Biden Warns of Growing Oligarchy, Citing Trump-Tech CEO Alliance
President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in America, citing the close ties between President-elect Trump and powerful tech CEOs, raising concerns about undue influence on government and potential threats to democracy; experts say this is 'oligarchy 2.0'.
Biden Warns of Growing Oligarchy, Citing Trump-Tech CEO Alliance
President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in America, citing the close ties between President-elect Trump and powerful tech CEOs, raising concerns about undue influence on government and potential threats to democracy; experts say this is 'oligarchy 2.0'.
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52% Bias Score
Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gap in Europe
CEOs of Europe's top 100 companies earned a median of €4.15 million in 2023, 110 times the average EU worker's €37,863 salary, highlighting a vast wealth gap, with Germany's CEOs having the highest median salary at €1,455,000.
Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gap in Europe
CEOs of Europe's top 100 companies earned a median of €4.15 million in 2023, 110 times the average EU worker's €37,863 salary, highlighting a vast wealth gap, with Germany's CEOs having the highest median salary at €1,455,000.
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56% Bias Score
Spain Limits Minimum Wage Increase to 4.4%
Spain's Ministry of Labor proposes a maximum 4.4% minimum wage increase for 2025 (50 euros monthly), rejecting union demands for a higher rise, but remaining open to negotiation with employers within the expert-recommended range of 3.3%-4.4%.
Spain Limits Minimum Wage Increase to 4.4%
Spain's Ministry of Labor proposes a maximum 4.4% minimum wage increase for 2025 (50 euros monthly), rejecting union demands for a higher rise, but remaining open to negotiation with employers within the expert-recommended range of 3.3%-4.4%.
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44% Bias Score
Minimum Wage Increases Across US States and Localities
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wages on January 1, 2025, with some cities and counties independently setting significantly higher minimums; for instance, several Washington and California localities have minimum wages above $20 per hour, while others are approaching that mark, according to t...
Minimum Wage Increases Across US States and Localities
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wages on January 1, 2025, with some cities and counties independently setting significantly higher minimums; for instance, several Washington and California localities have minimum wages above $20 per hour, while others are approaching that mark, according to t...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Considers Raising SALT Cap, Adding \$225 Billion to National Debt
President-elect Trump may raise the SALT deduction cap to \$20,000 for married couples filing jointly, increasing the federal debt by \$225 billion from 2025-2034, primarily benefiting households making \$200,000 or more, according to a Tax Policy Center analysis.
Trump Considers Raising SALT Cap, Adding \$225 Billion to National Debt
President-elect Trump may raise the SALT deduction cap to \$20,000 for married couples filing jointly, increasing the federal debt by \$225 billion from 2025-2034, primarily benefiting households making \$200,000 or more, according to a Tax Policy Center analysis.
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44% Bias Score
21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2024
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2024, impacting over 9.2 million workers, with increases ranging from $10.55 to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a trend of states independently raising wages while the federal minimum remains at $7.25 since 2009.
21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2024
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2024, impacting over 9.2 million workers, with increases ranging from $10.55 to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a trend of states independently raising wages while the federal minimum remains at $7.25 since 2009.
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40% Bias Score
European CEO Pay Gap Reaches 110x Average Worker Salary
A Mercer report reveals that in 2023, CEOs of Europe's top 100 companies earned a median total compensation of €4.15 million—110 times the average EU worker's salary—with significant variations across countries and a call from the ETUC for fairer compensation.
European CEO Pay Gap Reaches 110x Average Worker Salary
A Mercer report reveals that in 2023, CEOs of Europe's top 100 companies earned a median total compensation of €4.15 million—110 times the average EU worker's salary—with significant variations across countries and a call from the ETUC for fairer compensation.
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64% Bias Score
Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gap Fuels Economic and Social Instability in Europe
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reports that CEOs in Europe's largest companies earn 110 times more than average workers (€4,147,440 vs €37,863 annually), warning this fuels economic instability and undermines democratic institutions; they advocate for stronger collective bargaining an...
Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gap Fuels Economic and Social Instability in Europe
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reports that CEOs in Europe's largest companies earn 110 times more than average workers (€4,147,440 vs €37,863 annually), warning this fuels economic instability and undermines democratic institutions; they advocate for stronger collective bargaining an...
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64% Bias Score
Dutch Economic Sentiment Lags Behind Positive Data
Despite rising wages and savings among many Dutch citizens, moderate confidence in personal finances persists due to rising prices and a growing sense of inequality, mirroring similar trends observed in the US before the 2024 elections.
Dutch Economic Sentiment Lags Behind Positive Data
Despite rising wages and savings among many Dutch citizens, moderate confidence in personal finances persists due to rising prices and a growing sense of inequality, mirroring similar trends observed in the US before the 2024 elections.
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32% Bias Score
StepStone 2025 German Salary Report: Average €52,300, Highlighting Inequality
StepStone's 2025 German salary report, analyzing over one million data points from January 2022 to November 2024, reveals an average gross annual salary of €52,300 and a median of €45,800, highlighting income inequality; Munich boasts the highest average salary (€58,000), while significant dispariti...
StepStone 2025 German Salary Report: Average €52,300, Highlighting Inequality
StepStone's 2025 German salary report, analyzing over one million data points from January 2022 to November 2024, reveals an average gross annual salary of €52,300 and a median of €45,800, highlighting income inequality; Munich boasts the highest average salary (€58,000), while significant dispariti...
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36% Bias Score
Vast Salary Gaps in Spain: Finance vs. Agriculture
In 2023, average Spanish salaries were \$23,000, but Madrid finance employees earned \$63,895, while Andalusian agricultural workers earned only \$7,703, highlighting vast income disparities across sectors and regions.
Vast Salary Gaps in Spain: Finance vs. Agriculture
In 2023, average Spanish salaries were \$23,000, but Madrid finance employees earned \$63,895, while Andalusian agricultural workers earned only \$7,703, highlighting vast income disparities across sectors and regions.
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16% Bias Score
Turkey's Pension Shortfall and Widening Income Inequality
An Istanbul Planning Agency study reveals a 2.7% decrease in retirement pensions' share of total income (18.3% to 15.6%) between 2009-2024, despite an 85.3% increase in retirees; income inequality worsened, impacting the elderly disproportionately, with housing costs a major factor.
Turkey's Pension Shortfall and Widening Income Inequality
An Istanbul Planning Agency study reveals a 2.7% decrease in retirement pensions' share of total income (18.3% to 15.6%) between 2009-2024, despite an 85.3% increase in retirees; income inequality worsened, impacting the elderly disproportionately, with housing costs a major factor.
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28% Bias Score