Tag #Economy

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Long Island's Last Duck Farm Euthanizes 100,000 Birds Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

Over 100,000 ducks at Crescent Duck Farm, the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, are being euthanized following a confirmed bird flu outbreak on January 17, 2025, prompting health officials to interview potentially exposed workers and provide preventative medications, while emphasizing minima...

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Zero Hunger
napoli.repubblica.it
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Volotea Expands in Campania: 18% Naples Flight Increase, New Salerno Route

Volotea airline increases Naples flights by 18% in 2025 to 621,000 seats and launches a new Salerno-Marseille route on July 6th, boosting Campania's air connectivity and tourism.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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French Village Protests Planned Wood Pellet Factory

A planned wood pellet factory in Estadens, Haute-Garonne, France, faces strong local opposition due to concerns over increased truck traffic and environmental impact, sparking a petition with 3,130 signatures.

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Goldman Sachs Deploys Generative AI Assistant, Potentially Impacting 200,000 Finance Jobs

Goldman Sachs is rolling out a generative AI assistant to 10,000 employees, aiming for company-wide access this year; the tool will initially handle tasks like email summarization and code translation, eventually evolving to perform complex tasks autonomously, potentially impacting up to 200,000 job...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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Mercuria-Backed $1.5 Billion Initiative to Protect the Amazon

Backed by Mercuria, a $1.5 billion initiative called "Race to Belém" will sell carbon credits to protect the Amazon rainforest, working with Brazilian states, farmers, and local communities to prevent deforestation, starting immediately and expanding over 3-5 years.

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Climate Action
faz.net
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Stargate: $500 Billion AI Data Center Project Launched

OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank announced a $500 billion, four-year initiative called Stargate to build AI data centers in Texas, led by Masayoshi Son, aiming to secure US AI leadership and create hundreds of thousands of jobs, with potential energy consumption concerns.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Maisons du Monde Announces 91 Job Cuts Amidst Declining Sales

French furniture retailer Maisons du Monde announced 91 job cuts at its Paris and Nantes headquarters, primarily targeting voluntary departures, to address declining sales and implement its "Inspire everyday" cost-reduction plan, aiming to regain growth by 2025-2026.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Home Equity Loans vs. HELOCs in 2025: Assessing Financial Risks

Homeowners can access home equity through loans (fixed rates) or HELOCs (variable rates), both currently cheaper than other loan types; the best choice depends on predicted interest rate movements in 2025, with foreclosure a risk if repayments fail.

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Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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Trump Delays Tariffs, Threatens New Duties on China and EU

On February 1, President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on Chinese imports due to fentanyl trafficking and additional tariffs on the European Union for trade imbalances, delaying previously announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing 300 daily fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. as justification.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Stargate Project: $100 Billion US AI Infrastructure Investment Announced

OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle announced a $100 billion (with potential expansion to $500 billion) project called Stargate to build AI infrastructure in the US, creating 100,000 jobs, aiming to surpass China in AI development, and potentially securing US national security.

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nrc.nl
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Trump's Return: Investigations Replace Immediate Tariffs, Uncertainty Remains

On his first day back in office, President Trump initiated investigations into unfair subsidies and currency manipulation by China, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, instead of imposing immediate import tariffs as previously threatened, causing initial market relief but also uncertainty.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
pt.euronews.com
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Trump's $500 Billion AI Investment Sparks Market Volatility

President Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment called "Stargate", involving OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, to bolster US leadership in AI development against China, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy, causing mixed market reactions.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure