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Archaeological Study Challenges Link Between Agriculture and Immediate Wealth Inequality
A new study using housing size as a proxy for wealth in over 1,000 archaeological sites spanning 10,000 years reveals that significant wealth inequality emerged far later than previously thought, often centuries or millennia after the adoption of agriculture, challenging the traditional view.
Archaeological Study Challenges Link Between Agriculture and Immediate Wealth Inequality
A new study using housing size as a proxy for wealth in over 1,000 archaeological sites spanning 10,000 years reveals that significant wealth inequality emerged far later than previously thought, often centuries or millennia after the adoption of agriculture, challenging the traditional view.
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24% Bias Score
Ecuador Election: Crime and Economic Crisis Dominate
Ecuador's presidential runoff on Sunday is dominated by concerns over soaring crime and a struggling economy, with a vendor's income halved in three years due to the violence and unemployment and underemployment at 23% and poverty at 28%.
Ecuador Election: Crime and Economic Crisis Dominate
Ecuador's presidential runoff on Sunday is dominated by concerns over soaring crime and a struggling economy, with a vendor's income halved in three years due to the violence and unemployment and underemployment at 23% and poverty at 28%.
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44% Bias Score
Market Crash Exacerbates Social Vulnerabilities, Underscoring the Importance of Impact Leaders
A \$5 trillion loss in the S&P 500 in two days, following the "Liberation Day" announcement, is predicted to cause rising inflation, job losses, and increased demand for social services, while simultaneously decreasing funding for the organizations that provide these services, making impact leaders ...
Market Crash Exacerbates Social Vulnerabilities, Underscoring the Importance of Impact Leaders
A \$5 trillion loss in the S&P 500 in two days, following the "Liberation Day" announcement, is predicted to cause rising inflation, job losses, and increased demand for social services, while simultaneously decreasing funding for the organizations that provide these services, making impact leaders ...
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40% Bias Score
COVID-19: Systemic Failures, Innovation, and the Path to Future Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic, starting in Wuhan in late 2019, caused over 20 million deaths worldwide, revealing critical weaknesses in global health systems and governance, while simultaneously spurring innovation and exposing societal inequalities.
COVID-19: Systemic Failures, Innovation, and the Path to Future Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic, starting in Wuhan in late 2019, caused over 20 million deaths worldwide, revealing critical weaknesses in global health systems and governance, while simultaneously spurring innovation and exposing societal inequalities.
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48% Bias Score
Underfunding Cripples Spain's Public Universities
Spain's public universities face chronic underfunding, receiving 0.7-0.8% of GDP instead of the legally mandated 1%, resulting in regional inequalities, compromised infrastructure, and limited research, threatening educational quality and social mobility.
Underfunding Cripples Spain's Public Universities
Spain's public universities face chronic underfunding, receiving 0.7-0.8% of GDP instead of the legally mandated 1%, resulting in regional inequalities, compromised infrastructure, and limited research, threatening educational quality and social mobility.
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56% Bias Score
German Private Jet CO2 Emissions Soar 48% Since 2019
Between 2019 and 2024, CO2 emissions from private flights in Germany surged by 48 percent to 15.9 million tons, despite a small decrease in 2020; this contrasts sharply with the recovery of commercial air travel. Data from privateaircrafts.eu, based on a 2024 study in Communications Earth & Environm...
German Private Jet CO2 Emissions Soar 48% Since 2019
Between 2019 and 2024, CO2 emissions from private flights in Germany surged by 48 percent to 15.9 million tons, despite a small decrease in 2020; this contrasts sharply with the recovery of commercial air travel. Data from privateaircrafts.eu, based on a 2024 study in Communications Earth & Environm...
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52% Bias Score
Private Schools' Means-Tested Bursary Spending Under Scrutiny
A report by the Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) reveals that England's wealthiest private schools allocate less than 6% of their fee income to means-tested bursaries for low-income families, contradicting claims that a VAT increase would significantly reduce financial aid for disadvantaged stu...
Private Schools' Means-Tested Bursary Spending Under Scrutiny
A report by the Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) reveals that England's wealthiest private schools allocate less than 6% of their fee income to means-tested bursaries for low-income families, contradicting claims that a VAT increase would significantly reduce financial aid for disadvantaged stu...
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52% Bias Score
\"Social Isolation Rises in US Amidst Technological Advancements and Urban Planning Challenges\"\
A recent US study reveals a surge in social isolation, impacting mental health, fueled by technology, urban planning, and ideological divides, with Hispanic communities showcasing resilience through strong social networks.
\"Social Isolation Rises in US Amidst Technological Advancements and Urban Planning Challenges\"\
A recent US study reveals a surge in social isolation, impacting mental health, fueled by technology, urban planning, and ideological divides, with Hispanic communities showcasing resilience through strong social networks.
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44% Bias Score
Israel's Post-War Economy: Weak Recovery, Systemic Inequalities, and the Path to Growth
The OECD's report reveals that the Israel-Hamas war caused a 15% drop in investment and sluggish exports in Israel's weakened 2024 economy, with labor shortages impacting construction; however, growth is projected at 3.4% in 2025 and 5.5% in 2026, contingent on regional stability and structural refo...
Israel's Post-War Economy: Weak Recovery, Systemic Inequalities, and the Path to Growth
The OECD's report reveals that the Israel-Hamas war caused a 15% drop in investment and sluggish exports in Israel's weakened 2024 economy, with labor shortages impacting construction; however, growth is projected at 3.4% in 2025 and 5.5% in 2026, contingent on regional stability and structural refo...
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60% Bias Score
Persistent Poverty in Spain Despite Economic Growth
Spain's poverty rate stands at 25.8%, a modest improvement from 2023 but highlighting the persistent challenges despite recent economic gains and social programs; experts point to systemic issues such as wealth concentration and the long-term effects of the 2008 economic crisis.
Persistent Poverty in Spain Despite Economic Growth
Spain's poverty rate stands at 25.8%, a modest improvement from 2023 but highlighting the persistent challenges despite recent economic gains and social programs; experts point to systemic issues such as wealth concentration and the long-term effects of the 2008 economic crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Drowning Crisis Exposes Systemic Failure of School Swimming Programs
This summer, 104 Australians drowned, revealing a critical decline in school swimming programs, leaving nearly half of year six students unable to swim 50 meters, exposing systemic inequalities and highlighting the urgent need for increased funding and improved access to swimming lessons.
Australia's Drowning Crisis Exposes Systemic Failure of School Swimming Programs
This summer, 104 Australians drowned, revealing a critical decline in school swimming programs, leaving nearly half of year six students unable to swim 50 meters, exposing systemic inequalities and highlighting the urgent need for increased funding and improved access to swimming lessons.
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40% Bias Score
UK Councils Court Investors at MIPIM Amidst Austerity, Raising Inequality Concerns
At MIPIM 2024, UK councils aggressively competed for foreign investment in real estate, reflecting austerity measures and potentially exacerbating inequality as investor profits outweigh community benefits.
UK Councils Court Investors at MIPIM Amidst Austerity, Raising Inequality Concerns
At MIPIM 2024, UK councils aggressively competed for foreign investment in real estate, reflecting austerity measures and potentially exacerbating inequality as investor profits outweigh community benefits.
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56% Bias Score
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