China's 2024 GDP Figures Released Amidst Economic Headwinds
China is set to release its 2024 GDP figures amidst a struggling economy grappling with a real estate crisis, high local government debt, youth unemployment, and the threat of US tariffs on Chinese goods, impacting consumer spending and foreign investment.
China's 2024 GDP Figures Released Amidst Economic Headwinds
China is set to release its 2024 GDP figures amidst a struggling economy grappling with a real estate crisis, high local government debt, youth unemployment, and the threat of US tariffs on Chinese goods, impacting consumer spending and foreign investment.
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44% Bias Score
China Discovers Major Rare Earth Deposit in Yunnan
China announced the discovery of a major rare earth deposit in Yunnan province, containing 1.15 million metric tons of potential resources, including over 470,000 tons of critical rare earths vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy, further strengthening its global dominance in this sector.
China Discovers Major Rare Earth Deposit in Yunnan
China announced the discovery of a major rare earth deposit in Yunnan province, containing 1.15 million metric tons of potential resources, including over 470,000 tons of critical rare earths vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy, further strengthening its global dominance in this sector.
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32% Bias Score
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Poverty Stagnates
Oxfam's report reveals a global surge in billionaire wealth, reaching 2,769 individuals in 2022, while poverty remains stagnant and hunger rises; Germany, with 130 billionaires, sees 71 percent of their wealth originating from inheritance, highlighting a growing inequality.
Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Poverty Stagnates
Oxfam's report reveals a global surge in billionaire wealth, reaching 2,769 individuals in 2022, while poverty remains stagnant and hunger rises; Germany, with 130 billionaires, sees 71 percent of their wealth originating from inheritance, highlighting a growing inequality.
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60% Bias Score
High Street Shops Used as Fronts for Money Laundering and Modern Slavery
Organized crime is using High Street shops as fronts for money laundering and modern slavery, exploiting a rise in cash-only businesses and a lack of public awareness; police busted a Cardiff gang laundering over £1.5 million, while a Camden raid uncovered £5 million in counterfeit goods linked to m...
High Street Shops Used as Fronts for Money Laundering and Modern Slavery
Organized crime is using High Street shops as fronts for money laundering and modern slavery, exploiting a rise in cash-only businesses and a lack of public awareness; police busted a Cardiff gang laundering over £1.5 million, while a Camden raid uncovered £5 million in counterfeit goods linked to m...
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40% Bias Score
Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars, Sparking Calls for Wealth Tax
Oxfam Australia reveals that Australia's 47 billionaires, whose wealth increased by A$28 billion in 2024, enjoy an average hourly income exceeding 1,300 times the national average, prompting calls for a wealth tax to address inequality.
Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars, Sparking Calls for Wealth Tax
Oxfam Australia reveals that Australia's 47 billionaires, whose wealth increased by A$28 billion in 2024, enjoy an average hourly income exceeding 1,300 times the national average, prompting calls for a wealth tax to address inequality.
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52% Bias Score
CNMC: Iberdrola Exceeded Madrid Grid Capacity for Data Centers
Iberdrola's i-DE granted five Madrid data center access permits exceeding grid capacity based on a non-existent transformer, a "very serious infraction" per the CNMC, resulting in 101.76% capacity commitment and highlighting the need for improved grid planning.
CNMC: Iberdrola Exceeded Madrid Grid Capacity for Data Centers
Iberdrola's i-DE granted five Madrid data center access permits exceeding grid capacity based on a non-existent transformer, a "very serious infraction" per the CNMC, resulting in 101.76% capacity commitment and highlighting the need for improved grid planning.
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40% Bias Score
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, is driving a significant surge in both domestic and international tourism in China, with longer trips and a focus on cultural experiences.
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, is driving a significant surge in both domestic and international tourism in China, with longer trips and a focus on cultural experiences.
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16% Bias Score
Five Trillionaires Predicted by 2034: Oxfam Highlights Extreme Wealth Inequality
Oxfam's new report reveals that five individuals are projected to become trillionaires in the next decade, highlighting extreme wealth concentration amid persistent global poverty, exacerbated by inheritance and political influence.
Five Trillionaires Predicted by 2034: Oxfam Highlights Extreme Wealth Inequality
Oxfam's new report reveals that five individuals are projected to become trillionaires in the next decade, highlighting extreme wealth concentration amid persistent global poverty, exacerbated by inheritance and political influence.
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64% Bias Score
Five Trillionaires Predicted by 2034 Amidst Widening Wealth Gap
Oxfam's new report predicts five individuals will become trillionaires within the next decade due to a soaring stock market, while the number of people living in poverty remains stagnant since 1990; over one-third of billionaires' wealth comes from inheritance.
Five Trillionaires Predicted by 2034 Amidst Widening Wealth Gap
Oxfam's new report predicts five individuals will become trillionaires within the next decade due to a soaring stock market, while the number of people living in poverty remains stagnant since 1990; over one-third of billionaires' wealth comes from inheritance.
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64% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Persistent Global Poverty
The world's billionaires' wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, reaching $5.7 billion daily, while 3.6 billion people remain below the World Bank poverty line, highlighting extreme global inequality and prompting Oxfam to call for bolder policies.
Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Persistent Global Poverty
The world's billionaires' wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, reaching $5.7 billion daily, while 3.6 billion people remain below the World Bank poverty line, highlighting extreme global inequality and prompting Oxfam to call for bolder policies.
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68% Bias Score
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
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56% Bias Score
EU Automakers Seek Carbon Credits Amid Emission Reduction Challenges
Facing EU CO2 emission reduction mandates (93.6 g/km by 2025), automakers like Stellantis are exploring carbon credit trading with Tesla to avoid €15 billion in potential fines, highlighting the industry's struggle to transition to electric vehicles amid economic and geopolitical pressures.
EU Automakers Seek Carbon Credits Amid Emission Reduction Challenges
Facing EU CO2 emission reduction mandates (93.6 g/km by 2025), automakers like Stellantis are exploring carbon credit trading with Tesla to avoid €15 billion in potential fines, highlighting the industry's struggle to transition to electric vehicles amid economic and geopolitical pressures.
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56% Bias Score