Global Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024
Global billionaire wealth increased by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, with a significant portion inherited, fueling concerns about inequality and political influence, particularly with the upcoming wealthy Trump administration.
Global Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024
Global billionaire wealth increased by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, with a significant portion inherited, fueling concerns about inequality and political influence, particularly with the upcoming wealthy Trump administration.
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56% Bias Score
China's SOE Reforms: A Multifaceted Approach to Modernization
China's State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are undergoing significant reforms to boost their role in national modernization, focusing on technological innovation, industrial system development, national security, regional collaboration, global engagement, and green transformation.
China's SOE Reforms: A Multifaceted Approach to Modernization
China's State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are undergoing significant reforms to boost their role in national modernization, focusing on technological innovation, industrial system development, national security, regional collaboration, global engagement, and green transformation.
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52% Bias Score
China Discovers Major Rare Earth Deposit in Yunnan
China announced the discovery of a major rare earth deposit in Yunnan province, containing 1.15 million metric tons of potential resources, including over 470,000 tons of critical rare earths vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy, further strengthening its global dominance in this sector.
China Discovers Major Rare Earth Deposit in Yunnan
China announced the discovery of a major rare earth deposit in Yunnan province, containing 1.15 million metric tons of potential resources, including over 470,000 tons of critical rare earths vital for electric vehicles and renewable energy, further strengthening its global dominance in this sector.
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32% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
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44% Bias Score
EU Automakers Seek Carbon Credits Amid Emission Reduction Challenges
Facing EU CO2 emission reduction mandates (93.6 g/km by 2025), automakers like Stellantis are exploring carbon credit trading with Tesla to avoid €15 billion in potential fines, highlighting the industry's struggle to transition to electric vehicles amid economic and geopolitical pressures.
EU Automakers Seek Carbon Credits Amid Emission Reduction Challenges
Facing EU CO2 emission reduction mandates (93.6 g/km by 2025), automakers like Stellantis are exploring carbon credit trading with Tesla to avoid €15 billion in potential fines, highlighting the industry's struggle to transition to electric vehicles amid economic and geopolitical pressures.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Equal Pay Claims Threaten Dozens of UK Councils with Bankruptcy
The GMB union predicts that up to six more UK councils will face multimillion-pound equal pay settlements this year, following Birmingham City Council's bankruptcy declaration due to a £760 million equal pay claim, highlighting a systemic issue of sex discrimination in local authorities.
Equal Pay Claims Threaten Dozens of UK Councils with Bankruptcy
The GMB union predicts that up to six more UK councils will face multimillion-pound equal pay settlements this year, following Birmingham City Council's bankruptcy declaration due to a £760 million equal pay claim, highlighting a systemic issue of sex discrimination in local authorities.
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56% Bias Score
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Chinese Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly recognized by UNESCO, is driving a surge in domestic and international tourism, with bookings significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels and a strong focus on cultural experiences.
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Chinese Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly recognized by UNESCO, is driving a surge in domestic and international tourism, with bookings significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels and a strong focus on cultural experiences.
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32% Bias Score
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, is driving a significant surge in both domestic and international tourism in China, with longer trips and a focus on cultural experiences.
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, is driving a significant surge in both domestic and international tourism in China, with longer trips and a focus on cultural experiences.
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16% Bias Score
Essen to Mandate Community Service for Welfare Recipients and Asylum Seekers
The German city of Essen is implementing a new policy requiring welfare recipients and asylum seekers to perform three hours of daily community service or face benefit cuts, in an attempt to boost the city's struggling economy.
Essen to Mandate Community Service for Welfare Recipients and Asylum Seekers
The German city of Essen is implementing a new policy requiring welfare recipients and asylum seekers to perform three hours of daily community service or face benefit cuts, in an attempt to boost the city's struggling economy.
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48% Bias Score
CNMC: Iberdrola Exceeded Madrid Grid Capacity for Data Centers
Iberdrola's i-DE granted five Madrid data center access permits exceeding grid capacity based on a non-existent transformer, a "very serious infraction" per the CNMC, resulting in 101.76% capacity commitment and highlighting the need for improved grid planning.
CNMC: Iberdrola Exceeded Madrid Grid Capacity for Data Centers
Iberdrola's i-DE granted five Madrid data center access permits exceeding grid capacity based on a non-existent transformer, a "very serious infraction" per the CNMC, resulting in 101.76% capacity commitment and highlighting the need for improved grid planning.
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40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Hits Record High Above $108,000 Amid Trump's Crypto Support
Bitcoin reached a record high of over $108,000 following Trump's inauguration, driven by expectations of continued governmental support for cryptocurrencies, including Trump's launch of meme coins and his previous statements supporting a US strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Bitcoin Hits Record High Above $108,000 Amid Trump's Crypto Support
Bitcoin reached a record high of over $108,000 following Trump's inauguration, driven by expectations of continued governmental support for cryptocurrencies, including Trump's launch of meme coins and his previous statements supporting a US strategic Bitcoin reserve.
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52% Bias Score