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
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
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60% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...
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36% 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
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Surge in Housing Benefit Recipients
The number of households in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern receiving Wohngeld (housing benefit) almost doubled to 46,360 in 2023 due to the Wohngeld Plus reform, impacting nearly 6% of all households, with pensioners making up the largest group.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Surge in Housing Benefit Recipients
The number of households in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern receiving Wohngeld (housing benefit) almost doubled to 46,360 in 2023 due to the Wohngeld Plus reform, impacting nearly 6% of all households, with pensioners making up the largest group.
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36% Bias Score
Greece: Housing Crisis Worsens as Prices Outpace Income Growth
In Greece, the rising cost of housing has outpaced income growth since 2020, requiring significantly more average salaries (232 in 2024 vs. 190 in 2020) to purchase the same property, now costing \303,693 instead of \200,000. The government aims to improve affordability in 2025 via subsidized loans ...
Greece: Housing Crisis Worsens as Prices Outpace Income Growth
In Greece, the rising cost of housing has outpaced income growth since 2020, requiring significantly more average salaries (232 in 2024 vs. 190 in 2020) to purchase the same property, now costing \303,693 instead of \200,000. The government aims to improve affordability in 2025 via subsidized loans ...
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36% Bias Score