December 2024
January 2025
General Atlantic Acquires Learning Technologies for £802 Million
US private equity firm General Atlantic acquired UK-based Learning Technologies for £802 million, representing a 34% premium to its pre-bid share price but a discount to its all-time high; the deal offers some shareholders shares in General Atlantic, not all.
General Atlantic Acquires Learning Technologies for £802 Million
US private equity firm General Atlantic acquired UK-based Learning Technologies for £802 million, representing a 34% premium to its pre-bid share price but a discount to its all-time high; the deal offers some shareholders shares in General Atlantic, not all.
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60% Bias Score
Massive Asteroid Impacts Show No Long-Term Climate Change
Two massive asteroid impacts, one in what is now Chesapeake Bay 35 million years ago and another in Russia 25,000 years prior, surprisingly caused no long-term climate change, despite creating huge craters and immediate devastation, as revealed by analysis of foraminifera fossils.
Massive Asteroid Impacts Show No Long-Term Climate Change
Two massive asteroid impacts, one in what is now Chesapeake Bay 35 million years ago and another in Russia 25,000 years prior, surprisingly caused no long-term climate change, despite creating huge craters and immediate devastation, as revealed by analysis of foraminifera fossils.
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44% Bias Score
MasterChef Faces Double Standards Accusations After Monica Galetti's Suggestive Remark
During MasterChef: The Professionals, judge Monica Galetti made a suggestive comment to contestant Gaston Savina, sparking accusations of double standards after fellow judge Gregg Wallace faced numerous sexual harassment allegations; viewers questioned the show's handling of both situations.
MasterChef Faces Double Standards Accusations After Monica Galetti's Suggestive Remark
During MasterChef: The Professionals, judge Monica Galetti made a suggestive comment to contestant Gaston Savina, sparking accusations of double standards after fellow judge Gregg Wallace faced numerous sexual harassment allegations; viewers questioned the show's handling of both situations.
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64% Bias Score
Deutsche Bank: Turkey's Economy on a Path to Soft Landing
Deutsche Bank forecasts Turkey's economy to experience a soft landing, with 2.9% growth in 2024 and 2.8% in 2025, driven by tight monetary policy and expected disinflation; however, more supportive policies could yield stronger growth, and risks remain.
Deutsche Bank: Turkey's Economy on a Path to Soft Landing
Deutsche Bank forecasts Turkey's economy to experience a soft landing, with 2.9% growth in 2024 and 2.8% in 2025, driven by tight monetary policy and expected disinflation; however, more supportive policies could yield stronger growth, and risks remain.
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40% Bias Score
Aumento del 5,2% en el precio de alimentos navideños en España
Un estudio de la OCU revela un aumento del 5,2% en el precio de los productos navideños frescos en España respecto al año pasado, con subidas significativas en cordero (16%), granada (17%), y ostras (19%), afectando el gasto familiar.
Aumento del 5,2% en el precio de alimentos navideños en España
Un estudio de la OCU revela un aumento del 5,2% en el precio de los productos navideños frescos en España respecto al año pasado, con subidas significativas en cordero (16%), granada (17%), y ostras (19%), afectando el gasto familiar.
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36% Bias Score
Bioera Faces Judicial Liquidation, Minister Santanchè Denies Involvement
A Milan court ordered the judicial liquidation of Bioera, a bio-food company with ties to Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè, due to insufficient funds and a flawed restructuring plan; this follows a previous bankruptcy filing of a related company and may lead to legal action against former ...
Bioera Faces Judicial Liquidation, Minister Santanchè Denies Involvement
A Milan court ordered the judicial liquidation of Bioera, a bio-food company with ties to Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè, due to insufficient funds and a flawed restructuring plan; this follows a previous bankruptcy filing of a related company and may lead to legal action against former ...
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40% Bias Score
Art Collectors Abandon Modernism for Street Art, Curating Major Melbourne Exhibition
Andrew King and Sandra Powell, known as Sandrew, transitioned from collecting deceased Australian modernists to championing living street artists, culminating in a Melbourne exhibition ("The Outsiders Melbourne") featuring over 100 works, including Australia's largest Banksy collection.
Art Collectors Abandon Modernism for Street Art, Curating Major Melbourne Exhibition
Andrew King and Sandra Powell, known as Sandrew, transitioned from collecting deceased Australian modernists to championing living street artists, culminating in a Melbourne exhibition ("The Outsiders Melbourne") featuring over 100 works, including Australia's largest Banksy collection.
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48% Bias Score
UK Army Could Be "Expended" in 6-12 Months in Ukraine-Scale Conflict, Minister Warns
British Defence Minister Alistair Carns warned that the British army could be "expended" in six to twelve months if involved in a Ukraine-scale conflict, based on Russia's estimated daily casualties of 1,500 soldiers; he stressed the need for increased reserves.
UK Army Could Be "Expended" in 6-12 Months in Ukraine-Scale Conflict, Minister Warns
British Defence Minister Alistair Carns warned that the British army could be "expended" in six to twelve months if involved in a Ukraine-scale conflict, based on Russia's estimated daily casualties of 1,500 soldiers; he stressed the need for increased reserves.
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56% Bias Score
Naples Security Bolstered by Increased Police Presence and Technological Upgrades
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced a significant increase in law enforcement personnel and technological upgrades in the Naples province to enhance public safety, citing 11,550 officers currently deployed and 45,712 additional reinforcements since January 1st, along with investmen...
Naples Security Bolstered by Increased Police Presence and Technological Upgrades
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced a significant increase in law enforcement personnel and technological upgrades in the Naples province to enhance public safety, citing 11,550 officers currently deployed and 45,712 additional reinforcements since January 1st, along with investmen...
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44% Bias Score
Madrid Healthcare System Hit by Major IT Failure
A major IT failure in Madrid's healthcare system is causing widespread disruption to appointments, sick leave processing, and prescriptions, impacting primary care and pharmacies; the regional government claims stabilization, but unions raise patient safety concerns.
Madrid Healthcare System Hit by Major IT Failure
A major IT failure in Madrid's healthcare system is causing widespread disruption to appointments, sick leave processing, and prescriptions, impacting primary care and pharmacies; the regional government claims stabilization, but unions raise patient safety concerns.
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32% Bias Score
Atreju Festival: Diverse Political Spectrum and International Guests
The Fratelli d'Italia party's annual Atreju festival will be held at Rome's Circus Maximus from December 8th to 15th, featuring a diverse range of guests from across the Italian political spectrum and international leaders, notably including Argentine president Javier Milei and Lebanese prime minist...
Atreju Festival: Diverse Political Spectrum and International Guests
The Fratelli d'Italia party's annual Atreju festival will be held at Rome's Circus Maximus from December 8th to 15th, featuring a diverse range of guests from across the Italian political spectrum and international leaders, notably including Argentine president Javier Milei and Lebanese prime minist...
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40% Bias Score
Alonso Orchestrates Leverkusen's Victory Over Bayern, Fueling Real Madrid Transfer Speculation
Xabi Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the German Cup's last 16, employing a long-ball strategy that secured their fifth win against Bayern this season, fueling speculation about Alonso's potential move to Real Madrid.
Alonso Orchestrates Leverkusen's Victory Over Bayern, Fueling Real Madrid Transfer Speculation
Xabi Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the German Cup's last 16, employing a long-ball strategy that secured their fifth win against Bayern this season, fueling speculation about Alonso's potential move to Real Madrid.
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48% Bias Score