December 2024
January 2025
5,000 Starbucks Workers Conclude Five-Day Holiday Strike Over Contract Dispute
On December 24th, approximately 5,000 Starbucks workers in over 300 US stores concluded a five-day strike protesting stalled contract negotiations and alleged broken agreements on wages, with the union citing inadequate compensation despite Starbucks' claim of competitive pay.
5,000 Starbucks Workers Conclude Five-Day Holiday Strike Over Contract Dispute
On December 24th, approximately 5,000 Starbucks workers in over 300 US stores concluded a five-day strike protesting stalled contract negotiations and alleged broken agreements on wages, with the union citing inadequate compensation despite Starbucks' claim of competitive pay.
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44% Bias Score
California Seeks \$536 Million for High-Speed Rail Amidst Political Debate
California Democrats are seeking \$536 million in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, citing economic and environmental benefits, while Republicans criticize it as a costly boondoggle.
California Seeks \$536 Million for High-Speed Rail Amidst Political Debate
California Democrats are seeking \$536 million in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, citing economic and environmental benefits, while Republicans criticize it as a costly boondoggle.
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52% Bias Score
Blake Lively Lawsuit Exposes Alleged Hollywood Smear Campaign
Actress Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni and his studio Wayfarer for sexual harassment and a subsequent smear campaign using social media manipulation and planted negative stories, revealing potential widespread Hollywood tactics.
Blake Lively Lawsuit Exposes Alleged Hollywood Smear Campaign
Actress Blake Lively sued Justin Baldoni and his studio Wayfarer for sexual harassment and a subsequent smear campaign using social media manipulation and planted negative stories, revealing potential widespread Hollywood tactics.
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52% Bias Score
Santanchè Sells Stake in Visibilia Amidst Ongoing Investigations
Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè and her company, Immobiliare Dani, sold a 75% stake in Athena Pubblicità (Visibilia Editore's controlling shareholder) to Swiss firm Wip Finance for an undisclosed price, closing by March 31, 2025; this follows multiple investigations into Santanchè's busin...
Santanchè Sells Stake in Visibilia Amidst Ongoing Investigations
Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè and her company, Immobiliare Dani, sold a 75% stake in Athena Pubblicità (Visibilia Editore's controlling shareholder) to Swiss firm Wip Finance for an undisclosed price, closing by March 31, 2025; this follows multiple investigations into Santanchè's busin...
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64% Bias Score
Mitsotakis Urges Social Welfare Focus, Fiscal Prudence in 2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the final 2024 cabinet meeting, urging ministers to focus on citizens' needs, avoid lavish holidays, and prepare for over 200 social welfare initiatives in 2025, including education, military housing, and municipal water services legislation.
Mitsotakis Urges Social Welfare Focus, Fiscal Prudence in 2025
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the final 2024 cabinet meeting, urging ministers to focus on citizens' needs, avoid lavish holidays, and prepare for over 200 social welfare initiatives in 2025, including education, military housing, and municipal water services legislation.
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36% Bias Score
Limited Impact from Amazon Worker Protests Despite Nationwide Demonstrations
Teamsters and other Amazon-affiliated workers staged protests at several delivery centers across the US, but experts say these actions have not significantly disrupted package deliveries, though some localized delays are possible.
Limited Impact from Amazon Worker Protests Despite Nationwide Demonstrations
Teamsters and other Amazon-affiliated workers staged protests at several delivery centers across the US, but experts say these actions have not significantly disrupted package deliveries, though some localized delays are possible.
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48% Bias Score
Gold's Rise Overshadows Platinum and Palladium's Potential
Gold prices surged from $2,063.73 to $2,627.01 per ounce in 2024 due to economic uncertainty, while less-popular but potentially valuable alternatives like platinum ($941.90/ounce) and palladium ($955.50/ounce) offer diversification but carry higher volatility and liquidity risks tied to automotive ...
Gold's Rise Overshadows Platinum and Palladium's Potential
Gold prices surged from $2,063.73 to $2,627.01 per ounce in 2024 due to economic uncertainty, while less-popular but potentially valuable alternatives like platinum ($941.90/ounce) and palladium ($955.50/ounce) offer diversification but carry higher volatility and liquidity risks tied to automotive ...
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40% Bias Score
Activist Pleads Guilty to Damaging Stone of Destiny Display Case
A 22-year-old activist, Joe Madden, pleaded guilty to damaging a display cabinet containing the Stone of Destiny at Edinburgh Castle on November 15, 2023, alongside two other activists, causing \u00a32,798 in damages as part of a protest by the group This is Rigged demanding lower baby milk prices a...
Activist Pleads Guilty to Damaging Stone of Destiny Display Case
A 22-year-old activist, Joe Madden, pleaded guilty to damaging a display cabinet containing the Stone of Destiny at Edinburgh Castle on November 15, 2023, alongside two other activists, causing \u00a32,798 in damages as part of a protest by the group This is Rigged demanding lower baby milk prices a...
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36% Bias Score
Party City to Close All Stores After Inventory Devaluation Triggers Bankruptcy
Party City, the largest US party supply retailer, is closing all 850 stores after a significantly lowered inventory valuation by Hilco Global triggered creditor demands it could not meet, culminating in a second bankruptcy filing despite a previous restructuring.
Party City to Close All Stores After Inventory Devaluation Triggers Bankruptcy
Party City, the largest US party supply retailer, is closing all 850 stores after a significantly lowered inventory valuation by Hilco Global triggered creditor demands it could not meet, culminating in a second bankruptcy filing despite a previous restructuring.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Raises Minimum Wage to 22,104 TL Amidst Inflation Concerns
Turkey's minimum wage increased to 22,104 TL, a 30% rise, following a committee meeting boycotted by TÜRK-İŞ due to insufficient increase amidst high inflation; opposition leader Özgür Özel criticized the decision as insufficient and ignoring the cost of living.
Turkey Raises Minimum Wage to 22,104 TL Amidst Inflation Concerns
Turkey's minimum wage increased to 22,104 TL, a 30% rise, following a committee meeting boycotted by TÜRK-İŞ due to insufficient increase amidst high inflation; opposition leader Özgür Özel criticized the decision as insufficient and ignoring the cost of living.
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56% Bias Score
Mariah Carey's Holiday Reign Continues; Stray Kids Break Record
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" leads the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-approaching 17th week, while Stray Kids' "HOP" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, setting a new record for consecutive No. 1 debuts; two newer holiday songs by Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson also enter the...
Mariah Carey's Holiday Reign Continues; Stray Kids Break Record
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" leads the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-approaching 17th week, while Stray Kids' "HOP" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, setting a new record for consecutive No. 1 debuts; two newer holiday songs by Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson also enter the...
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40% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack: Mental Health, Not Saudi Politics, Cited as Primary Motive
The Magdeburg terror attack's perpetrator, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a self-described ex-Muslim from Saudi Arabia undergoing psychiatric treatment, was not demonstrably targeted by the Saudi state prior to his attack, despite warnings issued recently to German authorities and his claims of threat.
Magdeburg Attack: Mental Health, Not Saudi Politics, Cited as Primary Motive
The Magdeburg terror attack's perpetrator, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a self-described ex-Muslim from Saudi Arabia undergoing psychiatric treatment, was not demonstrably targeted by the Saudi state prior to his attack, despite warnings issued recently to German authorities and his claims of threat.
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48% Bias Score