December 2024
January 2025
West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts
West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.
West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts
West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.
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44% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit for its "Ladies' Night" promotion, violating the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibiting gender discrimination, highlighting the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing litigat...
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run establishment in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit for its "Ladies' Night" promotion, violating the state's Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibiting gender discrimination, highlighting the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing litigat...
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52% Bias Score
Romania Implements Austerity Measures to Tackle Record Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced new economic measures, including tax increases and public sector salary and pension cuts, aiming to save €26.14 billion by year-end to reduce the country's 8.5% budget deficit—the highest in the EU—to 7% by 2025, sparking protests.
Romania Implements Austerity Measures to Tackle Record Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced new economic measures, including tax increases and public sector salary and pension cuts, aiming to save €26.14 billion by year-end to reduce the country's 8.5% budget deficit—the highest in the EU—to 7% by 2025, sparking protests.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Smoking Cuts Lifespan by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Prompts UK Tobacco Sale Ban
A new UK government report estimates that each cigarette shortens a smoker's lifespan by 20 minutes (17 minutes for men, 22 for women), based on updated research from University College London, prompting a government campaign to encourage quitting and a planned progressive ban on tobacco sales.
Smoking Cuts Lifespan by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Prompts UK Tobacco Sale Ban
A new UK government report estimates that each cigarette shortens a smoker's lifespan by 20 minutes (17 minutes for men, 22 for women), based on updated research from University College London, prompting a government campaign to encourage quitting and a planned progressive ban on tobacco sales.
Progress
52% Bias Score
i-80 Gold Downgraded; Faces Significant Funding Needs
Stifel analyst Stephen Soock downgraded i-80 Gold Corp. (IAU-T) to "speculative buy" due to high capital costs and lengthy project timelines, projecting the need for significant additional funding ($100 million in Q1 2025, $50 million before year-end, $200 million in equity in Q4 2025, and $250 mill...
i-80 Gold Downgraded; Faces Significant Funding Needs
Stifel analyst Stephen Soock downgraded i-80 Gold Corp. (IAU-T) to "speculative buy" due to high capital costs and lengthy project timelines, projecting the need for significant additional funding ($100 million in Q1 2025, $50 million before year-end, $200 million in equity in Q4 2025, and $250 mill...
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8% Bias Score
Panamanian NGO Uses Surf to Combat Rural Poverty
In Isla Cañas, Panama, Waved, an NGO founded by Bastian Barnbeck, combats 50% poverty rate (vs. national 21%) by offering surf lessons, language classes, and educational support to youth, aiming to create sustainable community development and tourism.
Panamanian NGO Uses Surf to Combat Rural Poverty
In Isla Cañas, Panama, Waved, an NGO founded by Bastian Barnbeck, combats 50% poverty rate (vs. national 21%) by offering surf lessons, language classes, and educational support to youth, aiming to create sustainable community development and tourism.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Chad Opposition Demands New Transition After Disputed Elections
Chad's opposition party, Transformateurs, demanded a new transition after legislative elections marred by low turnout (52.37% nationally, 36.22% in N'Djamena), allegations of fraud, and a boycott, rejecting the results and highlighting ongoing political instability.
Chad Opposition Demands New Transition After Disputed Elections
Chad's opposition party, Transformateurs, demanded a new transition after legislative elections marred by low turnout (52.37% nationally, 36.22% in N'Djamena), allegations of fraud, and a boycott, rejecting the results and highlighting ongoing political instability.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Bordeaux Winemakers Embrace Non-Alcoholic Wine Amidst Economic Challenges
Facing economic challenges, Bordeaux winemakers are embracing non-alcoholic wine production, driven by declining consumption, changing consumer preferences, and improved alcohol removal technology, leading to the opening of specialized shops.
Bordeaux Winemakers Embrace Non-Alcoholic Wine Amidst Economic Challenges
Facing economic challenges, Bordeaux winemakers are embracing non-alcoholic wine production, driven by declining consumption, changing consumer preferences, and improved alcohol removal technology, leading to the opening of specialized shops.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Romania Announces Austerity Measures to Tackle Growing Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced new economic measures to address a growing budget deficit, including tax increases and reduced subsidies starting January 2025, aiming for a deficit reduction to 7% of GDP by 2025 and 2.5% within seven years, leading to protests.
Romania Announces Austerity Measures to Tackle Growing Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced new economic measures to address a growing budget deficit, including tax increases and reduced subsidies starting January 2025, aiming for a deficit reduction to 7% of GDP by 2025 and 2.5% within seven years, leading to protests.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Lenient Sentence for Rape Sparks Outrage in Germany
A 25-year-old volunteer firefighter in Munich, Thomas B., was given 18 months probation and 80 hours of community service for raping Jennifer L., a friend, after a party in February 2022; the victim, who suffered severe trauma and continues therapy, and the public criticized the lenient sentence.
Lenient Sentence for Rape Sparks Outrage in Germany
A 25-year-old volunteer firefighter in Munich, Thomas B., was given 18 months probation and 80 hours of community service for raping Jennifer L., a friend, after a party in February 2022; the victim, who suffered severe trauma and continues therapy, and the public criticized the lenient sentence.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Britons' Optimism on Personal Finances Defies Widespread Economic Pessimism
KPMG's UK Consumer Pulse survey shows that 40% of Britons believe the UK economy is worsening, while 25% think it is improving, despite 57% of 3,000 respondents feeling financially secure and planning significant spending in 2025; this contrasts with the CBI's prediction of a harsh economic climate ...
Britons' Optimism on Personal Finances Defies Widespread Economic Pessimism
KPMG's UK Consumer Pulse survey shows that 40% of Britons believe the UK economy is worsening, while 25% think it is improving, despite 57% of 3,000 respondents feeling financially secure and planning significant spending in 2025; this contrasts with the CBI's prediction of a harsh economic climate ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Sangiuliano Halts Advisor Appointment Amidst Relationship and Pregnancy Revelation
Minister Sangiuliano appointed Maria Rosaria Boccia as an unpaid advisor on August 1st, 2023, but later halted the appointment following revelations of their relationship and an alleged pregnancy; emails show Sangiuliano referring to himself as a "super dad" on August 23rd.
Sangiuliano Halts Advisor Appointment Amidst Relationship and Pregnancy Revelation
Minister Sangiuliano appointed Maria Rosaria Boccia as an unpaid advisor on August 1st, 2023, but later halted the appointment following revelations of their relationship and an alleged pregnancy; emails show Sangiuliano referring to himself as a "super dad" on August 23rd.
Progress
56% Bias Score