December 2024
January 2025
SoftBank Pledges \$100 Billion US Investment, Promising 100,000 Jobs
President Trump announced a \$100 billion investment by SoftBank in the US, promising 100,000 jobs, largely in AI, attributing it to his election win and investor confidence; the funding mechanism and ultimate job creation remain uncertain, mirroring the less-successful Foxxcon investment of his fir...
SoftBank Pledges \$100 Billion US Investment, Promising 100,000 Jobs
President Trump announced a \$100 billion investment by SoftBank in the US, promising 100,000 jobs, largely in AI, attributing it to his election win and investor confidence; the funding mechanism and ultimate job creation remain uncertain, mirroring the less-successful Foxxcon investment of his fir...
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48% Bias Score
Scholz's Vote of No Confidence: A Gamble on New Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence, potentially leading to new elections, following a pattern established by Willy Brandt in 1972 and Helmut Kohl in 1983, both of whom used similar tactics to strengthen their positions.
Scholz's Vote of No Confidence: A Gamble on New Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence, potentially leading to new elections, following a pattern established by Willy Brandt in 1972 and Helmut Kohl in 1983, both of whom used similar tactics to strengthen their positions.
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48% Bias Score
Leningrad Region Companies Boost Production Through National Productivity Project
In the Leningrad region, over 100 companies boosted production through Russia's national "Labor Productivity" project; Energiya, a hydrant producer, increased output by 96.4% and gained a 46 million ruble economic effect in six months, alongside patenting a new design.
Leningrad Region Companies Boost Production Through National Productivity Project
In the Leningrad region, over 100 companies boosted production through Russia's national "Labor Productivity" project; Energiya, a hydrant producer, increased output by 96.4% and gained a 46 million ruble economic effect in six months, alongside patenting a new design.
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44% Bias Score
Syria's Gold Reserves Remain Stable, but Foreign Currency Reserves Plummet
Despite the Syrian civil war, the central bank's gold reserves remain at 26 tons ($2.2 billion), but its foreign currency reserves have drastically fallen from $18.5 billion in 2010 to approximately $200 million, primarily due to the regime's war spending and Western sanctions.
Syria's Gold Reserves Remain Stable, but Foreign Currency Reserves Plummet
Despite the Syrian civil war, the central bank's gold reserves remain at 26 tons ($2.2 billion), but its foreign currency reserves have drastically fallen from $18.5 billion in 2010 to approximately $200 million, primarily due to the regime's war spending and Western sanctions.
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48% Bias Score
Bond Funds: A Misleadingly 'Conservative' Investment
Bond funds' returns are highly sensitive to interest rate changes, unlike individual bonds held to maturity, leading to significant portfolio volatility, contradicting the common perception of fixed income as a conservative investment.
Bond Funds: A Misleadingly 'Conservative' Investment
Bond funds' returns are highly sensitive to interest rate changes, unlike individual bonds held to maturity, leading to significant portfolio volatility, contradicting the common perception of fixed income as a conservative investment.
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52% Bias Score
Supreme Court Justice Makes Broadway Debut
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson realized a childhood dream by performing in two scenes written especially for her in a sold-out Broadway production of "& Juliet" on Saturday, an event covered by CBS Mornings, reflecting her love for theater and law.
Supreme Court Justice Makes Broadway Debut
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson realized a childhood dream by performing in two scenes written especially for her in a sold-out Broadway production of "& Juliet" on Saturday, an event covered by CBS Mornings, reflecting her love for theater and law.
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32% Bias Score
€2 Million in Repairs for Rayo Vallecano's Stadium Amidst Relocation Concerns
Rayo Vallecano's century-old stadium in Madrid, failing a recent inspection due to severe structural and safety issues, will receive €2 million in emergency repairs from the Madrid regional government, while a parallel plan for complete renovation is announced amidst fan protests against club presid...
€2 Million in Repairs for Rayo Vallecano's Stadium Amidst Relocation Concerns
Rayo Vallecano's century-old stadium in Madrid, failing a recent inspection due to severe structural and safety issues, will receive €2 million in emergency repairs from the Madrid regional government, while a parallel plan for complete renovation is announced amidst fan protests against club presid...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Blocks Volksbank Privatization
The Dutch House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a motion to keep the nationalized Volksbank in state hands, defying the government's privatization plans due to concerns over the bank's crucial nationwide branch network for financial accessibility.
Dutch Parliament Blocks Volksbank Privatization
The Dutch House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a motion to keep the nationalized Volksbank in state hands, defying the government's privatization plans due to concerns over the bank's crucial nationwide branch network for financial accessibility.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Doctors Revive Patient's Heart 3.5 Hours After Cardiac Arrest
Doctors in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, revived a patient's heart 3.5 hours after cardiac arrest using ECMO and invasive warming; the patient, found hypothermic (19.8°C) at a bus stop, regained consciousness within 24 hours and is recovering.
Russian Doctors Revive Patient's Heart 3.5 Hours After Cardiac Arrest
Doctors in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, revived a patient's heart 3.5 hours after cardiac arrest using ECMO and invasive warming; the patient, found hypothermic (19.8°C) at a bus stop, regained consciousness within 24 hours and is recovering.
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40% Bias Score
Fidelity's Contrafund Manager Achieves Record Return Amidst Industry Shift
Will Danoff, manager of Fidelity's \$155 billion Contrafund, achieved a 41 percent return in 2024, fueled by investments in Meta and Nvidia, despite the industry trend toward passive investing; however, his departure poses a key-man risk.
Fidelity's Contrafund Manager Achieves Record Return Amidst Industry Shift
Will Danoff, manager of Fidelity's \$155 billion Contrafund, achieved a 41 percent return in 2024, fueled by investments in Meta and Nvidia, despite the industry trend toward passive investing; however, his departure poses a key-man risk.
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40% Bias Score
2025 Stock Market Uncertainty Drives Interest in Art and Collectibles
Mixed 2025 stock market forecasts (S&P 500 projected between 5,000 and 7,000) are prompting interest in alternative investments like art and collectibles, which historically perform well during inflation and economic downturns; however, proper estate planning is crucial due to complex valuation and ...
2025 Stock Market Uncertainty Drives Interest in Art and Collectibles
Mixed 2025 stock market forecasts (S&P 500 projected between 5,000 and 7,000) are prompting interest in alternative investments like art and collectibles, which historically perform well during inflation and economic downturns; however, proper estate planning is crucial due to complex valuation and ...
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52% Bias Score
Record High US Credit Card Debt: \$1.17 Trillion and Rising
American credit card debt has reached a record \$1.17 trillion, with average debt per cardholder nearing \$8,000, driven by inflation and high interest rates averaging above 23%; many cardholders make costly mistakes in managing their debt.
Record High US Credit Card Debt: \$1.17 Trillion and Rising
American credit card debt has reached a record \$1.17 trillion, with average debt per cardholder nearing \$8,000, driven by inflation and high interest rates averaging above 23%; many cardholders make costly mistakes in managing their debt.
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36% Bias Score