billion in monthly revenue, forcing them to migrate to other platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, potentially impacting their ability to reach customers, especially teens.
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48% Bias Score
EU's CAFE Standards Threaten €15 Billion in Fines for Automakers
The European Union's new CAFE emission standards, effective Wednesday, mandate a significant reduction in vehicle CO2 emissions by 2027, forcing automakers to increase electric vehicle sales to avoid €15 billion in fines and potentially impacting production in countries like Spain, where 91% of car ...
EU's CAFE Standards Threaten €15 Billion in Fines for Automakers
The European Union's new CAFE emission standards, effective Wednesday, mandate a significant reduction in vehicle CO2 emissions by 2027, forcing automakers to increase electric vehicle sales to avoid €15 billion in fines and potentially impacting production in countries like Spain, where 91% of car ...
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52% Bias Score
2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Extreme Weather Events
Italy faced 351 extreme weather events in 2024—a 485% increase since 2015—with Emilia-Romagna hardest hit; globally, the 10 costliest climate disasters caused $229 billion in damages and 2,000 deaths, primarily in the US.
2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Extreme Weather Events
Italy faced 351 extreme weather events in 2024—a 485% increase since 2015—with Emilia-Romagna hardest hit; globally, the 10 costliest climate disasters caused $229 billion in damages and 2,000 deaths, primarily in the US.
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40% Bias Score
Valencian Floods: €15 Billion Asset Loss Exceeds Initial GDP Impact Estimates
The October 29th floods in the Valencian Community caused over €15 billion in extraordinary asset depreciation, impacting households, businesses, and public infrastructure, a significant blow exceeding initial GDP impact estimates and highlighting the need for substantial public aid.
Valencian Floods: €15 Billion Asset Loss Exceeds Initial GDP Impact Estimates
The October 29th floods in the Valencian Community caused over €15 billion in extraordinary asset depreciation, impacting households, businesses, and public infrastructure, a significant blow exceeding initial GDP impact estimates and highlighting the need for substantial public aid.
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28% Bias Score
AI: A Time-Saving Revolution with Risks of Inequality
AI's time-saving potential, unlike previous tech fads, drives global investment and promises productivity gains of 1.3% annually for the next 5 years (SACE), freeing up an average of 200 hours per worker by 2025 (Thomson Reuters Institute); however, wealth inequality and monopolies remain significan...
AI: A Time-Saving Revolution with Risks of Inequality
AI's time-saving potential, unlike previous tech fads, drives global investment and promises productivity gains of 1.3% annually for the next 5 years (SACE), freeing up an average of 200 hours per worker by 2025 (Thomson Reuters Institute); however, wealth inequality and monopolies remain significan...
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60% Bias Score
African Swine Fever Spreads in Hesse, Germany: Hundreds of Pigs Dead, Restrictions in Place
The African swine fever virus continues to spread in Hesse, Germany, impacting the Rheingau-Taunus and Mainz-Bingen districts, resulting in hundreds of pig deaths, extensive fencing, and restrictions. Authorities urge against New Year's Eve fireworks to avoid further spread.
African Swine Fever Spreads in Hesse, Germany: Hundreds of Pigs Dead, Restrictions in Place
The African swine fever virus continues to spread in Hesse, Germany, impacting the Rheingau-Taunus and Mainz-Bingen districts, resulting in hundreds of pig deaths, extensive fencing, and restrictions. Authorities urge against New Year's Eve fireworks to avoid further spread.
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28% Bias Score