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Sluggish Australian Economic Growth Driven by Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the September quarter, with annual growth at 0.8 percent—the worst since the 1990-91 recession outside of COVID-19. Government spending, including energy subsidies, significantly boosted overall growth, while household spending remain...
Sluggish Australian Economic Growth Driven by Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the September quarter, with annual growth at 0.8 percent—the worst since the 1990-91 recession outside of COVID-19. Government spending, including energy subsidies, significantly boosted overall growth, while household spending remain...
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48% Bias Score
Egypt Partially Pays $120M in Pharmaceutical Arrears, Addressing Drug Shortages
The Egyptian government disbursed 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($80.2 million) to pharmaceutical companies, addressing 6 billion pounds ($120.5 million) in arrears, alleviating drug shortages caused by currency devaluation and import cost increases; additional payments totaling 6 billion pounds ($120.3...
Egypt Partially Pays $120M in Pharmaceutical Arrears, Addressing Drug Shortages
The Egyptian government disbursed 4 billion Egyptian pounds ($80.2 million) to pharmaceutical companies, addressing 6 billion pounds ($120.5 million) in arrears, alleviating drug shortages caused by currency devaluation and import cost increases; additional payments totaling 6 billion pounds ($120.3...
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32% Bias Score
WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout
Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...
WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout
Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...
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44% Bias Score
Deutschland investiert zu wenig, obwohl die Ausgaben steigen
Eine IW-Studie zeigt, dass Deutschlands Bund trotz massiver Ausgabensteigerungen für Zukunftstechnologien wie Digitalisierung und Klimaschutz nur 2,7% der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Leistung in öffentliche Investitionen steckt, verglichen mit 3,6% im EU-Durchschnitt, da ein Großteil der Mittel nicht abg...
Deutschland investiert zu wenig, obwohl die Ausgaben steigen
Eine IW-Studie zeigt, dass Deutschlands Bund trotz massiver Ausgabensteigerungen für Zukunftstechnologien wie Digitalisierung und Klimaschutz nur 2,7% der gesamtwirtschaftlichen Leistung in öffentliche Investitionen steckt, verglichen mit 3,6% im EU-Durchschnitt, da ein Großteil der Mittel nicht abg...
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48% Bias Score
Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Slash US Federal Spending
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by Donald Trump, propose drastic federal spending cuts bypassing Congress, targeting Planned Parenthood, public broadcasting, and international organizations.
Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Slash US Federal Spending
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by Donald Trump, propose drastic federal spending cuts bypassing Congress, targeting Planned Parenthood, public broadcasting, and international organizations.
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40% Bias Score
Bavaria Cuts Family and Nursing Allowances in Budget Restructuring
Bavaria's government announced significant budget cuts for 2026, including halving family and nursing care allowances, to fund investments in childcare and nursing care.
Bavaria Cuts Family and Nursing Allowances in Budget Restructuring
Bavaria's government announced significant budget cuts for 2026, including halving family and nursing care allowances, to fund investments in childcare and nursing care.
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0% Bias Score
UK Prison Expansion Plan Faces Billions in Cost Overruns and Significant Shortfall
The UK government's plan to expand prison capacity by 20,000 cells by 2027 faces a £4.2 billion cost overrun and a projected 12,400-cell shortfall due to rising construction costs, delays, and insufficient planning, leaving prisons near critical capacity.
UK Prison Expansion Plan Faces Billions in Cost Overruns and Significant Shortfall
The UK government's plan to expand prison capacity by 20,000 cells by 2027 faces a £4.2 billion cost overrun and a projected 12,400-cell shortfall due to rising construction costs, delays, and insufficient planning, leaving prisons near critical capacity.
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48% Bias Score
RTVE's €60 Million Deficit and Controversial Board Salaries
RTVE, Spain's public broadcaster, faces a €47 million deficit, projected to reach €60 million by year's end, exceeding the legal limit. The new president seeks increased funding while implementing cost cuts, but the 15-member board's €125,000 annual salaries raise concerns.
RTVE's €60 Million Deficit and Controversial Board Salaries
RTVE, Spain's public broadcaster, faces a €47 million deficit, projected to reach €60 million by year's end, exceeding the legal limit. The new president seeks increased funding while implementing cost cuts, but the 15-member board's €125,000 annual salaries raise concerns.
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52% Bias Score
King Charles III Portrait Uptake Reveals Low Public Interest
Despite a £2.7 million government expenditure, only 30% of eligible UK public institutions requested the official portrait of King Charles III, revealing significantly lower public interest compared to Queen Elizabeth II's portraits.
King Charles III Portrait Uptake Reveals Low Public Interest
Despite a £2.7 million government expenditure, only 30% of eligible UK public institutions requested the official portrait of King Charles III, revealing significantly lower public interest compared to Queen Elizabeth II's portraits.
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40% Bias Score
Money Printing and Government Spending: An Unsustainable Approach
Funding government spending through money printing would cause the dollar to lose value, halting economic activity and government operations because the dollar's value is tied to the production of goods and services.
Money Printing and Government Spending: An Unsustainable Approach
Funding government spending through money printing would cause the dollar to lose value, halting economic activity and government operations because the dollar's value is tied to the production of goods and services.
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68% Bias Score
German Long-Term Care System Faces Financial Crisis
Rising costs and financial instability threaten Germany's long-term care system, prompting calls for government intervention and reforms.
German Long-Term Care System Faces Financial Crisis
Rising costs and financial instability threaten Germany's long-term care system, prompting calls for government intervention and reforms.
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40% Bias Score
The Housing Tax Fiasco in France
Analysis of the economic and political ramifications of abolishing France's housing tax, and proposed solutions for more efficient local government funding.
The Housing Tax Fiasco in France
Analysis of the economic and political ramifications of abolishing France's housing tax, and proposed solutions for more efficient local government funding.
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0% Bias Score
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