December 2024
January 2025
Convicted Murderer Escapes Prison for Third Time
James Meehan, serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of Jim McFadden in Londonderry, escaped from Magilligan prison last week, prompting an international manhunt and outrage from McFadden's family who say they were ignored when objecting to his temporary release.
Convicted Murderer Escapes Prison for Third Time
James Meehan, serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of Jim McFadden in Londonderry, escaped from Magilligan prison last week, prompting an international manhunt and outrage from McFadden's family who say they were ignored when objecting to his temporary release.
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52% Bias Score
French Mutualist Health Insurers to Raise Rates by 6% in 2025
French mutualist health insurance companies will raise their rates by an average of 6% in 2025, impacting 47% of the market, due to rising healthcare costs, an aging population, and increased healthcare worker salaries, affecting 19.9 million people.
French Mutualist Health Insurers to Raise Rates by 6% in 2025
French mutualist health insurance companies will raise their rates by an average of 6% in 2025, impacting 47% of the market, due to rising healthcare costs, an aging population, and increased healthcare worker salaries, affecting 19.9 million people.
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40% Bias Score
Stellantis to Boost Italian Auto Production with New Models
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian auto plants by launching more than a dozen new models through 2032, including the Fiat Pandina and a hybrid/electric 500, in response to concerns about its commitment to Italy following the resignation of its CEO and new EU regulat...
Stellantis to Boost Italian Auto Production with New Models
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian auto plants by launching more than a dozen new models through 2032, including the Fiat Pandina and a hybrid/electric 500, in response to concerns about its commitment to Italy following the resignation of its CEO and new EU regulat...
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32% Bias Score
UK Eases Israel Travel Advisories Amidst Lingering Regional Tensions
The UK Foreign Office eased travel restrictions for most of Israel on 2024-03-08, citing a decrease in rocket attacks, but maintains advisories for areas near Gaza and the West Bank due to ongoing political tensions.
UK Eases Israel Travel Advisories Amidst Lingering Regional Tensions
The UK Foreign Office eased travel restrictions for most of Israel on 2024-03-08, citing a decrease in rocket attacks, but maintains advisories for areas near Gaza and the West Bank due to ongoing political tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Commerzbank Rejects Unicredit Takeover Bid
Commerzbank rejected Unicredit's takeover bid despite Unicredit's 28% stake and application to increase it to 29.9%, citing a desire for independence; labor unions oppose the takeover fearing job losses.
Commerzbank Rejects Unicredit Takeover Bid
Commerzbank rejected Unicredit's takeover bid despite Unicredit's 28% stake and application to increase it to 29.9%, citing a desire for independence; labor unions oppose the takeover fearing job losses.
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52% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Tense Vote
Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second round of voting, receiving 56 votes compared to 39 for Matthias Berger of the Freie Wähler and 1 for Jörg Urban of the AfD, with 11 abstentions. This outcome was influenced by the need to avoid an AfD-backed candidate taki...
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Tense Vote
Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second round of voting, receiving 56 votes compared to 39 for Matthias Berger of the Freie Wähler and 1 for Jörg Urban of the AfD, with 11 abstentions. This outcome was influenced by the need to avoid an AfD-backed candidate taki...
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40% Bias Score
Express CEO Misused Nearly $1 Million in Perks During Bankruptcy
Express's former CEO, Tim Baxter, misused almost \$1 million in company perks, including personal jet use, while the company slid into bankruptcy; the SEC settled with Express without a penalty due to cooperation.
Express CEO Misused Nearly $1 Million in Perks During Bankruptcy
Express's former CEO, Tim Baxter, misused almost \$1 million in company perks, including personal jet use, while the company slid into bankruptcy; the SEC settled with Express without a penalty due to cooperation.
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48% Bias Score
UK Inflation Hits Highest Level Since March
UK inflation increased to 2.6% in November, the highest since March due to rising fuel prices, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target and likely maintaining the current 4.75% interest rate.
UK Inflation Hits Highest Level Since March
UK inflation increased to 2.6% in November, the highest since March due to rising fuel prices, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target and likely maintaining the current 4.75% interest rate.
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36% Bias Score
Italian Transport Strikes Planned for January
Nationwide transport strikes are planned in Italy on January 10th, affecting various services, with further disruptions in Florence on January 12th and 25th due to separate walkouts by railway and tram workers, impacting commuters and potentially tourism.
Italian Transport Strikes Planned for January
Nationwide transport strikes are planned in Italy on January 10th, affecting various services, with further disruptions in Florence on January 12th and 25th due to separate walkouts by railway and tram workers, impacting commuters and potentially tourism.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Care Needs Rise by 700,000 in 2023
In Germany, the number of people needing care rose by 700,000 to 5.7 million by December 2023, primarily due to a broader definition of care needs since 2017, with most receiving care at home, highlighting a strain on informal caregivers.
Germany's Care Needs Rise by 700,000 in 2023
In Germany, the number of people needing care rose by 700,000 to 5.7 million by December 2023, primarily due to a broader definition of care needs since 2017, with most receiving care at home, highlighting a strain on informal caregivers.
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40% Bias Score
Wissing Opposes Deutsche Bahn Split, Prioritizing Funding for Track Renovations
German Verkehrsminister Volker Wissing opposes splitting Deutsche Bahn, prioritizing securing funding for crucial track renovations over increased competition; 700 million Euro in subsidies are currently blocked, jeopardizing projects and potentially causing delays and cost overruns.
Wissing Opposes Deutsche Bahn Split, Prioritizing Funding for Track Renovations
German Verkehrsminister Volker Wissing opposes splitting Deutsche Bahn, prioritizing securing funding for crucial track renovations over increased competition; 700 million Euro in subsidies are currently blocked, jeopardizing projects and potentially causing delays and cost overruns.
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44% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony's Minister President in Second Ballot
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony on December 18, 2024, securing 69 votes in the second ballot, forming a minority government with the SPD after the AfD shifted their voting strategy and the BSW secured certain concessions.
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony's Minister President in Second Ballot
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony on December 18, 2024, securing 69 votes in the second ballot, forming a minority government with the SPD after the AfD shifted their voting strategy and the BSW secured certain concessions.
Progress
36% Bias Score