Labor pledges \$626m to boost construction apprenticeships
The Australian Labor government announced a \$626 million initiative to boost the number of apprentices in the construction industry by providing \$10,000 in installments to those in housing or clean energy construction, aiming to address a shortage of workers needed to meet its 1.2 million-home bui...
Labor pledges \$626m to boost construction apprenticeships
The Australian Labor government announced a \$626 million initiative to boost the number of apprentices in the construction industry by providing \$10,000 in installments to those in housing or clean energy construction, aiming to address a shortage of workers needed to meet its 1.2 million-home bui...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Rejects Global Minimum Tax Deal, Threatening International Trade
President Trump signed an executive order rejecting the OECD's global corporate minimum tax deal, leaving it without US support and potentially opening the door to retaliatory trade actions from other countries. This decision reverses prior US support and leaves the future of the agreement uncertain...
Trump Rejects Global Minimum Tax Deal, Threatening International Trade
President Trump signed an executive order rejecting the OECD's global corporate minimum tax deal, leaving it without US support and potentially opening the door to retaliatory trade actions from other countries. This decision reverses prior US support and leaves the future of the agreement uncertain...
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Targets Canada's Digital Services Tax
The U.S. administration, under President Trump, is targeting Canada's digital services tax, a 3% levy on foreign tech companies' revenue from Canadian users, potentially escalating trade tensions.
U.S. Targets Canada's Digital Services Tax
The U.S. administration, under President Trump, is targeting Canada's digital services tax, a 3% levy on foreign tech companies' revenue from Canadian users, potentially escalating trade tensions.
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36% Bias Score
S&P 500 Hits Intraday High Amidst Mixed Global Market Signals
On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached a new intraday high of 6,100.81, driven by technology stocks, while South Korea's Q4 2024 GDP growth of 1.2% missed expectations, impacting the Kospi index; concerns remain about inflated asset valuations and future demand.
S&P 500 Hits Intraday High Amidst Mixed Global Market Signals
On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached a new intraday high of 6,100.81, driven by technology stocks, while South Korea's Q4 2024 GDP growth of 1.2% missed expectations, impacting the Kospi index; concerns remain about inflated asset valuations and future demand.
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36% Bias Score
€3.5 Billion Investment to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Damage
The Dutch government will invest €3.5 billion over 30 years in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe to compensate for the social and economic damage caused by gas extraction, focusing on education, healthcare, welfare, and mental health initiatives.
€3.5 Billion Investment to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Damage
The Dutch government will invest €3.5 billion over 30 years in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe to compensate for the social and economic damage caused by gas extraction, focusing on education, healthcare, welfare, and mental health initiatives.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Anti-Cartel Order Risks Major Economic Harm to U.S.
President Trump's executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations risks significant economic harm to the U.S. by forcing American companies to choose between business in Mexico and government sanctions, potentially impacting billions of dollars in trade and invest...
Trump's Anti-Cartel Order Risks Major Economic Harm to U.S.
President Trump's executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations risks significant economic harm to the U.S. by forcing American companies to choose between business in Mexico and government sanctions, potentially impacting billions of dollars in trade and invest...
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48% Bias Score
Russian Oil Spill Causes Tourism Collapse, Environmental Disaster
A massive oil spill from two sunken tankers off the coast of Anapa, Russia, on December 15th, 2023, has caused a 40 percent drop in summer tourism bookings, killed thousands of animals, and sparked criticism of the government's response.
Russian Oil Spill Causes Tourism Collapse, Environmental Disaster
A massive oil spill from two sunken tankers off the coast of Anapa, Russia, on December 15th, 2023, has caused a 40 percent drop in summer tourism bookings, killed thousands of animals, and sparked criticism of the government's response.
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36% Bias Score
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investment dropped in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, although individual deal values rose; AI investments reached €14.6 billion, while other sectors experienced declines; exits increased, suggesting market recovery.
European Venture Capital Investment Dips Despite AI Boom
European venture capital investment dropped in 2024 to 9,600 deals from 11,408 in 2023, although individual deal values rose; AI investments reached €14.6 billion, while other sectors experienced declines; exits increased, suggesting market recovery.
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36% Bias Score
Curbing US Immigration: Severe Economic and Demographic Consequences
President Trump's aim to curb immigration through border enforcement and altering birthright citizenship will severely impact the US economy, given that immigrants comprise 19% of the workforce, pay nearly $580 billion in taxes annually, and significantly contribute to innovation and entrepreneurshi...
Curbing US Immigration: Severe Economic and Demographic Consequences
President Trump's aim to curb immigration through border enforcement and altering birthright citizenship will severely impact the US economy, given that immigrants comprise 19% of the workforce, pay nearly $580 billion in taxes annually, and significantly contribute to innovation and entrepreneurshi...
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48% Bias Score
Employee Burnout Crisis: Complexity's Impact and the Subtraction Solution
A 2024 Mercer report reveals 80% of employees risk burnout due to overwhelming workloads and complexity; this is impacting productivity and well-being, while solutions involve simplifying processes to focus on meaningful work.
Employee Burnout Crisis: Complexity's Impact and the Subtraction Solution
A 2024 Mercer report reveals 80% of employees risk burnout due to overwhelming workloads and complexity; this is impacting productivity and well-being, while solutions involve simplifying processes to focus on meaningful work.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Meme Cryptocurrency Sparks Market Volatility
US President Donald Trump's meme cryptocurrency, "$TRUMP", launched before his inauguration, initially soared to $75 per unit before falling to $39, sparking controversy over market manipulation and the risky nature of meme coins.
Trump's Meme Cryptocurrency Sparks Market Volatility
US President Donald Trump's meme cryptocurrency, "$TRUMP", launched before his inauguration, initially soared to $75 per unit before falling to $39, sparking controversy over market manipulation and the risky nature of meme coins.
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60% Bias Score
China's Economic Growth Fuels Optimism at Davos
China's 5% GDP growth in 2024, exceeding expectations amidst global economic uncertainty, has been praised at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, with experts highlighting its contributions to global trade and technological advancements.
China's Economic Growth Fuels Optimism at Davos
China's 5% GDP growth in 2024, exceeding expectations amidst global economic uncertainty, has been praised at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, with experts highlighting its contributions to global trade and technological advancements.
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48% Bias Score