Xinjiang Tunnel Construction Progressing Despite Challenges
The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, connecting Yili and Aksu prefectures, faces challenges like flooding and extreme temperatures but is progressing as planned for completion by late October 2027, significantly reducing travel time and boosting regional development...
Xinjiang Tunnel Construction Progressing Despite Challenges
The 15.7-kilometer West Tianshan Super-Long Tunnel in Xinjiang, China, connecting Yili and Aksu prefectures, faces challenges like flooding and extreme temperatures but is progressing as planned for completion by late October 2027, significantly reducing travel time and boosting regional development...
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52% Bias Score
Bologna Announces €200 Million Flood Mitigation Plan
In response to recent floods in Bologna, Italy, the city, metropolitan area, and regional government will collaborate on immediate repairs to critical infrastructure by March (€200 million estimated cost), along with long-term flood mitigation projects. The plan includes community involvement and a ...
Bologna Announces €200 Million Flood Mitigation Plan
In response to recent floods in Bologna, Italy, the city, metropolitan area, and regional government will collaborate on immediate repairs to critical infrastructure by March (€200 million estimated cost), along with long-term flood mitigation projects. The plan includes community involvement and a ...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Youth Lead in Reading Increase, but Time Constraints Remain
The 2024 Spanish Ministry of Culture's reading habits barometer shows that 75.3% of 14–24 year olds read books in their free time, a 5% increase from last year, while 65% of Spaniards over 14 read, with a 6% increase since 2017; however, lack of time is the main reason 34.5% don't read, leading to a...
Spanish Youth Lead in Reading Increase, but Time Constraints Remain
The 2024 Spanish Ministry of Culture's reading habits barometer shows that 75.3% of 14–24 year olds read books in their free time, a 5% increase from last year, while 65% of Spaniards over 14 read, with a 6% increase since 2017; however, lack of time is the main reason 34.5% don't read, leading to a...
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52% Bias Score
Rhein-Main TV Shuts Down After Failed Investment
Turkish businessman Ilkem Sahin's failure to invest in Rhein-Main TV, a German regional broadcaster he acquired in April 2023, led to its closure in February 2024 after two insolvencies, impacting 16 employees and 800,000 daily viewers.
Rhein-Main TV Shuts Down After Failed Investment
Turkish businessman Ilkem Sahin's failure to invest in Rhein-Main TV, a German regional broadcaster he acquired in April 2023, led to its closure in February 2024 after two insolvencies, impacting 16 employees and 800,000 daily viewers.
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48% Bias Score
Wall Street Analysts Issue Multiple Rating Changes Wednesday
Wall Street analysts issued several rating changes Wednesday, including Bank of America raising its Netflix price target to $1,175, Wells Fargo upgrading Charles Schwab and 3M, Barclays upgrading Netflix to "equal weight", and downgrades for Ford and Reddit.
Wall Street Analysts Issue Multiple Rating Changes Wednesday
Wall Street analysts issued several rating changes Wednesday, including Bank of America raising its Netflix price target to $1,175, Wells Fargo upgrading Charles Schwab and 3M, Barclays upgrading Netflix to "equal weight", and downgrades for Ford and Reddit.
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French Government Announces €475,000 Cabaret Support Plan
The French government unveiled a €475,000 "cabaret plan" on January 21st, including financial aid, tax credit support, and heritage recognition for the French cabaret industry, aiming to bolster its creation, visibility, and cultural standing.
French Government Announces €475,000 Cabaret Support Plan
The French government unveiled a €475,000 "cabaret plan" on January 21st, including financial aid, tax credit support, and heritage recognition for the French cabaret industry, aiming to bolster its creation, visibility, and cultural standing.
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28% Bias Score
French Government Rejects Taxing Retirees to Fund Social Security
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard rejected a proposal by the Labor Minister to tax 40% of retirees to fund social security in the 2025 budget, citing the government's commitment to avoiding new household taxes; the proposal sparked controversy among political parties and government supporters.
French Government Rejects Taxing Retirees to Fund Social Security
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard rejected a proposal by the Labor Minister to tax 40% of retirees to fund social security in the 2025 budget, citing the government's commitment to avoiding new household taxes; the proposal sparked controversy among political parties and government supporters.
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36% Bias Score
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Single-Use Packaging Tax
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's tax on single-use food packaging and cutlery, rejecting a McDonald's franchisee's challenge; the decision validates the city's efforts to reduce waste and may influence other German municipalities considering similar taxes.
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Single-Use Packaging Tax
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's tax on single-use food packaging and cutlery, rejecting a McDonald's franchisee's challenge; the decision validates the city's efforts to reduce waste and may influence other German municipalities considering similar taxes.
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48% Bias Score
UK to revoke driving licenses from benefit fraudsters
The UK government proposes to strip convicted benefit cheats of their driving licenses for debts over £1,000 and gain greater access to bank account data to combat fraud, potentially saving £1.6bn over five years, but raising privacy concerns.
UK to revoke driving licenses from benefit fraudsters
The UK government proposes to strip convicted benefit cheats of their driving licenses for debts over £1,000 and gain greater access to bank account data to combat fraud, potentially saving £1.6bn over five years, but raising privacy concerns.
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44% Bias Score
U.K.'s Balanced Trade with U.S. Could Mitigate Trump's Tariff Impact
The U.K. had a £4.5 billion trade surplus with the U.S. in Q2 2024, contrasting with a £2.3 billion deficit in Q2 2023; this balanced trade history differentiates the U.K. from countries with persistent surpluses, potentially mitigating the impact of potential future trade tariffs imposed by Preside...
U.K.'s Balanced Trade with U.S. Could Mitigate Trump's Tariff Impact
The U.K. had a £4.5 billion trade surplus with the U.S. in Q2 2024, contrasting with a £2.3 billion deficit in Q2 2023; this balanced trade history differentiates the U.K. from countries with persistent surpluses, potentially mitigating the impact of potential future trade tariffs imposed by Preside...
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40% Bias Score
Hamburg's Budget Faces Billions in Potential Losses Due to Party Tax Cut Plans
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Inaugural Address: Promises of a "Golden Age" and National Emergencies
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump promised a new "golden age" for America, focusing on immigration and the economy, while declaring a "crisis of trust" in the government and promising numerous executive actions, including declaring national emergencies on immigration and energy.
Trump's Inaugural Address: Promises of a "Golden Age" and National Emergencies
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump promised a new "golden age" for America, focusing on immigration and the economy, while declaring a "crisis of trust" in the government and promising numerous executive actions, including declaring national emergencies on immigration and energy.
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64% Bias Score