December 2024
January 2025
Nvidia Under Investigation Amid US-China Chip War
Nvidia is under investigation for potentially violating conditions of its 2019 Mellanox acquisition by supplying China with less advanced chips, amid escalating US-China chip export restrictions and counter-restrictions, impacting global supply chains and technological competition.
Nvidia Under Investigation Amid US-China Chip War
Nvidia is under investigation for potentially violating conditions of its 2019 Mellanox acquisition by supplying China with less advanced chips, amid escalating US-China chip export restrictions and counter-restrictions, impacting global supply chains and technological competition.
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44% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil
Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.
Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil
Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections and Postponed EU Talks
Following disputed elections in October, thousands of Georgians protest nightly in Tbilisi against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, alleging Russian influence and demanding new elections; police have responded with brutality, arresting and injuring hundreds.
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections and Postponed EU Talks
Following disputed elections in October, thousands of Georgians protest nightly in Tbilisi against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, alleging Russian influence and demanding new elections; police have responded with brutality, arresting and injuring hundreds.
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60% Bias Score
Schengen Integration: Romania and Bulgaria to Reap Economic Rewards After Years of Delay
After a two-year Austrian blockage, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area in early 2025, eliminating border controls and unlocking significant economic benefits projected at 0.7% GDP growth for Romania and up to 1% for Bulgaria; however, the delay caused billions of euros in losses ...
Schengen Integration: Romania and Bulgaria to Reap Economic Rewards After Years of Delay
After a two-year Austrian blockage, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area in early 2025, eliminating border controls and unlocking significant economic benefits projected at 0.7% GDP growth for Romania and up to 1% for Bulgaria; however, the delay caused billions of euros in losses ...
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40% Bias Score
Fuest Calls for Radical Shift in German Economic Policy
Ifo President Clemens Fuest calls for a German economic policy shift, prioritizing investments in defense, education, climate protection, and infrastructure while reducing social transfers and subsidies; he suggests longer working hours, increased immigration, market-based climate solutions, and nuc...
Fuest Calls for Radical Shift in German Economic Policy
Ifo President Clemens Fuest calls for a German economic policy shift, prioritizing investments in defense, education, climate protection, and infrastructure while reducing social transfers and subsidies; he suggests longer working hours, increased immigration, market-based climate solutions, and nuc...
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36% Bias Score
UK Court Ruling on Car Loan Commissions Sparks £30bn Compensation Crisis
A UK court ruling declared undisclosed dealer commission on car loans illegal, prompting mass claims and potentially costing lenders up to £30bn in compensation, while claims management companies and law firms stand to profit immensely.
UK Court Ruling on Car Loan Commissions Sparks £30bn Compensation Crisis
A UK court ruling declared undisclosed dealer commission on car loans illegal, prompting mass claims and potentially costing lenders up to £30bn in compensation, while claims management companies and law firms stand to profit immensely.
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40% Bias Score
G10 Central Banks' Rate Decisions to Trigger Heightened FX Volatility
In December 2024, almost every G10 central bank will announce interest rate decisions within 10 days, creating heightened FX market volatility due to uncertainties around US trade policy and geopolitical tensions, and potentially impacting investors' strategies.
G10 Central Banks' Rate Decisions to Trigger Heightened FX Volatility
In December 2024, almost every G10 central bank will announce interest rate decisions within 10 days, creating heightened FX market volatility due to uncertainties around US trade policy and geopolitical tensions, and potentially impacting investors' strategies.
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56% Bias Score
Germany and Austria Halt Syrian Asylum Decisions Amidst Post-Assad Uncertainty
Germany's BAMF has suspended decisions on roughly 47,000 Syrian asylum applications due to the uncertain post-Assad situation in Syria; Austria has taken similar action affecting 7,300 applications and is preparing for potential deportations.
Germany and Austria Halt Syrian Asylum Decisions Amidst Post-Assad Uncertainty
Germany's BAMF has suspended decisions on roughly 47,000 Syrian asylum applications due to the uncertain post-Assad situation in Syria; Austria has taken similar action affecting 7,300 applications and is preparing for potential deportations.
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48% Bias Score
Golden Globe Nominations Spotlight Diverse International Film Slate
The 2025 Golden Globe nominations, announced in Beverly Hills, highlight the diverse range of films competing for awards, including the French musical comedy "Emilia Pérez" (10 nominations), the US historical drama "The Brutalist" (7), and the German Vatican thriller "Conclave" (6), showcasing both ...
Golden Globe Nominations Spotlight Diverse International Film Slate
The 2025 Golden Globe nominations, announced in Beverly Hills, highlight the diverse range of films competing for awards, including the French musical comedy "Emilia Pérez" (10 nominations), the US historical drama "The Brutalist" (7), and the German Vatican thriller "Conclave" (6), showcasing both ...
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20% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Irregularities
Romania's Constitutional Court unexpectedly annulled the first round of presidential elections due to alleged irregularities and foreign interference, triggering a political crisis and raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the influence of social media manipulation.
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Irregularities
Romania's Constitutional Court unexpectedly annulled the first round of presidential elections due to alleged irregularities and foreign interference, triggering a political crisis and raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the influence of social media manipulation.
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44% Bias Score
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48% Bias Score
UK to Review Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's Terrorist Designation
The UK government is reviewing whether to remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations following HTS's takeover of Damascus and its leader's public distancing from al-Qaeda. The review follows the end of Syria's 13-year civil war and the leader's move to Mosc...
UK to Review Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's Terrorist Designation
The UK government is reviewing whether to remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations following HTS's takeover of Damascus and its leader's public distancing from al-Qaeda. The review follows the end of Syria's 13-year civil war and the leader's move to Mosc...
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44% Bias Score