Tag #Economy

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China Announces Significant Increase in Gold and Associated Mineral Reserves

China's geological survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and a significant increase in reserves of 12 associated minerals over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially impacting global markets.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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London Workers' Eight-Month Wage Equals Burnley's Annual Income

A Centre for Cities report reveals a stark regional pay divide in the UK, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley; the average London wage (£49,455) could be earned in eight months by a London worker, highlighting the need for policy changes to address this significant regional ec...

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Australia's Hybrid Car Boom Masks Slow EV Adoption

In 2024, Australian sales of traditional hybrid cars surged by 76% to 172,696, while EV sales rose by only 16% to 114,000, creating a debate about government incentives and their impact on emission reduction targets.

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Climate Action
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Brazilian Consultant Launches Program to Support Solo Entrepreneurs

Jevandro Barros, a Sao Paulo-based consultant, created Projeto Apollo, a community for solo entrepreneurs in Brazil to address the high exit rate among the country's 13.2 million microbusinesses in 2021 by providing mentorship and education in key business areas.

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HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.

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Zero Hunger
bbc.com
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NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment

77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.

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Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
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Hamburg Sees Sharp Rise in Energy Shutoffs in 2024

Due to unpaid bills, Hamburg, Germany saw a sharp increase in energy shutoffs in 2024: electricity shutoffs rose to 6145 (nearly triple 2023's 2174), water shutoffs to 549 (nearly double 2023's 285), and gas shutoffs to 49 (over five times 2023's 9), despite a hardship fund designed to prevent such ...

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
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UK Housing Market Sees Record Seller Increase and Price Jump

Since Boxing Day, a record number of new sellers entered the UK housing market, resulting in a 1.7% average price increase to £366,189 and an 11% rise in sales agreed compared to the previous year, driven by falling interest rates, despite affordability concerns.

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University Degrees Remain a Valuable Investment Despite Rising Student Debt

A former UK minister argues that despite high student loan debt, a university degree remains a sound investment, boosting lifetime earnings by an average of £280,000 for men and £190,000 for women, countering recent government criticism.

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Quality Education
npr.org
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Allen Media Group Replaces Local Meteorologists with The Weather Channel Team

Allen Media Group is replacing local meteorologists at 21 of its TV stations with a centralized team from The Weather Channel in Atlanta by 2025, impacting at least 27 meteorologists and raising concerns about the loss of community-based weather expertise and public safety.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Xizang Targets 7 Percent GDP Growth in 2025 with 27.8 Billion USD Infrastructure Investment

Xizang Autonomous Region plans over 200 billion yuan (about 27.8 billion USD) investment in infrastructure projects, including the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, in 2025, aiming for over 7 percent GDP growth while prioritizing ecological conservation and post-earthquake reconstruction following a 6.8-magni...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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Strategic Storytelling: A Key to Cutting Through Information Overload

In a world of short attention spans (47 seconds average per screen, per an American Psychological Association study), effective storytelling is crucial for businesses to connect with employees, investors, and customers amidst constant information overload; high-performing organizations are three tim...

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