Rostov Oblast Faces Significant Changes from December 1st, 2024
Starting December 1st, 2024, Rostov Oblast residents face changes including reduced speed limits on the M-4 Don highway, fines for using summer tires in winter (500 RUB), increased railway ticket prices (approximately 11.6%), debt relief for military personnel, and a 1500 RUB daily fine for improper...
Rostov Oblast Faces Significant Changes from December 1st, 2024
Starting December 1st, 2024, Rostov Oblast residents face changes including reduced speed limits on the M-4 Don highway, fines for using summer tires in winter (500 RUB), increased railway ticket prices (approximately 11.6%), debt relief for military personnel, and a 1500 RUB daily fine for improper...
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24% Bias Score
Deutschland investiert zu wenig, obwohl die Ausgaben steigen
Eine IW-Studie zeigt, dass Deutschlands Bund trotz massiver Ausgabensteigerungen für Zukunftstechnologien wie Digitalisierung und Klimaschutz nur 2,7% der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Leistung in öffentliche Investitionen steckt, verglichen mit 3,6% im EU-Durchschnitt, da ein Großteil der Mittel nicht abg...
Deutschland investiert zu wenig, obwohl die Ausgaben steigen
Eine IW-Studie zeigt, dass Deutschlands Bund trotz massiver Ausgabensteigerungen für Zukunftstechnologien wie Digitalisierung und Klimaschutz nur 2,7% der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Leistung in öffentliche Investitionen steckt, verglichen mit 3,6% im EU-Durchschnitt, da ein Großteil der Mittel nicht abg...
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48% Bias Score
Republicans Plan $4 Trillion Tax Cut, Social Program Cuts in 100-Day Agenda
Republicans plan a 100-day agenda starting with a $4 trillion tax cut renewal favoring higher earners, alongside cuts to social programs and green energy initiatives, despite a narrow House majority and potential Democratic opposition.
Republicans Plan $4 Trillion Tax Cut, Social Program Cuts in 100-Day Agenda
Republicans plan a 100-day agenda starting with a $4 trillion tax cut renewal favoring higher earners, alongside cuts to social programs and green energy initiatives, despite a narrow House majority and potential Democratic opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Australian Inheritance Tax and Share Transfers
In Australia, inheriting shares usually avoids capital gains tax for the recipient, but the deceased estate might still face tax on asset sales to cover debts; this exemption impacts wealth distribution and estate planning.
Australian Inheritance Tax and Share Transfers
In Australia, inheriting shares usually avoids capital gains tax for the recipient, but the deceased estate might still face tax on asset sales to cover debts; this exemption impacts wealth distribution and estate planning.
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48% Bias Score
China's Strategy for a Potential Trade War with the US
Analysis of China's economic preparedness and potential responses to a potential trade war with the US under a second Trump presidency.
China's Strategy for a Potential Trade War with the US
Analysis of China's economic preparedness and potential responses to a potential trade war with the US under a second Trump presidency.
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36% Bias Score
High Mortgage Rates Persist, Impacting Homebuyers
This article analyzes the factors driving persistently high mortgage rates in the US and their potential impact on homebuyers and the broader economy.
High Mortgage Rates Persist, Impacting Homebuyers
This article analyzes the factors driving persistently high mortgage rates in the US and their potential impact on homebuyers and the broader economy.
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48% Bias Score
Israel's Tax Freeze on Sugary Drinks and Plastics: Corporate Profits Soar, Public Health Suffers
Following the freeze of taxes on sugary drinks and single-use plastics in Israel, prices did not decrease proportionally, significantly increasing corporate profits while harming public health and the environment; the freeze is set to expire in two months.
Israel's Tax Freeze on Sugary Drinks and Plastics: Corporate Profits Soar, Public Health Suffers
Following the freeze of taxes on sugary drinks and single-use plastics in Israel, prices did not decrease proportionally, significantly increasing corporate profits while harming public health and the environment; the freeze is set to expire in two months.
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60% Bias Score
Inflation Perception Gap Fuels Anti-Incumbent Sentiment in 2022 U.S. Election
The 2022 U.S. election saw a significant disconnect between economists' assessment of a healthy economy and public perception of rampant inflation, leading to anti-incumbent voting and criticism of central bank policies; this "vibecession" is now impacting other countries.
Inflation Perception Gap Fuels Anti-Incumbent Sentiment in 2022 U.S. Election
The 2022 U.S. election saw a significant disconnect between economists' assessment of a healthy economy and public perception of rampant inflation, leading to anti-incumbent voting and criticism of central bank policies; this "vibecession" is now impacting other countries.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost Approval Ratings
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an ambitious plan this week to improve NHS waiting lists, reduce crime, raise living standards, and enhance early years education by the next election, aiming to boost his falling approval ratings after a cabinet resignation and early policy missteps.
Starmer Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost Approval Ratings
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an ambitious plan this week to improve NHS waiting lists, reduce crime, raise living standards, and enhance early years education by the next election, aiming to boost his falling approval ratings after a cabinet resignation and early policy missteps.
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60% Bias Score
Greece: Parliament Poised for Major Clash over Budget and Tax Laws
A major political clash is expected in the Greek Parliament in December between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis over the budget, tax laws, and minimum wage, with PASOK proposing VAT reduction, benefits for nurses, and measures to address high rents and bank wind...
Greece: Parliament Poised for Major Clash over Budget and Tax Laws
A major political clash is expected in the Greek Parliament in December between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis over the budget, tax laws, and minimum wage, with PASOK proposing VAT reduction, benefits for nurses, and measures to address high rents and bank wind...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Announces Key Cabinet Appointments
Donald Trump announced a series of key cabinet and White House appointments, including Scott Bessent to lead the US Treasury Department.
Trump Announces Key Cabinet Appointments
Donald Trump announced a series of key cabinet and White House appointments, including Scott Bessent to lead the US Treasury Department.
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40% Bias Score
Proposed Increase in French Notary Fees Sparks Controversy
France is considering increasing notary fees, which could significantly impact the housing market and disproportionately affect lower-income individuals.
Proposed Increase in French Notary Fees Sparks Controversy
France is considering increasing notary fees, which could significantly impact the housing market and disproportionately affect lower-income individuals.
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48% Bias Score