January 2025
February 2025
Commerzbank and Unicredit Clash Over Unsolicited Takeover Bid
Unicredit's acquisition of approximately 28 percent of Commerzbank shares, including 9.5 percent direct ownership and 18.5 percent through financial instruments, has sparked a dispute with Commerzbank denying prior merger talks while Unicredit claims numerous meetings took place, and seeks the new G...
Commerzbank and Unicredit Clash Over Unsolicited Takeover Bid
Unicredit's acquisition of approximately 28 percent of Commerzbank shares, including 9.5 percent direct ownership and 18.5 percent through financial instruments, has sparked a dispute with Commerzbank denying prior merger talks while Unicredit claims numerous meetings took place, and seeks the new G...
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52% Bias Score
Pakistan Proposes Strict Social Media Controls, Raising Concerns Over Free Speech
Pakistan's government introduced a bill to control social media, granting broad powers to censor content and punish users for disinformation, potentially jailing people for up to three years and fining them up to $7,150; this follows a year-long block on X and growing media censorship.
Pakistan Proposes Strict Social Media Controls, Raising Concerns Over Free Speech
Pakistan's government introduced a bill to control social media, granting broad powers to censor content and punish users for disinformation, potentially jailing people for up to three years and fining them up to $7,150; this follows a year-long block on X and growing media censorship.
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40% Bias Score
Kohberger Defense Challenges Evidence in Idaho Student Murders
Bryan Kohberger's defense is challenging the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to identify him as a suspect in the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, arguing it violated his constitutional rights and tainted subsequent evidence obtained through search warrants. A ...
Kohberger Defense Challenges Evidence in Idaho Student Murders
Bryan Kohberger's defense is challenging the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) to identify him as a suspect in the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, arguing it violated his constitutional rights and tainted subsequent evidence obtained through search warrants. A ...
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52% Bias Score
European Tech Leaders Urge for Unified AI Initiative After Trump's $500 Billion Stargate Project
U.S. President Trump's $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project prompts European tech CEOs to call for a similar initiative to boost competitiveness, citing the need for unified action and increased data center capacity within Europe.
European Tech Leaders Urge for Unified AI Initiative After Trump's $500 Billion Stargate Project
U.S. President Trump's $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project prompts European tech CEOs to call for a similar initiative to boost competitiveness, citing the need for unified action and increased data center capacity within Europe.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Urges Russia for Swift Ukraine Peace Deal
Donald Trump urged Russia to seek a peaceful resolution in Ukraine via Truth Social, a message deemed contradictory by some experts who pointed to historical inaccuracies and possible motives in Trump's statement.
Trump Urges Russia for Swift Ukraine Peace Deal
Donald Trump urged Russia to seek a peaceful resolution in Ukraine via Truth Social, a message deemed contradictory by some experts who pointed to historical inaccuracies and possible motives in Trump's statement.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Electricity Generation Reaches 74% Carbon-Free in 2023
In 2023, nearly 74 percent of the European Union's electricity came from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from renewable sources (47 percent) and nuclear power (24 percent). This marks a significant reduction in fossil fuel dependence, with coal and gas contributing only 29 percen...
EU's Electricity Generation Reaches 74% Carbon-Free in 2023
In 2023, nearly 74 percent of the European Union's electricity came from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from renewable sources (47 percent) and nuclear power (24 percent). This marks a significant reduction in fossil fuel dependence, with coal and gas contributing only 29 percen...
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund Considers β¬5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately β¬5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
Dutch Pension Fund Considers β¬5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately β¬5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Prepares for Potential Surge in US Deportations
Mexico is preparing for mass deportations from the U.S. by building temporary shelters in border cities and providing financial aid to deportees; while the number of deportations on Tuesday was lower than last year's average, shelters are preparing for a potential increase in migrants.
Mexico Prepares for Potential Surge in US Deportations
Mexico is preparing for mass deportations from the U.S. by building temporary shelters in border cities and providing financial aid to deportees; while the number of deportations on Tuesday was lower than last year's average, shelters are preparing for a potential increase in migrants.
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32% Bias Score
GLP-1 Drugs Show Significant Health Benefits and Risks in Large-Scale Study
A study of over two million veterans found that GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, significantly reduce risks of neurocognitive disorders, addiction, and self-harm, but also increase the risk of pancreatic and kidney problems.
GLP-1 Drugs Show Significant Health Benefits and Risks in Large-Scale Study
A study of over two million veterans found that GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, significantly reduce risks of neurocognitive disorders, addiction, and self-harm, but also increase the risk of pancreatic and kidney problems.
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52% Bias Score
AI's Transformative Impact on Human Resources
AI is revolutionizing Human Resources (HR) by automating tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing employee experiences, leading to increased efficiency and a more diverse, satisfied workforce.
AI's Transformative Impact on Human Resources
AI is revolutionizing Human Resources (HR) by automating tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing employee experiences, leading to increased efficiency and a more diverse, satisfied workforce.
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48% Bias Score
Distant Neutron Stars Discovered, Expanding Understanding of Universe
Astronomers in Westerbork, using a special telescope and supercomputer, identified 24 mysterious flashes in the universe as neutron stars located a million times farther from Earth than previously known, emitting millisecond-long flashes of light that traveled four billion years to reach Earth.
Distant Neutron Stars Discovered, Expanding Understanding of Universe
Astronomers in Westerbork, using a special telescope and supercomputer, identified 24 mysterious flashes in the universe as neutron stars located a million times farther from Earth than previously known, emitting millisecond-long flashes of light that traveled four billion years to reach Earth.
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48% Bias Score
Nine Charged Over Anti-Semitic Attack in Sydney
Nine people, including the son of slain bikie boss Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi, were charged with multiple offenses following an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney's Woolahra in November, causing approximately \$100,000 in damage; authorities investigate if overseas actors funded the attack.
Nine Charged Over Anti-Semitic Attack in Sydney
Nine people, including the son of slain bikie boss Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi, were charged with multiple offenses following an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney's Woolahra in November, causing approximately \$100,000 in damage; authorities investigate if overseas actors funded the attack.
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40% Bias Score