December 2024
January 2025
Colombia's Central Bank to Make Cautious Interest Rate Cut Amidst Uncertainty
The Bank of the Republic in Colombia will likely cut interest rates by a maximum of 50 basis points this Friday, a decision influenced by internal changes within the bank, concerns about inflation despite its recent decrease, and external risks such as potential US protectionism and fiscal uncertain...
Colombia's Central Bank to Make Cautious Interest Rate Cut Amidst Uncertainty
The Bank of the Republic in Colombia will likely cut interest rates by a maximum of 50 basis points this Friday, a decision influenced by internal changes within the bank, concerns about inflation despite its recent decrease, and external risks such as potential US protectionism and fiscal uncertain...
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40% Bias Score
Macao: A Bridge Between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries through Education and Collaboration
Macao, since its return to China in 1999, is increasingly serving as a platform for cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, leveraging its expanding higher education sector and strategic partnerships to promote trade, investment, and sustainable development.
Macao: A Bridge Between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries through Education and Collaboration
Macao, since its return to China in 1999, is increasingly serving as a platform for cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, leveraging its expanding higher education sector and strategic partnerships to promote trade, investment, and sustainable development.
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40% Bias Score
2025: Passive Investing to Underperform; Active, Selective Approach Favored
Geert Schaaij of Beursgenoten predicts that passive investing will underperform in 2025 due to limited post-October 2023 market growth, advising investors to actively seek undervalued companies in sectors like European telecom, US consumer goods, and growth-oriented Asian firms, while anticipating n...
2025: Passive Investing to Underperform; Active, Selective Approach Favored
Geert Schaaij of Beursgenoten predicts that passive investing will underperform in 2025 due to limited post-October 2023 market growth, advising investors to actively seek undervalued companies in sectors like European telecom, US consumer goods, and growth-oriented Asian firms, while anticipating n...
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48% Bias Score
Boosting Immunity During the Holiday Season: Expert Advice
Dr. Leana Wen emphasizes the importance of a strong immune system, especially during the holiday season, and outlines key habits to boost immunity (exercise, healthy diet, sufficient sleep) and avoid (smoking, excessive alcohol), while stressing the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.
Boosting Immunity During the Holiday Season: Expert Advice
Dr. Leana Wen emphasizes the importance of a strong immune system, especially during the holiday season, and outlines key habits to boost immunity (exercise, healthy diet, sufficient sleep) and avoid (smoking, excessive alcohol), while stressing the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.
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24% Bias Score
Eating Disorders: A \"Perfect Storm\" at Christmas
In Northern Ireland, support services for eating disorders are seeing a surge in demand as Christmas presents a particularly challenging time for those affected, with food and social events intensifying existing difficulties.
Eating Disorders: A \"Perfect Storm\" at Christmas
In Northern Ireland, support services for eating disorders are seeing a surge in demand as Christmas presents a particularly challenging time for those affected, with food and social events intensifying existing difficulties.
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36% Bias Score
Global Box Office Projected to Reach $33 Billion in 2025
Global box office revenue is projected to reach $33 billion in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024, driven by major franchise releases and new titles from acclaimed directors, though still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
Global Box Office Projected to Reach $33 Billion in 2025
Global box office revenue is projected to reach $33 billion in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024, driven by major franchise releases and new titles from acclaimed directors, though still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Tax Revenue Improves Amidst Higher Compliance
Greek tax authorities report that 80% of taxes are paid on time, with corporate income tax and VAT showing significant increases due to government measures promoting electronic transactions, while individual taxpayer compliance is lower.
Greek Tax Revenue Improves Amidst Higher Compliance
Greek tax authorities report that 80% of taxes are paid on time, with corporate income tax and VAT showing significant increases due to government measures promoting electronic transactions, while individual taxpayer compliance is lower.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Energy Emergency Fund Ends Amid Funding Disputes
The Netherlands' Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, which provided €84 million in 2024 to aid low-income households with energy bills (averaging €97/month for six months), has ended due to disagreements on funding between the government and private stakeholders, leaving such households without support...
Dutch Energy Emergency Fund Ends Amid Funding Disputes
The Netherlands' Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, which provided €84 million in 2024 to aid low-income households with energy bills (averaging €97/month for six months), has ended due to disagreements on funding between the government and private stakeholders, leaving such households without support...
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48% Bias Score
European and U.S. Mid-Cap Stocks Offer Undervalued Opportunities: Fund Manager
Fund manager Sean Peche advises investors to consider undervalued European and U.S. mid-cap companies, citing political distractions and market trends as reasons for their attractive valuations, highlighting examples such as BNP Paribas, ABN Amro, Associated British Foods (Primark), and Mattel.
European and U.S. Mid-Cap Stocks Offer Undervalued Opportunities: Fund Manager
Fund manager Sean Peche advises investors to consider undervalued European and U.S. mid-cap companies, citing political distractions and market trends as reasons for their attractive valuations, highlighting examples such as BNP Paribas, ABN Amro, Associated British Foods (Primark), and Mattel.
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48% Bias Score
Walras's Nobel Peace Prize Bids: Economics and the Common Good
Léon Walras, a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, believed free exchange and land reform could achieve social justice within a market economy; this highlights the ongoing debate about defining and achieving the common good through economic policy.
Walras's Nobel Peace Prize Bids: Economics and the Common Good
Léon Walras, a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, believed free exchange and land reform could achieve social justice within a market economy; this highlights the ongoing debate about defining and achieving the common good through economic policy.
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40% Bias Score
Missouri Man Allowed to Attend Trump Inauguration Despite January 6th Guilty Plea
A Missouri man, Eric Peterson, who pleaded guilty to entering the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021 riot, was granted permission by Judge Tanya Chutkan to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration despite facing sentencing on January 27, 2025, and owing $500 in restitution; his attorney cited ...
Missouri Man Allowed to Attend Trump Inauguration Despite January 6th Guilty Plea
A Missouri man, Eric Peterson, who pleaded guilty to entering the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021 riot, was granted permission by Judge Tanya Chutkan to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration despite facing sentencing on January 27, 2025, and owing $500 in restitution; his attorney cited ...
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40% Bias Score
German Schools Launch "MindOut" Mental Wellness Program
MindOut", a mental wellness program, launches in Germany this spring in 80 NRW schools, expanding to 120 more later, focusing on 9th grade and up to improve student well-being and prevent future mental health issues, with WestLotto providing €250,000 in funding.
German Schools Launch "MindOut" Mental Wellness Program
MindOut", a mental wellness program, launches in Germany this spring in 80 NRW schools, expanding to 120 more later, focusing on 9th grade and up to improve student well-being and prevent future mental health issues, with WestLotto providing €250,000 in funding.
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48% Bias Score