December 2024
January 2025
Hidden Anti-Colonial Message in BBC Somali Service Theme Song
In 1957, Somali composer Abdullahi Qarshe created an anti-colonial theme song for the BBC Somali Service, whose instrumental version, "Araweelo's Gait," remains in use; its hidden lyrics, known to Somalis, express a yearning for land and freedom, highlighting a subtle act of cultural resistance.
Hidden Anti-Colonial Message in BBC Somali Service Theme Song
In 1957, Somali composer Abdullahi Qarshe created an anti-colonial theme song for the BBC Somali Service, whose instrumental version, "Araweelo's Gait," remains in use; its hidden lyrics, known to Somalis, express a yearning for land and freedom, highlighting a subtle act of cultural resistance.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Raises Minimum Wage by 30% to 22,104 Lira
Turkey's Minimum Wage Commission set the 2025 minimum wage at a net 22,104 Turkish Lira, a 30% increase from the previous year, despite the Türk-İş labor union's boycott due to lack of prior consultation; employer support increased to 1000 Lira.
Turkey Raises Minimum Wage by 30% to 22,104 Lira
Turkey's Minimum Wage Commission set the 2025 minimum wage at a net 22,104 Turkish Lira, a 30% increase from the previous year, despite the Türk-İş labor union's boycott due to lack of prior consultation; employer support increased to 1000 Lira.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Parliament's December Legislation Criticized for Low Quality
The Center for Liberal Studies (Kefim) found that in December 2024, only one of 65 articles in 11 amendments to a Greek parliamentary bill was directly related to the bill's content, highlighting a trend of low-quality, last-minute legislation.
Greek Parliament's December Legislation Criticized for Low Quality
The Center for Liberal Studies (Kefim) found that in December 2024, only one of 65 articles in 11 amendments to a Greek parliamentary bill was directly related to the bill's content, highlighting a trend of low-quality, last-minute legislation.
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44% Bias Score
Market Shift Predicted from Growth to Value and Mid-Cap Stocks in 2025
Neil Hennessy of Hennessy Funds predicts a 2025 market shift from growth to value and mid-cap stocks due to unsustainable growth in mega-cap tech, pointing to the success of their Cornerstone Mid Cap 30 Fund (36.3% year-to-date return) as an example.
Market Shift Predicted from Growth to Value and Mid-Cap Stocks in 2025
Neil Hennessy of Hennessy Funds predicts a 2025 market shift from growth to value and mid-cap stocks due to unsustainable growth in mega-cap tech, pointing to the success of their Cornerstone Mid Cap 30 Fund (36.3% year-to-date return) as an example.
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36% Bias Score
2025 Predictions for Small Business Success
Small businesses can thrive in 2025 by capitalizing on the creator economy (projected to reach $480 billion by 2027), maximizing social media engagement (potentially surpassing linear TV viewership), and prioritizing brand authenticity and AI integration.
2025 Predictions for Small Business Success
Small businesses can thrive in 2025 by capitalizing on the creator economy (projected to reach $480 billion by 2027), maximizing social media engagement (potentially surpassing linear TV viewership), and prioritizing brand authenticity and AI integration.
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36% Bias Score
CNBC Pro: Top Tech Stocks Poised for 2025 Growth
CNBC Pro recommends Nvidia, Applied Materials, and Diamondback Energy as top tech stocks for 2025, projecting growth of 25%, 30%+, and 39%, respectively, based on FactSet data and analyst consensus buy ratings, despite some recent underperformance.
CNBC Pro: Top Tech Stocks Poised for 2025 Growth
CNBC Pro recommends Nvidia, Applied Materials, and Diamondback Energy as top tech stocks for 2025, projecting growth of 25%, 30%+, and 39%, respectively, based on FactSet data and analyst consensus buy ratings, despite some recent underperformance.
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44% Bias Score
Middletown's Mixed Reaction to Hometown Vice-President-Elect
JD Vance's hometown of Middletown, Ohio, displays a mixed reaction to his upcoming vice-presidency; while some residents express pride, others express concern over his political stances and perceived lack of local engagement, with 38% of voters opting for other candidates in the recent election.
Middletown's Mixed Reaction to Hometown Vice-President-Elect
JD Vance's hometown of Middletown, Ohio, displays a mixed reaction to his upcoming vice-presidency; while some residents express pride, others express concern over his political stances and perceived lack of local engagement, with 38% of voters opting for other candidates in the recent election.
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52% Bias Score
Dunbar's Number: Still Relevant in the Age of Social Media?
Robin Dunbar's theory, which limits the number of meaningful relationships humans can maintain to approximately 150, is challenged by recent studies, while Dunbar himself reaffirms its validity and emphasizes the limitations of managing relationships, regardless of technological advancements.
Dunbar's Number: Still Relevant in the Age of Social Media?
Robin Dunbar's theory, which limits the number of meaningful relationships humans can maintain to approximately 150, is challenged by recent studies, while Dunbar himself reaffirms its validity and emphasizes the limitations of managing relationships, regardless of technological advancements.
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20% Bias Score
Quiet Christmas Eve Trading: Yields Rise, FDA Ends Zepbound Shortage
On December 24th, U.S. stock futures were mostly unchanged, while the 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields hit their highest points since May 30th and April 26th, respectively; all U.S. markets closed at 1 p.m. ET, and low trading volume is expected.
Quiet Christmas Eve Trading: Yields Rise, FDA Ends Zepbound Shortage
On December 24th, U.S. stock futures were mostly unchanged, while the 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields hit their highest points since May 30th and April 26th, respectively; all U.S. markets closed at 1 p.m. ET, and low trading volume is expected.
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36% Bias Score
Russell 2000's November Surge: Small Caps' Unexpected Strength and Future Outlook
The Russell 2000 small-cap index experienced a 10.8% surge in November 2024, exceeding the performance of major indices over the past year, despite historical "boom and idle" behavior, suggesting strong future potential given positive economic conditions and projected high earnings growth in 2025, b...
Russell 2000's November Surge: Small Caps' Unexpected Strength and Future Outlook
The Russell 2000 small-cap index experienced a 10.8% surge in November 2024, exceeding the performance of major indices over the past year, despite historical "boom and idle" behavior, suggesting strong future potential given positive economic conditions and projected high earnings growth in 2025, b...
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40% Bias Score
Gold Prices Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,616.88 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by low liquidity and anticipation of the Fed's interest rate decisions and President-elect Trump's policies; gold had a stellar 2024, gaining 27%.
Gold Prices Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,616.88 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by low liquidity and anticipation of the Fed's interest rate decisions and President-elect Trump's policies; gold had a stellar 2024, gaining 27%.
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40% Bias Score
CEMAC Economic Growth Projected at 2.7% in 2024
The CEMAC's economic growth is projected to rise to 2.7% in 2024 from 2% in 2023, driven by improvements in non-oil sectors, while inflation will ease to 4.4%. The Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep interest rates unchanged due to remaining economic vulnerabilities.
CEMAC Economic Growth Projected at 2.7% in 2024
The CEMAC's economic growth is projected to rise to 2.7% in 2024 from 2% in 2023, driven by improvements in non-oil sectors, while inflation will ease to 4.4%. The Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep interest rates unchanged due to remaining economic vulnerabilities.
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32% Bias Score