December 2024
January 2025
UK Prison Expansion Plan Faces Billions in Cost Overruns and Significant Shortfall
The UK government's plan to expand prison capacity by 20,000 cells by 2027 faces a £4.2 billion cost overrun and a projected 12,400-cell shortfall due to rising construction costs, delays, and insufficient planning, leaving prisons near critical capacity.
UK Prison Expansion Plan Faces Billions in Cost Overruns and Significant Shortfall
The UK government's plan to expand prison capacity by 20,000 cells by 2027 faces a £4.2 billion cost overrun and a projected 12,400-cell shortfall due to rising construction costs, delays, and insufficient planning, leaving prisons near critical capacity.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Hamas with Sanctions, Seeks Hostage Release
Donald Trump threatened Hamas with unspecified consequences if hostages are not released before his January 20 inauguration, proposing financial sanctions, pressure on Qatar, and withholding aid for Gaza reconstruction to accelerate negotiations; this joint initiative with Biden and Netanyahu aims t...
Trump Threatens Hamas with Sanctions, Seeks Hostage Release
Donald Trump threatened Hamas with unspecified consequences if hostages are not released before his January 20 inauguration, proposing financial sanctions, pressure on Qatar, and withholding aid for Gaza reconstruction to accelerate negotiations; this joint initiative with Biden and Netanyahu aims t...
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56% Bias Score
Baywa AG Announces Restructuring Plan to Address €5 Billion Debt
Baywa AG, facing a €5 billion debt and €640 million loss in 2023, announced a restructuring plan involving 40% job cuts at its Munich headquarters and the sale of international assets to secure €1 billion in funding and return to profitability by 2027.
Baywa AG Announces Restructuring Plan to Address €5 Billion Debt
Baywa AG, facing a €5 billion debt and €640 million loss in 2023, announced a restructuring plan involving 40% job cuts at its Munich headquarters and the sale of international assets to secure €1 billion in funding and return to profitability by 2027.
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60% Bias Score
Three Projects Win €250,000 Northern German Science Award
The €250,000 Northern German Science Award 2024 was given to three interdisciplinary research projects: FORMAT (AI in education), T-NORTH (biomedical therapies), and Reproductive Justice, chosen from 15 applications and highlighting cross-border collaboration.
Three Projects Win €250,000 Northern German Science Award
The €250,000 Northern German Science Award 2024 was given to three interdisciplinary research projects: FORMAT (AI in education), T-NORTH (biomedical therapies), and Reproductive Justice, chosen from 15 applications and highlighting cross-border collaboration.
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16% Bias Score
Lieutenant's Self-Sacrifice Repels Major Enemy Offensive
During intense fighting in the conflict zone, a lieutenant repeatedly called in artillery fire on his own position eight times, repelling a large enemy advance and sustaining significant enemy losses; he was later awarded the Hero of Russia Star.
Lieutenant's Self-Sacrifice Repels Major Enemy Offensive
During intense fighting in the conflict zone, a lieutenant repeatedly called in artillery fire on his own position eight times, repelling a large enemy advance and sustaining significant enemy losses; he was later awarded the Hero of Russia Star.
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68% Bias Score
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: McDonald's Fries Deemed Healthier Than Yogurt
The UK government will restrict junk food advertising using a formula classifying McDonald's fries as healthy but some yogurts and porridge as unhealthy, sparking criticism from experts who warn of consumer confusion.
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: McDonald's Fries Deemed Healthier Than Yogurt
The UK government will restrict junk food advertising using a formula classifying McDonald's fries as healthy but some yogurts and porridge as unhealthy, sparking criticism from experts who warn of consumer confusion.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Mulls DeSantis for Defense Secretary Amid Hegseth Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his embattled defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as several Republican senators have expressed concern over allegations against Hegseth.
Trump Mulls DeSantis for Defense Secretary Amid Hegseth Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his embattled defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as several Republican senators have expressed concern over allegations against Hegseth.
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56% Bias Score
Pope Francis Meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Pope Francis met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Wednesday morning for 35 minutes to discuss the war in Ukraine, humanitarian aid, peace initiatives, and other issues of mutual interest, including Hungary's domestic policies.
Pope Francis Meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Pope Francis met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Wednesday morning for 35 minutes to discuss the war in Ukraine, humanitarian aid, peace initiatives, and other issues of mutual interest, including Hungary's domestic policies.
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24% Bias Score
Greek Economy Booms, But Public Unrest Persists Amidst High Living Costs
Greece's economy grew by over 2 percent in 2023, exceeding the EU average, and yielding a €6 billion budget surplus; however, widespread protests due to high living costs and low wages challenge the government's popularity.
Greek Economy Booms, But Public Unrest Persists Amidst High Living Costs
Greece's economy grew by over 2 percent in 2023, exceeding the EU average, and yielding a €6 billion budget surplus; however, widespread protests due to high living costs and low wages challenge the government's popularity.
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40% Bias Score
SNP to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Boosting Social Security Spending
The SNP government in Scotland will scrap the two-child benefit cap by 2026, increasing social security spending by £800 million and impacting over 15,000 children, while increasing NHS funding by £2 billion to a total of £21 billion, and increasing public sector pay by 9% over three years.
SNP to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Boosting Social Security Spending
The SNP government in Scotland will scrap the two-child benefit cap by 2026, increasing social security spending by £800 million and impacting over 15,000 children, while increasing NHS funding by £2 billion to a total of £21 billion, and increasing public sector pay by 9% over three years.
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48% Bias Score
Cathay Pacific Apologizes for Family Guy Tiananmen Square Reference
Cathay Pacific apologized and removed a Family Guy episode containing a Tiananmen Square reference from its in-flight entertainment after a customer complaint, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding the event in Hong Kong and the impact of China's national security law.
Cathay Pacific Apologizes for Family Guy Tiananmen Square Reference
Cathay Pacific apologized and removed a Family Guy episode containing a Tiananmen Square reference from its in-flight entertainment after a customer complaint, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding the event in Hong Kong and the impact of China's national security law.
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40% Bias Score
GM Writes Down $5 Billion in China Amidst Falling Sales
General Motors announced a $5 billion write-down of its China operations due to declining sales and increased competition from local Chinese automakers like BYD, resulting in a $350 million loss during the first three quarters of 2023; the company plans to restructure and reduce costs.
GM Writes Down $5 Billion in China Amidst Falling Sales
General Motors announced a $5 billion write-down of its China operations due to declining sales and increased competition from local Chinese automakers like BYD, resulting in a $350 million loss during the first three quarters of 2023; the company plans to restructure and reduce costs.
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32% Bias Score