December 2024
January 2025
NAACP Drops Lawsuit Challenging New Mississippi State Court in Jackson
The NAACP dropped its lawsuit challenging Mississippi's creation of a new state court in Jackson's Capitol Complex Improvement District, citing undisclosed "appropriate safeguards" for residents; the court's judges and prosecutors will be appointed by state officials, not local ones.
NAACP Drops Lawsuit Challenging New Mississippi State Court in Jackson
The NAACP dropped its lawsuit challenging Mississippi's creation of a new state court in Jackson's Capitol Complex Improvement District, citing undisclosed "appropriate safeguards" for residents; the court's judges and prosecutors will be appointed by state officials, not local ones.
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44% Bias Score
Jury Awards $310 Million in Death of Teen on Orlando Free Fall Ride
A Florida jury awarded $310 million to the parents of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling from the Orlando Free Fall ride in March 2022, holding the ride's Austrian manufacturer, Funtime, responsible for negligence.
Jury Awards $310 Million in Death of Teen on Orlando Free Fall Ride
A Florida jury awarded $310 million to the parents of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling from the Orlando Free Fall ride in March 2022, holding the ride's Austrian manufacturer, Funtime, responsible for negligence.
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44% Bias Score
SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
SNCF Averts Major Strike with Partial Union Agreement
Following an EU investigation into illegal state aid, SNCF avoids a major strike by agreeing to protect 4,500 Fret SNCF employees' rights for 36 months as they transfer to new subsidiaries; however, other unions continue strike action, demanding a wider moratorium on privatization.
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44% Bias Score
Romania to Re-run Presidential Election
Romania's Constitutional Court ordered a complete re-run of the presidential election due to concerns about the legality of the first round, won by right-wing extremist and Russia-supporter Georgescu.
Romania to Re-run Presidential Election
Romania's Constitutional Court ordered a complete re-run of the presidential election due to concerns about the legality of the first round, won by right-wing extremist and Russia-supporter Georgescu.
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20% Bias Score
Brandenburg Forms First SPD-BSW Coalition in Germany
Brandenburg will have Germany's first SPD-BSW coalition government after the SPD and the BSW (Bündnis Sozialer Widerstand) voted nearly unanimously to form a coalition following difficult negotiations. The coalition agreement focuses on curbing illegal immigration, increasing police numbers, maintai...
Brandenburg Forms First SPD-BSW Coalition in Germany
Brandenburg will have Germany's first SPD-BSW coalition government after the SPD and the BSW (Bündnis Sozialer Widerstand) voted nearly unanimously to form a coalition following difficult negotiations. The coalition agreement focuses on curbing illegal immigration, increasing police numbers, maintai...
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40% Bias Score
Wellington-Altus Seeks Private Equity Partner for Growth
Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. seeks a private equity partner to buy 20-30% equity, enabling existing shareholders to sell shares without impacting its $50-billion asset target by 2026, its fourth equity financing round following earlier investments by Cynosure Group and Jessiman Family Investments...
Wellington-Altus Seeks Private Equity Partner for Growth
Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. seeks a private equity partner to buy 20-30% equity, enabling existing shareholders to sell shares without impacting its $50-billion asset target by 2026, its fourth equity financing round following earlier investments by Cynosure Group and Jessiman Family Investments...
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36% Bias Score
Silent Product Reviews Gain Popularity on Social Media
Since October 2023, online content creators have used silent reviews on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to share product opinions using only nonverbal cues, resulting in millions of views, capitalizing on shorter attention spans and a demand for immediate feedback.
Silent Product Reviews Gain Popularity on Social Media
Since October 2023, online content creators have used silent reviews on platforms like TikTok and Instagram to share product opinions using only nonverbal cues, resulting in millions of views, capitalizing on shorter attention spans and a demand for immediate feedback.
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0% Bias Score
Indiana Supreme Court Rejects Stay of Execution for Quadruple Homicide Convict
The Indiana Supreme Court rejected appeals to stay the execution of Joseph Corcoran, convicted of quadruple homicide, scheduling his execution for December 18, ending a 15-year hiatus in state executions due to the acquisition of pentobarbital.
Indiana Supreme Court Rejects Stay of Execution for Quadruple Homicide Convict
The Indiana Supreme Court rejected appeals to stay the execution of Joseph Corcoran, convicted of quadruple homicide, scheduling his execution for December 18, ending a 15-year hiatus in state executions due to the acquisition of pentobarbital.
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48% Bias Score
"Decathlon Faces Strike After €1 Billion Dividend Amidst Job Cuts and Low Wages"
"Following Auchan's job cuts, Decathlon's €1 billion dividend payout triggered a Decathlon-wide strike on December 7th, 2024, due to employee concerns over low wages, increased workloads resulting from 1,000 job cuts since 2024, and perceived lack of corporate social responsibility."
"Decathlon Faces Strike After €1 Billion Dividend Amidst Job Cuts and Low Wages"
"Following Auchan's job cuts, Decathlon's €1 billion dividend payout triggered a Decathlon-wide strike on December 7th, 2024, due to employee concerns over low wages, increased workloads resulting from 1,000 job cuts since 2024, and perceived lack of corporate social responsibility."
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40% Bias Score
Fraport's International Success Compensates for Weak German Air Traffic
Fraport's international airports offset weak German air traffic, with strong performance in Greece, Turkey, and Peru contributing to €4 billion revenue and €703 million operating profit in the first nine months of 2023; successful navigation of past investments in Russia and the Philippines highligh...
Fraport's International Success Compensates for Weak German Air Traffic
Fraport's international airports offset weak German air traffic, with strong performance in Greece, Turkey, and Peru contributing to €4 billion revenue and €703 million operating profit in the first nine months of 2023; successful navigation of past investments in Russia and the Philippines highligh...
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40% Bias Score
Observer Sold to Tortoise Media Amid Journalist Strike
The Scott Trust sold the Observer, Britain's oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media for $32 million, despite a 48-hour journalist strike protesting the sale; Tortoise Media plans to invest in the Observer's digital presence and maintain its print edition.
Observer Sold to Tortoise Media Amid Journalist Strike
The Scott Trust sold the Observer, Britain's oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media for $32 million, despite a 48-hour journalist strike protesting the sale; Tortoise Media plans to invest in the Observer's digital presence and maintain its print edition.
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32% Bias Score
Nigerien Activist Moussa Tchangari Remains Detained on Terrorism Charges
Nigerien activist Moussa Tchangari was arrested on December 3rd, 2023, and remains in detention, facing charges of apologia for terrorism and association with criminals, raising serious human rights concerns.
Nigerien Activist Moussa Tchangari Remains Detained on Terrorism Charges
Nigerien activist Moussa Tchangari was arrested on December 3rd, 2023, and remains in detention, facing charges of apologia for terrorism and association with criminals, raising serious human rights concerns.
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40% Bias Score