Israeli Banks Face Criticism Over Interest Rate Disparity
Israeli banks are criticized for earning significant profits from high overdraft fees while paying low interest rates on large current account balances; a proposed solution involves charging fees on large balances to encourage investment and financial literacy.
Israeli Banks Face Criticism Over Interest Rate Disparity
Israeli banks are criticized for earning significant profits from high overdraft fees while paying low interest rates on large current account balances; a proposed solution involves charging fees on large balances to encourage investment and financial literacy.
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56% Bias Score
Global Survey Reveals Widespread Concern Over Economic Inequality and Calls for Systemic Change
A Pew Research Center survey of 36 countries shows that 54% of respondents view the wealth gap as a major problem, 60% believe the wealthy exert undue political influence, and 57% think their children will be worse off economically; majorities in 33 countries want economic system changes.
Global Survey Reveals Widespread Concern Over Economic Inequality and Calls for Systemic Change
A Pew Research Center survey of 36 countries shows that 54% of respondents view the wealth gap as a major problem, 60% believe the wealthy exert undue political influence, and 57% think their children will be worse off economically; majorities in 33 countries want economic system changes.
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28% Bias Score
Trudeau's Resignation Reflects Global Populist Trend Fueled by Declining Public Trust
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation reflects a global trend of populist electoral success driven by declining public trust in governments, stemming from failures in service delivery, economic management, and ethical conduct, not solely economic hardship.
Trudeau's Resignation Reflects Global Populist Trend Fueled by Declining Public Trust
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation reflects a global trend of populist electoral success driven by declining public trust in governments, stemming from failures in service delivery, economic management, and ethical conduct, not solely economic hardship.
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44% 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
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
Macron's Failed Liberalism: Economic Crisis and Rise of the Far-Right in France
French President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, marked by unfunded tax cuts for the wealthy and increased police brutality, have resulted in a political crisis, a surge in the far-right, and widespread social unrest, culminating in his government's collapse in December 2024.
Macron's Failed Liberalism: Economic Crisis and Rise of the Far-Right in France
French President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, marked by unfunded tax cuts for the wealthy and increased police brutality, have resulted in a political crisis, a surge in the far-right, and widespread social unrest, culminating in his government's collapse in December 2024.
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68% Bias Score
Turkish MP Proposes Minimum Pension Hike to Minimum Wage
CHP MP Ibrahim Arslan submitted a bill to Turkey's parliament to raise the minimum pension to the level of the minimum wage and index it annually; this follows a government announcement of a 15.75% increase to 14,469 lira for the first half of 2025, a figure Arslan deems insufficient.
Turkish MP Proposes Minimum Pension Hike to Minimum Wage
CHP MP Ibrahim Arslan submitted a bill to Turkey's parliament to raise the minimum pension to the level of the minimum wage and index it annually; this follows a government announcement of a 15.75% increase to 14,469 lira for the first half of 2025, a figure Arslan deems insufficient.
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56% Bias Score
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
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
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