Ibex 35 defies US tech slump, hits 13-year high
The Ibex 35 index closed Tuesday at 12,154.20 points, up 1.31%, reaching its highest level since August 2010 despite the negative impact of DeepSeek's launch on US tech markets, particularly Nvidia's significant losses, and showcasing the resilience of the Spanish market due to its low exposure to t...
Ibex 35 defies US tech slump, hits 13-year high
The Ibex 35 index closed Tuesday at 12,154.20 points, up 1.31%, reaching its highest level since August 2010 despite the negative impact of DeepSeek's launch on US tech markets, particularly Nvidia's significant losses, and showcasing the resilience of the Spanish market due to its low exposure to t...
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44% Bias Score
Loeffler to Donate SBA Salary to Charity
President Trump's nominee for SBA administrator, former Senator Kelly Loeffler, plans to donate her $207,500 annual salary to charity if confirmed; this follows her past donations of her Senate salary to various Georgia charities.
Loeffler to Donate SBA Salary to Charity
President Trump's nominee for SBA administrator, former Senator Kelly Loeffler, plans to donate her $207,500 annual salary to charity if confirmed; this follows her past donations of her Senate salary to various Georgia charities.
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48% Bias Score
Precious Metals in Retirement Portfolios: Benefits, Risks, and Optimal Allocation
For retirees, precious metals like gold offer inflation protection and portfolio diversification, but carry risks like high capital gains tax (28% for gold in the U.S.), storage costs, and liquidity issues; experts recommend allocating 5–10% of a portfolio to precious metals.
Precious Metals in Retirement Portfolios: Benefits, Risks, and Optimal Allocation
For retirees, precious metals like gold offer inflation protection and portfolio diversification, but carry risks like high capital gains tax (28% for gold in the U.S.), storage costs, and liquidity issues; experts recommend allocating 5–10% of a portfolio to precious metals.
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52% Bias Score
Bayreuth Festival Cuts 2026 Anniversary Program Due to Funding Crisis
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th-anniversary program, initially planned to include eleven Wagner operas, was reduced to seven due to a funding shortfall despite a high self-financing rate exceeding 55 percent, resulting in the cancellation of major productions.
Bayreuth Festival Cuts 2026 Anniversary Program Due to Funding Crisis
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th-anniversary program, initially planned to include eleven Wagner operas, was reduced to seven due to a funding shortfall despite a high self-financing rate exceeding 55 percent, resulting in the cancellation of major productions.
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36% Bias Score
Most Elgin Businesses Defy Shopping Centre Closure, Planning to Relocate
Elgin's St Giles Shopping Centre closed on January 20th, 2024, after a dispute with Moray Council over business rates, displacing 15 businesses; however, most plan to relocate within Elgin, showcasing local resilience and potential for future town center revitalization.
Most Elgin Businesses Defy Shopping Centre Closure, Planning to Relocate
Elgin's St Giles Shopping Centre closed on January 20th, 2024, after a dispute with Moray Council over business rates, displacing 15 businesses; however, most plan to relocate within Elgin, showcasing local resilience and potential for future town center revitalization.
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40% Bias Score
Bangladesh Railway Strike Paralyzes Nation
A nationwide railway strike in Bangladesh, prompted by railway staff demanding higher pensions and benefits, has halted train services, impacting 65 million annual passengers and the $38 billion garment export industry, causing significant disruption to the national economy.
Bangladesh Railway Strike Paralyzes Nation
A nationwide railway strike in Bangladesh, prompted by railway staff demanding higher pensions and benefits, has halted train services, impacting 65 million annual passengers and the $38 billion garment export industry, causing significant disruption to the national economy.
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48% Bias Score
Cardiff University to Cut 400 Jobs, Eliminate Subjects Amidst Financial Crisis
Cardiff University, facing a £31.2 million deficit and declining international student applications, plans to cut 400 academic staff (almost 10%) and eliminate subjects like nursing, music, and modern languages to avoid insolvency within four years.
Cardiff University to Cut 400 Jobs, Eliminate Subjects Amidst Financial Crisis
Cardiff University, facing a £31.2 million deficit and declining international student applications, plans to cut 400 academic staff (almost 10%) and eliminate subjects like nursing, music, and modern languages to avoid insolvency within four years.
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36% Bias Score
BDI Remains Silent on CDU/CSU Border Control Proposal Amidst Economic Concerns
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) supports a stronger EU but remains silent on CDU/CSU's proposed border closures, despite concerns from businesses about increased costs and supply chain issues; the BDI predicts a 0.1% decline in Germany's GDP in 2024.
BDI Remains Silent on CDU/CSU Border Control Proposal Amidst Economic Concerns
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) supports a stronger EU but remains silent on CDU/CSU's proposed border closures, despite concerns from businesses about increased costs and supply chain issues; the BDI predicts a 0.1% decline in Germany's GDP in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
SAP's Strategic Crossroads: Size, Bureaucracy, and the Search for Western Influence
SAP, Germany's most valuable company (€300 billion market cap), faces challenges due to its relatively small size compared to US tech giants, leading CEO Christian Klein to consider a more Western-oriented future for the company amid EU efforts to boost competitiveness.
SAP's Strategic Crossroads: Size, Bureaucracy, and the Search for Western Influence
SAP, Germany's most valuable company (€300 billion market cap), faces challenges due to its relatively small size compared to US tech giants, leading CEO Christian Klein to consider a more Western-oriented future for the company amid EU efforts to boost competitiveness.
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56% Bias Score
IRS Tax Extensions: Deadline, Implications, and Future Trends
The IRS offers tax extensions until October 15th for filing, but taxes are due April 15th; millions utilize this option annually, reflecting difficulties with timely filing; understanding the rules is critical to avoid penalties.
IRS Tax Extensions: Deadline, Implications, and Future Trends
The IRS offers tax extensions until October 15th for filing, but taxes are due April 15th; millions utilize this option annually, reflecting difficulties with timely filing; understanding the rules is critical to avoid penalties.
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32% Bias Score
Coca-Cola Recalls Beverages in Europe Due to Elevated Chlorate Levels
Coca-Cola is recalling beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands due to elevated chlorate levels found during routine testing at its Ghent plant; five product lines previously sold in the UK are no longer available; while the company says the risk is low, high chlorate levels can negativ...
Coca-Cola Recalls Beverages in Europe Due to Elevated Chlorate Levels
Coca-Cola is recalling beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands due to elevated chlorate levels found during routine testing at its Ghent plant; five product lines previously sold in the UK are no longer available; while the company says the risk is low, high chlorate levels can negativ...
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40% Bias Score
Kyrgyzstan to Raise Electricity Prices Amid Hydropower Project Funding Shortfalls
Kyrgyzstan's government announced a May 1, 2025 electricity price increase of 26 tyyn per kWh for households and 31 tyyn for businesses, citing the need to cover production costs and inflation, despite a recent public relations tour showcasing large-scale hydroelectric projects under development and...
Kyrgyzstan to Raise Electricity Prices Amid Hydropower Project Funding Shortfalls
Kyrgyzstan's government announced a May 1, 2025 electricity price increase of 26 tyyn per kWh for households and 31 tyyn for businesses, citing the need to cover production costs and inflation, despite a recent public relations tour showcasing large-scale hydroelectric projects under development and...
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56% Bias Score