December 2024
January 2025
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews with Strict New Law
Italy's new law combats fake online reviews by prohibiting purchase, sale, or incentivization, imposing fines up to €10 million, limiting review lifespans to 15 days, and targeting those who review without using the product or service.
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews with Strict New Law
Italy's new law combats fake online reviews by prohibiting purchase, sale, or incentivization, imposing fines up to €10 million, limiting review lifespans to 15 days, and targeting those who review without using the product or service.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Greek-American Kratsios to Lead White House Science and Technology
Donald Trump appointed Michael Kratsios, a Greek-American with a background in technology and government, as the new Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology, aiming to boost scientific discoveries and secure American technological leadership.
Trump Appoints Greek-American Kratsios to Lead White House Science and Technology
Donald Trump appointed Michael Kratsios, a Greek-American with a background in technology and government, as the new Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology, aiming to boost scientific discoveries and secure American technological leadership.
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52% Bias Score
Death of Curaçao's Former Prime Minister Don Martina
The passing of Dominico Felipe "Don" Martina, a former prime minister of the Netherlands Antilles, at age 89, is mourned; his legacy includes combating corruption, advocating for social justice, and supporting Aruba's autonomy.
Death of Curaçao's Former Prime Minister Don Martina
The passing of Dominico Felipe "Don" Martina, a former prime minister of the Netherlands Antilles, at age 89, is mourned; his legacy includes combating corruption, advocating for social justice, and supporting Aruba's autonomy.
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24% Bias Score
The Plaza Coral Gables: A Successful Model for Mixed-Use Development
The Plaza Coral Gables, a $700 million mixed-use development in Coral Gables, Florida, boasts over 99% office occupancy, 96% multifamily occupancy, and 3,000 daily visitors, showcasing the success of integrated urban spaces and high demand for diversified real estate.
The Plaza Coral Gables: A Successful Model for Mixed-Use Development
The Plaza Coral Gables, a $700 million mixed-use development in Coral Gables, Florida, boasts over 99% office occupancy, 96% multifamily occupancy, and 3,000 daily visitors, showcasing the success of integrated urban spaces and high demand for diversified real estate.
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56% Bias Score
Asian Equities Rebound on Value Stocks as US-China Relations Thaw
Following weaker US inflation data, Asian equities rebounded on light volume, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Mainland investors bought $340M of Hong Kong-listed stocks via Southbound Stock Connect, while the removal of US outbound China investment rest...
Asian Equities Rebound on Value Stocks as US-China Relations Thaw
Following weaker US inflation data, Asian equities rebounded on light volume, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Mainland investors bought $340M of Hong Kong-listed stocks via Southbound Stock Connect, while the removal of US outbound China investment rest...
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36% Bias Score
AI-Powered Payment System Improves Rwandan Mountain Gorilla Welfare
A Rwandan trial uses sensors and AI to create a "person-to-animal-to-person" payment system for 19 mountain gorillas, connecting their needs (e.g., snare removal) with human caregivers who receive payment for completing the tasks, with plans to expand nationwide next year.
AI-Powered Payment System Improves Rwandan Mountain Gorilla Welfare
A Rwandan trial uses sensors and AI to create a "person-to-animal-to-person" payment system for 19 mountain gorillas, connecting their needs (e.g., snare removal) with human caregivers who receive payment for completing the tasks, with plans to expand nationwide next year.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Launches Dynamic Electricity Tariffs for Businesses in 2025
Greece's energy market is changing in 2025: dynamic orange tariffs for businesses start in February, reflecting hourly market prices. The 'night' tariff becomes a 'two-zone' tariff, affecting 1.5 million consumers. Fixed tariffs under 12 months end January 17th.
Greece Launches Dynamic Electricity Tariffs for Businesses in 2025
Greece's energy market is changing in 2025: dynamic orange tariffs for businesses start in February, reflecting hourly market prices. The 'night' tariff becomes a 'two-zone' tariff, affecting 1.5 million consumers. Fixed tariffs under 12 months end January 17th.
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36% Bias Score
UK GDP Growth Revised Down to Zero for Q3 2024
The UK's GDP experienced zero growth in Q3 2024, a downward revision from 0.1% growth, with the services sector stagnant and construction gains offset by production decline; the Q2 growth was also revised down to 0.5%.
UK GDP Growth Revised Down to Zero for Q3 2024
The UK's GDP experienced zero growth in Q3 2024, a downward revision from 0.1% growth, with the services sector stagnant and construction gains offset by production decline; the Q2 growth was also revised down to 0.5%.
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48% Bias Score
Market Shows Mixed Reaction to Positive and Negative News
Mixed market reactions to recent news include slightly higher stock prices, a strengthening dollar, and decreasing oil and gold prices; Apple explores home security devices, potentially leading to record iPhone sales; labor disputes affect Amazon and Starbucks; Honda and Nissan explore a potential m...
Market Shows Mixed Reaction to Positive and Negative News
Mixed market reactions to recent news include slightly higher stock prices, a strengthening dollar, and decreasing oil and gold prices; Apple explores home security devices, potentially leading to record iPhone sales; labor disputes affect Amazon and Starbucks; Honda and Nissan explore a potential m...
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44% Bias Score
Grand Hôtel Stockholm: 150 Years of Adapting to Change, Prioritizing Climate Action
Grand Hôtel Stockholm, celebrating its 150th anniversary, prioritizes climate change mitigation by exceeding EU emission reduction targets for large companies, despite its historical building and high energy requirements. The hotel implements various sustainable practices, including energy-efficient...
Grand Hôtel Stockholm: 150 Years of Adapting to Change, Prioritizing Climate Action
Grand Hôtel Stockholm, celebrating its 150th anniversary, prioritizes climate change mitigation by exceeding EU emission reduction targets for large companies, despite its historical building and high energy requirements. The hotel implements various sustainable practices, including energy-efficient...
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24% Bias Score
Nirvana's "Nevermind" Hits 700 Weeks on Billboard 200
Nirvana's "Nevermind" album has achieved 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, joining a small group of albums that have maintained their presence for such an extended period, with sales increasing by almost 1,000 units in the past week.
Nirvana's "Nevermind" Hits 700 Weeks on Billboard 200
Nirvana's "Nevermind" album has achieved 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, joining a small group of albums that have maintained their presence for such an extended period, with sales increasing by almost 1,000 units in the past week.
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24% Bias Score
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$6.25 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, founded in 1901, will become a privately held company in a \$6.25 billion deal with the Nordstrom family (50.1%) and El Puerto de Liverpool (49.9%), closing in the first half of 2025; current shareholders will receive \$24.25 per share.
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$6.25 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, founded in 1901, will become a privately held company in a \$6.25 billion deal with the Nordstrom family (50.1%) and El Puerto de Liverpool (49.9%), closing in the first half of 2025; current shareholders will receive \$24.25 per share.
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44% Bias Score