December 2024
January 2025
Dutchman Sues Netherlands for Wrongful Imprisonment in Thailand
Former Dutch coffeeshop owner Johan van Laarhoven is suing the Netherlands for wrongful imprisonment in Thailand (2014-2019), claiming coercive plea deal and seeking compensation for his inhumane treatment and to clear his name.
Dutchman Sues Netherlands for Wrongful Imprisonment in Thailand
Former Dutch coffeeshop owner Johan van Laarhoven is suing the Netherlands for wrongful imprisonment in Thailand (2014-2019), claiming coercive plea deal and seeking compensation for his inhumane treatment and to clear his name.
Progress
56% Bias Score
IRS to Issue $2.4 Billion in Automatic Payments for Unclaimed Stimulus Credits
The IRS will issue automatic payments totaling roughly $2.4 billion to approximately 1 million taxpayers who did not claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, a refundable credit for those who didn't receive stimulus checks, with a maximum payment of $1,400 per individual.
IRS to Issue $2.4 Billion in Automatic Payments for Unclaimed Stimulus Credits
The IRS will issue automatic payments totaling roughly $2.4 billion to approximately 1 million taxpayers who did not claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, a refundable credit for those who didn't receive stimulus checks, with a maximum payment of $1,400 per individual.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Healthcare Sector Lags Despite Growth Amidst Trump Administration Uncertainty
The healthcare sector's growth, fueled by aging populations and rising chronic diseases, has outpaced overall market revenue growth, yet stock performance lags due to falling profit margins; the incoming Trump administration's policies add uncertainty.
Healthcare Sector Lags Despite Growth Amidst Trump Administration Uncertainty
The healthcare sector's growth, fueled by aging populations and rising chronic diseases, has outpaced overall market revenue growth, yet stock performance lags due to falling profit margins; the incoming Trump administration's policies add uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
US Economy Poised for Continued Growth in 2025
The US economy is poised for continued growth in 2025, driven by a strong labor market, solid consumer spending, and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, despite existing inflation and geopolitical risks.
US Economy Poised for Continued Growth in 2025
The US economy is poised for continued growth in 2025, driven by a strong labor market, solid consumer spending, and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, despite existing inflation and geopolitical risks.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Market Movers: Nordstrom Privatization, Novo Nordisk Rebound, and Tech MA
In midday trading, Nordstrom shares fell over 1% following its \$6.25 billion buyout, while Novo Nordisk shares rebounded after a previous drop; Honda surged over 11% on merger talks with Nissan; Xerox rose 7% on its Lexmark acquisition; Despegar.com soared 32% on Prosus's buyout; and Traws Pharma j...
Market Movers: Nordstrom Privatization, Novo Nordisk Rebound, and Tech MA
In midday trading, Nordstrom shares fell over 1% following its \$6.25 billion buyout, while Novo Nordisk shares rebounded after a previous drop; Honda surged over 11% on merger talks with Nissan; Xerox rose 7% on its Lexmark acquisition; Despegar.com soared 32% on Prosus's buyout; and Traws Pharma j...
Progress
16% Bias Score
Trump Aides Join Pro-Trump Group to Advance Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's two top aides, Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio, are joining the pro-Trump organization Building America's Future (BAF) as senior advisors to promote his America First agenda during his second term, following BAF's \$45 million effort to support his 2024 campaign.
Trump Aides Join Pro-Trump Group to Advance Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's two top aides, Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio, are joining the pro-Trump organization Building America's Future (BAF) as senior advisors to promote his America First agenda during his second term, following BAF's \$45 million effort to support his 2024 campaign.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Unexplained Physical Symptoms: The Challenges of Diagnosis and the Importance of Open Communication
A physician reflects on 25 years of experience treating patients with unexplained physical symptoms, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing conditions with significant psychological components and emphasizing the importance of open communication and collaboration between patient and doctor.
Unexplained Physical Symptoms: The Challenges of Diagnosis and the Importance of Open Communication
A physician reflects on 25 years of experience treating patients with unexplained physical symptoms, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing conditions with significant psychological components and emphasizing the importance of open communication and collaboration between patient and doctor.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Victorian Liberals' Internal Rift Challenges Popular Leader
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto faces a leadership challenge despite outperforming predecessors in popularity polls, sparking concerns about the lack of women in potential replacement leadership teams, and raising questions about the party's internal cohesion and future electoral prospects.
Victorian Liberals' Internal Rift Challenges Popular Leader
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto faces a leadership challenge despite outperforming predecessors in popularity polls, sparking concerns about the lack of women in potential replacement leadership teams, and raising questions about the party's internal cohesion and future electoral prospects.
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52% Bias Score
Corporate Bonds Offer Attractive Yields in 2025 Despite Fed Rate Cuts
In 2025, investment-grade corporate bonds offer attractive yields (5%+) exceeding money market funds and Treasury bills, driven by strong corporate fundamentals and a supportive economic climate; however, the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and potential policy changes present risks requiring a...
Corporate Bonds Offer Attractive Yields in 2025 Despite Fed Rate Cuts
In 2025, investment-grade corporate bonds offer attractive yields (5%+) exceeding money market funds and Treasury bills, driven by strong corporate fundamentals and a supportive economic climate; however, the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and potential policy changes present risks requiring a...
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48% Bias Score
Perth Housing Market: Record Highs and Bargains
In 2024, Perth's median house price reached a record $882,075, yet some homes sold for under $300,000, mostly older properties in outer suburbs, while coastal areas like Marmion saw prices surge over 140 percent in five years, reaching over $2 million.
Perth Housing Market: Record Highs and Bargains
In 2024, Perth's median house price reached a record $882,075, yet some homes sold for under $300,000, mostly older properties in outer suburbs, while coastal areas like Marmion saw prices surge over 140 percent in five years, reaching over $2 million.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Liberian President Boakai Faces Mounting Criticism from Former Allies
Less than a year after winning the 2023 Liberian Presidential election, President Joseph Boakai faces mounting criticism from key allies over governance, economic management, and corruption, jeopardizing his administration's stability and raising concerns about Liberia's future.
Liberian President Boakai Faces Mounting Criticism from Former Allies
Less than a year after winning the 2023 Liberian Presidential election, President Joseph Boakai faces mounting criticism from key allies over governance, economic management, and corruption, jeopardizing his administration's stability and raising concerns about Liberia's future.
Progress
52% Bias Score
IRS to Issue Automatic Payments of up to $1,400 to 1 Million Taxpayers
The IRS will issue automatic payments of up to \$1,400 to approximately 1 million eligible taxpayers who did not claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, totaling about \$2.4 billion, starting in December and arriving by late January via direct deposit or mail.
IRS to Issue Automatic Payments of up to $1,400 to 1 Million Taxpayers
The IRS will issue automatic payments of up to \$1,400 to approximately 1 million eligible taxpayers who did not claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, totaling about \$2.4 billion, starting in December and arriving by late January via direct deposit or mail.
Progress
40% Bias Score