EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Deal
The EU proposes a €1 billion reserve, possibly part of the Common Agricultural Policy, to shield farmers from potential negative consequences of the Mercosur trade deal, addressing concerns about market disruptions in sectors like beef and poultry, learning from past issues with the Brexit Adjustmen...
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Deal
The EU proposes a €1 billion reserve, possibly part of the Common Agricultural Policy, to shield farmers from potential negative consequences of the Mercosur trade deal, addressing concerns about market disruptions in sectors like beef and poultry, learning from past issues with the Brexit Adjustmen...
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56% Bias Score
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
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36% Bias Score
Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...
Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
Trump's Post-Inauguration Business Activities Raise Ethics Concerns
President Trump and his wife launched meme coins days before his inauguration, and a Saudi-backed golf tournament will be held at a Trump property; ethics watchdogs are concerned about conflicts of interest and the Trump Organization's continued pursuit of overseas deals, while the lack of a compreh...
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64% Bias Score
Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
Argentina's Peso Strengthens, but Prices Soar in US Dollars
Argentina's peso appreciation, driven by President Milei's anti-inflation measures, has unexpectedly increased prices of goods in US dollars, impacting purchasing power and competitiveness, while the government maintains that the peso is not overvalued.
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40% Bias Score
Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
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48% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns Europe to Prepare for Potential US Trade Policy Shifts
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned Europe about potential US trade policy shifts, urging preparedness and highlighting the need for internal reforms to enhance competitiveness amidst a robust US economy and existing trade surplus.
Lagarde Warns Europe to Prepare for Potential US Trade Policy Shifts
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned Europe about potential US trade policy shifts, urging preparedness and highlighting the need for internal reforms to enhance competitiveness amidst a robust US economy and existing trade surplus.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
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48% Bias Score
Netflix Reports Record Subscriber Growth, Announces Price Hike
Netflix reported a record 19 million new subscribers in Q4 2024, reaching 302 million globally, driven by live sports and popular shows; however, the company also announced across-the-board price increases in the U.S., ranging from $1 to $2.50 per subscription tier.
Netflix Reports Record Subscriber Growth, Announces Price Hike
Netflix reported a record 19 million new subscribers in Q4 2024, reaching 302 million globally, driven by live sports and popular shows; however, the company also announced across-the-board price increases in the U.S., ranging from $1 to $2.50 per subscription tier.
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40% Bias Score
Davos CEOs Discuss AI's Impact, Anticipate Increased Deal-Making Under Trump
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CEOs from CrowdStrike, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Salesforce discussed the impact of AI on their businesses, with predictions of increased deal-making under a potential Trump administration and concerns over cybersecurity.
Davos CEOs Discuss AI's Impact, Anticipate Increased Deal-Making Under Trump
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CEOs from CrowdStrike, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Salesforce discussed the impact of AI on their businesses, with predictions of increased deal-making under a potential Trump administration and concerns over cybersecurity.
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52% Bias Score
Global EV Growth Slows Amidst Price Drops, Italy Lags Behind
Jato Dynamics' study reveals slowing global EV growth in 2024, despite price drops in Europe, China, and the US; while Italian EV prices are 25% higher than ICE vehicles, the gap will narrow in 2025 with new affordable models, but remain significantly higher compared to China.
Global EV Growth Slows Amidst Price Drops, Italy Lags Behind
Jato Dynamics' study reveals slowing global EV growth in 2024, despite price drops in Europe, China, and the US; while Italian EV prices are 25% higher than ICE vehicles, the gap will narrow in 2025 with new affordable models, but remain significantly higher compared to China.
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40% Bias Score
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax
Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax
Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.
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56% Bias Score