German Private Electric Vehicle Adoption Plummets in 2024
HUK Coburg insurance data reveals a sharp decline in private electric vehicle adoption in Germany during 2024, with only 4% of insured drivers switching to electric cars, compared to nearly 7% in 2022; this is linked to factors including the end of subsidies, high prices, limited models, and lack of...
German Private Electric Vehicle Adoption Plummets in 2024
HUK Coburg insurance data reveals a sharp decline in private electric vehicle adoption in Germany during 2024, with only 4% of insured drivers switching to electric cars, compared to nearly 7% in 2022; this is linked to factors including the end of subsidies, high prices, limited models, and lack of...
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44% Bias Score
Record Aircraft Engine Overhauls at N3 Fuel €150 Million Expansion
N3 Engine Overhaul Services in Arnstadt, Germany, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce, overhauled a record 155 aircraft engines in 2023 and plans to increase capacity to 250-270 engines annually by the end of 2025, fueled by rising demand for intercontinental flights, with a €1...
Record Aircraft Engine Overhauls at N3 Fuel €150 Million Expansion
N3 Engine Overhaul Services in Arnstadt, Germany, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce, overhauled a record 155 aircraft engines in 2023 and plans to increase capacity to 250-270 engines annually by the end of 2025, fueled by rising demand for intercontinental flights, with a €1...
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16% Bias Score
TfL's Green Belt Housing Plan Contradicts London Mayor's Stance
TfL proposed building 10,000-12,000 homes on 570 acres of Trent Park's Green Belt land, contradicting Mayor Khan's policy, prompting accusations of a 'crusade' against green spaces and raising concerns about transparency within the London Mayor's office; a public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
TfL's Green Belt Housing Plan Contradicts London Mayor's Stance
TfL proposed building 10,000-12,000 homes on 570 acres of Trent Park's Green Belt land, contradicting Mayor Khan's policy, prompting accusations of a 'crusade' against green spaces and raising concerns about transparency within the London Mayor's office; a public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
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56% Bias Score
SZ Gute Werke Raises €5.5 Million for Munich Aid
The Süddeutsche Zeitung's "SZ Gute Werke" charity received €5.5 million in donations this year from 15,779 donors, enabling them to provide housing, daily life aid, and essential support to individuals and families in Munich, with donations ranging from €2 to €90,000.
SZ Gute Werke Raises €5.5 Million for Munich Aid
The Süddeutsche Zeitung's "SZ Gute Werke" charity received €5.5 million in donations this year from 15,779 donors, enabling them to provide housing, daily life aid, and essential support to individuals and families in Munich, with donations ranging from €2 to €90,000.
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52% Bias Score
Oil Prices Fall on Trump's Trade Policy and Dollar Strength
On Tuesday, oil prices fell due to President Trump's delayed but potentially significant tariffs on Canada and Mexico, a stronger U.S. dollar, and the potential end of the Red Sea shipping disruption; Brent crude dropped 1.9% to $78.63, while West Texas Intermediate fell 2.8% to $75.74.
Oil Prices Fall on Trump's Trade Policy and Dollar Strength
On Tuesday, oil prices fell due to President Trump's delayed but potentially significant tariffs on Canada and Mexico, a stronger U.S. dollar, and the potential end of the Red Sea shipping disruption; Brent crude dropped 1.9% to $78.63, while West Texas Intermediate fell 2.8% to $75.74.
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44% Bias Score
Ontario Collective Bargaining Negotiations Hit Record Lengths in 2024
Ontario's 2024 collective bargaining negotiations averaged 13.3 months, a sharp increase from previous years, due to increased union demands, government budget constraints, and more contentious bargaining, as evidenced by the Canada Post strike and the Best Theratronics strike.
Ontario Collective Bargaining Negotiations Hit Record Lengths in 2024
Ontario's 2024 collective bargaining negotiations averaged 13.3 months, a sharp increase from previous years, due to increased union demands, government budget constraints, and more contentious bargaining, as evidenced by the Canada Post strike and the Best Theratronics strike.
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28% Bias Score
Musk's Politics Sink Tesla Sales in Germany
Following Elon Musk's controversial political endorsements, particularly his support for the AfD, Tesla's German sales plummeted by nearly half in 2024 (from 63,000 to 37,000), while a German graphic designer's sales of anti-Musk Tesla stickers skyrocketed, reflecting a growing consumer backlash aga...
Musk's Politics Sink Tesla Sales in Germany
Following Elon Musk's controversial political endorsements, particularly his support for the AfD, Tesla's German sales plummeted by nearly half in 2024 (from 63,000 to 37,000), while a German graphic designer's sales of anti-Musk Tesla stickers skyrocketed, reflecting a growing consumer backlash aga...
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44% Bias Score
Davos Protests Highlight Youth Demand for Global Inclusion
Hundreds of young people protested the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, criticizing its attendees as responsible for global crises and demanding greater youth inclusion in decision-making processes; counterpoints included the WEF's engagement with young leaders through its Global Shapers ...
Davos Protests Highlight Youth Demand for Global Inclusion
Hundreds of young people protested the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, criticizing its attendees as responsible for global crises and demanding greater youth inclusion in decision-making processes; counterpoints included the WEF's engagement with young leaders through its Global Shapers ...
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32% Bias Score
Mixed European Markets React to Trump Orders, Orsted Loss
European markets opened mixed Tuesday; Orsted reported a $1.7 billion loss; UK wages rose 6% but payrolls fell; Trump may impose tariffs; Davos hosts global leaders.
Mixed European Markets React to Trump Orders, Orsted Loss
European markets opened mixed Tuesday; Orsted reported a $1.7 billion loss; UK wages rose 6% but payrolls fell; Trump may impose tariffs; Davos hosts global leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Major Corporations Urge EU to Maintain Stringent Sustainability Regulations
Major European companies including Nestlé, Unilever, and Primark, are urging the EU to resist calls for weakening its sustainability regulations, expressing concerns that already committed resources could be wasted by any revision.
Major Corporations Urge EU to Maintain Stringent Sustainability Regulations
Major European companies including Nestlé, Unilever, and Primark, are urging the EU to resist calls for weakening its sustainability regulations, expressing concerns that already committed resources could be wasted by any revision.
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40% Bias Score
Oxfam Report Links Billionaire Wealth to Democratic Erosion
Oxfam's new report reveals the obscene wealth concentration among billionaires, exemplified by Elon Musk's $56 billion bonus, and links this to political attacks on democracy, advocating for higher taxes on large fortunes but facing significant political obstacles.
Oxfam Report Links Billionaire Wealth to Democratic Erosion
Oxfam's new report reveals the obscene wealth concentration among billionaires, exemplified by Elon Musk's $56 billion bonus, and links this to political attacks on democracy, advocating for higher taxes on large fortunes but facing significant political obstacles.
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56% Bias Score
Bipartisan Bill to Relocate Federal Agencies Out of Washington, D.C.
Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced a bill to move certain federal agencies out of Washington, D.C., to states that better serve their needs, creating a competitive bidding process for other states to host them, with exceptions for national security agencies.
Bipartisan Bill to Relocate Federal Agencies Out of Washington, D.C.
Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced a bill to move certain federal agencies out of Washington, D.C., to states that better serve their needs, creating a competitive bidding process for other states to host them, with exceptions for national security agencies.
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64% Bias Score