High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans
The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.
High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans
The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.
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Two Arrested in Berlin for Series of ATM Bombings
Berlin police arrested two men suspected of participating in at least 20 ATM bombings across Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hesse, resulting in €500,000 stolen and €5 million in damages; one bombing occurred the night before the arrests in Berlin's Fennpfuhl district.
Two Arrested in Berlin for Series of ATM Bombings
Berlin police arrested two men suspected of participating in at least 20 ATM bombings across Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hesse, resulting in €500,000 stolen and €5 million in damages; one bombing occurred the night before the arrests in Berlin's Fennpfuhl district.
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CRA Extends Charitable Donation Tax Deadline to March 2025
The Canada Revenue Agency confirmed Canadians can claim charitable donations made before March 2025 against their 2024 taxes, extending a deadline initially set for December 31, 2024, to mitigate the impact of the Canada Post strike on charities.
CRA Extends Charitable Donation Tax Deadline to March 2025
The Canada Revenue Agency confirmed Canadians can claim charitable donations made before March 2025 against their 2024 taxes, extending a deadline initially set for December 31, 2024, to mitigate the impact of the Canada Post strike on charities.
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AmEx Q4 Spending Surges 8%, Driven by Millennials and Gen Z
American Express reported an 8% year-over-year increase in card spending in Q4 2024, fueled by a 16% surge in transactions from millennials and Gen Z, exceeding growth in other age groups and exceeding expectations for goods and services.
AmEx Q4 Spending Surges 8%, Driven by Millennials and Gen Z
American Express reported an 8% year-over-year increase in card spending in Q4 2024, fueled by a 16% surge in transactions from millennials and Gen Z, exceeding growth in other age groups and exceeding expectations for goods and services.
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36% Bias Score
Meta to Test Ads on Threads Platform
Meta is testing ads on its Threads app with a few companies in the U.S. and Japan, marking its first attempt to generate revenue from the platform that launched in July 2023 and has over 300 million monthly users.
Meta to Test Ads on Threads Platform
Meta is testing ads on its Threads app with a few companies in the U.S. and Japan, marking its first attempt to generate revenue from the platform that launched in July 2023 and has over 300 million monthly users.
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Hesse to Fine Owners of Vacant Properties Up to €500,000
Hesse will introduce a new law to combat speculative vacancy of real estate by allowing municipalities to impose fines of up to €500,000. The law addresses a vacancy rate of 3.9% (over 122,000 dwellings), aiming to limit vacancy periods to six months unless justified by factors such as renovations.
Hesse to Fine Owners of Vacant Properties Up to €500,000
Hesse will introduce a new law to combat speculative vacancy of real estate by allowing municipalities to impose fines of up to €500,000. The law addresses a vacancy rate of 3.9% (over 122,000 dwellings), aiming to limit vacancy periods to six months unless justified by factors such as renovations.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Merchandise Sales Surge After Re-election
Between election day and his inauguration, Donald Trump's online store added 168 new products, costing \$13,804 to buy one of each, raising ethical concerns about profiting from the presidency; the store made over \$3 million in 2023.
Trump's Merchandise Sales Surge After Re-election
Between election day and his inauguration, Donald Trump's online store added 168 new products, costing \$13,804 to buy one of each, raising ethical concerns about profiting from the presidency; the store made over \$3 million in 2023.
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Venture Global's Subdued IPO Debut at $58.2 Billion Valuation
Venture Global's $58.2 billion IPO debuted nearly 4 percent below its $25 IPO price on Friday, raising $1.75 billion from the sale of 70 million shares—significantly less than its initial $2.3 billion target due to investor concerns over long-term profit estimates and legal battles.
Venture Global's Subdued IPO Debut at $58.2 Billion Valuation
Venture Global's $58.2 billion IPO debuted nearly 4 percent below its $25 IPO price on Friday, raising $1.75 billion from the sale of 70 million shares—significantly less than its initial $2.3 billion target due to investor concerns over long-term profit estimates and legal battles.
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BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat
British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.
BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat
British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.
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BASF Misses Q4 Profit Targets Amidst Battery Chemical Write-Downs and Restructuring
BASF's Q4 2023 results revealed a €3.2 billion profit miss despite meeting revenue and earnings expectations, primarily due to write-downs in battery chemicals and restructuring costs at its Ludwigshafen site, prompting the company to seek alliances and partnerships.
BASF Misses Q4 Profit Targets Amidst Battery Chemical Write-Downs and Restructuring
BASF's Q4 2023 results revealed a €3.2 billion profit miss despite meeting revenue and earnings expectations, primarily due to write-downs in battery chemicals and restructuring costs at its Ludwigshafen site, prompting the company to seek alliances and partnerships.
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24% Bias Score
Queensland Faces \$217.8 Billion Debt Projection, Premier Assures Public Servants
Queensland's debt is projected to hit \$217.8 billion by 2027-28, prompting Premier Crisafulli to assure public servants of job security despite Treasurer Janetzki's warning of a potential credit rating downgrade, a claim the opposition calls exaggerated.
Queensland Faces \$217.8 Billion Debt Projection, Premier Assures Public Servants
Queensland's debt is projected to hit \$217.8 billion by 2027-28, prompting Premier Crisafulli to assure public servants of job security despite Treasurer Janetzki's warning of a potential credit rating downgrade, a claim the opposition calls exaggerated.
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40% Bias Score
Restructuring Boosts Bavarian Retail Sales Despite Employment Drop
Bavarian retail sales grew by 5% in 2024 despite a 1.1% decrease in employment, largely due to a major online retailer's restructuring; however, traditional stores saw minimal growth, and the grocery sector experienced significant job losses.
Restructuring Boosts Bavarian Retail Sales Despite Employment Drop
Bavarian retail sales grew by 5% in 2024 despite a 1.1% decrease in employment, largely due to a major online retailer's restructuring; however, traditional stores saw minimal growth, and the grocery sector experienced significant job losses.
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32% Bias Score