LA Wildfires Expose Housing Crisis as Landlords Face Price-Gouging Charges
Following the January 7th Los Angeles wildfires, landlords illegally raised rents by 30-130%, violating California's price-gouging law; tenant organizer Chelsea Kirk's online spreadsheet documenting these increases prompted investigations and legal action against 500 landlords and one realtor.
LA Wildfires Expose Housing Crisis as Landlords Face Price-Gouging Charges
Following the January 7th Los Angeles wildfires, landlords illegally raised rents by 30-130%, violating California's price-gouging law; tenant organizer Chelsea Kirk's online spreadsheet documenting these increases prompted investigations and legal action against 500 landlords and one realtor.
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20% Bias Score
Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...
Price Gouging Charges Filed Amid Southern California Wildfires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta charged a real estate agent with price gouging after a 38% rent increase for fire victims, exceeding the legal limit; over 500 warning letters were issued for similar violations during the ongoing Southern California wildfires, resulting in at least 28 deaths an...
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40% Bias Score
North Macedonia: Minimum Living Costs Rise Despite Government Price Controls
The minimum living cost for a four-member family in North Macedonia increased by 391 denars in January 2024, reaching 63,252 denars, despite a government initiative to lower prices; the Trade Union of Macedonia (SSM) claims this indicates inflation is above 10 percent, far exceeding the official rat...
North Macedonia: Minimum Living Costs Rise Despite Government Price Controls
The minimum living cost for a four-member family in North Macedonia increased by 391 denars in January 2024, reaching 63,252 denars, despite a government initiative to lower prices; the Trade Union of Macedonia (SSM) claims this indicates inflation is above 10 percent, far exceeding the official rat...
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56% Bias Score
LA Landlords Defy Laws, Hike Rents Amid Wildfire Crisis
In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, landlords are illegally raising rental prices, violating California's anti-price gouging laws; this is causing further hardship for thousands of displaced residents, as highlighted by the case of a landlord demanding $23,000 monthly rent instead ...
LA Landlords Defy Laws, Hike Rents Amid Wildfire Crisis
In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, landlords are illegally raising rental prices, violating California's anti-price gouging laws; this is causing further hardship for thousands of displaced residents, as highlighted by the case of a landlord demanding $23,000 monthly rent instead ...
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40% Bias Score
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction and Displacement
The Los Angeles wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have caused at least 10 deaths, displaced over 180,000 people, and destroyed thousands of structures, leaving residents to rebuild their lives amid reports of price gouging for emergency housing.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction and Displacement
The Los Angeles wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have caused at least 10 deaths, displaced over 180,000 people, and destroyed thousands of structures, leaving residents to rebuild their lives amid reports of price gouging for emergency housing.
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44% Bias Score
Soaring Fertilizer Prices Negate Turkish Government Subsidy for Farmers
Turkish CHP MP Ömer Fethi Gürer criticized soaring fertilizer prices, effectively negating an ₺8.281 billion (≈$350 million USD) government subsidy for farmers in 2025 due to price hikes by three major fertilizer companies, resulting in decreased yields and increased import reliance.
Soaring Fertilizer Prices Negate Turkish Government Subsidy for Farmers
Turkish CHP MP Ömer Fethi Gürer criticized soaring fertilizer prices, effectively negating an ₺8.281 billion (≈$350 million USD) government subsidy for farmers in 2025 due to price hikes by three major fertilizer companies, resulting in decreased yields and increased import reliance.
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40% Bias Score
28 Dead, Price Gouging Investigated After California Wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County have resulted in at least 28 confirmed fatalities, with 17 deaths linked to the Eaton Fire and 11 to the Palisades Fire; the California Attorney General has launched investigations into price gouging targeting fire victims.
28 Dead, Price Gouging Investigated After California Wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County have resulted in at least 28 confirmed fatalities, with 17 deaths linked to the Eaton Fire and 11 to the Palisades Fire; the California Attorney General has launched investigations into price gouging targeting fire victims.
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28% Bias Score
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
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64% Bias Score
Southern California Wildfires Exacerbate Housing Crisis
The recent Southern California wildfires destroyed approximately 10,000 homes, creating a housing crisis that is driving up rental and purchase prices as thousands of families search for new homes, exacerbating a pre-existing housing shortage.
Southern California Wildfires Exacerbate Housing Crisis
The recent Southern California wildfires destroyed approximately 10,000 homes, creating a housing crisis that is driving up rental and purchase prices as thousands of families search for new homes, exacerbating a pre-existing housing shortage.
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40% Bias Score
California Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction, Prompt Warnings of Price Gouging and Looting
Devastating wildfires in California have caused over 12,000 building damages, 100,000+ evacuations, and prompted warnings of price gouging and looting, while criticism targets inadequate disaster response and resource allocation.
California Wildfires Cause Widespread Destruction, Prompt Warnings of Price Gouging and Looting
Devastating wildfires in California have caused over 12,000 building damages, 100,000+ evacuations, and prompted warnings of price gouging and looting, while criticism targets inadequate disaster response and resource allocation.
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48% Bias Score
Bulgarian Lidl Prices Exceed German Levels, Exposing Market Flaws
Lidl's price comparison reveals higher costs for eggs, milk, and cheese in Bulgaria than in Germany, while other products show similar pricing, highlighting potential market failures and raising concerns about regulatory oversight in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Lidl Prices Exceed German Levels, Exposing Market Flaws
Lidl's price comparison reveals higher costs for eggs, milk, and cheese in Bulgaria than in Germany, while other products show similar pricing, highlighting potential market failures and raising concerns about regulatory oversight in Bulgaria.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Probes Price-Fixing, Tax Evasion in Multiple Sectors
Turkey's Treasury and Finance Ministry launched an investigation into sectors raising prices despite stable costs, focusing on tax evasion and cartel-like behaviors; the probe analyzes five years of data, comparing domestic and international prices, and will share findings with other agencies.
Turkey Probes Price-Fixing, Tax Evasion in Multiple Sectors
Turkey's Treasury and Finance Ministry launched an investigation into sectors raising prices despite stable costs, focusing on tax evasion and cartel-like behaviors; the probe analyzes five years of data, comparing domestic and international prices, and will share findings with other agencies.
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40% Bias Score