US Stocks Soar on Inflation Data, Big Tech Gains
US stock indexes closed their best week in two months on Friday, with the S&P 500 up 1 percent, the Dow Jones up 0.8 percent, and the Nasdaq up 1.5 percent; this rally was fueled by strong performances from Big Tech companies and positive inflation news, raising hopes for further interest rate cuts ...
US Stocks Soar on Inflation Data, Big Tech Gains
US stock indexes closed their best week in two months on Friday, with the S&P 500 up 1 percent, the Dow Jones up 0.8 percent, and the Nasdaq up 1.5 percent; this rally was fueled by strong performances from Big Tech companies and positive inflation news, raising hopes for further interest rate cuts ...
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44% Bias Score
Conflicting American Dreams: Equality vs. Wealth on Inauguration Day
The January 20, 2025, inauguration juxtaposes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of equality with President Trump's focus on wealth accumulation, as illustrated by the fact that the Forbes 400 billionaires' collective wealth exceeds that of 41 million Black Americans.
Conflicting American Dreams: Equality vs. Wealth on Inauguration Day
The January 20, 2025, inauguration juxtaposes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of equality with President Trump's focus on wealth accumulation, as illustrated by the fact that the Forbes 400 billionaires' collective wealth exceeds that of 41 million Black Americans.
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64% Bias Score
US Replaces China as Germany's Top Trading Partner Amidst Trade War Concerns
In 2024, US-German trade reached €255 billion, exceeding trade with China by €8 billion, making the US Germany's top trading partner for the first time since 2016; however, this also raises concerns about potential trade conflicts and their impact on the German economy.
US Replaces China as Germany's Top Trading Partner Amidst Trade War Concerns
In 2024, US-German trade reached €255 billion, exceeding trade with China by €8 billion, making the US Germany's top trading partner for the first time since 2016; however, this also raises concerns about potential trade conflicts and their impact on the German economy.
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44% Bias Score
Meerlust Estate: From Parisian Fashion Shows to Global Wine Success
Hannes Myburgh, 8th-generation owner of Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, transformed his family's winery after a 1970s experience at Château Lafite Rothschild, leading to international acclaim for their wines and a worker-empowerment program.
Meerlust Estate: From Parisian Fashion Shows to Global Wine Success
Hannes Myburgh, 8th-generation owner of Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, transformed his family's winery after a 1970s experience at Château Lafite Rothschild, leading to international acclaim for their wines and a worker-empowerment program.
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40% Bias Score
China's Record Trade Surplus Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, exceeding expectations by 7%, leads to a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors and prompting concerns about further European deindustrialization, while China seeks new markets in developing nations.
China's Record Trade Surplus Threatens Global Competitors
China's export surge in 2024, exceeding expectations by 7%, leads to a record trade surplus, threatening global competitors and prompting concerns about further European deindustrialization, while China seeks new markets in developing nations.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Cryptocurrency Token Soars, Raising Conflicts of Interest Concerns
President-elect Donald Trump's new cryptocurrency token, launched just before his inauguration, rapidly increased in value from \$10 to approximately \$70, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and market manipulation, with 200 million coins currently available and plans for 1 billi...
Trump's Cryptocurrency Token Soars, Raising Conflicts of Interest Concerns
President-elect Donald Trump's new cryptocurrency token, launched just before his inauguration, rapidly increased in value from \$10 to approximately \$70, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and market manipulation, with 200 million coins currently available and plans for 1 billi...
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40% Bias Score
Job Insecurity Fuels Rise of Freelancing and Side Hustles
Recent layoffs and a decrease in workplace flexibility are driving a surge in professionals adopting side hustles and freelancing, with 65% of freelancers reporting increased financial security and projections showing the freelance workforce reaching 50.9% of the U.S. workforce by 2027.
Job Insecurity Fuels Rise of Freelancing and Side Hustles
Recent layoffs and a decrease in workplace flexibility are driving a surge in professionals adopting side hustles and freelancing, with 65% of freelancers reporting increased financial security and projections showing the freelance workforce reaching 50.9% of the U.S. workforce by 2027.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Crypto Agenda: High Hopes, Potential Roadblocks
President Trump's inauguration raises expectations for pro-crypto executive orders addressing debanking, SAB 121 repeal, and a bitcoin reserve, but Congress, courts, and competing priorities could hinder swift implementation, potentially resulting in a more volatile 2025 than anticipated.
Trump's Crypto Agenda: High Hopes, Potential Roadblocks
President Trump's inauguration raises expectations for pro-crypto executive orders addressing debanking, SAB 121 repeal, and a bitcoin reserve, but Congress, courts, and competing priorities could hinder swift implementation, potentially resulting in a more volatile 2025 than anticipated.
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40% Bias Score
IBC Secures NIS 250 Million for Network Expansion Amidst Shareholder Dispute
IBC Unlimited secured NIS 250 million in funding from Migdal and Discount Bank to expand its fiber optic network to 2.4 million households, a move contested by shareholder Cellcom who alleges that the decision is based on a flawed assumption and serves the personal interests of other shareholders.
IBC Secures NIS 250 Million for Network Expansion Amidst Shareholder Dispute
IBC Unlimited secured NIS 250 million in funding from Migdal and Discount Bank to expand its fiber optic network to 2.4 million households, a move contested by shareholder Cellcom who alleges that the decision is based on a flawed assumption and serves the personal interests of other shareholders.
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60% Bias Score
FTC Accuses PBMs of \$8.7 Billion in Price Gouging
The FTC released a report accusing the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—OptumRx, Express Scripts, and CVS Caremark—of marking up specialty generic drug prices by over \$7.3 billion from 2017-2022, and an additional \$1.4 billion through spread pricing, ultimately increasing patient cos...
FTC Accuses PBMs of \$8.7 Billion in Price Gouging
The FTC released a report accusing the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—OptumRx, Express Scripts, and CVS Caremark—of marking up specialty generic drug prices by over \$7.3 billion from 2017-2022, and an additional \$1.4 billion through spread pricing, ultimately increasing patient cos...
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24% Bias Score
EU Suspends Deficit Procedure Against France
The EU suspended its deficit procedure against France, accepting a revised budget plan projecting a 5.4% deficit this year, aiming for under 3% by 2029, to avoid destabilizing France's fragile political climate.
EU Suspends Deficit Procedure Against France
The EU suspended its deficit procedure against France, accepting a revised budget plan projecting a 5.4% deficit this year, aiming for under 3% by 2029, to avoid destabilizing France's fragile political climate.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs: Reshaping Startup Strategies
The Trump administration's tariffs significantly impacted startups by increasing costs for imported goods, prompting supply chain adjustments and creating both challenges and opportunities in various sectors, mirroring the effects of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
Trump Tariffs: Reshaping Startup Strategies
The Trump administration's tariffs significantly impacted startups by increasing costs for imported goods, prompting supply chain adjustments and creating both challenges and opportunities in various sectors, mirroring the effects of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
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36% Bias Score