Record Gas Consumption in 2024: Fragile Market Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Global natural gas consumption hit a record high in 2024, up 115 billion cubic meters from 2023, driven by strong Asian demand; however, the market remains fragile due to limited supply and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
Record Gas Consumption in 2024: Fragile Market Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Global natural gas consumption hit a record high in 2024, up 115 billion cubic meters from 2023, driven by strong Asian demand; however, the market remains fragile due to limited supply and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine.
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32% Bias Score
WGU's Competency-Based Model Reshapes Higher Education
Western Governors University (WGU), founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, is now the nation's largest university, enrolling over 180,000 students and having nearly 350,000 alumni, offering over 80 degree programs based on a competency-based education (CBE) model that prioritizes real-world applicati...
WGU's Competency-Based Model Reshapes Higher Education
Western Governors University (WGU), founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, is now the nation's largest university, enrolling over 180,000 students and having nearly 350,000 alumni, offering over 80 degree programs based on a competency-based education (CBE) model that prioritizes real-world applicati...
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48% Bias Score
LVMH Overtakes Novo Nordisk as Europe's Most Valuable Company
LVMH has overtaken Novo Nordisk as Europe's most valuable company, with a market cap of €341 billion versus Novo Nordisk's €261 billion, due to strong performance in the luxury sector and concerns about Novo Nordisk's pricing in the US.
LVMH Overtakes Novo Nordisk as Europe's Most Valuable Company
LVMH has overtaken Novo Nordisk as Europe's most valuable company, with a market cap of €341 billion versus Novo Nordisk's €261 billion, due to strong performance in the luxury sector and concerns about Novo Nordisk's pricing in the US.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Memecoin Launch Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Market
Former US President Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP memecoin on Friday, reaching a peak market cap of $72 billion before a sharp decline; his wife followed with $MELANIA, causing Solana's price to surge and raising concerns about market volatility and credibility.
Trump's Memecoin Launch Sends Shockwaves Through Crypto Market
Former US President Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP memecoin on Friday, reaching a peak market cap of $72 billion before a sharp decline; his wife followed with $MELANIA, causing Solana's price to surge and raising concerns about market volatility and credibility.
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56% Bias Score
UK Pay Growth Rises, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK average weekly earnings increased by 5.6% in the three months to November, driven by strong private sector growth, putting pressure on the Bank of England to maintain interest rates amid concerns over inflation; unemployment rose to 4.4%.
UK Pay Growth Rises, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK average weekly earnings increased by 5.6% in the three months to November, driven by strong private sector growth, putting pressure on the Bank of England to maintain interest rates amid concerns over inflation; unemployment rose to 4.4%.
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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 Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective February 1st, impacting over $893 billion in annual bilateral trade and potentially leading to higher prices for American consumers and retaliatory tariffs.
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective February 1st, impacting over $893 billion in annual bilateral trade and potentially leading to higher prices for American consumers and retaliatory tariffs.
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56% Bias Score
Botín Warns EU Risks Becoming 'Museum' Due to US Economic Competitiveness
At the World Economic Forum, Santander chairwoman Ana Botín urged the EU to pause regulation, empower the private sector, and prioritize faster growth to avoid becoming economically uncompetitive compared to the U.S., emphasizing a potential 3 trillion dollar difference in global GDP growth based on...
Botín Warns EU Risks Becoming 'Museum' Due to US Economic Competitiveness
At the World Economic Forum, Santander chairwoman Ana Botín urged the EU to pause regulation, empower the private sector, and prioritize faster growth to avoid becoming economically uncompetitive compared to the U.S., emphasizing a potential 3 trillion dollar difference in global GDP growth based on...
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56% Bias Score
Germany to See Massive Expansion of Automated Package Pickup Points
DHL plans to double its automated package pickup stations in Germany to 30,000 by 2030, while competitors GLS and DPD aim for 3,000 joint stations, and myflexbox targets 5,000, reflecting growing consumer demand and cost efficiency for logistics companies, but raising concerns about sufficient capac...
Germany to See Massive Expansion of Automated Package Pickup Points
DHL plans to double its automated package pickup stations in Germany to 30,000 by 2030, while competitors GLS and DPD aim for 3,000 joint stations, and myflexbox targets 5,000, reflecting growing consumer demand and cost efficiency for logistics companies, but raising concerns about sufficient capac...
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36% 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
Qomodo Secures €48 Million in Funding, Showcases 500% Growth
Italian fintech startup Qomodo, specializing in "buy now, pay later" solutions for emergency expenses, secured €48 million in funding, achieving a 500% customer growth in one year, now supporting 2,500 merchants.
Qomodo Secures €48 Million in Funding, Showcases 500% Growth
Italian fintech startup Qomodo, specializing in "buy now, pay later" solutions for emergency expenses, secured €48 million in funding, achieving a 500% customer growth in one year, now supporting 2,500 merchants.
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44% Bias Score
EU Funds Fail Small-Scale Fishers Amidst Climate Crisis
In Southern Italy and Spain, climate change and pollution caused devastating shellfish harvest failures, leaving hundreds of small-scale producers with total losses, despite the availability of over €12 billion in EU funds that mainly benefited large-scale operations due to complex application proce...
EU Funds Fail Small-Scale Fishers Amidst Climate Crisis
In Southern Italy and Spain, climate change and pollution caused devastating shellfish harvest failures, leaving hundreds of small-scale producers with total losses, despite the availability of over €12 billion in EU funds that mainly benefited large-scale operations due to complex application proce...
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44% Bias Score