Germany's Power Grid Expansion: Public vs. Private Funding
Germany plans a 14,000-kilometer power grid expansion, primarily to transport wind energy; funding it through increased network fees would double them to 7.5 cents/kWh; a state-backed model is proposed as a more cost-effective alternative.
Germany's Power Grid Expansion: Public vs. Private Funding
Germany plans a 14,000-kilometer power grid expansion, primarily to transport wind energy; funding it through increased network fees would double them to 7.5 cents/kWh; a state-backed model is proposed as a more cost-effective alternative.
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56% Bias Score
Global Tourism Recovers to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
In 2024, international tourist arrivals reached 1.4 billion, an 11 percent increase, recovering to 99 percent of 2019 levels, driven by restored air capacity and strong demand; spending reached $1.6 trillion.
Global Tourism Recovers to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
In 2024, international tourist arrivals reached 1.4 billion, an 11 percent increase, recovering to 99 percent of 2019 levels, driven by restored air capacity and strong demand; spending reached $1.6 trillion.
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32% Bias Score
Post-Election Surge in Small Business Optimism
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index surged to 105.1 in December 2024 following the election of a new president, up from an average of 91 in the preceding 10 months, reflecting a significant increase in optimism among small business owners who expect improved conditions in 2025.
Post-Election Surge in Small Business Optimism
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index surged to 105.1 in December 2024 following the election of a new president, up from an average of 91 in the preceding 10 months, reflecting a significant increase in optimism among small business owners who expect improved conditions in 2025.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's "America First" Agenda Threatens EU with Trade War
President Trump's renewed "America First" policy threatens the EU with potential tariffs on imported goods, prompting concerns of a trade war and highlighting the need for EU unity to maintain competitiveness and the strong transatlantic relationship.
Trump's "America First" Agenda Threatens EU with Trade War
President Trump's renewed "America First" policy threatens the EU with potential tariffs on imported goods, prompting concerns of a trade war and highlighting the need for EU unity to maintain competitiveness and the strong transatlantic relationship.
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40% Bias Score
German Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Consecutive Week
According to ADAC's weekly survey of over 14,000 gas stations, German gas prices increased for the sixth straight week due to higher crude oil prices, influenced by geopolitical factors and a recent CO2 price increase.
German Fuel Prices Rise for Sixth Consecutive Week
According to ADAC's weekly survey of over 14,000 gas stations, German gas prices increased for the sixth straight week due to higher crude oil prices, influenced by geopolitical factors and a recent CO2 price increase.
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32% Bias Score
China Urges Global Cooperation for Inclusive Growth at Davos
In a Davos speech, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang advocated for multilateralism and inclusive growth, emphasizing China's commitment to green transition and economic opening while urging global cooperation on key challenges like climate change and digital connectivity. He met with several world ...
China Urges Global Cooperation for Inclusive Growth at Davos
In a Davos speech, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang advocated for multilateralism and inclusive growth, emphasizing China's commitment to green transition and economic opening while urging global cooperation on key challenges like climate change and digital connectivity. He met with several world ...
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40% Bias Score
Netflix Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Stock Soars 13%
Netflix exceeded Q4 2024 earnings expectations, reporting $10.25 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS, exceeding forecasts; this success was driven by record subscriber growth (19 million net additions) and a diverse content slate, including "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company's stock soa...
Netflix Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Stock Soars 13%
Netflix exceeded Q4 2024 earnings expectations, reporting $10.25 billion in revenue and $4.27 EPS, exceeding forecasts; this success was driven by record subscriber growth (19 million net additions) and a diverse content slate, including "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company's stock soa...
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, potentially increasing inflation and slowing US economic growth; economists predict higher consumer prices and disrupted US supply chains; China plans to counteract with domestic market revitalization and a 5% GDP growth target for 2025.
US Tariffs on China Risk Inflation, Slowing Growth
The US plans to impose massive tariffs on China, potentially increasing inflation and slowing US economic growth; economists predict higher consumer prices and disrupted US supply chains; China plans to counteract with domestic market revitalization and a 5% GDP growth target for 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Housing Tax Plan Backfires, Fueling Sales Surge
Spain's plan to tax international homebuyers, potentially up to 100% for non-Europeans, has unexpectedly fueled a surge in sales as buyers rush to avoid higher taxes; this mirrors Canada's extended ban on foreign buyers.
Spain's Housing Tax Plan Backfires, Fueling Sales Surge
Spain's plan to tax international homebuyers, potentially up to 100% for non-Europeans, has unexpectedly fueled a surge in sales as buyers rush to avoid higher taxes; this mirrors Canada's extended ban on foreign buyers.
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52% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Surges to Four-Year High, Raising Fiscal Concerns
The UK government's December borrowing hit a four-year high of £17.8 billion, exceeding expectations and raising concerns about the Chancellor's fiscal rules amid increased debt interest and spending.
UK Borrowing Surges to Four-Year High, Raising Fiscal Concerns
The UK government's December borrowing hit a four-year high of £17.8 billion, exceeding expectations and raising concerns about the Chancellor's fiscal rules amid increased debt interest and spending.
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48% Bias Score
European Net-to-Gross Income Varies Widely by Family Status
Across 31 European countries, a single person without children receives 68.8% of their average gross annual salary as net income, ranging from 60.1% in Belgium to 85.9% in Cyprus; this significantly increases for families with children due to family benefits and lower taxes.
European Net-to-Gross Income Varies Widely by Family Status
Across 31 European countries, a single person without children receives 68.8% of their average gross annual salary as net income, ranging from 60.1% in Belgium to 85.9% in Cyprus; this significantly increases for families with children due to family benefits and lower taxes.
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20% Bias Score
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Development at Davos 2025
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation on multilateralism and inclusive development, outlining four key recommendations and highlighting China's commitment to high-quality growth, green transition, and further opening up, based on Presi...
China Urges Multilateralism and Inclusive Development at Davos 2025
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged global cooperation on multilateralism and inclusive development, outlining four key recommendations and highlighting China's commitment to high-quality growth, green transition, and further opening up, based on Presi...
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8% Bias Score