1907 Banking Panic: Government Policy and the Birth of the Federal Reserve
The 1907 US banking panic, triggered by insufficient bank reserves due to government regulations mandating high federal bond holdings, resulted in the creation of the Federal Reserve System.
1907 Banking Panic: Government Policy and the Birth of the Federal Reserve
The 1907 US banking panic, triggered by insufficient bank reserves due to government regulations mandating high federal bond holdings, resulted in the creation of the Federal Reserve System.
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60% Bias Score
Steinmeier Demands Immediate Review of Germany's Coronavirus Pandemic Response
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier demands a rapid review of the country's coronavirus pandemic response after the Bundestag elections, warning that delays will fuel populist narratives and erode public trust; he will personally establish a commission if necessary.
Steinmeier Demands Immediate Review of Germany's Coronavirus Pandemic Response
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier demands a rapid review of the country's coronavirus pandemic response after the Bundestag elections, warning that delays will fuel populist narratives and erode public trust; he will personally establish a commission if necessary.
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56% Bias Score
ALICE Index Reveals Inflation's Disproportionate Impact on Low-Income Households
President Trump's call for emergency price relief highlights the significant disparity between official inflation measures (CPI) and the reality faced by ALICE households (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed), who experience inflation rates consistently higher than the CPI, impacting nearly ...
ALICE Index Reveals Inflation's Disproportionate Impact on Low-Income Households
President Trump's call for emergency price relief highlights the significant disparity between official inflation measures (CPI) and the reality faced by ALICE households (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed), who experience inflation rates consistently higher than the CPI, impacting nearly ...
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32% Bias Score
Ontario Catholic School Board Upholds Pride Flag Ban
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic school board in Ontario voted to maintain a ban on flying the Pride flag at its main office, sparking debate over the role of religious principles in publicly funded schools, and prompting calls to end public funding for Catholic schools.
Ontario Catholic School Board Upholds Pride Flag Ban
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic school board in Ontario voted to maintain a ban on flying the Pride flag at its main office, sparking debate over the role of religious principles in publicly funded schools, and prompting calls to end public funding for Catholic schools.
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52% Bias Score
Target Scales Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Conservative Backlash
Target announced it is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including ending a program to support Black employees and concluding its three-year DEI goals, citing pressure from conservative groups and the evolving external landscape.
Target Scales Back DEI Initiatives Amidst Conservative Backlash
Target announced it is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including ending a program to support Black employees and concluding its three-year DEI goals, citing pressure from conservative groups and the evolving external landscape.
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52% Bias Score
CCOO Challenges Madrid Public Employee Agreement
The Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) union in Madrid is challenging a new collective bargaining agreement signed by four unions, including one of its federations, with the Madrid regional government, which allocates €60 million for public employee improvements but contains clauses allowing the suspension o...
CCOO Challenges Madrid Public Employee Agreement
The Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) union in Madrid is challenging a new collective bargaining agreement signed by four unions, including one of its federations, with the Madrid regional government, which allocates €60 million for public employee improvements but contains clauses allowing the suspension o...
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40% Bias Score
NHS Hospital Rebuilds Delayed: Essex Hospital Highlights Wider Infrastructure Crisis
The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex, plagued by sewage leaks, floods, and equipment failures three times a week due to its aging 1960s infrastructure, faces a rebuild delay until at least 2032, highlighting a wider NHS maintenance backlog and impacting patient care.
NHS Hospital Rebuilds Delayed: Essex Hospital Highlights Wider Infrastructure Crisis
The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex, plagued by sewage leaks, floods, and equipment failures three times a week due to its aging 1960s infrastructure, faces a rebuild delay until at least 2032, highlighting a wider NHS maintenance backlog and impacting patient care.
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56% Bias Score
Conservative Party Proposes Nationwide Smartphone Ban in UK Schools
The Conservative party in the UK is proposing a ban on smartphones in schools during school hours, mandating a policy in all schools from the start to the end of the school day, while the Labour government has not indicated plans to legislate.
Conservative Party Proposes Nationwide Smartphone Ban in UK Schools
The Conservative party in the UK is proposing a ban on smartphones in schools during school hours, mandating a policy in all schools from the start to the end of the school day, while the Labour government has not indicated plans to legislate.
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40% Bias Score
Mississippi Proposes $1,000 Bounty for Illegal Immigrant Deportations
Mississippi House Bill 1484 proposes a $1,000 bounty for each deported illegal immigrant, funded by the state and administered by the state treasurer, to alleviate taxpayer burdens and enhance collaboration with law enforcement in combating illegal immigration, aligning with President Trump's immigr...
Mississippi Proposes $1,000 Bounty for Illegal Immigrant Deportations
Mississippi House Bill 1484 proposes a $1,000 bounty for each deported illegal immigrant, funded by the state and administered by the state treasurer, to alleviate taxpayer burdens and enhance collaboration with law enforcement in combating illegal immigration, aligning with President Trump's immigr...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Talent Manager Arrested for Alleged Role in Planning 2013 Gezi Park Protests
Ayşe Barım, a talent manager for numerous Turkish actors, was arrested for allegedly planning the 2013 Gezi Park protests; several actors she managed have been questioned, and evidence includes a taped conversation about artist participation in the protests.
Turkish Talent Manager Arrested for Alleged Role in Planning 2013 Gezi Park Protests
Ayşe Barım, a talent manager for numerous Turkish actors, was arrested for allegedly planning the 2013 Gezi Park protests; several actors she managed have been questioned, and evidence includes a taped conversation about artist participation in the protests.
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56% Bias Score
Jerusalem Developers' Plan to Displace Talbiyeh Residents Sparks Concerns
Jerusalem's Talbiyeh residents face displacement as developers plan to demolish and rebuild five buildings, impacting mostly senior citizens who've lived there for decades; a January 28 meeting will address the project.
Jerusalem Developers' Plan to Displace Talbiyeh Residents Sparks Concerns
Jerusalem's Talbiyeh residents face displacement as developers plan to demolish and rebuild five buildings, impacting mostly senior citizens who've lived there for decades; a January 28 meeting will address the project.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Proposes FEMA Reform or Elimination
President Trump announced plans to reform or eliminate FEMA, citing inefficiencies and creating a task force to explore changes; however, Congressional approval is required for termination, and some Republicans support reforms while others want a FEMA-like agency.
Trump Proposes FEMA Reform or Elimination
President Trump announced plans to reform or eliminate FEMA, citing inefficiencies and creating a task force to explore changes; however, Congressional approval is required for termination, and some Republicans support reforms while others want a FEMA-like agency.
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44% Bias Score