Tag #Technology

npr.org
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Allen Media Group Replaces Local Meteorologists with The Weather Channel Team

Allen Media Group is replacing local meteorologists at 21 of its TV stations with a centralized team from The Weather Channel in Atlanta by 2025, impacting at least 27 meteorologists and raising concerns about the loss of community-based weather expertise and public safety.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Brazilian Consultant Launches Program to Support Solo Entrepreneurs

Jevandro Barros, a Sao Paulo-based consultant, created Projeto Apollo, a community for solo entrepreneurs in Brazil to address the high exit rate among the country's 13.2 million microbusinesses in 2021 by providing mentorship and education in key business areas.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cnbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Bank of America Bullish on Four Stocks Ahead of Earnings Season

Bank of America analysts recommend buying Warner Bros Discovery, Birkenstock, Spotify, and United Airlines before their upcoming earnings reports, citing strong revenue growth and positive industry trends; United Airlines is expected to report strong 4Q24 results and guide 1Q25 ahead of consensus on...

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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Atom.com's Success: Hiring Outside the Niche

Atom.com's success story highlights how hiring outside a niche industry (90% of its team comes from outside the domain industry) resulted in a company rebrand, new product launches, and substantial business growth within one year, showcasing the benefits of diverse perspectives and a data-driven min...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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UK to Use AI to Tackle Rising Pothole Costs

The UK government is using AI to predict potholes before they form, allocating £7 million to AI projects alongside £500 million for road maintenance in 2025-2026, while facing criticism for insufficient funding to tackle the estimated £16 billion pothole repair bill.

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
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Maximize Small Business Tax Deductions to Reduce Taxable Income

Small businesses can significantly reduce their tax liability by claiming deductions for various expenses, including office supplies, utilities, rent, employee wages, travel, vehicle use, home office expenses, professional services, insurance premiums, education, advertising, charitable donations, b...

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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RET Alleviates Dutch Grid Overload by Sharing Excess Metro Power

Rotterdam's RET is providing excess electricity from its metro network to other parties, starting today, to help alleviate the overloaded national electricity grid; two clients are already using the network for electric vehicle charging.

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
theguardian.com
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Reach Exceeds Profit Expectations Despite Job Cuts

Reach, the publisher of the Daily Mirror and other UK newspapers, announced exceeding annual profit expectations for 2024, driven by strong digital revenue and cost-cutting measures, leading to a 26% surge in share prices despite previous job losses and executive departures.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Robotics Startup Boosts Industrial Efficiency with AI-Powered Software

Progressive Robotics, a Thessaloniki-based startup, created software that drastically reduces industrial robot programming time by 80%, enabling SMEs to increase automation and reduce costs; the company secured €1.6 million in funding and is expanding globally.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dailymail.co.uk
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Ofcom's New Rules Lead to Substantial Broadband and Phone Price Hikes

New Ofcom rules banning percentage-based price hikes on phone and broadband contracts have led to significant price increases of up to 15 percent for some consumers, impacting those on cheaper plans disproportionately.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
welt.de
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Digital Services: Ensuring Equal Access Amidst Privacy Concerns

The Hessian State Data Protection Commissioner warns against digital exclusion, as many lack computer or smartphone access, impacting their ability to use essential services; this will be discussed at the European Data Protection Day on January 28th in Berlin.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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The Future of Personal Branding: Niche Down, Be Multi-Dimensional, and Thrive

The personal branding market is oversaturated, requiring individuals to niche down, demonstrate unique expertise, and cultivate a holistic personal brand encompassing professional and personal well-being for long-term success.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth