Tag #Economy

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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
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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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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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
themarker.com
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Israel Ceasefire: Minimal Budget Impact Despite Reduced Military Spending

Israel's recent ceasefire agreement with Hamas has significantly reduced immediate military spending, shifting budgetary priorities; however, the 2025 budget, including NIS 123 billion for defense, remains largely unaffected due to persistent geopolitical risks, although the departure of Itamar Ben-...

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Victoria to Mandate Daily Fuel Price Reporting, 24-Hour Price Lock

Victoria will mandate daily fuel price reporting at over 1,500 petrol stations from 2025, letting motorists lock in prices for 24 hours via the Service Victoria app, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
china.org.cn
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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
smh.com.au
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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
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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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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Ordell Confirms Gold Deposit at Barimaia, Plans Major Drilling Program

Ordell Mining confirms a shallow, open-pittable gold deposit at its Barimaia project, near three processing plants, planning a 5,000m drilling program in February to expand exploration of this significant gold system.

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4% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nrc.nl
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US Tariffs Threaten Dutch Exports: Kiremko's Response and Sectoral Impacts

Due to potential US import tariffs, Dutch machinery manufacturer Kiremko's 25-year partnership with Idaho Steel Products is becoming crucial, while other Dutch sectors face potential production drops of up to 6% (machinery) and benefits for service sectors, according to CPB and Rabobank analyses.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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UK House Prices Surge, But Record Listings May Temper Growth

UK house asking prices saw a 1.7 percent jump (£5,992) in the month to January 11th, reaching £366,189 on average, the highest January increase since 2020; however, this is still below May 2024's record, and a record number of new properties on the market may slow future price growth.

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40% Bias Score

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