Air France CEO Criticizes Planned French Air Travel Tax Increase
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith called a potential French tax increase on airline tickets "irresponsible," warning it would make France the most heavily taxed country for air travel in Europe, potentially harming its competitiveness and shifting revenue abroad.
Air France CEO Criticizes Planned French Air Travel Tax Increase
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith called a potential French tax increase on airline tickets "irresponsible," warning it would make France the most heavily taxed country for air travel in Europe, potentially harming its competitiveness and shifting revenue abroad.
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52% Bias Score
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.
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
China's Gold Reserves Surge: 168 Metric Tons Added, Boosting Resource Security
China's Geological Survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and significant increases in 12 co-mineral reserves over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially spurring regional economic development.
China's Gold Reserves Surge: 168 Metric Tons Added, Boosting Resource Security
China's Geological Survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and significant increases in 12 co-mineral reserves over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially spurring regional economic development.
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44% Bias Score
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment
77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.
NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment
77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.
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52% Bias Score
China Announces Significant Increase in Gold and Associated Mineral Reserves
China's geological survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and a significant increase in reserves of 12 associated minerals over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially impacting global markets.
China Announces Significant Increase in Gold and Associated Mineral Reserves
China's geological survey announced the discovery of 168 metric tons of new gold resources and a significant increase in reserves of 12 associated minerals over the past five years, bolstering national resource security and potentially impacting global markets.
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian Consultant Launches Program to Support Solo Entrepreneurs
Jevandro Barros, a Sao Paulo-based consultant, created Projeto Apollo, a community for solo entrepreneurs in Brazil to address the high exit rate among the country's 13.2 million microbusinesses in 2021 by providing mentorship and education in key business areas.
Brazilian Consultant Launches Program to Support Solo Entrepreneurs
Jevandro Barros, a Sao Paulo-based consultant, created Projeto Apollo, a community for solo entrepreneurs in Brazil to address the high exit rate among the country's 13.2 million microbusinesses in 2021 by providing mentorship and education in key business areas.
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44% Bias Score
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-...
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
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.
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
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.
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