Bank of Israel to Hold Interest Rates Amid Inflation Spike
The Bank of Israel is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% next week, despite January inflation rising to 3.8%, as economists predict potential rate cuts in the latter half of 2025 contingent on inflation easing within its 1–3% target range; Israel's economy grew by 2.5% in Q4 2024 a...
Bank of Israel to Hold Interest Rates Amid Inflation Spike
The Bank of Israel is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% next week, despite January inflation rising to 3.8%, as economists predict potential rate cuts in the latter half of 2025 contingent on inflation easing within its 1–3% target range; Israel's economy grew by 2.5% in Q4 2024 a...
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32% Bias Score
Herro Thrives, Heat Struggles: Transitioning After Butler Trade
Following Jimmy Butler's trade to the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat's Tyler Herro is thriving as the team's lead scorer, averaging career highs; however, the Heat are 25-28, highlighting the challenges of adjusting to their new leadership structure.
Herro Thrives, Heat Struggles: Transitioning After Butler Trade
Following Jimmy Butler's trade to the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat's Tyler Herro is thriving as the team's lead scorer, averaging career highs; however, the Heat are 25-28, highlighting the challenges of adjusting to their new leadership structure.
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40% Bias Score
Walmart Stock Drops on Slower Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns
Walmart's stock fell 6.7% after reporting strong 2024 results but predicting slower 2025 growth due to potential tariff increases dampening consumer spending on non-essentials; despite exceeding Q4 revenue and earnings estimates, the company forecasts reduced profit growth.
Walmart Stock Drops on Slower Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns
Walmart's stock fell 6.7% after reporting strong 2024 results but predicting slower 2025 growth due to potential tariff increases dampening consumer spending on non-essentials; despite exceeding Q4 revenue and earnings estimates, the company forecasts reduced profit growth.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Indoor Track Championships: Houlihan's Return, Wilson's Rise
The 2024 U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships, held in Staten Island this weekend, feature Shelby Houlihan's return from a doping ban, 17-year-old Quincy Wilson's bid for a World Championship spot, and intense competition across multiple events.
U.S. Indoor Track Championships: Houlihan's Return, Wilson's Rise
The 2024 U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships, held in Staten Island this weekend, feature Shelby Houlihan's return from a doping ban, 17-year-old Quincy Wilson's bid for a World Championship spot, and intense competition across multiple events.
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24% Bias Score
Sacramento Public Housing Residents Demand Action After Multiple Shootings
Sacramento public housing residents demand immediate action after multiple shootings and murders at two large complexes, prompting the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) to propose over \$100,000 in security upgrades including mobile cameras, license plate readers, new fences, and dr...
Sacramento Public Housing Residents Demand Action After Multiple Shootings
Sacramento public housing residents demand immediate action after multiple shootings and murders at two large complexes, prompting the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) to propose over \$100,000 in security upgrades including mobile cameras, license plate readers, new fences, and dr...
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44% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Deportation of Eight Asylum Seekers
A US District Judge issued a temporary stay blocking the deportation of eight asylum seekers, including a family fleeing the Taliban, an Egyptian political prisoner, and an Ecuadorian woman fearing for her life. The judge cited insufficient information from the Justice Department and gave them until...
Judge Blocks Deportation of Eight Asylum Seekers
A US District Judge issued a temporary stay blocking the deportation of eight asylum seekers, including a family fleeing the Taliban, an Egyptian political prisoner, and an Ecuadorian woman fearing for her life. The judge cited insufficient information from the Justice Department and gave them until...
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64% Bias Score
Ineffective UNRWA Ban Exposes Israeli Policy Implementation Failures
Israel's law banning UNRWA in East Jerusalem, passed on January 31st after three months of preparation, faces immediate enforcement challenges due to a lack of preparedness and coordination among government bodies, leaving East Jerusalem residents facing uncertainty regarding essential services.
Ineffective UNRWA Ban Exposes Israeli Policy Implementation Failures
Israel's law banning UNRWA in East Jerusalem, passed on January 31st after three months of preparation, faces immediate enforcement challenges due to a lack of preparedness and coordination among government bodies, leaving East Jerusalem residents facing uncertainty regarding essential services.
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48% Bias Score
Walmart's Profit Forecast Triggers Wall Street Downturn
Walmart's lower-than-expected profit forecast caused a 0.9 percent drop in the S&P 500, a 1.4 percent drop (642 points) in the Dow Jones, and a 0.9 percent drop in the Nasdaq, impacting other retailers like Costco and Target, while the Australian dollar rose 1 percent to 64.01 US cents.
Walmart's Profit Forecast Triggers Wall Street Downturn
Walmart's lower-than-expected profit forecast caused a 0.9 percent drop in the S&P 500, a 1.4 percent drop (642 points) in the Dow Jones, and a 0.9 percent drop in the Nasdaq, impacting other retailers like Costco and Target, while the Australian dollar rose 1 percent to 64.01 US cents.
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44% Bias Score
NSW Finalizes Medium-Density Housing Reforms, Targeting 100,000 New Homes
NSW's revised medium-density housing reforms, effective February 28th, will allow up to six-story apartment blocks within 400 meters of 171 transport hubs and town centers across Greater Sydney and surrounding regions, aiming to deliver over 100,000 homes in five years, but excluding employment zone...
NSW Finalizes Medium-Density Housing Reforms, Targeting 100,000 New Homes
NSW's revised medium-density housing reforms, effective February 28th, will allow up to six-story apartment blocks within 400 meters of 171 transport hubs and town centers across Greater Sydney and surrounding regions, aiming to deliver over 100,000 homes in five years, but excluding employment zone...
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36% Bias Score
AI Hosts Boost Restaurant Revenue and Address Labor Shortages in Canada
AI is revolutionizing restaurant front-of-house operations, with AI hosts increasing revenue by $3,000-$18,000 per month per location for some restaurants, addressing labor shortages in Canada's hospitality industry by handling reservations, managing waitlists, and offering multilingual support.
AI Hosts Boost Restaurant Revenue and Address Labor Shortages in Canada
AI is revolutionizing restaurant front-of-house operations, with AI hosts increasing revenue by $3,000-$18,000 per month per location for some restaurants, addressing labor shortages in Canada's hospitality industry by handling reservations, managing waitlists, and offering multilingual support.
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44% Bias Score
Airbus May Prioritize Non-U.S. Deliveries Amid Tariff Threats
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury announced on Thursday that the company might prioritize aircraft deliveries to non-U.S. customers in response to potential U.S. tariffs, despite having a significant presence in the U.S. with production facilities and major airline customers. This decision comes as Airbus ...
Airbus May Prioritize Non-U.S. Deliveries Amid Tariff Threats
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury announced on Thursday that the company might prioritize aircraft deliveries to non-U.S. customers in response to potential U.S. tariffs, despite having a significant presence in the U.S. with production facilities and major airline customers. This decision comes as Airbus ...
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40% Bias Score
Hasbro Exceeds Earnings Expectations Despite Anticipated Tariff Impacts
Hasbro, a toy and gaming giant, reported exceeding fourth-quarter earnings ($0.46 per share vs. expected $0.34), despite anticipating the impact of US tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. The company plans to decrease reliance on Chinese manufacturing from 50% to under 40% within two years and is l...
Hasbro Exceeds Earnings Expectations Despite Anticipated Tariff Impacts
Hasbro, a toy and gaming giant, reported exceeding fourth-quarter earnings ($0.46 per share vs. expected $0.34), despite anticipating the impact of US tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. The company plans to decrease reliance on Chinese manufacturing from 50% to under 40% within two years and is l...
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44% Bias Score