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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
The Illusion of a Single Interest Rate: The Limits of Central Bank Control
This article refutes the idea of a uniform interest rate, arguing that borrowing costs are highly variable and depend on individual circumstances, rendering the Federal Reserve's control over them limited, as evidenced by the vast differences in borrowing costs between wealthy individuals and those ...
The Illusion of a Single Interest Rate: The Limits of Central Bank Control
This article refutes the idea of a uniform interest rate, arguing that borrowing costs are highly variable and depend on individual circumstances, rendering the Federal Reserve's control over them limited, as evidenced by the vast differences in borrowing costs between wealthy individuals and those ...
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60% Bias Score
Israel Faces Looming Poverty Crisis Amidst Planned Economic Increases
The 2024 Latet report shows 1.24 million Israeli children (39.6%) and 678,200 families live in poverty; The Soup Kitchen warns that planned economic increases will cause a major crisis, as requests for aid have risen 40% since the war.
Israel Faces Looming Poverty Crisis Amidst Planned Economic Increases
The 2024 Latet report shows 1.24 million Israeli children (39.6%) and 678,200 families live in poverty; The Soup Kitchen warns that planned economic increases will cause a major crisis, as requests for aid have risen 40% since the war.
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56% Bias Score
Rotterdam's Yess Store Highlights Persistent Need for Informal Food Assistance
In Rotterdam's Bospolder-Tussendijken, the Yess giveaway store, founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides free groceries and community support, distributing 1200 bags at schools and 600 Christmas hampers this year, highlighting the continued need for informal food assistance due to rising costs...
Rotterdam's Yess Store Highlights Persistent Need for Informal Food Assistance
In Rotterdam's Bospolder-Tussendijken, the Yess giveaway store, founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides free groceries and community support, distributing 1200 bags at schools and 600 Christmas hampers this year, highlighting the continued need for informal food assistance due to rising costs...
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40% Bias Score
Italian Students Protest High Living Costs, Demand Increased Education Funding
On December 23, 2023, students from "Cambiare Rotta" protested at Milan's Central Station, demanding €10 billion for universities and research, public student housing, and subsidized train tickets, highlighting the high cost of living and transportation for students, particularly those from Southern...
Italian Students Protest High Living Costs, Demand Increased Education Funding
On December 23, 2023, students from "Cambiare Rotta" protested at Milan's Central Station, demanding €10 billion for universities and research, public student housing, and subsidized train tickets, highlighting the high cost of living and transportation for students, particularly those from Southern...
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40% Bias Score
MacKenzie Scott's $2 Billion 2024 Philanthropy: A Focus on Repeat Grants and Economic Security
MacKenzie Scott donated $2 billion to 199 organizations in 2024, including repeat grants to several nonprofits working on affordable housing, such as Enterprise Community Partners ($65 million) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($65 million), reflecting a focus on economic security and a...
MacKenzie Scott's $2 Billion 2024 Philanthropy: A Focus on Repeat Grants and Economic Security
MacKenzie Scott donated $2 billion to 199 organizations in 2024, including repeat grants to several nonprofits working on affordable housing, such as Enterprise Community Partners ($65 million) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($65 million), reflecting a focus on economic security and a...
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28% Bias Score
Turkey's Poverty Rate Rises to 13.6% in 2024
Turkey's 2024 poverty rate increased to 13.6 percent, based on 50 percent of equivalent household disposable per capita median income, with Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, and Kırşehir provinces reporting the highest rates at 14.6 percent.
Turkey's Poverty Rate Rises to 13.6% in 2024
Turkey's 2024 poverty rate increased to 13.6 percent, based on 50 percent of equivalent household disposable per capita median income, with Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, and Kırşehir provinces reporting the highest rates at 14.6 percent.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey's Income Inequality Remains High Despite Slight Decrease
Turkey's 2024 income distribution statistics show the top 20% earned 48.1% of total income, while the bottom 20% received 6.3%, with the Gini coefficient at 0.413, revealing persistent inequality across regions.
Turkey's Income Inequality Remains High Despite Slight Decrease
Turkey's 2024 income distribution statistics show the top 20% earned 48.1% of total income, while the bottom 20% received 6.3%, with the Gini coefficient at 0.413, revealing persistent inequality across regions.
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20% Bias Score
5,000 Starbucks Workers Conclude Five-Day Holiday Strike Over Contract Dispute
On December 24th, approximately 5,000 Starbucks workers in over 300 US stores concluded a five-day strike protesting stalled contract negotiations and alleged broken agreements on wages, with the union citing inadequate compensation despite Starbucks' claim of competitive pay.
5,000 Starbucks Workers Conclude Five-Day Holiday Strike Over Contract Dispute
On December 24th, approximately 5,000 Starbucks workers in over 300 US stores concluded a five-day strike protesting stalled contract negotiations and alleged broken agreements on wages, with the union citing inadequate compensation despite Starbucks' claim of competitive pay.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Shrinking Social Protection Spending: A 28% Drop in Pension and Elderly Care Allocation
Turkey's allocation to pension and elderly care dropped to 4.4% of GDP in 2023, down from 6.1% in 2019, reflecting a broader decline in social protection spending and highlighting income inequality.
Turkey's Shrinking Social Protection Spending: A 28% Drop in Pension and Elderly Care Allocation
Turkey's allocation to pension and elderly care dropped to 4.4% of GDP in 2023, down from 6.1% in 2019, reflecting a broader decline in social protection spending and highlighting income inequality.
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40% Bias Score
Barcelona's Successful Fight Against Airbnb's Impact on Housing"
Barcelona's city government, between 2015 and 2023, imposed strict regulations on short-term rentals, resulting in the closure of over 6,000 illegal tourist apartments, a €600,000 fine for Airbnb, and the return of at least 2,000 units to the residential market.
Barcelona's Successful Fight Against Airbnb's Impact on Housing"
Barcelona's city government, between 2015 and 2023, imposed strict regulations on short-term rentals, resulting in the closure of over 6,000 illegal tourist apartments, a €600,000 fine for Airbnb, and the return of at least 2,000 units to the residential market.
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48% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...
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36% Bias Score
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