Tag #Inequality

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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Systemic Issues

Cyclone Chido, the most intense to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused hundreds or thousands of deaths on December 14th, exposing the island's pre-existing poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and high cost of living, worsened by a rapidly growing population.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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Contrasting Economic Signals in Germany: Corporate Profits vs. Citizen Well-being

The German economy shows contrasting trends: record-high DAX despite automotive industry struggles, rising wages in some sectors, and a predicted 0.2 percent growth in 2025, yet high inflation and stagnant social benefits affect many citizens, prompting questions about the true state of the economy.

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68% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
euronews.com
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EU Cancer Survival Rates Vary Widely by Country and Cancer Type

In 2021, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the European Union, with 1.1 million fatalities (21.6% of total deaths); survival rates vary significantly across countries and cancer types due to differences in diagnosis stage, treatment availability, and healthcare system organization.

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16% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Assad's Abandoned Palace Reveals Stark Contrast Between Opulence and Poverty in Syria

Following the Syrian rebels' takeover of Damascus, journalist Daniel Hilton explored Bashar al-Assad's abandoned palace, revealing a stark contrast between Assad's opulent lifestyle and the widespread poverty among the Syrian people.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Colombian Robotics Team Advocates for Continued Support After Harvard Visit

The Choco Team Robotics, a group of Colombian youth, visited Harvard's ALARI institute following their multiple international robotics competition wins and local community projects, to advocate for continued support and recognition of their work.

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28% Bias Score

Quality Education
lemonde.fr
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France's Failing Primary Schools: TIMSS Results Expose Systemic Issues

The 2023 TIMSS assessment shows that France's CM1 students performed catastrophically in math, with widening gender and socioeconomic achievement gaps, resulting from decades of underfunding and inadequate teacher training in primary education.

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64% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Australia's Myefo Report Shows Increased Budget Deficit Projections

Australia's mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (Myefo) reveals slightly larger budget deficits over the next three years than initially projected, primarily due to lower-than-expected company tax revenue from mining exports, highlighting the volatility of revenue streams and the need for broader f...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
abcnews.go.com
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Chicago Parent Launches Carpool Service Amid School Bus Shortages

Ismael El-Amin created Piggyback Network, a ride-sharing service for parents transporting children to school, in response to decreasing school bus services in Chicago and other areas; the service, costing 80 cents per mile and using credits for driver compensation, has arranged hundreds of rides in ...

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24% Bias Score

Quality Education
kathimerini.gr
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GDP as a Measure of Development: A Critical Analysis

Paul Richardson's "Myths of Geography" challenges the use of GDP as a measure of development, citing its failure to reflect societal well-being and environmental costs, illustrated by comparing economic "miracles" with nations prioritizing different paths, highlighting the disconnect between GDP gro...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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Unequal Air Travel Distribution in the Netherlands: Climate Concerns Rise

A study reveals that 25% of Dutch residents account for 75% of the 15 million domestic flights between September 2023 and August 2024, with climate concerns now the leading reason for avoiding air travel.

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36% Bias Score

Climate Action
kathimerini.gr
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Geroulanos Condemns Greece's 2025 Budget for Unfair Tax Policies

PASOK-Movement for Change's Pavlos Geroulanos criticized Greece's 2025 budget, calling the tax policy unfair to the weak and ineffective against tax evasion by the wealthy, highlighting discrepancies between high VAT and low taxes on inheritances and dividends, and the government's shifting claims o...

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
welt.de
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German Adults Outperform OECD Average in Literacy and Numeracy, but Gaps Persist

A new OECD PIAAC study reveals that German adults surpass the OECD average in reading, everyday math, and problem-solving, despite a widening performance gap between top and bottom performers and a disconnect between formal qualifications and actual competencies.

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education

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