French Government Seeks Social Accord on Pension Reform by Late May
French ministers initiated a three-month negotiation on pension reform on January 17th, aiming for an agreement by late May, following a report from the Court of Auditors on February 19th, with the CFDT union already opposing the 64-year retirement age.
French Government Seeks Social Accord on Pension Reform by Late May
French ministers initiated a three-month negotiation on pension reform on January 17th, aiming for an agreement by late May, following a report from the Court of Auditors on February 19th, with the CFDT union already opposing the 64-year retirement age.
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44% Bias Score
France Replaces Pension Advisory Board Amidst Funding Concerns
Following criticism of its accounting practices, the French government replaced the Conseil d'orientation des retraites (COR) with the Court of Accounts to conduct a rapid assessment of pension financing, highlighting concerns about the accuracy and transparency of pension projections.
France Replaces Pension Advisory Board Amidst Funding Concerns
Following criticism of its accounting practices, the French government replaced the Conseil d'orientation des retraites (COR) with the Court of Accounts to conduct a rapid assessment of pension financing, highlighting concerns about the accuracy and transparency of pension projections.
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52% Bias Score
Avian Flu to Cause 20% Egg Price Hike in 2025
Due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak, which killed approximately 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, egg prices in the US are expected to increase by about 20% in 2025; the average price of a dozen large eggs was \$4.15 in December 2024, up from \$3.65 in November and more than 36% year-over...
Avian Flu to Cause 20% Egg Price Hike in 2025
Due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak, which killed approximately 17.2 million egg-laying hens in late 2024, egg prices in the US are expected to increase by about 20% in 2025; the average price of a dozen large eggs was \$4.15 in December 2024, up from \$3.65 in November and more than 36% year-over...
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40% Bias Score
BRAFA Art Fair Blends Antiques and Contemporary Art
The BRAFA art fair in Brussels showcased a diverse range of art, from Hellenistic sculptures and 16th-century tapestries to contemporary installations and iconic paintings by James Ensor, aiming to attract a younger audience while maintaining its focus on niche areas.
BRAFA Art Fair Blends Antiques and Contemporary Art
The BRAFA art fair in Brussels showcased a diverse range of art, from Hellenistic sculptures and 16th-century tapestries to contemporary installations and iconic paintings by James Ensor, aiming to attract a younger audience while maintaining its focus on niche areas.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Celebrates Nevada Win, Emphasizes 'No Tax on Tips' Policy
President Trump visited Las Vegas on Saturday to celebrate his re-election and his "no tax on tips" policy, which impacts an estimated four million workers nationwide, including 700,000 single mothers, with Nevada having a quarter of restaurant workers' pay coming from tips.
Trump Celebrates Nevada Win, Emphasizes 'No Tax on Tips' Policy
President Trump visited Las Vegas on Saturday to celebrate his re-election and his "no tax on tips" policy, which impacts an estimated four million workers nationwide, including 700,000 single mothers, with Nevada having a quarter of restaurant workers' pay coming from tips.
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64% Bias Score
Warsh's Policy Contradictions on Inflation and Lockdowns
Kevin Warsh's 2020 call for increased government spending to counter COVID-19 lockdowns, coupled with his later assertions about inflation, ignores the lockdowns' direct role in rising prices, a consequence of reduced global economic cooperation.
Warsh's Policy Contradictions on Inflation and Lockdowns
Kevin Warsh's 2020 call for increased government spending to counter COVID-19 lockdowns, coupled with his later assertions about inflation, ignores the lockdowns' direct role in rising prices, a consequence of reduced global economic cooperation.
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60% Bias Score
UK Considers Joining Pan-European Customs Area to Boost Post-Brexit Trade
The UK government is considering joining the Pan Euro Mediterranean Convention (PEM) to improve trade with the EU after acknowledging that the current post-Brexit trade deal is not working for businesses. This comes after the EU said it was open to the UK joining the convention.
UK Considers Joining Pan-European Customs Area to Boost Post-Brexit Trade
The UK government is considering joining the Pan Euro Mediterranean Convention (PEM) to improve trade with the EU after acknowledging that the current post-Brexit trade deal is not working for businesses. This comes after the EU said it was open to the UK joining the convention.
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44% Bias Score
Strong Dividend Stocks Highlighted by Wall Street Analysts
Wall Street analysts highlight AT&T, Chord Energy, and Diamondback Energy as strong dividend-paying stocks, citing robust financial performance, strategic investments, and commitment to shareholder returns; Argus and Mizuho analysts issued buy ratings with specific price targets based on detailed fi...
Strong Dividend Stocks Highlighted by Wall Street Analysts
Wall Street analysts highlight AT&T, Chord Energy, and Diamondback Energy as strong dividend-paying stocks, citing robust financial performance, strategic investments, and commitment to shareholder returns; Argus and Mizuho analysts issued buy ratings with specific price targets based on detailed fi...
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40% Bias Score
Six Top Stocks for February 2025: Experts' Picks Amidst Market Uncertainty
Nine investment experts recommend Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Berkshire Hathaway, Intel, and Reddit as top stocks for February 2025, citing diverse factors including AI demand, economic improvements, and the clean energy transition, reflecting market uncertainty.
Six Top Stocks for February 2025: Experts' Picks Amidst Market Uncertainty
Nine investment experts recommend Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Berkshire Hathaway, Intel, and Reddit as top stocks for February 2025, citing diverse factors including AI demand, economic improvements, and the clean energy transition, reflecting market uncertainty.
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56% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Industry Faces Structural Crisis Amidst Job Losses and Skills Shortage
Baden-Württemberg's industry faces a structural crisis due to declining demand, high costs, and political instability, resulting in over 10,000 job losses in the metal and electrical sector by November 2024, with further declines expected; a skills shortage is hindering the filling of apprenticeship...
Baden-Württemberg Industry Faces Structural Crisis Amidst Job Losses and Skills Shortage
Baden-Württemberg's industry faces a structural crisis due to declining demand, high costs, and political instability, resulting in over 10,000 job losses in the metal and electrical sector by November 2024, with further declines expected; a skills shortage is hindering the filling of apprenticeship...
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44% Bias Score
Ramapo Town, NY, Ranked Safest US City in 2025 MoneyGeek Report
MoneyGeek's 2025 report ranks Ramapo Town, New York, as the safest U.S. city with a $271 per capita crime cost, considering violent and property crime, road safety, and financial stability across 292 cities; Irvine, California is the safest large city.
Ramapo Town, NY, Ranked Safest US City in 2025 MoneyGeek Report
MoneyGeek's 2025 report ranks Ramapo Town, New York, as the safest U.S. city with a $271 per capita crime cost, considering violent and property crime, road safety, and financial stability across 292 cities; Irvine, California is the safest large city.
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40% Bias Score
Japanese Fishermen and Researchers Team Up to Combat Warming Ocean
Japanese fishermen and researchers are launching a joint project in April to collect data on changing ocean conditions, including warmer temperatures and shifting fish populations, aiming to revive the struggling fishing industry; this is the first such collaboration in Japan.
Japanese Fishermen and Researchers Team Up to Combat Warming Ocean
Japanese fishermen and researchers are launching a joint project in April to collect data on changing ocean conditions, including warmer temperatures and shifting fish populations, aiming to revive the struggling fishing industry; this is the first such collaboration in Japan.
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16% Bias Score