Inflation Drives $45 Billion Surge in Credit Card Debt
Rising inflation from 2.4% in September to 3% in January 2025 caused a $45 billion increase in credit card debt during Q4 2024, forcing consumers to borrow for essentials and face higher interest rates, creating a cycle of debt.
Inflation Drives $45 Billion Surge in Credit Card Debt
Rising inflation from 2.4% in September to 3% in January 2025 caused a $45 billion increase in credit card debt during Q4 2024, forcing consumers to borrow for essentials and face higher interest rates, creating a cycle of debt.
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48% Bias Score
Casey Anthony Launches Legal Advocacy Career
Casey Anthony, acquitted of murdering her daughter in 2011, has launched a new career as a legal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and women's rights, promoting her services through TikTok and a Substack account.
Casey Anthony Launches Legal Advocacy Career
Casey Anthony, acquitted of murdering her daughter in 2011, has launched a new career as a legal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and women's rights, promoting her services through TikTok and a Substack account.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament to Hear Findings on Child Abuse Case
The Dutch Parliament will hold a hearing today on the investigation into the severe abuse of an 11-year-old foster child from Vlaardingen, following conclusions that child protective services failed the child; meanwhile, the Dutch navy participates in a large military exercise in Norway.
Dutch Parliament to Hear Findings on Child Abuse Case
The Dutch Parliament will hold a hearing today on the investigation into the severe abuse of an 11-year-old foster child from Vlaardingen, following conclusions that child protective services failed the child; meanwhile, the Dutch navy participates in a large military exercise in Norway.
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28% Bias Score
Dutch Councilman Resigns After Antisemitism Accusation Over Gaza Email
Hilversum councilman Bart Heller resigned after an email expressing solidarity with Gazan children, while responding to a request for sympathy regarding Israeli victims of Hamas, was deemed antisemitic by the Chief Rabbi and the council.
Dutch Councilman Resigns After Antisemitism Accusation Over Gaza Email
Hilversum councilman Bart Heller resigned after an email expressing solidarity with Gazan children, while responding to a request for sympathy regarding Israeli victims of Hamas, was deemed antisemitic by the Chief Rabbi and the council.
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg Election: SPD Wins Despite National Slump
In the Hamburg state election, the SPD won with roughly 34% of the vote, exceeding expectations despite national struggles. Their success stemmed from a popular local candidate, a collaborative coalition, and strategic distancing from the national party leadership, offering a potential model for fut...
Hamburg Election: SPD Wins Despite National Slump
In the Hamburg state election, the SPD won with roughly 34% of the vote, exceeding expectations despite national struggles. Their success stemmed from a popular local candidate, a collaborative coalition, and strategic distancing from the national party leadership, offering a potential model for fut...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Persistent Inflation
Turkey's Central Bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by 500 basis points to 45% in December 2024 and January 2025, despite annual inflation at 42.1% in January, due to slowing underlying monthly inflation and weakening inflationary expectations; however, the bank revised its 2025 inflation fore...
Turkey Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Persistent Inflation
Turkey's Central Bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by 500 basis points to 45% in December 2024 and January 2025, despite annual inflation at 42.1% in January, due to slowing underlying monthly inflation and weakening inflationary expectations; however, the bank revised its 2025 inflation fore...
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32% Bias Score
Nigeria: Ramadan Arrests in Kano State
Kano State's Islamic police (Hisbah) arrested 25 people—20 for not fasting and 5 for selling food—during Ramadan's first days; they were charged in a Sharia court, a harsher approach than last year's warnings.
Nigeria: Ramadan Arrests in Kano State
Kano State's Islamic police (Hisbah) arrested 25 people—20 for not fasting and 5 for selling food—during Ramadan's first days; they were charged in a Sharia court, a harsher approach than last year's warnings.
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52% Bias Score
Podemos's Internal Split Halts Basque Tax Reform
Podemos's Basque Country branch failed to reach an agreement on a tax reform deal with the PNV and PSE-EE due to a close internal vote (46% in favor, 43% against) with low participation (under 25%), jeopardizing the reform's passage in Álava and Gipuzkoa before the March 12th deadline.
Podemos's Internal Split Halts Basque Tax Reform
Podemos's Basque Country branch failed to reach an agreement on a tax reform deal with the PNV and PSE-EE due to a close internal vote (46% in favor, 43% against) with low participation (under 25%), jeopardizing the reform's passage in Álava and Gipuzkoa before the March 12th deadline.
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36% Bias Score
Long COVID Cripples Dutch Workforce: 12,000+ on Disability
Five years after the first COVID-19 case, 450,000 people in the Netherlands have long COVID; over 12,000 are now on WIA disability benefits due to the illness, a fourfold increase in two years, though patient organizations estimate 90,000 have serious symptoms, showcasing the lasting health and econ...
Long COVID Cripples Dutch Workforce: 12,000+ on Disability
Five years after the first COVID-19 case, 450,000 people in the Netherlands have long COVID; over 12,000 are now on WIA disability benefits due to the illness, a fourfold increase in two years, though patient organizations estimate 90,000 have serious symptoms, showcasing the lasting health and econ...
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48% Bias Score
Carolina Wildfires Force Evacuations, State of Emergency
Multiple wildfires totaling over 2,100 acres are burning in North and South Carolina, forcing evacuations and causing a state of emergency in South Carolina; the largest fire, near Myrtle Beach, has spread over 1,600 acres.
Carolina Wildfires Force Evacuations, State of Emergency
Multiple wildfires totaling over 2,100 acres are burning in North and South Carolina, forcing evacuations and causing a state of emergency in South Carolina; the largest fire, near Myrtle Beach, has spread over 1,600 acres.
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24% Bias Score
NBG Increases Dividend Target by 60% on Strong 2024 Results
National Bank of Greece announced a 60% increase in its dividend distribution target for 2025-2027, based on €1.3 billion in 2024 organic post-tax profits and a strong capital base exceeding €2 billion, enabling organic growth and acquisitions, with a core capital adequacy ratio of 18.3%.
NBG Increases Dividend Target by 60% on Strong 2024 Results
National Bank of Greece announced a 60% increase in its dividend distribution target for 2025-2027, based on €1.3 billion in 2024 organic post-tax profits and a strong capital base exceeding €2 billion, enabling organic growth and acquisitions, with a core capital adequacy ratio of 18.3%.
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24% Bias Score
Cuomo Enters NYC Mayoral Race, Targeting Public Safety
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo launched his campaign for NYC mayor on Sunday, criticizing opponents for cutting the police budget and causing a public safety crisis; he received two labor union endorsements.
Cuomo Enters NYC Mayoral Race, Targeting Public Safety
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo launched his campaign for NYC mayor on Sunday, criticizing opponents for cutting the police budget and causing a public safety crisis; he received two labor union endorsements.
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60% Bias Score