December 2024
January 2025
ESMA Proposes Issuer-Sponsored Research to Address Post-MiFID II Information Gap
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is proposing a code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research to address the lack of information on smaller companies following the implementation of MiFID II in 2018, which resulted in a 22% reduction in analysts covering European stocks from 2017...
ESMA Proposes Issuer-Sponsored Research to Address Post-MiFID II Information Gap
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is proposing a code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research to address the lack of information on smaller companies following the implementation of MiFID II in 2018, which resulted in a 22% reduction in analysts covering European stocks from 2017...
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40% Bias Score
MaRS CEO Departs for Export Development Canada
Alison Nankivell left her post as CEO of MaRS Discovery District after less than a year to become the head of Export Development Canada (EDC), a federal crown corporation supporting Canadian exporters, replacing Mairead Lavery after six years. This follows MaRS's restructuring and job cuts aimed at ...
MaRS CEO Departs for Export Development Canada
Alison Nankivell left her post as CEO of MaRS Discovery District after less than a year to become the head of Export Development Canada (EDC), a federal crown corporation supporting Canadian exporters, replacing Mairead Lavery after six years. This follows MaRS's restructuring and job cuts aimed at ...
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36% Bias Score
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$4 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, facing declining sales and increased competition, will be acquired by its founding family and Mexican retailer Liverpool for nearly \$4 billion in cash, marking its exit from public markets after 54 years; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$4 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, facing declining sales and increased competition, will be acquired by its founding family and Mexican retailer Liverpool for nearly \$4 billion in cash, marking its exit from public markets after 54 years; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Minimum Wage Debate: €15 Proposal Sparks Economic Concerns
Germany's 2015 minimum wage, initially €8.50, is again debated, with Chancellor Scholz pushing for a €15 increase, sparking concerns about potential job losses despite past success in reducing low-wage employment and income inequality.
Germany's Minimum Wage Debate: €15 Proposal Sparks Economic Concerns
Germany's 2015 minimum wage, initially €8.50, is again debated, with Chancellor Scholz pushing for a €15 increase, sparking concerns about potential job losses despite past success in reducing low-wage employment and income inequality.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Defense Ministry's Public Council Provides Extensive Support to Military Personnel
The Public Council of the Russian Ministry of Defense provided significant support to military personnel and their families in 2024, including delivering equipment, addressing social issues, and enriching cultural life in affected regions, demonstrating effective civilian-military collaboration.
Russian Defense Ministry's Public Council Provides Extensive Support to Military Personnel
The Public Council of the Russian Ministry of Defense provided significant support to military personnel and their families in 2024, including delivering equipment, addressing social issues, and enriching cultural life in affected regions, demonstrating effective civilian-military collaboration.
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52% Bias Score
DEM Party Delegation Visits Iraqi Kurdistan, Discusses Syria's Future
A delegation from the DEM Party, led by Tülay Hatimoğulları, visited Iraqi Kurdistan on October 26-27, 2023, meeting with KYB leader Bafel Talabani and visiting Celal Talabani's tomb; discussions focused on the situation in Syria and building a democratic process there, highlighting the pursuit of p...
DEM Party Delegation Visits Iraqi Kurdistan, Discusses Syria's Future
A delegation from the DEM Party, led by Tülay Hatimoğulları, visited Iraqi Kurdistan on October 26-27, 2023, meeting with KYB leader Bafel Talabani and visiting Celal Talabani's tomb; discussions focused on the situation in Syria and building a democratic process there, highlighting the pursuit of p...
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44% Bias Score
Resurgence of Scurvy in French Children Linked to Post-Pandemic Food Insecurity
A study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning resurgence of scurvy in France, particularly among children, with 888 cases detected between 2015 and 2023; this increase is strongly linked to post-pandemic food insecurity and inflation, impacting access to vitamin C-rich foods.
Resurgence of Scurvy in French Children Linked to Post-Pandemic Food Insecurity
A study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning resurgence of scurvy in France, particularly among children, with 888 cases detected between 2015 and 2023; this increase is strongly linked to post-pandemic food insecurity and inflation, impacting access to vitamin C-rich foods.
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20% Bias Score
Bayernheim Falls Short of Housing Targets: Only a Fraction of Promised Apartments to be Completed by 2025
Bayernheim, Bavaria's state-owned housing company, will likely complete far fewer than the 10,000 apartments promised by 2025, reaching only a four-figure number by year's end, despite an increase in construction pace and over 4100 apartments currently under construction, highlighting the challenges...
Bayernheim Falls Short of Housing Targets: Only a Fraction of Promised Apartments to be Completed by 2025
Bayernheim, Bavaria's state-owned housing company, will likely complete far fewer than the 10,000 apartments promised by 2025, reaching only a four-figure number by year's end, despite an increase in construction pace and over 4100 apartments currently under construction, highlighting the challenges...
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48% Bias Score
Linke Hände": A Theatrical Exploration of East German Resistance
Linke Hände", a Berlin-based theatrical production, creatively combines Brigitte Reimann's novel with the life stories of East German artists Gabriele Stötzer and Cornelia Schleime, exploring themes of resistance and self-assertion in the context of the GDR, using performance art and music.
Linke Hände": A Theatrical Exploration of East German Resistance
Linke Hände", a Berlin-based theatrical production, creatively combines Brigitte Reimann's novel with the life stories of East German artists Gabriele Stötzer and Cornelia Schleime, exploring themes of resistance and self-assertion in the context of the GDR, using performance art and music.
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40% Bias Score
Putin Orders Review of Russia's 17 Trillion Ruble Loan Subsidy Program
Facing high inflation despite rapid economic growth and low unemployment, Russia's President Putin ordered a review of the effectiveness of a 17 trillion ruble loan subsidy program, emphasizing the need for better risk distribution and improved communication to ensure the program's long-term sustain...
Putin Orders Review of Russia's 17 Trillion Ruble Loan Subsidy Program
Facing high inflation despite rapid economic growth and low unemployment, Russia's President Putin ordered a review of the effectiveness of a 17 trillion ruble loan subsidy program, emphasizing the need for better risk distribution and improved communication to ensure the program's long-term sustain...
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44% Bias Score
Italian Wins Antarctic Ice Marathon
Andrea Bonanomi, a 36-year-old Italian from Ponte San Pietro, won the Antarctic Ice Marathon on December 13th, 2024, completing the 42km race in 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 37 seconds, beating 81 other runners from 25 countries in -25°C temperatures.
Italian Wins Antarctic Ice Marathon
Andrea Bonanomi, a 36-year-old Italian from Ponte San Pietro, won the Antarctic Ice Marathon on December 13th, 2024, completing the 42km race in 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 37 seconds, beating 81 other runners from 25 countries in -25°C temperatures.
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24% Bias Score
Italy to Proceed with Albanian Migrant Centers Despite Controversy
Following a summit at Palazzo Chigi, the Italian government confirmed its plan to activate migrant centers in Albania starting in January, despite controversies surrounding their conditions and legal challenges, supported by a recent court decision affirming national authority to define safe countri...
Italy to Proceed with Albanian Migrant Centers Despite Controversy
Following a summit at Palazzo Chigi, the Italian government confirmed its plan to activate migrant centers in Albania starting in January, despite controversies surrounding their conditions and legal challenges, supported by a recent court decision affirming national authority to define safe countri...
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56% Bias Score