Canadian Telecoms Face Revenue Headwinds, Consider Asset Sales
Facing investor pressure due to slow revenue growth and high debt, Canada's largest telecom companies—Bell, Rogers, and Telus—are considering selling infrastructure assets to improve their financial positions, but analysts predict a turnaround isn't likely before 2026.
Canadian Telecoms Face Revenue Headwinds, Consider Asset Sales
Facing investor pressure due to slow revenue growth and high debt, Canada's largest telecom companies—Bell, Rogers, and Telus—are considering selling infrastructure assets to improve their financial positions, but analysts predict a turnaround isn't likely before 2026.
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56% Bias Score
Australian Election: Climate vs. Cost of Living
Australia's upcoming federal election presents a stark choice between Labor's Anthony Albanese, seen as weak on climate action despite recognizing its importance, and the Coalition's Peter Dutton who seems unconcerned about climate issues while prioritizing using division to gain power; however the ...
Australian Election: Climate vs. Cost of Living
Australia's upcoming federal election presents a stark choice between Labor's Anthony Albanese, seen as weak on climate action despite recognizing its importance, and the Coalition's Peter Dutton who seems unconcerned about climate issues while prioritizing using division to gain power; however the ...
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52% 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
EnBW Subsidiary Defies Court Ruling on Power Grid Transfer in Baden-Württemberg
Following a final court ruling, Naturenergie Netze, a subsidiary of EnBW (primarily owned by Baden-Württemberg and OEW), refuses to transfer power grids to ten municipalities in southern Baden-Württemberg, prompting a dispute and the state government's assertion of EnBW's private operational indepen...
EnBW Subsidiary Defies Court Ruling on Power Grid Transfer in Baden-Württemberg
Following a final court ruling, Naturenergie Netze, a subsidiary of EnBW (primarily owned by Baden-Württemberg and OEW), refuses to transfer power grids to ten municipalities in southern Baden-Württemberg, prompting a dispute and the state government's assertion of EnBW's private operational indepen...
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36% 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
France's Birth Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1919
France's 2024 birth rate dropped to 663,000 (1.59 children per woman), a 10% decrease from 2021 and almost 20% since 2010, due to fewer couples, economic anxieties, and housing challenges, though immigration and deaths currently offset the decline.
France's Birth Rate Plummets to Lowest Since 1919
France's 2024 birth rate dropped to 663,000 (1.59 children per woman), a 10% decrease from 2021 and almost 20% since 2010, due to fewer couples, economic anxieties, and housing challenges, though immigration and deaths currently offset the decline.
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36% 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
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
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
Increased Mortgage Demand Expected in Greece Due to "My Home 2" Program
Greek credit institutions expect a significant increase in mortgage loan demand during Q1 2025 due to the "My Home 2" program; 71,374 applications have already been submitted, half for incomes under €24,000, and half between €24,000 and €36,000.
Increased Mortgage Demand Expected in Greece Due to "My Home 2" Program
Greek credit institutions expect a significant increase in mortgage loan demand during Q1 2025 due to the "My Home 2" program; 71,374 applications have already been submitted, half for incomes under €24,000, and half between €24,000 and €36,000.
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24% 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