Global Billionaire Count Rises to 2769 Amidst Widespread Poverty
In 2023, 204 new billionaires were added globally, totaling 2769, with Germany showing a 9-billionaire increase and $26.8 billion wealth growth. This contrasts sharply with nearly 3.6 billion people living below the $6.85/day poverty line and 733 million starving, creating concerns about the impact ...
Global Billionaire Count Rises to 2769 Amidst Widespread Poverty
In 2023, 204 new billionaires were added globally, totaling 2769, with Germany showing a 9-billionaire increase and $26.8 billion wealth growth. This contrasts sharply with nearly 3.6 billion people living below the $6.85/day poverty line and 733 million starving, creating concerns about the impact ...
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EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
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48% Bias Score
Ghana Mine Clash: Seven Dead, Protests Erupt
Seven to nine people died in a clash between soldiers and about 60 illegal miners armed with pump-action guns at an AngloGold Ashanti mine in Ghana's Ashanti region; protests followed, with vehicles and equipment burned; the government ordered investigations and the company covered medical and buria...
Ghana Mine Clash: Seven Dead, Protests Erupt
Seven to nine people died in a clash between soldiers and about 60 illegal miners armed with pump-action guns at an AngloGold Ashanti mine in Ghana's Ashanti region; protests followed, with vehicles and equipment burned; the government ordered investigations and the company covered medical and buria...
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44% Bias Score
China's Strong Showing at Davos Underscores Global Economic Engagement
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, China demonstrated its commitment to global markets through increased corporate participation (e.g., LONGi, Yidu Tech) and high-level government representation (Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang), focusing on multilateralism and mutually beneficial globalization; ...
China's Strong Showing at Davos Underscores Global Economic Engagement
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, China demonstrated its commitment to global markets through increased corporate participation (e.g., LONGi, Yidu Tech) and high-level government representation (Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang), focusing on multilateralism and mutually beneficial globalization; ...
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40% Bias Score
Jellyfish Invasion Devastates Scottish Salmon Farms
An invasive jellyfish species has killed over 200,000 farmed salmon in Scotland, impacting two farms near Skye and Muck, following a similar crisis in Norway where millions of salmon died in 2023 due to rising sea temperatures linked to climate change.
Jellyfish Invasion Devastates Scottish Salmon Farms
An invasive jellyfish species has killed over 200,000 farmed salmon in Scotland, impacting two farms near Skye and Muck, following a similar crisis in Norway where millions of salmon died in 2023 due to rising sea temperatures linked to climate change.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Cryptocurrency Token Soars, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
President-elect Donald Trump launched a new cryptocurrency token that soared from \$10 to approximately \$70 before a sharp decline, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the volatile nature of meme coins. The coin, marketed with images referencing a past assassination attempt, ...
Trump's Cryptocurrency Token Soars, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
President-elect Donald Trump launched a new cryptocurrency token that soared from \$10 to approximately \$70 before a sharp decline, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the volatile nature of meme coins. The coin, marketed with images referencing a past assassination attempt, ...
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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.
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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48% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$109,000 on Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$109,000 on Monday, driven by anticipation of pro-crypto policies under President-elect Trump, who plans to create a U.S. crypto reserve and implement industry-friendly regulations.
Bitcoin Surges Past \$109,000 on Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin's price exceeded \$109,000 on Monday, driven by anticipation of pro-crypto policies under President-elect Trump, who plans to create a U.S. crypto reserve and implement industry-friendly regulations.
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German Retail SMEs Face Severe Sales Crisis
German retail SMEs experienced significant sales drops in November (-1.1%) and December (-0.9%) 2023 compared to previous months, missing the usual Christmas sales boost, unlike the overall retail sector. December 2023 sales were 2.2% lower than in December 2022, following a 4.4% drop in December 20...
German Retail SMEs Face Severe Sales Crisis
German retail SMEs experienced significant sales drops in November (-1.1%) and December (-0.9%) 2023 compared to previous months, missing the usual Christmas sales boost, unlike the overall retail sector. December 2023 sales were 2.2% lower than in December 2022, following a 4.4% drop in December 20...
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44% Bias Score
China's Economic Resilience in 2024: Growth Rebounds Amidst Global Uncertainty
Despite initial economic slowdown in the second and third quarters of 2024, China's economy rebounded strongly in the final months, with key indicators reaching record highs thanks to timely government policy interventions and ongoing structural reforms.
China's Economic Resilience in 2024: Growth Rebounds Amidst Global Uncertainty
Despite initial economic slowdown in the second and third quarters of 2024, China's economy rebounded strongly in the final months, with key indicators reaching record highs thanks to timely government policy interventions and ongoing structural reforms.
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40% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges to Eurozone GDP Equivalent Amid Stagnant Poverty
In 2024, the world's 2,769 billionaires held a combined wealth of $15 billion—equal to the Eurozone's GDP—an increase of $2 billion compared to the previous year, while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting calls for increased taxation of the wealthy and regulatory changes.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to Eurozone GDP Equivalent Amid Stagnant Poverty
In 2024, the world's 2,769 billionaires held a combined wealth of $15 billion—equal to the Eurozone's GDP—an increase of $2 billion compared to the previous year, while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting calls for increased taxation of the wealthy and regulatory changes.
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56% Bias Score
Davos Forum Opens Amidst US Trade Concerns and AI Employment Fears
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, convenes on the same day as the US president's inauguration, focusing on global economic anxieties following a year of political upheaval and amidst concerns about new US trade policies and the impact of rapid technological advancement on employment.
Davos Forum Opens Amidst US Trade Concerns and AI Employment Fears
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, convenes on the same day as the US president's inauguration, focusing on global economic anxieties following a year of political upheaval and amidst concerns about new US trade policies and the impact of rapid technological advancement on employment.
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56% Bias Score