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lefigaro.fr
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French Regional Newspaper Le Courrier Picard Announces 20% Job Cuts

Le Courrier picard, a French regional newspaper, announced a plan to cut 18 jobs (20% of its staff) in January 2024, eliminating its editing department and impacting other areas due to industry challenges and competition, despite current profitability.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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Brussels Pension Protests Cause Widespread Disruptions

Approximately 30,000 people in Brussels protested proposed pension reforms, resulting in violent clashes between police and firefighters, widespread transportation disruptions (flight and train cancellations), and school closures; the government insists reform is necessary, while unions warn of sign...

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48% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Australian Median-Income Households Face Record Rental Stress

A new report reveals that Australian households on median incomes now spend 33% of their pre-tax income on rent, the highest percentage since 2006, leading to increased household sharing and delayed moves from family homes, while advocates call for rent caps to address the ongoing housing crisis.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
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Interest Rates Rise to 25-Year High, Ending Era of Cheap Money

The cost of government borrowing has soared to a 25-year high, driven by a global bond sell-off and increased government spending, impacting mortgage and savings rates and challenging the expectation of continuously falling rates.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sickness Rate at Record High

Data from the Kaufmännische Krankenkasse (KKH) reveals Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest sickness rate in Germany in 2024, with 230 sick leave reports per 100 members, a 60% increase since 2019, driven by factors including electronic reporting, increased respiratory infections, and mental healt...

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Good Health and Well-being
theglobeandmail.com
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Sharp Rise in Canadian Digital Platform Workers Highlights Income Inequality

The number of Canadians working through digital platforms like Uber and DoorDash increased by 44 percent in 2024 to almost 700,000, with food delivery being the most common job; this disproportionately affects racialized Canadians and new immigrants, prompting legislative changes regarding minimum w...

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theglobeandmail.com
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Strong US Jobs Report Impacts Canadian REITs

The unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report in December (256,000 jobs added vs. 155,000 expected) caused Canadian REIT prices to fall 1-3 percent due to interest rate sensitivity; however, valuation models suggest most are at or near intrinsic value, with positive analyst forecasts for 2025.

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theguardian.com
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Working From Home Under Attack: Employers Mandate Office Returns

The increasing prevalence of working from home, currently embraced by half of all workers, is facing resistance from some employers and a mixed response from the government; this creates uncertainty about the future of flexible work arrangements.

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60% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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Remote Work Leadership: Building Trust and Well-being in Virtual Teams

Steve Drohan's research on remote work leadership highlights the critical need for consistent communication, trust-building, and relationship-centered leadership to mitigate stress and enhance team performance in virtual environments. His findings suggest that organizations must adapt their structur...

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gr.euronews.com
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EU Unemployment Rate Falls, But Youth and Refugee Unemployment Remain High

The EU unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in November 2024, but youth unemployment rose to 15.3%, and 265,000 Ukrainian refugees remained unemployed. Spain and France had the highest unemployment numbers.

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20% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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Valencia Flood Exposes Critical Shortage of Elevator Technicians

Over 6,000 elevators remain out of service in 79 Valencian towns after October 20th floods, exposing a critical shortage of elevator technicians and highlighting the need for vocational training improvements; the government is accelerating training programs and accrediting prior experience.

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Quality Education
smh.com.au
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Australia's Rental Market Slows, But Remains Unaffordable

Australia's national median rent rose 4.8% in 2024, slowing from previous years but remaining unaffordable; a median income household needs 33% for rent, the highest ever; the slowdown is attributed to normalized migration, increased investor participation, and larger household sizes.

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40% Bias Score

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