Tag #Economy

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EDF CFO Resigns Amidst Hinkley Point C Financial Crisis

EDF's chief financial officer resigned in March 2016 over disagreements about the financially risky Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project in the UK, which is already significantly over budget and behind schedule, causing major concerns about EDF's financial stability.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Trump's Second Inauguration: National Emergency Declared, Trade and Border Crackdown Announced

On his second inauguration, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, announced a new agency to enforce tariffs and taxes, and threatened to reclaim the Panama Canal, all reflecting a continuation of his 'America First' agenda.

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Trump Declares National Energy Emergency, Prioritizing Fossil Fuels

On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump will declare a national energy emergency to increase domestic oil and gas production, focusing on Alaska's resources and ending the electric vehicle mandate, aiming to lower energy prices and create jobs.

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60% Bias Score

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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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36% Bias Score

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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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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Star Entertainment Faces Material Uncertainty Amidst \$8 Million Loss

Star Entertainment reported a 15% revenue drop and an \$8 million EBITDA loss in the December quarter, leaving it with only \$78 million in cash and facing "material uncertainty" over its continued operation due to financial challenges and regulatory issues.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Australian Job Growth Fuels Inflation Debate Ahead of Election

In Australia, over 87 percent of job growth since March 2023 has been in public sectors like health and education, raising inflation concerns and becoming a key election issue, with economists and government officials offering differing perspectives.

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64% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Surveillance Pricing: NSA and FTC Warn of Location-Based Price Discrimination

The NSA and FTC warn about "surveillance pricing," where companies use location and browsing data to charge different prices. Consumers can mitigate this by adjusting app permissions, deleting advertising IDs, and using privacy-centric browsers.

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44% Bias Score

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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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44% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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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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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
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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EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers

EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.

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60% Bias Score

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