Ukraine War's Crushing Economic Impact on Russia
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing significant economic strain, with inflation at 15.3% (public perception), a 22% rise in consumer goods prices, and a tripling of defense spending since 2021 to 17 trillion rubles (USD 170 billion), despite an IMF prediction of 3.6% growth. Despite this, the conflic...
Ukraine War's Crushing Economic Impact on Russia
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing significant economic strain, with inflation at 15.3% (public perception), a 22% rise in consumer goods prices, and a tripling of defense spending since 2021 to 17 trillion rubles (USD 170 billion), despite an IMF prediction of 3.6% growth. Despite this, the conflic...
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52% Bias Score
Sanctions Circumvention: Dutch Exports to Russia Rise Through Intermediary Countries
New research shows a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries near Russia, compared to pre-sanction levels, strongly indicating that sanctioned goods are being rerouted to Russia via intermediary nations. Over 800 new small businesses are involved, alongside 540 multinational...
Sanctions Circumvention: Dutch Exports to Russia Rise Through Intermediary Countries
New research shows a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries near Russia, compared to pre-sanction levels, strongly indicating that sanctioned goods are being rerouted to Russia via intermediary nations. Over 800 new small businesses are involved, alongside 540 multinational...
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32% Bias Score
Five ChatGPT Prompts to Transform Marketing Emails
This article presents five ChatGPT prompts designed to boost marketing email effectiveness by focusing on structured messaging (PAS), concise writing, audience-matched tone, future-oriented content, and data-driven analysis of past campaigns.
Five ChatGPT Prompts to Transform Marketing Emails
This article presents five ChatGPT prompts designed to boost marketing email effectiveness by focusing on structured messaging (PAS), concise writing, audience-matched tone, future-oriented content, and data-driven analysis of past campaigns.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Economy Projected for Strong Growth in 2025 Despite Immigration Slowdown
Despite predictions of a recession, the U.S. economy is expected to experience robust growth in 2025, driven by fiscal stimulus from the incoming Trump administration, continued rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and a strong consumer base; however, decreased immigration may temper job creation.
U.S. Economy Projected for Strong Growth in 2025 Despite Immigration Slowdown
Despite predictions of a recession, the U.S. economy is expected to experience robust growth in 2025, driven by fiscal stimulus from the incoming Trump administration, continued rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and a strong consumer base; however, decreased immigration may temper job creation.
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44% Bias Score
Tourism's Growing Carbon Footprint: Emissions Doubled Since 2009
A new study reveals that global tourism produced over 5.2 billion tons of CO2 in 2019, representing 8.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and growing at twice the rate of overall emissions; aviation and private car travel are the largest contributors, with high-emission countries like the US, Chin...
Tourism's Growing Carbon Footprint: Emissions Doubled Since 2009
A new study reveals that global tourism produced over 5.2 billion tons of CO2 in 2019, representing 8.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and growing at twice the rate of overall emissions; aviation and private car travel are the largest contributors, with high-emission countries like the US, Chin...
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52% Bias Score
"Indian Farmers Clash with Police Amid Demands for Crop Price Guarantees"
"Protesting farmers in northern India clashed with police over the weekend, resulting in eight injuries, as they demanded government guarantees on crop prices, echoing similar protests in 2020-2021 that led to the repeal of farm laws."
"Indian Farmers Clash with Police Amid Demands for Crop Price Guarantees"
"Protesting farmers in northern India clashed with police over the weekend, resulting in eight injuries, as they demanded government guarantees on crop prices, echoing similar protests in 2020-2021 that led to the repeal of farm laws."
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Sanctions Evasion: 90% Export Surge to Russia via Transit Countries
A study by the CBS and the University of Groningen reveals a 90% increase in Dutch exports to countries neighboring Russia since 2022 sanctions, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion by both established multinationals (540) and newly formed companies (800) using transit countries to deliver sancti...
Dutch Sanctions Evasion: 90% Export Surge to Russia via Transit Countries
A study by the CBS and the University of Groningen reveals a 90% increase in Dutch exports to countries neighboring Russia since 2022 sanctions, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion by both established multinationals (540) and newly formed companies (800) using transit countries to deliver sancti...
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32% Bias Score
Aampe Raises $18M Series A to Fuel Agentic AI Growth
Aampe, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in app personalization, raised $18 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $27.3 million, and deployed over 100 million AI agents into enterprise consumer apps, projecting a fivefold revenue increase this year.
Aampe Raises $18M Series A to Fuel Agentic AI Growth
Aampe, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in app personalization, raised $18 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $27.3 million, and deployed over 100 million AI agents into enterprise consumer apps, projecting a fivefold revenue increase this year.
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20% Bias Score
Bitcoin ETFs Surpass \$100 Billion, Outpacing Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have collectively surpassed \$100 billion in assets under management, owning over 1.1 million bitcoins—more than even the estimated holdings of Satoshi Nakamoto—representing approximately 1% of all ETF assets and highlighting increased institutional interest in B...
Bitcoin ETFs Surpass \$100 Billion, Outpacing Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have collectively surpassed \$100 billion in assets under management, owning over 1.1 million bitcoins—more than even the estimated holdings of Satoshi Nakamoto—representing approximately 1% of all ETF assets and highlighting increased institutional interest in B...
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48% Bias Score
Beitbridge Border Post Modernization: Reduced Crossing Times and Enhanced Trade
The $300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernization project, completed ahead of schedule, reduced crossing times by over 70%, curbing illicit trade and boosting Zimbabwe's tax revenue, showcasing successful public-private collaboration.
Beitbridge Border Post Modernization: Reduced Crossing Times and Enhanced Trade
The $300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernization project, completed ahead of schedule, reduced crossing times by over 70%, curbing illicit trade and boosting Zimbabwe's tax revenue, showcasing successful public-private collaboration.
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Civil War Causes 85% GDP Drop, Exacerbating Poverty and Reconstruction Challenges
The Syrian civil war, beginning in 2011, decimated the country's economy, causing an 85% drop in GDP to \$9 billion by 2023. The conflict, sanctions, and exodus of over 6 million people left over half the population in extreme poverty, creating significant challenges for reconstruction and the retur...
Syrian Civil War Causes 85% GDP Drop, Exacerbating Poverty and Reconstruction Challenges
The Syrian civil war, beginning in 2011, decimated the country's economy, causing an 85% drop in GDP to \$9 billion by 2023. The conflict, sanctions, and exodus of over 6 million people left over half the population in extreme poverty, creating significant challenges for reconstruction and the retur...
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36% Bias Score
"EU to Reform Anti-trust Rules to Boost Innovation and Green Transition"
"EU competition chief Teresa Ribera plans to reform anti-trust rules to boost innovation and the green transition by making mergers easier for innovative companies and relaxing state aid policies to encourage green investments, aiming to address concerns that current regulations hinder progress."
"EU to Reform Anti-trust Rules to Boost Innovation and Green Transition"
"EU competition chief Teresa Ribera plans to reform anti-trust rules to boost innovation and the green transition by making mergers easier for innovative companies and relaxing state aid policies to encourage green investments, aiming to address concerns that current regulations hinder progress."
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44% Bias Score