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Russia's Subsidized Mortgages Inflate Housing Prices Without Boosting Construction
Between May 2020 and June 2024, Russia's multi-apartment construction increased by 15% to 115 million square meters due to subsidized mortgages; however, apartment prices doubled or tripled, indicating that the program inflated prices rather than boosting construction.
Russia's Subsidized Mortgages Inflate Housing Prices Without Boosting Construction
Between May 2020 and June 2024, Russia's multi-apartment construction increased by 15% to 115 million square meters due to subsidized mortgages; however, apartment prices doubled or tripled, indicating that the program inflated prices rather than boosting construction.
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44% Bias Score
Alphabet Stock Spikes on Quantum Chip Breakthrough
Alphabet's stock surged 6% after unveiling its 'Willow' quantum chip, capable of a calculation taking today's supercomputers 10 septillion years, highlighting investor enthusiasm despite a lack of current real-world applications for the technology.
Alphabet Stock Spikes on Quantum Chip Breakthrough
Alphabet's stock surged 6% after unveiling its 'Willow' quantum chip, capable of a calculation taking today's supercomputers 10 septillion years, highlighting investor enthusiasm despite a lack of current real-world applications for the technology.
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48% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Attendance at National Museum of China Fueled by Popular Phoenix Magnets
The National Museum of China in Beijing recorded 6.3 million visitors by November 28th, 2024, a 10 percent increase from the previous year, driven largely by the popularity of phoenix coronet-shaped refrigerator magnets—over 530,000 sold since October—and a focus on attracting younger audiences.
Record-Breaking Attendance at National Museum of China Fueled by Popular Phoenix Magnets
The National Museum of China in Beijing recorded 6.3 million visitors by November 28th, 2024, a 10 percent increase from the previous year, driven largely by the popularity of phoenix coronet-shaped refrigerator magnets—over 530,000 sold since October—and a focus on attracting younger audiences.
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36% Bias Score
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: \$2 Billion in Ticket Sales, Record-Breaking Success
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concluded after 149 shows across 51 cities, generating over \$2 billion in ticket sales, setting numerous attendance records, and significantly impacting local economies and global trends in music and entertainment.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: \$2 Billion in Ticket Sales, Record-Breaking Success
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concluded after 149 shows across 51 cities, generating over \$2 billion in ticket sales, setting numerous attendance records, and significantly impacting local economies and global trends in music and entertainment.
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56% Bias Score
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
Ontario Colleges Face $752 Million in Spending Cuts Amidst International Enrollment Crisis
Ontario colleges face unprecedented financial strain after cutting $752 million in spending due to a sharp drop in international enrollment caused by federal study permit cuts and a lack of government support, resulting in job losses, program closures, and campus closures.
Ontario Colleges Face $752 Million in Spending Cuts Amidst International Enrollment Crisis
Ontario colleges face unprecedented financial strain after cutting $752 million in spending due to a sharp drop in international enrollment caused by federal study permit cuts and a lack of government support, resulting in job losses, program closures, and campus closures.
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36% Bias Score
French Government Collapse Undermines Tech Sector Confidence
The collapse of France's government this week has created significant uncertainty in the country's tech sector, jeopardizing billions in funding and delaying crucial innovation initiatives, as the government is unable to approve next year's budget or provide crucial support programs.
French Government Collapse Undermines Tech Sector Confidence
The collapse of France's government this week has created significant uncertainty in the country's tech sector, jeopardizing billions in funding and delaying crucial innovation initiatives, as the government is unable to approve next year's budget or provide crucial support programs.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth
A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.
Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth
A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Shutdown Could Cost U.S. Businesses $1.3 Billion in First Month
A potential January 19th TikTok shutdown in the U.S. due to national security concerns could cost small businesses and creators $1.3 billion in the first month, jeopardizing nearly two million creators and impacting $24.2 billion in U.S. GDP.
TikTok Shutdown Could Cost U.S. Businesses $1.3 Billion in First Month
A potential January 19th TikTok shutdown in the U.S. due to national security concerns could cost small businesses and creators $1.3 billion in the first month, jeopardizing nearly two million creators and impacting $24.2 billion in U.S. GDP.
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52% 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
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