Dutch Agricultural Innovations Promise 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction, But Livestock Cuts May Be Necessary
Dutch research commissioned by provinces shows that agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but a 20-30% livestock reduction might also be necessary to meet targets, despite a €2 billion government investment.
Dutch Agricultural Innovations Promise 50% Ammonia Emission Reduction, But Livestock Cuts May Be Necessary
Dutch research commissioned by provinces shows that agricultural innovations can reduce ammonia emissions by almost 50% in five years, but a 20-30% livestock reduction might also be necessary to meet targets, despite a €2 billion government investment.
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48% Bias Score
Mone PPE Scandal: Criminal Investigation Launched
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband face a criminal investigation over a £200 million PPE deal awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with allegations of using political connections and misleading the public to secure contracts for PPE MedPro, a company linked to her husband who stood to gain £60 ...
Mone PPE Scandal: Criminal Investigation Launched
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband face a criminal investigation over a £200 million PPE deal awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with allegations of using political connections and misleading the public to secure contracts for PPE MedPro, a company linked to her husband who stood to gain £60 ...
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60% Bias Score
Argentina Records Record US$18.899 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024
Argentina registered a record US$18.899 billion trade surplus in 2024, exceeding the previous record of US$16.885,8 billion in 2009; this was driven by a 19.4% increase in exports, mainly agricultural products, and a 17.5% decrease in imports due to the economic recession.
Argentina Records Record US$18.899 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024
Argentina registered a record US$18.899 billion trade surplus in 2024, exceeding the previous record of US$16.885,8 billion in 2009; this was driven by a 19.4% increase in exports, mainly agricultural products, and a 17.5% decrease in imports due to the economic recession.
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48% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the wealth of billionaires globally reached $15 trillion, equivalent to the eurozone's GDP, increasing by $2 trillion—three times faster than the previous year—while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting Oxfam to call for wealth taxes and regulatory changes.
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56% Bias Score
Indonesia Leverages China Ties, South-South Cooperation Amidst Trump's Return
Indonesia faces economic uncertainty from Trump's return but seeks to leverage stronger ties with China, exemplified by $139.26 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 and over $7 billion in Chinese investment, and expand South-South partnerships to mitigate risks and boost its global influence.
Indonesia Leverages China Ties, South-South Cooperation Amidst Trump's Return
Indonesia faces economic uncertainty from Trump's return but seeks to leverage stronger ties with China, exemplified by $139.26 billion in bilateral trade in 2023 and over $7 billion in Chinese investment, and expand South-South partnerships to mitigate risks and boost its global influence.
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48% Bias Score
£1 Billion NIC Increase Threatens UK Hospitality Jobs
The UK hospitality industry will face an extra £1 billion in employer national insurance contributions from April, affecting 774,000 workers and threatening jobs due to rising costs, prompting calls for government intervention.
£1 Billion NIC Increase Threatens UK Hospitality Jobs
The UK hospitality industry will face an extra £1 billion in employer national insurance contributions from April, affecting 774,000 workers and threatening jobs due to rising costs, prompting calls for government intervention.
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52% Bias Score
BMW Group Spain Sets Sales Records in 2024
In 2024, BMW Group Spain achieved record sales, with BMW brand sales up 29.4% to 45,184 units, exceeding market growth fourfold, while Mini sales decreased by 10.1% due to model range renewal, and BMW Motorrad sales increased by 3.6% to 13,143 units.
BMW Group Spain Sets Sales Records in 2024
In 2024, BMW Group Spain achieved record sales, with BMW brand sales up 29.4% to 45,184 units, exceeding market growth fourfold, while Mini sales decreased by 10.1% due to model range renewal, and BMW Motorrad sales increased by 3.6% to 13,143 units.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Inaugural Address: National Emergency, Tariffs, and Policy Reversals
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced a "national energy emergency," the revocation of electric vehicle mandates, the imposition of tariffs on foreign countries, and a return to a two-gender policy, all while criticizing the Biden administration's handling of domestic and foreig...
Trump's Inaugural Address: National Emergency, Tariffs, and Policy Reversals
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced a "national energy emergency," the revocation of electric vehicle mandates, the imposition of tariffs on foreign countries, and a return to a two-gender policy, all while criticizing the Biden administration's handling of domestic and foreig...
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76% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs: Canada's Response and Potential Economic Adaptation
Facing President Trump's threatened tariffs, Canada has responded with denial, accommodation, education, and retaliation, preparing for potential economic adaptation if free trade ends; this could reverse decades of economic integration.
Trump's Tariffs: Canada's Response and Potential Economic Adaptation
Facing President Trump's threatened tariffs, Canada has responded with denial, accommodation, education, and retaliation, preparing for potential economic adaptation if free trade ends; this could reverse decades of economic integration.
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56% Bias Score
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
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48% Bias Score
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin Development in 2025 Plans
Xi Jinping presided over a Politburo meeting reviewing work reports from key Chinese state institutions and approving their 2025 plans, prioritizing ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, emphasizing actions to improve water conservation, soil retention, and we...
China Prioritizes Yellow River Basin Development in 2025 Plans
Xi Jinping presided over a Politburo meeting reviewing work reports from key Chinese state institutions and approving their 2025 plans, prioritizing ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin, emphasizing actions to improve water conservation, soil retention, and we...
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44% Bias Score
Work-Life Balance Surpasses Salary as Top Employee Priority in Global Survey
A Randstad survey of 26,000 employees across 35 countries reveals work-life balance as the top job motivator, surpassing salary for the first time, highlighting the pandemic's lasting impact on workplace expectations and the increasing demand for flexible working.
Work-Life Balance Surpasses Salary as Top Employee Priority in Global Survey
A Randstad survey of 26,000 employees across 35 countries reveals work-life balance as the top job motivator, surpassing salary for the first time, highlighting the pandemic's lasting impact on workplace expectations and the increasing demand for flexible working.
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32% Bias Score