December 2024
January 2025
Year-End Tax Planning: Using Losses to Offset Gains
High stock market returns are prompting some investors to sell, raising capital gains tax concerns; however, tax-loss harvesting offers a viable strategy to reduce tax burdens, necessitating professional financial and tax advice.
Year-End Tax Planning: Using Losses to Offset Gains
High stock market returns are prompting some investors to sell, raising capital gains tax concerns; however, tax-loss harvesting offers a viable strategy to reduce tax burdens, necessitating professional financial and tax advice.
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44% Bias Score
Judge Sentences January 6th Rioter to 12 Months in Prison
On Friday, Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced January 6th rioter and former congressional candidate Philip Grillo to 12 months in prison for obstruction and related misdemeanor charges, rejecting claims of political persecution and emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.
Judge Sentences January 6th Rioter to 12 Months in Prison
On Friday, Judge Royce Lamberth sentenced January 6th rioter and former congressional candidate Philip Grillo to 12 months in prison for obstruction and related misdemeanor charges, rejecting claims of political persecution and emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.
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40% Bias Score
Powerlifter Finds Inner Peace Through Faith and Sport
Plymouth powerlifter Doaa Shayea, born with spina bifida, found inner peace through religion and sport, overcoming feelings of inadequacy and societal underestimation to become a national competitor.
Powerlifter Finds Inner Peace Through Faith and Sport
Plymouth powerlifter Doaa Shayea, born with spina bifida, found inner peace through religion and sport, overcoming feelings of inadequacy and societal underestimation to become a national competitor.
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4% Bias Score
Frankfurt's Urban Development: Neglecting Community Needs
The closure of a community kiosk in Frankfurt's Westend due to pandemic restrictions, followed by its acquisition by a high-rise developer, highlights a broader pattern of neglecting community needs in urban development projects, exemplified by similar issues with the Schauspielhaus relocation and p...
Frankfurt's Urban Development: Neglecting Community Needs
The closure of a community kiosk in Frankfurt's Westend due to pandemic restrictions, followed by its acquisition by a high-rise developer, highlights a broader pattern of neglecting community needs in urban development projects, exemplified by similar issues with the Schauspielhaus relocation and p...
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48% Bias Score
Maersk to Expand Hamburg Office, Creating Numerous Jobs
Maersk, a Danish shipping and logistics giant, will expand its Hamburg office, creating many new jobs, reflecting Hamburg's significance as a key logistics hub in Northern Europe; the company's regional chief cited excellent rail connections and numerous logistics firms in the area as major factors ...
Maersk to Expand Hamburg Office, Creating Numerous Jobs
Maersk, a Danish shipping and logistics giant, will expand its Hamburg office, creating many new jobs, reflecting Hamburg's significance as a key logistics hub in Northern Europe; the company's regional chief cited excellent rail connections and numerous logistics firms in the area as major factors ...
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16% Bias Score
Turkey's High Cryptocurrency Adoption Rate: Global Ranking and Market Trends
Turkey ranks third globally in cryptocurrency ownership per capita (19.3%), with 70% of Bitcoin users engaging in short-term trading, according to Triple-A and Paribu reports revealing a 33% global increase in crypto investors from 420 million in 2023 to 562 million in 2024.
Turkey's High Cryptocurrency Adoption Rate: Global Ranking and Market Trends
Turkey ranks third globally in cryptocurrency ownership per capita (19.3%), with 70% of Bitcoin users engaging in short-term trading, according to Triple-A and Paribu reports revealing a 33% global increase in crypto investors from 420 million in 2023 to 562 million in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Gadecki: Australia's Top-Ranked Female Tennis Player
Olivia Gadecki, a 22-year-old Australian tennis player, rose to No. 96 in the world rankings in 2024, becoming Australia's top-ranked female player and securing her position as team leader for the 2025 United Cup in Sydney.
Gadecki: Australia's Top-Ranked Female Tennis Player
Olivia Gadecki, a 22-year-old Australian tennis player, rose to No. 96 in the world rankings in 2024, becoming Australia's top-ranked female player and securing her position as team leader for the 2025 United Cup in Sydney.
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24% Bias Score
Former Rugby Player Inspires Disadvantaged Youth Through Inclusive Sports Program
Ralph Knibbs, a former Bristol Bears rugby player, combats disadvantage by supporting UK Athletics and the STAR Scheme, providing essential life skills and a nurturing environment to young people through rugby, addressing historical racism he experienced.
Former Rugby Player Inspires Disadvantaged Youth Through Inclusive Sports Program
Ralph Knibbs, a former Bristol Bears rugby player, combats disadvantage by supporting UK Athletics and the STAR Scheme, providing essential life skills and a nurturing environment to young people through rugby, addressing historical racism he experienced.
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24% Bias Score
Family Disputes Turkish Ruling in Tourist's Death
20-year-old Tyler Kerry died in a Turkish hotel lift shaft; Turkish authorities ruled it accidental, but his family disputes this, claiming police mishandled the investigation, failed to collect key evidence (trousers, vape), and overlooked potential witness testimonies and CCTV footage.
Family Disputes Turkish Ruling in Tourist's Death
20-year-old Tyler Kerry died in a Turkish hotel lift shaft; Turkish authorities ruled it accidental, but his family disputes this, claiming police mishandled the investigation, failed to collect key evidence (trousers, vape), and overlooked potential witness testimonies and CCTV footage.
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60% Bias Score
DIHK Launches New Arbitration Court to Boost Germany's Legal Standing
The German Industry and Commerce (DIHK) launched a new arbitration court to strengthen Germany's position as an arbitration hub and offer businesses an alternative to civil lawsuits, coinciding with debates in the Bundestag to modernize arbitration law.
DIHK Launches New Arbitration Court to Boost Germany's Legal Standing
The German Industry and Commerce (DIHK) launched a new arbitration court to strengthen Germany's position as an arbitration hub and offer businesses an alternative to civil lawsuits, coinciding with debates in the Bundestag to modernize arbitration law.
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52% Bias Score
"Wicked"'s Surprise Best Picture Win Upends Early Oscar Race
The National Board of Review's unexpected choice of Jon M. Chu's "Wicked" as Best Picture, along with several acting awards, shakes up the early Oscar race, contrasting with wins at Cannes and Venice.
"Wicked"'s Surprise Best Picture Win Upends Early Oscar Race
The National Board of Review's unexpected choice of Jon M. Chu's "Wicked" as Best Picture, along with several acting awards, shakes up the early Oscar race, contrasting with wins at Cannes and Venice.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Launches National Vehicle Identification System to Curb Fuel Tax Evasion
Turkey's new National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), developed by Turkish engineers using domestically programmed chips, combats billions of liras in annual fuel sales tax evasion by eliminating manual license plate entry and ensuring accurate sales recording; 1.1 million vehicle tags have be...
Turkey Launches National Vehicle Identification System to Curb Fuel Tax Evasion
Turkey's new National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), developed by Turkish engineers using domestically programmed chips, combats billions of liras in annual fuel sales tax evasion by eliminating manual license plate entry and ensuring accurate sales recording; 1.1 million vehicle tags have be...
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56% Bias Score