January 2025
February 2025
CD Rates Remain High in Early 2025, But Choices Abound
In early 2025, savers face a choice between relatively high-yield CDs and high-yield savings accounts, weighing the trade-off between fixed versus variable interest rates and the penalty for early CD withdrawals against their need for liquidity and risk tolerance.
CD Rates Remain High in Early 2025, But Choices Abound
In early 2025, savers face a choice between relatively high-yield CDs and high-yield savings accounts, weighing the trade-off between fixed versus variable interest rates and the penalty for early CD withdrawals against their need for liquidity and risk tolerance.
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52% Bias Score
Spain's New Judges: Academically Strong, but Lacking Practical Skills"
Spain's 137 new judges, mostly women, are highly educated but lack practical skills, prompting the Judicial School to focus on empathy and decision-making training to improve public perception and justice delivery.
Spain's New Judges: Academically Strong, but Lacking Practical Skills"
Spain's 137 new judges, mostly women, are highly educated but lack practical skills, prompting the Judicial School to focus on empathy and decision-making training to improve public perception and justice delivery.
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44% Bias Score
The Hague Explores 2033 European Capital of Culture Bid
The Hague is exploring a bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2033, driven by local cultural enthusiasm and aiming to improve accessibility and inclusivity. A decision on submitting a bid will be made by 2026, contingent on sufficient funding and a strong bid reflecting The Hague's diver...
The Hague Explores 2033 European Capital of Culture Bid
The Hague is exploring a bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2033, driven by local cultural enthusiasm and aiming to improve accessibility and inclusivity. A decision on submitting a bid will be made by 2026, contingent on sufficient funding and a strong bid reflecting The Hague's diver...
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36% Bias Score
Sundance Filmmakers Lose Homes in Eaton Canyon Fire
Filmmakers Meera Menon and Paul Gleason, along with producer Erica Fishman, lost their homes in the Eaton Canyon fire, just weeks before the Sundance premiere of their independently financed zombie film, "Didn't Die," which ironically reflects their current experience of loss and community.
Sundance Filmmakers Lose Homes in Eaton Canyon Fire
Filmmakers Meera Menon and Paul Gleason, along with producer Erica Fishman, lost their homes in the Eaton Canyon fire, just weeks before the Sundance premiere of their independently financed zombie film, "Didn't Die," which ironically reflects their current experience of loss and community.
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32% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans vs. HELOCs in 2025: Assessing Financial Risks
Homeowners can access home equity through loans (fixed rates) or HELOCs (variable rates), both currently cheaper than other loan types; the best choice depends on predicted interest rate movements in 2025, with foreclosure a risk if repayments fail.
Home Equity Loans vs. HELOCs in 2025: Assessing Financial Risks
Homeowners can access home equity through loans (fixed rates) or HELOCs (variable rates), both currently cheaper than other loan types; the best choice depends on predicted interest rate movements in 2025, with foreclosure a risk if repayments fail.
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48% Bias Score
Budapest Overnight Train Delayed by Mechanical Failure
A daily overnight train from Stuttgart to Budapest via Vienna, run by Magyar Államvasutak, encountered a mechanical failure in Vienna, causing a two-hour delay and a missed connection for passengers, who later received partial fare reimbursement.
Budapest Overnight Train Delayed by Mechanical Failure
A daily overnight train from Stuttgart to Budapest via Vienna, run by Magyar Államvasutak, encountered a mechanical failure in Vienna, causing a two-hour delay and a missed connection for passengers, who later received partial fare reimbursement.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's New Judges: Debunking Myths of Wealth and Family Connections
Spain's 73rd judicial class, comprising 137 judges (67% women, average age 30), debunks myths: most lack family legal backgrounds, and 95% received parental financial support during their five-year preparation.
Spain's New Judges: Debunking Myths of Wealth and Family Connections
Spain's 73rd judicial class, comprising 137 judges (67% women, average age 30), debunks myths: most lack family legal backgrounds, and 95% received parental financial support during their five-year preparation.
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40% Bias Score
Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles
The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.
Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles
The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Veteran Australian Actor Nicholas Eadie Dies at [Age] in Sydney
Australian actor Nicholas Eadie, known for his role in the 1987 miniseries *Vietnam* and his work with major Australian theatre companies, died in Sydney; his death was announced on Facebook by fellow actor Will Conyers, who described Eadie as a 'very special artist and human being'.
Veteran Australian Actor Nicholas Eadie Dies at [Age] in Sydney
Australian actor Nicholas Eadie, known for his role in the 1987 miniseries *Vietnam* and his work with major Australian theatre companies, died in Sydney; his death was announced on Facebook by fellow actor Will Conyers, who described Eadie as a 'very special artist and human being'.
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12% Bias Score
BSW Hamburg Torn by Internal Conflict, Two Bundestag Candidate Lists Submitted
Two competing lists for the Bundestag election have been submitted by rival factions of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg, causing a conflict over the legitimate state association and candidate selection, with prominent political scientist Ulrike Guérot joining the rebel faction.
BSW Hamburg Torn by Internal Conflict, Two Bundestag Candidate Lists Submitted
Two competing lists for the Bundestag election have been submitted by rival factions of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg, causing a conflict over the legitimate state association and candidate selection, with prominent political scientist Ulrike Guérot joining the rebel faction.
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52% Bias Score
Melania's Hat Overshadows Trump's Inauguration
During Donald Trump's second inauguration, Melania Trump's navy blue hat, designed by Eric Javits, unexpectedly garnered significant media attention, overshadowing the signing of executive orders and sparking discussions on social media and in fashion publications about its symbolism and Melania's c...
Melania's Hat Overshadows Trump's Inauguration
During Donald Trump's second inauguration, Melania Trump's navy blue hat, designed by Eric Javits, unexpectedly garnered significant media attention, overshadowing the signing of executive orders and sparking discussions on social media and in fashion publications about its symbolism and Melania's c...
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60% Bias Score
Thunder Favored by 16.5 Points Over Jazz in Upcoming Matchup
The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) are overwhelming favorites against the Utah Jazz (10-31) in their January 22nd matchup at Paycom Center, with a 16.5-point spread and a 233-point oveunder.
Thunder Favored by 16.5 Points Over Jazz in Upcoming Matchup
The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) are overwhelming favorites against the Utah Jazz (10-31) in their January 22nd matchup at Paycom Center, with a 16.5-point spread and a 233-point oveunder.
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48% Bias Score