December 2024
January 2025
UK PM's Historic Cyprus Visit Signals Strengthened Bilateral Ties
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Cyprus on Tuesday, his first in 53 years, marks a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on security, trade, investment, and the Cyprus issue where the UK is a guarantor power.
UK PM's Historic Cyprus Visit Signals Strengthened Bilateral Ties
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Cyprus on Tuesday, his first in 53 years, marks a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on security, trade, investment, and the Cyprus issue where the UK is a guarantor power.
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0% Bias Score
China Bans Key Mineral Exports to US, Exacerbating Trade Tensions
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US on December 3, 2024, escalating trade tensions and potentially disrupting US industries reliant on these minerals; the US may be able to partially offset this by reopening the Stibnite mine to produce antimony.
China Bans Key Mineral Exports to US, Exacerbating Trade Tensions
China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US on December 3, 2024, escalating trade tensions and potentially disrupting US industries reliant on these minerals; the US may be able to partially offset this by reopening the Stibnite mine to produce antimony.
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48% Bias Score
"Assad's Fall: A Crushing Blow to Iran's Regional Power"
"The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad represents a major blow to Iran, following a year of significant setbacks including failed attacks on Israel, the death of Iranian leaders, and devastating blows to Hezbollah, significantly weakening Iran's regional influence and strategic depth."
"Assad's Fall: A Crushing Blow to Iran's Regional Power"
"The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad represents a major blow to Iran, following a year of significant setbacks including failed attacks on Israel, the death of Iranian leaders, and devastating blows to Hezbollah, significantly weakening Iran's regional influence and strategic depth."
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60% Bias Score
Notre Dame Reopens: Symbol of Resilience and International Unity
The restored Notre Dame Cathedral reopened in Paris, with French President Macron emphasizing national unity and international collaboration; Greek President Sakellaropoulou presented an icon replica, symbolizing resilience and shared heritage.
Notre Dame Reopens: Symbol of Resilience and International Unity
The restored Notre Dame Cathedral reopened in Paris, with French President Macron emphasizing national unity and international collaboration; Greek President Sakellaropoulou presented an icon replica, symbolizing resilience and shared heritage.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Sanctions Evasion: 90% Export Surge to Russia via Transit Countries
A study by the CBS and the University of Groningen reveals a 90% increase in Dutch exports to countries neighboring Russia since 2022 sanctions, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion by both established multinationals (540) and newly formed companies (800) using transit countries to deliver sancti...
Dutch Sanctions Evasion: 90% Export Surge to Russia via Transit Countries
A study by the CBS and the University of Groningen reveals a 90% increase in Dutch exports to countries neighboring Russia since 2022 sanctions, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion by both established multinationals (540) and newly formed companies (800) using transit countries to deliver sancti...
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32% Bias Score
Man Charged with CEO Murder; Document Shows Anger at Healthcare Costs
Luigi Mangione, 26, has been charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; police found a 3D-printed gun, a mask, a fake ID, and a document expressing anger at healthcare inequality.
Man Charged with CEO Murder; Document Shows Anger at Healthcare Costs
Luigi Mangione, 26, has been charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; police found a 3D-printed gun, a mask, a fake ID, and a document expressing anger at healthcare inequality.
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36% Bias Score
FT Live and Kathimerini Partner on Energy Transition Summit
Financial Times Live and Kathimerini announced an exclusive partnership to host summits addressing critical global challenges, starting with the "Energy Transition Summit Southeastern Europe" in Athens in June 2025, bringing together leaders to discuss sustainable energy development.
FT Live and Kathimerini Partner on Energy Transition Summit
Financial Times Live and Kathimerini announced an exclusive partnership to host summits addressing critical global challenges, starting with the "Energy Transition Summit Southeastern Europe" in Athens in June 2025, bringing together leaders to discuss sustainable energy development.
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8% Bias Score
Oracle Stock Tanks 7% Despite Strong Year-to-Date Performance
Oracle's stock plummeted 7% after releasing fiscal second-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations and included a weak outlook, despite a nearly 81% year-to-date gain driven by investor bets on its cloud infrastructure.
Oracle Stock Tanks 7% Despite Strong Year-to-Date Performance
Oracle's stock plummeted 7% after releasing fiscal second-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations and included a weak outlook, despite a nearly 81% year-to-date gain driven by investor bets on its cloud infrastructure.
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48% Bias Score
Wirehouses' Crypto Restrictions Create Client Service Gap
FINRA's new crypto guidelines contrast with wirehouses' restrictive policies, leaving advisors unable to discuss crypto with clients, impacting service quality and potentially hindering client investment choices; RIAs, however, have more flexibility, highlighting a regulatory disparity.
Wirehouses' Crypto Restrictions Create Client Service Gap
FINRA's new crypto guidelines contrast with wirehouses' restrictive policies, leaving advisors unable to discuss crypto with clients, impacting service quality and potentially hindering client investment choices; RIAs, however, have more flexibility, highlighting a regulatory disparity.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Stock Soars 83% Amidst TikTok Ban Uncertainty
Meta Platforms' stock price has risen 83% since early 2022 due to a 54% increase in earnings to $21.17 per share and a 19% rise in its P/E ratio, fueled by increased ad revenue and a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., despite a recent emergency motion by ByteDance.
Meta Stock Soars 83% Amidst TikTok Ban Uncertainty
Meta Platforms' stock price has risen 83% since early 2022 due to a 54% increase in earnings to $21.17 per share and a 19% rise in its P/E ratio, fueled by increased ad revenue and a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., despite a recent emergency motion by ByteDance.
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40% Bias Score
"NYC E-Bike Battery Swapping Program Reduces Fires, Improves Safety"
"New York City's initiative to combat e-bike battery fires, which caused 18 deaths and 150 injuries in 2023, involves a successful pilot program using battery-swapping stations, resulting in 12,000 swaps and zero reported fires at stations in six months, prompting expansion."
"NYC E-Bike Battery Swapping Program Reduces Fires, Improves Safety"
"New York City's initiative to combat e-bike battery fires, which caused 18 deaths and 150 injuries in 2023, involves a successful pilot program using battery-swapping stations, resulting in 12,000 swaps and zero reported fires at stations in six months, prompting expansion."
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine War's Crushing Economic Impact on Russia
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing significant economic strain, with inflation at 15.3% (public perception), a 22% rise in consumer goods prices, and a tripling of defense spending since 2021 to 17 trillion rubles (USD 170 billion), despite an IMF prediction of 3.6% growth. Despite this, the conflic...
Ukraine War's Crushing Economic Impact on Russia
Russia's war in Ukraine is causing significant economic strain, with inflation at 15.3% (public perception), a 22% rise in consumer goods prices, and a tripling of defense spending since 2021 to 17 trillion rubles (USD 170 billion), despite an IMF prediction of 3.6% growth. Despite this, the conflic...
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52% Bias Score