December 2024
January 2025
EU Unfazed by Trump's LNG Import Warning
Trump warned the EU to significantly increase US LNG imports or face tariffs; however, the EU is expected to comply, as this aligns with its energy diversification strategy away from Russia, with the European Commission President stating that this would be more cost-effective.
EU Unfazed by Trump's LNG Import Warning
Trump warned the EU to significantly increase US LNG imports or face tariffs; however, the EU is expected to comply, as this aligns with its energy diversification strategy away from Russia, with the European Commission President stating that this would be more cost-effective.
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44% Bias Score
Suriname Police Investigate Death of Former President Desi Bouterse
Suriname police are investigating the death of former president Desi Bouterse, focusing on the transportation of his body from an unknown location to his home in Paramaribo after a year-long disappearance; the investigation is looking into who was responsible for his transport, and the circumstances...
Suriname Police Investigate Death of Former President Desi Bouterse
Suriname police are investigating the death of former president Desi Bouterse, focusing on the transportation of his body from an unknown location to his home in Paramaribo after a year-long disappearance; the investigation is looking into who was responsible for his transport, and the circumstances...
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36% Bias Score
Rood" Concerts Highlight Separation of Art and Artist Amidst Borsato Controversy
Marco Borsato's music is featured in a new concert series, "Rood," in Utrecht, despite accusations of sexual misconduct and a period of boycott. The series has a 75% occupancy rate, showcasing continued listener interest despite the controversy.
Rood" Concerts Highlight Separation of Art and Artist Amidst Borsato Controversy
Marco Borsato's music is featured in a new concert series, "Rood," in Utrecht, despite accusations of sexual misconduct and a period of boycott. The series has a 75% occupancy rate, showcasing continued listener interest despite the controversy.
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52% Bias Score
Record US Holiday Spending Amidst Rising Consumer Debt
US holiday spending is projected to reach a record $979.5 billion to $989 billion despite record-high credit card debt, with 36% of consumers incurring an average of $1,181 in debt this season, driven by high prices and inflation.
Record US Holiday Spending Amidst Rising Consumer Debt
US holiday spending is projected to reach a record $979.5 billion to $989 billion despite record-high credit card debt, with 36% of consumers incurring an average of $1,181 in debt this season, driven by high prices and inflation.
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40% Bias Score
Misaligned Messaging Hinders Business Growth: A Case Study
A company's misaligned sales and design teams, focusing on different aspects of client needs, created messaging confusion and hindered new business acquisition. A proposed messaging workshop aims to address this, unifying communications and boosting sales.
Misaligned Messaging Hinders Business Growth: A Case Study
A company's misaligned sales and design teams, focusing on different aspects of client needs, created messaging confusion and hindered new business acquisition. A proposed messaging workshop aims to address this, unifying communications and boosting sales.
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36% Bias Score
Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin Frontrunner for DNC Chair
Ken Martin, current DNC vice chair and Minnesota DFL chair, is the frontrunner for DNC chair, emphasizing winning elections over ideological arguments, citing his success in turning around the Minnesota party's finances and electoral performance since 2011.
Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin Frontrunner for DNC Chair
Ken Martin, current DNC vice chair and Minnesota DFL chair, is the frontrunner for DNC chair, emphasizing winning elections over ideological arguments, citing his success in turning around the Minnesota party's finances and electoral performance since 2011.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rejects Lawsuit, New Pension System Implementation Proceeds
A Rotterdam court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the January 1st implementation of the Netherlands' new pension system, impacting 3.9 million pensioners and €1.6 trillion in assets, because the plaintiff's pension will increase by 8%, despite a short notification period.
Dutch Court Rejects Lawsuit, New Pension System Implementation Proceeds
A Rotterdam court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the January 1st implementation of the Netherlands' new pension system, impacting 3.9 million pensioners and €1.6 trillion in assets, because the plaintiff's pension will increase by 8%, despite a short notification period.
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40% Bias Score
Fatal Avalanche Highlights Lack of Avalanche Safety Awareness Among Skiers
Two skiers died in an avalanche in Austria's Zillertal despite a level 3 (out of 5) avalanche warning; this highlights a critical lack of avalanche safety knowledge among winter sports enthusiasts, urging better education and preparedness.
Fatal Avalanche Highlights Lack of Avalanche Safety Awareness Among Skiers
Two skiers died in an avalanche in Austria's Zillertal despite a level 3 (out of 5) avalanche warning; this highlights a critical lack of avalanche safety knowledge among winter sports enthusiasts, urging better education and preparedness.
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56% Bias Score
Russian Mother's Perilous Humanitarian Missions to War Zone
Aksana, a mother of four from Achit, Russia, regularly travels to the war zone with her youngest child to deliver humanitarian aid and mail to soldiers, despite family concerns and personal hardships.
Russian Mother's Perilous Humanitarian Missions to War Zone
Aksana, a mother of four from Achit, Russia, regularly travels to the war zone with her youngest child to deliver humanitarian aid and mail to soldiers, despite family concerns and personal hardships.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Uses D&D to Train AI, Acknowledging Inherent Hallucination Risk
Meta is using Dungeons & Dragons books to train its AI, aiming to improve accuracy but acknowledging the inherent risk of hallucinations in LLMs, which can have real-world consequences as demonstrated by an Air Canada court case; the use of D&D in AI development also highlights the growing intersect...
Meta Uses D&D to Train AI, Acknowledging Inherent Hallucination Risk
Meta is using Dungeons & Dragons books to train its AI, aiming to improve accuracy but acknowledging the inherent risk of hallucinations in LLMs, which can have real-world consequences as demonstrated by an Air Canada court case; the use of D&D in AI development also highlights the growing intersect...
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48% Bias Score
High CEF Dividend Yields: Sustainability and Tax Implications
Closed-end funds (CEFs) average an 8.7% dividend yield, exceeding the S&P 500's 1.3%, due to trading at a discount to net asset value (NAV) and strategic tax management via 'return of capital' (ROC). High-quality CEFs use ROC to minimize tax burdens on investors' profits, unlike low-quality funds th...
High CEF Dividend Yields: Sustainability and Tax Implications
Closed-end funds (CEFs) average an 8.7% dividend yield, exceeding the S&P 500's 1.3%, due to trading at a discount to net asset value (NAV) and strategic tax management via 'return of capital' (ROC). High-quality CEFs use ROC to minimize tax burdens on investors' profits, unlike low-quality funds th...
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48% Bias Score
Record Holiday Spending Masks Mounting US Credit Card Debt
US holiday spending is projected to hit a record high between $979.5 billion and $989 billion despite record credit card debt; 36% of consumers used credit cards this season, incurring an average debt of $1,181, up from $1,028 in 2023.
Record Holiday Spending Masks Mounting US Credit Card Debt
US holiday spending is projected to hit a record high between $979.5 billion and $989 billion despite record credit card debt; 36% of consumers used credit cards this season, incurring an average debt of $1,181, up from $1,028 in 2023.
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52% Bias Score