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Netherlands Cannabis Pilot Program Faces Hashish Import Hurdle
The Netherlands launched a pilot program in ten municipalities allowing coffeeshops to sell only legally grown cannabis, aiming for nationwide legalization but facing challenges in domestic hashish production compared to cheaper Moroccan imports, potentially requiring international cooperation.
Netherlands Cannabis Pilot Program Faces Hashish Import Hurdle
The Netherlands launched a pilot program in ten municipalities allowing coffeeshops to sell only legally grown cannabis, aiming for nationwide legalization but facing challenges in domestic hashish production compared to cheaper Moroccan imports, potentially requiring international cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
AI's Intangible Nature Challenges Traditional Trade Tariffs
AI's \$15.7 trillion projected economic contribution by 2030 challenges traditional tariffs due to its intangible nature and lack of a clear origin, necessitating new policy approaches focused on provenance and data governance.
AI's Intangible Nature Challenges Traditional Trade Tariffs
AI's \$15.7 trillion projected economic contribution by 2030 challenges traditional tariffs due to its intangible nature and lack of a clear origin, necessitating new policy approaches focused on provenance and data governance.
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48% Bias Score
Capital One-Discover Merger Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle
The Justice Department approved a $35 billion merger between Capital One and Discover, potentially creating the nation's largest credit card issuer, despite concerns about increased consumer fees and reduced competition; however, final approval rests with the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Co...
Capital One-Discover Merger Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle
The Justice Department approved a $35 billion merger between Capital One and Discover, potentially creating the nation's largest credit card issuer, despite concerns about increased consumer fees and reduced competition; however, final approval rests with the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Co...
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48% Bias Score
European Businesses Prioritize Internal Reforms Amidst US Trade War Concerns
Fredrik Persson, head of Business Europe, highlights European businesses' concerns about US tariffs and prioritizes tackling energy prices, excessive regulation, and skills shortages to enhance competitiveness; he welcomes but urges faster implementation of EU initiatives aimed at reducing regulator...
European Businesses Prioritize Internal Reforms Amidst US Trade War Concerns
Fredrik Persson, head of Business Europe, highlights European businesses' concerns about US tariffs and prioritizes tackling energy prices, excessive regulation, and skills shortages to enhance competitiveness; he welcomes but urges faster implementation of EU initiatives aimed at reducing regulator...
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36% Bias Score
UK's Bitcoin Regulations Stifle Innovation, Threaten Global Competitiveness
The UK's stringent Bitcoin regulations, unlike those in the U.S., are hindering its competitiveness in digital finance by driving businesses offshore and stifling institutional adoption; this is despite Bitcoin's growing significance as an institutional asset class and its potential to stabilize ene...
UK's Bitcoin Regulations Stifle Innovation, Threaten Global Competitiveness
The UK's stringent Bitcoin regulations, unlike those in the U.S., are hindering its competitiveness in digital finance by driving businesses offshore and stifling institutional adoption; this is despite Bitcoin's growing significance as an institutional asset class and its potential to stabilize ene...
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52% Bias Score
German Lobbying Spending Reaches €1 Billion in 2024
German interest groups spent over €910 million on federal lobbying in 2024, according to a Bundestag report; this likely underestimates the true amount due to exemptions. New regulations increased reporting requirements, but challenges remain concerning accuracy and enforcement.
German Lobbying Spending Reaches €1 Billion in 2024
German interest groups spent over €910 million on federal lobbying in 2024, according to a Bundestag report; this likely underestimates the true amount due to exemptions. New regulations increased reporting requirements, but challenges remain concerning accuracy and enforcement.
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44% Bias Score
DOJ Sues RealPage Over AI-Powered Rental Pricing Software
The Department of Justice is suing RealPage, alleging its AI-powered rental pricing software enables landlords to indirectly collude on rent increases, causing approximately $70 higher average monthly rents in buildings using the software; several cities have banned its use.
DOJ Sues RealPage Over AI-Powered Rental Pricing Software
The Department of Justice is suing RealPage, alleging its AI-powered rental pricing software enables landlords to indirectly collude on rent increases, causing approximately $70 higher average monthly rents in buildings using the software; several cities have banned its use.
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56% Bias Score
Microsoft at 50: AI Dominance and the Lock-in Effect
Microsoft, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a global tech leader facing an AI-dominated future; its widespread use (96% of German public authorities use its software) creates a "lock-in effect" raising concerns about competition and ethical implications of AI.
Microsoft at 50: AI Dominance and the Lock-in Effect
Microsoft, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a global tech leader facing an AI-dominated future; its widespread use (96% of German public authorities use its software) creates a "lock-in effect" raising concerns about competition and ethical implications of AI.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Cannabis Legalization Delayed for Hashish
Starting next week, 80 Dutch cannabis cafes across 10 cities will exclusively sell government-licensed weed, delaying hashish sales until June 10th due to supply concerns and to prevent a surge in street dealing; the experiment aims to replace the current "back door" system of illegal production and...
Dutch Cannabis Legalization Delayed for Hashish
Starting next week, 80 Dutch cannabis cafes across 10 cities will exclusively sell government-licensed weed, delaying hashish sales until June 10th due to supply concerns and to prevent a surge in street dealing; the experiment aims to replace the current "back door" system of illegal production and...
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40% Bias Score
Australian Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply
Australian private health insurance premiums are rising by a national average of 3.73 percent, the largest increase since 2018, impacting 15 million policyholders, with increases varying widely between providers and levels of cover, following government intervention to reduce initially requested hik...
Australian Private Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply
Australian private health insurance premiums are rising by a national average of 3.73 percent, the largest increase since 2018, impacting 15 million policyholders, with increases varying widely between providers and levels of cover, following government intervention to reduce initially requested hik...
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40% Bias Score
Over €910 Million Spent on German Federal Lobbying in 2024
German organizations spent over €910 million on federal lobbying in 2024, a figure that excludes some groups and is likely higher; the Bundestag's Lobby Register, launched in 2022 and expanded in March 2024, aims to increase transparency, but faces challenges.
Over €910 Million Spent on German Federal Lobbying in 2024
German organizations spent over €910 million on federal lobbying in 2024, a figure that excludes some groups and is likely higher; the Bundestag's Lobby Register, launched in 2022 and expanded in March 2024, aims to increase transparency, but faces challenges.
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28% Bias Score
xAI Acquires X in $33 Billion All-Stock Deal
Elon Musk announced Friday that his AI company, xAI, acquired his social media platform, X, in an all-stock deal valuing X at $33 billion, merging two of his most high-profile companies and integrating xAI's AI capabilities with X's vast user base.
xAI Acquires X in $33 Billion All-Stock Deal
Elon Musk announced Friday that his AI company, xAI, acquired his social media platform, X, in an all-stock deal valuing X at $33 billion, merging two of his most high-profile companies and integrating xAI's AI capabilities with X's vast user base.
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56% Bias Score
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