January 2025
February 2025
Knife Attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany: Two Dead, Two Critically Injured
A 28-year-old Afghan refugee stabbed a group of children and their educators in Aschaffenburg, Germany, killing a toddler and an educator, while another educator and child were critically injured; the attacker had a history with authorities and was subject to a deportation order.
Knife Attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany: Two Dead, Two Critically Injured
A 28-year-old Afghan refugee stabbed a group of children and their educators in Aschaffenburg, Germany, killing a toddler and an educator, while another educator and child were critically injured; the attacker had a history with authorities and was subject to a deportation order.
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44% Bias Score
Dimon Warns of Overvalued US Assets Amid Post-Election Market Surge
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of overvalued US assets on Wednesday at the Davos World Economic Forum, citing inflated prices and the need for strong performance to justify them; this follows a 4.6% S&P 500 increase after Trump's reelection and a Bank of America survey showing investor optimi...
Dimon Warns of Overvalued US Assets Amid Post-Election Market Surge
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned of overvalued US assets on Wednesday at the Davos World Economic Forum, citing inflated prices and the need for strong performance to justify them; this follows a 4.6% S&P 500 increase after Trump's reelection and a Bank of America survey showing investor optimi...
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40% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 73% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated 73% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy (47%) and nuclear power (24%) leading the way. This marks a significant decrease in fossil fuel reliance compared to 2007.
EU Electricity Generation: 73% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated 73% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy (47%) and nuclear power (24%) leading the way. This marks a significant decrease in fossil fuel reliance compared to 2007.
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32% Bias Score
Drug Seizures, Housing Shortages, and Same-Sex Marriage in the Netherlands
Dutch Customs announced 2024 drug seizure figures; cocaine remains the most prevalent drug. A new report shows that fewer than half of Dutch municipalities are meeting the government's target of constructing 30 percent social housing in new buildings. Thailand legalized same-sex marriage.
Drug Seizures, Housing Shortages, and Same-Sex Marriage in the Netherlands
Dutch Customs announced 2024 drug seizure figures; cocaine remains the most prevalent drug. A new report shows that fewer than half of Dutch municipalities are meeting the government's target of constructing 30 percent social housing in new buildings. Thailand legalized same-sex marriage.
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24% Bias Score
PSG Eliminates Manchester City, Arsenal and Inter Advance in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on [Date] eliminated City from the top 24 and necessitates a win against Club Brugge for advancement; Arsenal and Inter Milan secured their round of 16 spots.
PSG Eliminates Manchester City, Arsenal and Inter Advance in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on [Date] eliminated City from the top 24 and necessitates a win against Club Brugge for advancement; Arsenal and Inter Milan secured their round of 16 spots.
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48% Bias Score
Health Start-ups Tackle Financial Strain in European and Israeli Healthcare
Facing rising costs and aging populations, European and Israeli public healthcare systems are undergoing a transformation in 2025, with health start-ups offering cost-effective medical devices and digital health platforms to improve efficiency and patient care; in Germany, a 13% cost increase led to...
Health Start-ups Tackle Financial Strain in European and Israeli Healthcare
Facing rising costs and aging populations, European and Israeli public healthcare systems are undergoing a transformation in 2025, with health start-ups offering cost-effective medical devices and digital health platforms to improve efficiency and patient care; in Germany, a 13% cost increase led to...
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36% Bias Score
Greek Citizen Reporting Leads to €2 Billion in Additional Tax Revenue
Over 75,000 Greek citizens reported tax evasion, customs violations, and corruption in 2024 through a government platform, generating €2 billion in additional revenue and contributing to a 50% reduction in the VAT gap. A receipt-scanning app, used by over 300,000 people, further aided in detection.
Greek Citizen Reporting Leads to €2 Billion in Additional Tax Revenue
Over 75,000 Greek citizens reported tax evasion, customs violations, and corruption in 2024 through a government platform, generating €2 billion in additional revenue and contributing to a 50% reduction in the VAT gap. A receipt-scanning app, used by over 300,000 people, further aided in detection.
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44% Bias Score
Eritrean Smuggling Ring: 124 Refugees Trafficked, Extorted
Seven Eritrean smugglers operating partly from the Netherlands subjected 124 Eritrean refugees to human trafficking, violence, and extortion in Libyan warehouses before extorting their families in the Netherlands; two key suspects are in custody, highlighting the transnational nature of this crime.
Eritrean Smuggling Ring: 124 Refugees Trafficked, Extorted
Seven Eritrean smugglers operating partly from the Netherlands subjected 124 Eritrean refugees to human trafficking, violence, and extortion in Libyan warehouses before extorting their families in the Netherlands; two key suspects are in custody, highlighting the transnational nature of this crime.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Investigation Exposes Large-Scale Eritrean Human Trafficking Network
An investigation into an Eritrean human trafficking network operating partially from the Netherlands revealed widespread abuse of migrants in Libya, including violence, forced labor, and kidnapping, affecting at least 124 victims; two key suspects are facing prosecution.
Dutch Investigation Exposes Large-Scale Eritrean Human Trafficking Network
An investigation into an Eritrean human trafficking network operating partially from the Netherlands revealed widespread abuse of migrants in Libya, including violence, forced labor, and kidnapping, affecting at least 124 victims; two key suspects are facing prosecution.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Court Ruling Hinders Energy Transition Amid Nitrogen Concerns
A Dutch court ruled that the government is insufficiently addressing nitrogen emissions, hindering the nation's energy transition by creating conflicts between renewable energy projects and stricter nitrogen limits, potentially delaying the achievement of climate goals.
Dutch Court Ruling Hinders Energy Transition Amid Nitrogen Concerns
A Dutch court ruled that the government is insufficiently addressing nitrogen emissions, hindering the nation's energy transition by creating conflicts between renewable energy projects and stricter nitrogen limits, potentially delaying the achievement of climate goals.
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52% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Emission-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from non-greenhouse gas emitting sources; renewable energy made up 47%, with solar increasing by 22% compared to 2022, while fossil fuels dropped to a 40-year low of 29%.
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Emission-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from non-greenhouse gas emitting sources; renewable energy made up 47%, with solar increasing by 22% compared to 2022, while fossil fuels dropped to a 40-year low of 29%.
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32% Bias Score
Two-Year-Old Murdered in Chapaevsk: Neighbor Charged
In Chapaevsk, Samara Oblast, Russia, on August 11, 2024, two-year-old Miroslava was brutally murdered; her 36-year-old neighbor, Sergey Vashchenko, confessed to the murder and rape, and the case is headed to court.
Two-Year-Old Murdered in Chapaevsk: Neighbor Charged
In Chapaevsk, Samara Oblast, Russia, on August 11, 2024, two-year-old Miroslava was brutally murdered; her 36-year-old neighbor, Sergey Vashchenko, confessed to the murder and rape, and the case is headed to court.
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40% Bias Score