China's Economic Growth Slows to 5%, Facing Multiple Headwinds
China's economy grew by 5% in 2024, its slowest rate in decades, due to reduced exports from US, Canadian, and EU tariffs; decreased consumer spending from a property crisis and high unemployment; and reduced foreign investment from economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions; over 900 protests o...
China's Economic Growth Slows to 5%, Facing Multiple Headwinds
China's economy grew by 5% in 2024, its slowest rate in decades, due to reduced exports from US, Canadian, and EU tariffs; decreased consumer spending from a property crisis and high unemployment; and reduced foreign investment from economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions; over 900 protests o...
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48% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs Awards $160 Million in Retention Bonuses to Top Executives
Goldman Sachs awarded CEO David Solomon and President John Waldron $80 million retention bonuses each, payable by 2030, following a year of strong financial performance and reflecting intense competition for talent from alternative asset managers.
Goldman Sachs Awards $160 Million in Retention Bonuses to Top Executives
Goldman Sachs awarded CEO David Solomon and President John Waldron $80 million retention bonuses each, payable by 2030, following a year of strong financial performance and reflecting intense competition for talent from alternative asset managers.
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48% Bias Score
EU to Slash International Offices
The European Commission is reviewing plans to reduce its international partnerships directorate's (DG INTPA) foreign offices from approximately 100 to 18, focusing on strategic areas; discussions are ongoing, with no final decision yet made on the resulting staff changes and budget implications.
EU to Slash International Offices
The European Commission is reviewing plans to reduce its international partnerships directorate's (DG INTPA) foreign offices from approximately 100 to 18, focusing on strategic areas; discussions are ongoing, with no final decision yet made on the resulting staff changes and budget implications.
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24% Bias Score
Greek IRIS Payments Transactions Surge 137% in 2024
IRIS Payments transactions in Greece soared 137% in 2024, reaching 57.3 million transactions valued at €6.1 billion, driven by strong growth across P2P, P2B, and eCommerce services and indicating a significant shift towards digital payments.
Greek IRIS Payments Transactions Surge 137% in 2024
IRIS Payments transactions in Greece soared 137% in 2024, reaching 57.3 million transactions valued at €6.1 billion, driven by strong growth across P2P, P2B, and eCommerce services and indicating a significant shift towards digital payments.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales Reflects Evolving Canadian Drinking Habits
The sales of non-alcoholic beverages in Canada have surged 73 percent in the past year, driven by growing health concerns about alcohol, changing social norms, and improved product technology, resulting in a decline in alcohol consumption and sales.
Surge in Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales Reflects Evolving Canadian Drinking Habits
The sales of non-alcoholic beverages in Canada have surged 73 percent in the past year, driven by growing health concerns about alcohol, changing social norms, and improved product technology, resulting in a decline in alcohol consumption and sales.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin's Haus der Statistik Project: A Success Story in Collaboration, and a Contrast to the Dragonerareal Challenges
Berlin's Haus der Statistik project, initially slated for demolition, will open this spring, housing a tax office and a center for refugees, social services, and culture following a successful collaboration between an initiative, the district, the senate, and a housing association; in contrast, the ...
Berlin's Haus der Statistik Project: A Success Story in Collaboration, and a Contrast to the Dragonerareal Challenges
Berlin's Haus der Statistik project, initially slated for demolition, will open this spring, housing a tax office and a center for refugees, social services, and culture following a successful collaboration between an initiative, the district, the senate, and a housing association; in contrast, the ...
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60% Bias Score
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Threatens Extremadura's Economy
On a cold morning, nearly 10,000 people protested the planned 2027-2028 closure of Spain's Almaraz nuclear plant, fearing its negative impact on the Campo Arañuelo region's economy and population, which has seen a significant population increase thanks to the plant.
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Threatens Extremadura's Economy
On a cold morning, nearly 10,000 people protested the planned 2027-2028 closure of Spain's Almaraz nuclear plant, fearing its negative impact on the Campo Arañuelo region's economy and population, which has seen a significant population increase thanks to the plant.
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64% Bias Score
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
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40% Bias Score
Potential £130 Billion Merger of Rio Tinto and Glencore
A potential £130 billion merger between FTSE 100 mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore is being considered, fueled by high demand for natural resources and anticipated changes in regulatory environments in the US and UK, following a year of significant M&A activity in the mining sector.
Potential £130 Billion Merger of Rio Tinto and Glencore
A potential £130 billion merger between FTSE 100 mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore is being considered, fueled by high demand for natural resources and anticipated changes in regulatory environments in the US and UK, following a year of significant M&A activity in the mining sector.
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48% Bias Score
Ryanair-Aena Dispute: Accusations of Deceptive Fees and Regional Airport Cuts
Ryanair accuses Aena, the Spanish airport operator, of deceptive airport fee policies, leading to the cancellation of 800,000 seats in seven regional airports and prompting a sharp rebuke from Aena, which defends its low fees and accuses Ryanair of seeking an unfair wealth transfer.
Ryanair-Aena Dispute: Accusations of Deceptive Fees and Regional Airport Cuts
Ryanair accuses Aena, the Spanish airport operator, of deceptive airport fee policies, leading to the cancellation of 800,000 seats in seven regional airports and prompting a sharp rebuke from Aena, which defends its low fees and accuses Ryanair of seeking an unfair wealth transfer.
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56% Bias Score
Germany's Inflation Rises to 2.6 Percent in December 2024
Germany's December 2024 inflation hit 2.6 percent year-on-year, the second-highest in 2024 after January's 2.9 percent, due to rising service and food prices; 2024's average inflation was 1 percent, with food price increases offset by energy price decreases.
Germany's Inflation Rises to 2.6 Percent in December 2024
Germany's December 2024 inflation hit 2.6 percent year-on-year, the second-highest in 2024 after January's 2.9 percent, due to rising service and food prices; 2024's average inflation was 1 percent, with food price increases offset by energy price decreases.
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40% Bias Score
US Hedge Fund Targets British Conglomerate Smiths Group for Break-Up
Engine Capital, a US hedge fund, is pushing for the break-up or sale of FTSE 100-listed Smiths Group, a £6 billion British engineering firm, citing undervaluation due to its conglomerate structure; Smiths Group's shares rose 5.5 percent following the announcement.
US Hedge Fund Targets British Conglomerate Smiths Group for Break-Up
Engine Capital, a US hedge fund, is pushing for the break-up or sale of FTSE 100-listed Smiths Group, a £6 billion British engineering firm, citing undervaluation due to its conglomerate structure; Smiths Group's shares rose 5.5 percent following the announcement.
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48% Bias Score