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Ruling for the rich: Evidence of a pro-wealthy bias on the US Supreme Court
hellenicshippingnews38d ago

Ruling for the rich: Evidence of a pro-wealthy bias on the US Supreme Court

There have long been concerns that US Supreme Court decisions increasingly favour economic elites. This column analyses 1,782 cases from 1953 to 2022 to examine how justices’ rulings directly shift economic resources between the ‘rich’ and ‘poor’. In the 1950s, Democratic- and Republican-appointed justices both sided with the wealthy in around 40% to 45% of ...

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Virgo Horoscope Today, March 02, 2026: Expect a sensitive mood impacting your confidence and relationships
toi38d ago

Virgo Horoscope Today, March 02, 2026: Expect a sensitive mood impacting your confidence and relationships

Today, expect a sensitive mood impacting your confidence and relationships. Financial prudence is key, with potential for unexpected expenses. In love, prioritize kindness over being right. Students and professionals should focus on structured tasks. Health-wise, stick to home-cooked meals and avoid overindulgence. Slowing down and double-checking details is crucial for a smoother day.

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New evidence in the Dieselgate scandal: the auto giants allegedly started discussions as early as 2006
bursa38d ago

New evidence in the Dieselgate scandal: the auto giants allegedly started discussions as early as 2006

The major German car companies have reportedly discussed the coordination of strategies regarding toxic emissions as early as 2006, three years before the period officially retained by the European authorities in the diesel cartel case, according to documents contained in a file pending at the High Court of Justice in London, according to an article published last Friday by the investigative website Follow the Money. The cited source indicates that these are internal emails that show that representatives of BMW, Volkswagen and DaimlerChrysler discussed in detail the limitation of the performance of emission reduction systems, part of the documents being inserted in the article published by Follow the Money.

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Japan’s LNG resales set new records despite looming oversupply in global markets
hellenicshippingnews38d ago

Japan’s LNG resales set new records despite looming oversupply in global markets

Japan’s resales of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to foreign markets continued to reach new highs in fiscal year (FY) 2024, up nearly 15% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, the country’s domestic consumption of LNG marginally increased but has fallen by nearly 20% since FY2018, according to the latest LNG handling survey of 30 companies ...

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China’s consumption problem
hellenicshippingnews38d ago

China’s consumption problem

The Chinese Communist Party has made increasing domestic consumption a priority to ensure economic growth. Ahead of the next Five-Year Plan being announced in March, the Party’s current macroeconomic strategy is likely to significantly limit the effectiveness of their policy solutions however. As China’s rate of economic growth slows, the country’s leaders have become increasingly ...

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