Tag #Politics

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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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Decent Work and Economic Growth
elmundo.es
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Spain's Valencia Flood: Central-Regional Government Standoff Hinders Reconstruction

Following devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, the central government and regional government are locked in a tense standoff, marked by mutual distrust and delayed collaboration on reconstruction efforts, despite a recent attempt by the central government to initiate dialogue through the formation...

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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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Good Health and Well-being
jpost.com
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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

Sustainable Cities and Communities
welt.de
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Germany's Election, Pay Raises, and Solar Tariff Changes in February"

Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election will reduce parliament size to 630 seats due to a new electoral law, while public sector employees receive a 5.5% pay raise and apprentices get €50 more monthly. New solar installations face a 1% feed-in tariff cut starting February 1st, 2025.

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Reduced Inequality
t24.com.tr
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Konya Building Collapse: Two Rescued, Investigation Underway

A three-story building in Konya, Turkey, collapsed on the evening of [Date], prompting a rescue operation where two people were rescued. Authorities are investigating the cause and whether the building was slated for urban renewal, with three prosecutors assigned to the case.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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Controversial Senate Confirmation of Pete Hegseth as US Defense Secretary

The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense despite accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual assault, a 50-50 tie being broken by Vice President J.D. Vance's vote; opposition came from all Democrats and three Republicans.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
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Contradictory Economic Policies: Trump's Plan and its Potential Impacts

Donald Trump's economic plan, aiming to lower prices and boost domestic manufacturing through tariffs and reduced immigration, contains contradictory elements likely to increase inflation and cause social and economic instability.

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Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
npr.org
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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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No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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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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Quality Education
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Universities Shift Away From Traditional Exams to Improve Minority Student Outcomes

The Office for Students approved plans by Russell Group universities to replace traditional exams with more "inclusive assessments," aiming to reduce attainment gaps between minority groups and white, middle-class students, sparking debate about academic rigor and fairness.

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Quality Education