December 2024
January 2025
England and Wales Toughen Sentences for Murderers of Ex-Partners, Strangulation Cases
New laws in England and Wales will increase prison sentences for murderers who strangle their victims or kill ex-partners, addressing the disproportionate number of women killed by current or former male partners; approximately 70 murders annually will be impacted.
England and Wales Toughen Sentences for Murderers of Ex-Partners, Strangulation Cases
New laws in England and Wales will increase prison sentences for murderers who strangle their victims or kill ex-partners, addressing the disproportionate number of women killed by current or former male partners; approximately 70 murders annually will be impacted.
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40% Bias Score
OECD Report Critiques Greece's Inefficient Tax System
The OECD report criticizes Greece's tax system for its inefficiency despite high tax revenue, suggesting that overtaxation of labor and consumption hinders economic growth and contributes to the shadow economy, while recommending targeted tax cuts and policies to increase labor force participation.
OECD Report Critiques Greece's Inefficient Tax System
The OECD report criticizes Greece's tax system for its inefficiency despite high tax revenue, suggesting that overtaxation of labor and consumption hinders economic growth and contributes to the shadow economy, while recommending targeted tax cuts and policies to increase labor force participation.
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52% Bias Score
20-Year Sentence for Father Who Sexually Abused Daughter in Yekaterinburg
A Yekaterinburg court sentenced 41-year-old Mikhail G. to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing his 11-year-old daughter, encompassing 16 counts of violent sexual acts, 2 counts of rape, and 2 counts of lewd acts; the defendant has appealed the verdict.
20-Year Sentence for Father Who Sexually Abused Daughter in Yekaterinburg
A Yekaterinburg court sentenced 41-year-old Mikhail G. to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing his 11-year-old daughter, encompassing 16 counts of violent sexual acts, 2 counts of rape, and 2 counts of lewd acts; the defendant has appealed the verdict.
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52% Bias Score
Pre-Market Movers: Lululemon Soars, Samsara Plunges on Earnings
Pre-market trading saw significant stock movements: Lululemon surged 9% on strong Q3 results, while Samsara fell over 9% due to soft Q4 guidance; other companies like Ulta Beauty, GitLab, and Rubrik saw gains exceeding 8%, while UiPath and AMC Entertainment experienced declines.
Pre-Market Movers: Lululemon Soars, Samsara Plunges on Earnings
Pre-market trading saw significant stock movements: Lululemon surged 9% on strong Q3 results, while Samsara fell over 9% due to soft Q4 guidance; other companies like Ulta Beauty, GitLab, and Rubrik saw gains exceeding 8%, while UiPath and AMC Entertainment experienced declines.
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40% Bias Score
Combating Job Search Fatigue: Strategies for Resilience and Success
Job search fatigue, a common experience marked by burnout and frustration from prolonged unsuccessful job hunts, negatively impacts mental and physical well-being; strategies to combat it include setting realistic goals, self-care, and refining the job search approach.
Combating Job Search Fatigue: Strategies for Resilience and Success
Job search fatigue, a common experience marked by burnout and frustration from prolonged unsuccessful job hunts, negatively impacts mental and physical well-being; strategies to combat it include setting realistic goals, self-care, and refining the job search approach.
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40% Bias Score
Dollar General Exceeds Q3 Sales Expectations, Announces Major Expansion Plans
Dollar General exceeded Q3 2024 sales estimates despite hurricanes, reporting $10.2 billion in net sales and a 1.3% increase in same-store sales; the company plans significant US and Mexico store expansion in fiscal 2025.
Dollar General Exceeds Q3 Sales Expectations, Announces Major Expansion Plans
Dollar General exceeded Q3 2024 sales estimates despite hurricanes, reporting $10.2 billion in net sales and a 1.3% increase in same-store sales; the company plans significant US and Mexico store expansion in fiscal 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Healthcare Workers Strike Over New Regulations
Turkish healthcare workers in İzmir protested new family physician regulations with a five-day strike, culminating in a demonstration and demands for Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu's resignation due to concerns about privatization, insufficient resources, and increased workloads.
Turkish Healthcare Workers Strike Over New Regulations
Turkish healthcare workers in İzmir protested new family physician regulations with a five-day strike, culminating in a demonstration and demands for Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu's resignation due to concerns about privatization, insufficient resources, and increased workloads.
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56% Bias Score
Majalla's Mantel: Ritual, Remembrance, and Leiden's Slavery Legacy
The Majalla's Mantel exhibition in Leiden's Lakenhal museum uses performance art and installation to explore the story of Majalla, an enslaved boy whose name appeared in the correspondence of an 18th-century Leiden cloth merchant, revealing the city's link to transatlantic slavery and questioning th...
Majalla's Mantel: Ritual, Remembrance, and Leiden's Slavery Legacy
The Majalla's Mantel exhibition in Leiden's Lakenhal museum uses performance art and installation to explore the story of Majalla, an enslaved boy whose name appeared in the correspondence of an 18th-century Leiden cloth merchant, revealing the city's link to transatlantic slavery and questioning th...
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44% Bias Score
High-Protein Bar David Capitalizes on Ozempic Trend
Peter Rahal, after selling RxBar for $600 million, launched a new high-protein bar called David, which sold over 1 million units in its first six weeks, driven by increased demand from users of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
High-Protein Bar David Capitalizes on Ozempic Trend
Peter Rahal, after selling RxBar for $600 million, launched a new high-protein bar called David, which sold over 1 million units in its first six weeks, driven by increased demand from users of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
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44% Bias Score
Wall Street Analyst Ratings: Robinhood Upgraded, Deere Downgraded
On Friday, Wall Street analysts issued several significant upgrades and downgrades impacting various sectors, including financial technology, agriculture equipment, waste management, cloud computing, and retail. Goldman Sachs upgraded Robinhood to "Buy," citing strong earnings growth, while Jefferie...
Wall Street Analyst Ratings: Robinhood Upgraded, Deere Downgraded
On Friday, Wall Street analysts issued several significant upgrades and downgrades impacting various sectors, including financial technology, agriculture equipment, waste management, cloud computing, and retail. Goldman Sachs upgraded Robinhood to "Buy," citing strong earnings growth, while Jefferie...
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0% Bias Score
U.S. National Debt: Domestic Holdings Mitigate Economic Risk
The U.S. national debt, while seemingly enormous at $37 trillion, is largely an internal asset due to 70% domestic ownership, significantly reducing its economic impact compared to the 30% held externally.
U.S. National Debt: Domestic Holdings Mitigate Economic Risk
The U.S. national debt, while seemingly enormous at $37 trillion, is largely an internal asset due to 70% domestic ownership, significantly reducing its economic impact compared to the 30% held externally.
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56% Bias Score
"Flowers," "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" Tie for Second-Longest No. 1 Radio Hit
Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" tied for second place on Billboard's Radio Songs chart, each holding the No. 1 spot for 18 weeks, behind only The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" (26 weeks).
"Flowers," "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" Tie for Second-Longest No. 1 Radio Hit
Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" tied for second place on Billboard's Radio Songs chart, each holding the No. 1 spot for 18 weeks, behind only The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" (26 weeks).
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20% Bias Score