Russian Official Loses Record 430 Million Rubles to Scammers
Olga Serova, a former high-ranking official in the Samara region, lost 430 million rubles—a record sum—to scammers, but still retained substantial savings, raising questions about the source of her wealth and the management of public funds in regional development corporations.
Russian Official Loses Record 430 Million Rubles to Scammers
Olga Serova, a former high-ranking official in the Samara region, lost 430 million rubles—a record sum—to scammers, but still retained substantial savings, raising questions about the source of her wealth and the management of public funds in regional development corporations.
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76% Bias Score
Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix raised prices in several countries after exceeding subscriber growth expectations by nearly 19 million in Q4 2024, reaching over 300 million subscribers, driven by content such as "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company will now report paid memberships at key milestones.
Netflix Raises Prices After Record Subscriber Growth
Netflix raised prices in several countries after exceeding subscriber growth expectations by nearly 19 million in Q4 2024, reaching over 300 million subscribers, driven by content such as "Squid Game" season 2 and live sports; the company will now report paid memberships at key milestones.
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44% Bias Score
£2.3 Billion Hit to Businesses After Pension Threshold Freeze
Labour's freeze on the auto-enrollment threshold for workplace pensions at £10,000 will cost businesses an additional £2.3 billion in 2025-26 due to rising wages bringing more low-earners into the system, increasing employer contributions to £51.9 billion, despite concerns over potential job losses.
£2.3 Billion Hit to Businesses After Pension Threshold Freeze
Labour's freeze on the auto-enrollment threshold for workplace pensions at £10,000 will cost businesses an additional £2.3 billion in 2025-26 due to rising wages bringing more low-earners into the system, increasing employer contributions to £51.9 billion, despite concerns over potential job losses.
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56% Bias Score
Hamburg's Budget Faces Billions in Potential Losses Due to Party Tax Cut Plans
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44% Bias Score
Wall Street Analysts Issue Multiple Rating Changes Wednesday
Wall Street analysts issued several rating changes Wednesday, including Bank of America raising its Netflix price target to $1,175, Wells Fargo upgrading Charles Schwab and 3M, Barclays upgrading Netflix to "equal weight", and downgrades for Ford and Reddit.
Wall Street Analysts Issue Multiple Rating Changes Wednesday
Wall Street analysts issued several rating changes Wednesday, including Bank of America raising its Netflix price target to $1,175, Wells Fargo upgrading Charles Schwab and 3M, Barclays upgrading Netflix to "equal weight", and downgrades for Ford and Reddit.
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U.K.'s Balanced Trade with U.S. Could Mitigate Trump's Tariff Impact
The U.K. had a £4.5 billion trade surplus with the U.S. in Q2 2024, contrasting with a £2.3 billion deficit in Q2 2023; this balanced trade history differentiates the U.K. from countries with persistent surpluses, potentially mitigating the impact of potential future trade tariffs imposed by Preside...
U.K.'s Balanced Trade with U.S. Could Mitigate Trump's Tariff Impact
The U.K. had a £4.5 billion trade surplus with the U.S. in Q2 2024, contrasting with a £2.3 billion deficit in Q2 2023; this balanced trade history differentiates the U.K. from countries with persistent surpluses, potentially mitigating the impact of potential future trade tariffs imposed by Preside...
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40% Bias Score
Li Qiang Seeks Diverse Input on China's Government Work Report
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a symposium on January 21st in Beijing to gather feedback on the government's work report draft from non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and independent individuals, focusing on strengthening macroeconomic regulation, innovation, an...
Li Qiang Seeks Diverse Input on China's Government Work Report
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a symposium on January 21st in Beijing to gather feedback on the government's work report draft from non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and independent individuals, focusing on strengthening macroeconomic regulation, innovation, an...
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56% Bias Score
European Markets Rise on Adidas, UK Deficit Weighs
European stock markets opened higher Wednesday, boosted by strong Adidas Q4 results and a less aggressive-than-expected U.S. trade policy stance; however, the UK reported a record December budget deficit of £17.8 billion.
European Markets Rise on Adidas, UK Deficit Weighs
European stock markets opened higher Wednesday, boosted by strong Adidas Q4 results and a less aggressive-than-expected U.S. trade policy stance; however, the UK reported a record December budget deficit of £17.8 billion.
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52% Bias Score
E-commerce Sales Surge in Spain: 18% Growth in 2024
In 2024, Spanish e-commerce sales surged by 18%, outpacing offline growth at 4.5%, reaching a 6.8% market share in consumer goods. This growth is fueled by increased purchasing frequency, larger basket sizes, and higher spending, with senior citizens increasingly adopting online shopping.
E-commerce Sales Surge in Spain: 18% Growth in 2024
In 2024, Spanish e-commerce sales surged by 18%, outpacing offline growth at 4.5%, reaching a 6.8% market share in consumer goods. This growth is fueled by increased purchasing frequency, larger basket sizes, and higher spending, with senior citizens increasingly adopting online shopping.
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44% Bias Score
French Government Announces €475,000 Cabaret Support Plan
The French government unveiled a €475,000 "cabaret plan" on January 21st, including financial aid, tax credit support, and heritage recognition for the French cabaret industry, aiming to bolster its creation, visibility, and cultural standing.
French Government Announces €475,000 Cabaret Support Plan
The French government unveiled a €475,000 "cabaret plan" on January 21st, including financial aid, tax credit support, and heritage recognition for the French cabaret industry, aiming to bolster its creation, visibility, and cultural standing.
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28% Bias Score
Rhein-Main TV Shuts Down After Failed Investment
Turkish businessman Ilkem Sahin's failure to invest in Rhein-Main TV, a German regional broadcaster he acquired in April 2023, led to its closure in February 2024 after two insolvencies, impacting 16 employees and 800,000 daily viewers.
Rhein-Main TV Shuts Down After Failed Investment
Turkish businessman Ilkem Sahin's failure to invest in Rhein-Main TV, a German regional broadcaster he acquired in April 2023, led to its closure in February 2024 after two insolvencies, impacting 16 employees and 800,000 daily viewers.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Inaugural Address: Promises of a "Golden Age" and National Emergencies
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump promised a new "golden age" for America, focusing on immigration and the economy, while declaring a "crisis of trust" in the government and promising numerous executive actions, including declaring national emergencies on immigration and energy.
Trump's Inaugural Address: Promises of a "Golden Age" and National Emergencies
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump promised a new "golden age" for America, focusing on immigration and the economy, while declaring a "crisis of trust" in the government and promising numerous executive actions, including declaring national emergencies on immigration and energy.
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64% Bias Score