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CHP Launches "Red Card" Campaign Against Turkish Government
CHP leader Özgür Özel launched a "red card" campaign in Mersin against Turkey's ruling party, urging citizens to protest economic hardship and the government's alleged financial pressure on municipalities, particularly concerning earthquake relief efforts; the campaign aims to symbolize public disco...
CHP Launches "Red Card" Campaign Against Turkish Government
CHP leader Özgür Özel launched a "red card" campaign in Mersin against Turkey's ruling party, urging citizens to protest economic hardship and the government's alleged financial pressure on municipalities, particularly concerning earthquake relief efforts; the campaign aims to symbolize public disco...
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Regional Food Card Programs Amidst Inflation and Poverty Debates
In response to rising food prices and inflation, Kaliningrad and Kamchatka introduced food card programs for low-income residents and pensioners, providing discounts on essential goods, despite official statistics indicating poverty reduction.
Russia's Regional Food Card Programs Amidst Inflation and Poverty Debates
In response to rising food prices and inflation, Kaliningrad and Kamchatka introduced food card programs for low-income residents and pensioners, providing discounts on essential goods, despite official statistics indicating poverty reduction.
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36% Bias Score
US Homelessness Hits Record High, with Stark Differences Between Blue and Red States
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported a record high of over 770,000 homeless individuals in 2023, with an 18% increase in 2023 and a 36% increase since 2019; progressive blue states experienced the largest increases, while red states saw comparatively lower growth despite...
US Homelessness Hits Record High, with Stark Differences Between Blue and Red States
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported a record high of over 770,000 homeless individuals in 2023, with an 18% increase in 2023 and a 36% increase since 2019; progressive blue states experienced the largest increases, while red states saw comparatively lower growth despite...
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76% Bias Score
Global Debt Crisis: Poorer Nations Bear Disproportionate Burden
Global debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, with the US holding over $33 trillion; poorer nations, especially in Africa, face crippling interest rates (10-12 times higher than wealthier nations), hindering development and exacerbating existing inequalities, prompting calls for debt forgiveness an...
Global Debt Crisis: Poorer Nations Bear Disproportionate Burden
Global debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, with the US holding over $33 trillion; poorer nations, especially in Africa, face crippling interest rates (10-12 times higher than wealthier nations), hindering development and exacerbating existing inequalities, prompting calls for debt forgiveness an...
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40% Bias Score
Shrinking Graduate Salary Premium Fuels Political Instability
A Resolution Foundation report reveals a 4% real-term decrease in new graduate salaries over two decades, while the minimum wage has risen by 60%, blurring the lines between white-collar and blue-collar jobs and potentially fueling political instability among disillusioned young professionals.
Shrinking Graduate Salary Premium Fuels Political Instability
A Resolution Foundation report reveals a 4% real-term decrease in new graduate salaries over two decades, while the minimum wage has risen by 60%, blurring the lines between white-collar and blue-collar jobs and potentially fueling political instability among disillusioned young professionals.
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48% Bias Score
Central Bank Policies Exacerbate Inequality and Fuel Systemic Risk
Global central banks' low-interest rate policies, while inflating asset prices, disproportionately benefited the wealthy and fueled corporate debt, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of stock buybacks and executive bonuses, without generating substantial economic growth.
Central Bank Policies Exacerbate Inequality and Fuel Systemic Risk
Global central banks' low-interest rate policies, while inflating asset prices, disproportionately benefited the wealthy and fueled corporate debt, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of stock buybacks and executive bonuses, without generating substantial economic growth.
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48% Bias Score
Tax Cut on Tips: Limited Impact Despite Bipartisan Support
President-elect Trump's proposed elimination of taxes on tips, also supported by Vice President Kamala Harris with stipulations, would benefit a small portion of the 4 million tipped workers in the US, costing an estimated $60 billion to $200 billion over 10 years, raising concerns about its impact ...
Tax Cut on Tips: Limited Impact Despite Bipartisan Support
President-elect Trump's proposed elimination of taxes on tips, also supported by Vice President Kamala Harris with stipulations, would benefit a small portion of the 4 million tipped workers in the US, costing an estimated $60 billion to $200 billion over 10 years, raising concerns about its impact ...
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48% Bias Score
Vietnam's Controversial New Traffic Fines: A 50-Fold Increase Sparks Public Outcry
Vietnam's new traffic law, effective January 1, 2025, increases fines significantly, with some reaching 100 million VND (approximately 4,167 USD), leading to immediate public backlash and concerns about its impact on low-income citizens and potential corruption.
Vietnam's Controversial New Traffic Fines: A 50-Fold Increase Sparks Public Outcry
Vietnam's new traffic law, effective January 1, 2025, increases fines significantly, with some reaching 100 million VND (approximately 4,167 USD), leading to immediate public backlash and concerns about its impact on low-income citizens and potential corruption.
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48% Bias Score
Cornwall MPs Back Plan for Cornish Parliament
A new report calls for a Cornish parliament, citing economic disparities, underfunded services, and Cornwall's unique culture as justification, and has received support from six local MPs.
Cornwall MPs Back Plan for Cornish Parliament
A new report calls for a Cornish parliament, citing economic disparities, underfunded services, and Cornwall's unique culture as justification, and has received support from six local MPs.
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44% Bias Score
Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers
On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.
Minimum Wage Hikes Impact 9.2 Million Workers
On January 1, 2024, minimum wage increased in 21 states, affecting 9.2 million workers and boosting pay by $5.7 billion; additional increases occurred in various cities, spurred by inflation and labor movements pushing for a $17 federal minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25.
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40% Bias Score
UK Graduate Salaries Drop 4 Percent as Minimum Wage Soars
A Resolution Foundation study reveals a 4 percent drop in real terms for UK graduate salaries (to £34,000) between 2001 and 2023, while minimum wage rose by nearly 60 percent (£21,700), significantly narrowing the pay gap and impacting lower-earning graduates disproportionately.
UK Graduate Salaries Drop 4 Percent as Minimum Wage Soars
A Resolution Foundation study reveals a 4 percent drop in real terms for UK graduate salaries (to £34,000) between 2001 and 2023, while minimum wage rose by nearly 60 percent (£21,700), significantly narrowing the pay gap and impacting lower-earning graduates disproportionately.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Protests Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction and Inequality
From 10,902 protests in 1994 to 31,715 in 2023, this country shows a rise in public demonstrations driven by labor issues (9,652), political measures (3,393), and healthcare concerns (1,900), reflecting growing citizen awareness and dissatisfaction amidst persistent socioeconomic inequality.
Surge in Protests Reflects Growing Dissatisfaction and Inequality
From 10,902 protests in 1994 to 31,715 in 2023, this country shows a rise in public demonstrations driven by labor issues (9,652), political measures (3,393), and healthcare concerns (1,900), reflecting growing citizen awareness and dissatisfaction amidst persistent socioeconomic inequality.
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32% Bias Score
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