December 2024
January 2025
Massachusetts Implements Sweeping Policy Changes in 2025
Massachusetts will see significant policy changes in 2025, including a salary transparency law (effective October 29th), provisions in the Affordable Homes Act to seal eviction records (May 5th) and create accessory dwelling units (February 2nd), an expanded child and family tax credit, increased ve...
Massachusetts Implements Sweeping Policy Changes in 2025
Massachusetts will see significant policy changes in 2025, including a salary transparency law (effective October 29th), provisions in the Affordable Homes Act to seal eviction records (May 5th) and create accessory dwelling units (February 2nd), an expanded child and family tax credit, increased ve...
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44% Bias Score
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run business in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's gender discrimination law; this case highlights the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing such litigation.
California Restaurant Closes After "Ladies' Night" Discrimination Lawsuit
Lima Restaurant, a family-run business in Concord, California, closed this week after settling a lawsuit over its "Ladies' Night" promotion that violated the state's gender discrimination law; this case highlights the financial vulnerability of small businesses facing such litigation.
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44% Bias Score
Man Runs Marathon Daily for Suicide Prevention
James Cooper ran a marathon every day in 2024, totaling 9,600 miles, to raise £703,000 for the Samaritans in memory of his uncle who died by suicide; he has so far raised approximately £85,000.
Man Runs Marathon Daily for Suicide Prevention
James Cooper ran a marathon every day in 2024, totaling 9,600 miles, to raise £703,000 for the Samaritans in memory of his uncle who died by suicide; he has so far raised approximately £85,000.
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12% Bias Score
Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites
On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that temporarily disabled the websites of several French cities and departments, including Marseille and Tarbes, using DDoS methods; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites
On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that temporarily disabled the websites of several French cities and departments, including Marseille and Tarbes, using DDoS methods; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
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20% Bias Score
France Reduces Apprentice Hiring Subsidies for 2025
The French government announced that it will maintain, but reduce, subsidies for hiring apprentices in 2025, lowering the aid to \u20ac5,000 for SMEs and \u20ac2,000 for larger companies, aiming to save \u20ac1.2 billion while preventing a return to pre-pandemic support levels.
France Reduces Apprentice Hiring Subsidies for 2025
The French government announced that it will maintain, but reduce, subsidies for hiring apprentices in 2025, lowering the aid to \u20ac5,000 for SMEs and \u20ac2,000 for larger companies, aiming to save \u20ac1.2 billion while preventing a return to pre-pandemic support levels.
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28% Bias Score
France's Medical Cannabis Trial Ends: Uncertainty Remains
France's medical cannabis trial, launched in March 2021, will end December 31, 2024, affecting 1,800 patients; a six-month transition period will help them switch to other treatments, while the future of medical cannabis in France remains uncertain due to political factors and lack of transparency.
France's Medical Cannabis Trial Ends: Uncertainty Remains
France's medical cannabis trial, launched in March 2021, will end December 31, 2024, affecting 1,800 patients; a six-month transition period will help them switch to other treatments, while the future of medical cannabis in France remains uncertain due to political factors and lack of transparency.
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36% Bias Score
Bowser, Trump Find Common Ground Amidst D.C.'s Crime Drop
Despite past conflicts, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser met with President-elect Trump to discuss shared priorities for the city, focusing on infrastructure and collaboration between local and federal governments, amidst a 35% year-over-year drop in violent crime in 2024, reaching a 30-year low.
Bowser, Trump Find Common Ground Amidst D.C.'s Crime Drop
Despite past conflicts, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser met with President-elect Trump to discuss shared priorities for the city, focusing on infrastructure and collaboration between local and federal governments, amidst a 35% year-over-year drop in violent crime in 2024, reaching a 30-year low.
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64% Bias Score
Panama Canal Zone: American Enclave and its Legacy
From 1903 to 1999, approximately 100,000 Americans, known as "Zonians," lived in the Panama Canal Zone, enjoying privileged access to housing, amenities, and jobs unavailable to Panamanians, a situation that eventually led to the return of the Canal Zone's control to Panama.
Panama Canal Zone: American Enclave and its Legacy
From 1903 to 1999, approximately 100,000 Americans, known as "Zonians," lived in the Panama Canal Zone, enjoying privileged access to housing, amenities, and jobs unavailable to Panamanians, a situation that eventually led to the return of the Canal Zone's control to Panama.
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56% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreak Surge in the US
A surge in norovirus outbreaks across the US has prompted increased concerns, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th, significantly higher than the average of 65 or less in previous years, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus causes gastrointestinal illness, necessit...
Norovirus Outbreak Surge in the US
A surge in norovirus outbreaks across the US has prompted increased concerns, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th, significantly higher than the average of 65 or less in previous years, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus causes gastrointestinal illness, necessit...
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12% Bias Score
Romania Implements Austerity Measures to Curb Record Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced new economic measures, including tax increases and a public sector salary cap, aiming to reduce the country's 8.5% GDP deficit—the highest in the EU—to 7% by 2025; these measures sparked protests in Bucharest.
Romania Implements Austerity Measures to Curb Record Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced new economic measures, including tax increases and a public sector salary cap, aiming to reduce the country's 8.5% GDP deficit—the highest in the EU—to 7% by 2025; these measures sparked protests in Bucharest.
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48% Bias Score
France Implements Emergency Spending Plan Amid Budgetary Crisis
Facing a budgetary crisis after the rejection of its 2025 budget, the French government implemented a temporary spending plan, allowing ministries to spend within 2024's initial budget limits until a new budget is passed, while freezing most spending and preventing new hires or contracts; this measu...
France Implements Emergency Spending Plan Amid Budgetary Crisis
Facing a budgetary crisis after the rejection of its 2025 budget, the French government implemented a temporary spending plan, allowing ministries to spend within 2024's initial budget limits until a new budget is passed, while freezing most spending and preventing new hires or contracts; this measu...
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36% Bias Score
Fire Destroys Quebec Artist's Heritage Home
The former home and studio of Quebec artist Charles Daudelin in Kirkland, Quebec, was destroyed in a fire on Sunday night; the cause is under investigation, but there is no suspicion of foul play. The building, valued at over $2 million, was recently designated a heritage site after its owners sough...
Fire Destroys Quebec Artist's Heritage Home
The former home and studio of Quebec artist Charles Daudelin in Kirkland, Quebec, was destroyed in a fire on Sunday night; the cause is under investigation, but there is no suspicion of foul play. The building, valued at over $2 million, was recently designated a heritage site after its owners sough...
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24% Bias Score