Dutch Government Unable to Ban "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Before 2026
The Dutch government urged, but cannot yet ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, prompting Klarna to add an information screen and explore a credit opt-out feature to address debt concerns among vulnerable groups.
Dutch Government Unable to Ban "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Before 2026
The Dutch government urged, but cannot yet ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, prompting Klarna to add an information screen and explore a credit opt-out feature to address debt concerns among vulnerable groups.
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56% Bias Score
Imperial Metals Defends Mount Polley Spill as Non-Toxic Amidst Fisheries Act Charges
Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch claims the Mount Polley mine tailings spill, which released 25 million cubic metres of material into B.C. waterways on Aug. 4, 2014, was not toxic, despite facing 15 Fisheries Act charges for alleged breaches resulting in serious harm to fish; however, independ...
Imperial Metals Defends Mount Polley Spill as Non-Toxic Amidst Fisheries Act Charges
Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch claims the Mount Polley mine tailings spill, which released 25 million cubic metres of material into B.C. waterways on Aug. 4, 2014, was not toxic, despite facing 15 Fisheries Act charges for alleged breaches resulting in serious harm to fish; however, independ...
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56% Bias Score
Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products Indefinitely Delayed
President Trump's executive order pausing federal regulations has indefinitely delayed the FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair straightening products, impacting public health, especially for Black women disproportionately affected by formaldehyde-linked cancers; the FDA had previously set tar...
Formaldehyde Ban in Hair Products Indefinitely Delayed
President Trump's executive order pausing federal regulations has indefinitely delayed the FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair straightening products, impacting public health, especially for Black women disproportionately affected by formaldehyde-linked cancers; the FDA had previously set tar...
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52% Bias Score
TSA Increases Scrutiny of By-the-Seat Private Jet Flights
The TSA implemented new security rules for public charter flights using aircraft over 12,500 pounds, effective in six months, potentially impacting operators like JSX, Aero, and XO due to increased costs and operational changes.
TSA Increases Scrutiny of By-the-Seat Private Jet Flights
The TSA implemented new security rules for public charter flights using aircraft over 12,500 pounds, effective in six months, potentially impacting operators like JSX, Aero, and XO due to increased costs and operational changes.
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40% Bias Score
Stellantis to Reopen Illinois Plant, Build Durango in Detroit
Stellantis will reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant in 2027, creating 1,500 jobs to produce a new midsize pickup truck, and will build the next-generation Dodge Durango in Detroit following a dispute with the United Auto Workers union.
Stellantis to Reopen Illinois Plant, Build Durango in Detroit
Stellantis will reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant in 2027, creating 1,500 jobs to produce a new midsize pickup truck, and will build the next-generation Dodge Durango in Detroit following a dispute with the United Auto Workers union.
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48% Bias Score
Unreleased Tina Turner Song Rediscovered
A previously unreleased Tina Turner song, "Hot For You, Baby," recorded for her 1984 album *Private Dancer*, has been rediscovered and will premiere on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday; it will also be included in a five-disc deluxe edition of the album, to be released in March.
Unreleased Tina Turner Song Rediscovered
A previously unreleased Tina Turner song, "Hot For You, Baby," recorded for her 1984 album *Private Dancer*, has been rediscovered and will premiere on BBC Radio 2 on Thursday; it will also be included in a five-disc deluxe edition of the album, to be released in March.
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16% Bias Score
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 to Boost Regional Innovation
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding 130 million euros, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and limit foreign influence in the high-tech sector.
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 to Boost Regional Innovation
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding 130 million euros, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and limit foreign influence in the high-tech sector.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate where differing views on limiting protest rights were expressed; the government awaits research before implementing concrete measures.
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate where differing views on limiting protest rights were expressed; the government awaits research before implementing concrete measures.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist
Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.
Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist
Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.
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32% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Bravery Prevents Infiltration, Ensures Ammunition Delivery
Two Russian soldiers, Privates Ilfat Garipov and Ivan Kotyagov, distinguished themselves during combat operations in Ukraine; Garipov eliminated a Ukrainian diversionary group preventing infiltration, while Kotyagov successfully delivered ammunition under enemy fire.
Russian Soldiers' Bravery Prevents Infiltration, Ensures Ammunition Delivery
Two Russian soldiers, Privates Ilfat Garipov and Ivan Kotyagov, distinguished themselves during combat operations in Ukraine; Garipov eliminated a Ukrainian diversionary group preventing infiltration, while Kotyagov successfully delivered ammunition under enemy fire.
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60% Bias Score
Crypto Investor Turns Bearish on Bitcoin, Reducing Holdings
A crypto investor, bearish on Bitcoin's short-term prospects, predicts a price peak around \$120,000-\$150,000 and is reducing their holdings, citing concerns about Bitcoin's long-term dominance and regulatory headwinds, while anticipating greater returns from blockchain application development.
Crypto Investor Turns Bearish on Bitcoin, Reducing Holdings
A crypto investor, bearish on Bitcoin's short-term prospects, predicts a price peak around \$120,000-\$150,000 and is reducing their holdings, citing concerns about Bitcoin's long-term dominance and regulatory headwinds, while anticipating greater returns from blockchain application development.
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52% Bias Score
UK Pensioners Face Hardship After Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Due to changes in eligibility, 11 million UK pensioners lost their winter fuel payment (up to £300), forcing many into debt as energy costs soar; Age UK saw a 60% rise in calls during the cold snap.
UK Pensioners Face Hardship After Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Due to changes in eligibility, 11 million UK pensioners lost their winter fuel payment (up to £300), forcing many into debt as energy costs soar; Age UK saw a 60% rise in calls during the cold snap.
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48% Bias Score