January 2025
February 2025
Martin Reappointed as Irish Prime Minister in Coalition Deal
Micheal Martin was reappointed as Ireland's Prime Minister on Thursday, winning a parliamentary vote of 76 to 95, forming a coalition government with Fine Gael and securing support from independent lawmakers, after weeks of negotiations following the November 29th election.
Martin Reappointed as Irish Prime Minister in Coalition Deal
Micheal Martin was reappointed as Ireland's Prime Minister on Thursday, winning a parliamentary vote of 76 to 95, forming a coalition government with Fine Gael and securing support from independent lawmakers, after weeks of negotiations following the November 29th election.
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28% Bias Score
EU Responds to Trump's Second Term with Pragmatism and Unified Strategy
The European Union responded calmly to Donald Trump's second inauguration, focusing on pragmatic cooperation while preparing to defend its interests, notably concerning trade and technology regulation, with a unified approach to avoid individual negotiations with Washington.
EU Responds to Trump's Second Term with Pragmatism and Unified Strategy
The European Union responded calmly to Donald Trump's second inauguration, focusing on pragmatic cooperation while preparing to defend its interests, notably concerning trade and technology regulation, with a unified approach to avoid individual negotiations with Washington.
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32% Bias Score
Global Job Search Difficulty Increases Amidst High Job-Seeking Interest
A LinkedIn study shows 58% of people globally plan to seek new employment this year; however, a concurrent 50% report increased job search difficulty due to market sluggishness and the need to adapt personal narratives to highlight transferable skills.
Global Job Search Difficulty Increases Amidst High Job-Seeking Interest
A LinkedIn study shows 58% of people globally plan to seek new employment this year; however, a concurrent 50% report increased job search difficulty due to market sluggishness and the need to adapt personal narratives to highlight transferable skills.
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36% Bias Score
Sainsbury's to Cut 3,000 Jobs Amidst Rising Costs
Sainsbury's is cutting 3,000 jobs, partly due to increased employer National Insurance Contributions and rising costs, as part of a wider cost-cutting strategy involving store closures and reduced operating expenses to maintain profit margins in a competitive market.
Sainsbury's to Cut 3,000 Jobs Amidst Rising Costs
Sainsbury's is cutting 3,000 jobs, partly due to increased employer National Insurance Contributions and rising costs, as part of a wider cost-cutting strategy involving store closures and reduced operating expenses to maintain profit margins in a competitive market.
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56% Bias Score
2025 Long-Term CD Rates: Online Banks Offer Significantly Higher Returns
In 2025, while average 3-5 year CD rates hover around 1.42-1.44%, online banks offer significantly higher rates (4.15%-4.25%) due to lower overhead, making timely investment crucial given the anticipated rate decline.
2025 Long-Term CD Rates: Online Banks Offer Significantly Higher Returns
In 2025, while average 3-5 year CD rates hover around 1.42-1.44%, online banks offer significantly higher rates (4.15%-4.25%) due to lower overhead, making timely investment crucial given the anticipated rate decline.
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44% Bias Score
California Wildfires to Hike Canadian Home Insurance Premiums
The California wildfires are expected to increase Canadian home insurance premiums due to rising reinsurance costs for insurance providers, impacting consumers particularly in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec.
California Wildfires to Hike Canadian Home Insurance Premiums
The California wildfires are expected to increase Canadian home insurance premiums due to rising reinsurance costs for insurance providers, impacting consumers particularly in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec.
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28% Bias Score
EU Mulls Funding for Border Barriers Amidst Hybrid Threat Concerns
The European Commission is considering using EU funds for border barriers along the bloc's external borders, following requests from MEPs concerned about hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus, despite previous prohibitions; this decision reflects a policy shift with significant long-term implicatio...
EU Mulls Funding for Border Barriers Amidst Hybrid Threat Concerns
The European Commission is considering using EU funds for border barriers along the bloc's external borders, following requests from MEPs concerned about hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus, despite previous prohibitions; this decision reflects a policy shift with significant long-term implicatio...
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48% Bias Score
Ajax Upset by RFS in Europa League; UEFA Coefficient Implications
Ajax suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to RFS in the Europa League, ending a potential perfect week for Dutch clubs in European competitions and impacting the UEFA coefficient rankings, while RFS celebrated their first-ever European victory.
Ajax Upset by RFS in Europa League; UEFA Coefficient Implications
Ajax suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to RFS in the Europa League, ending a potential perfect week for Dutch clubs in European competitions and impacting the UEFA coefficient rankings, while RFS celebrated their first-ever European victory.
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36% Bias Score
Court Meets Djokovic: A Historic Encounter at the Australian Open
Margaret Court, with a record 24 grand slam titles, met Novak Djokovic, currently chasing his 25th, at the Australian Open; Court supports his pursuit and reflects on her own career's challenges and triumphs across different eras of tennis.
Court Meets Djokovic: A Historic Encounter at the Australian Open
Margaret Court, with a record 24 grand slam titles, met Novak Djokovic, currently chasing his 25th, at the Australian Open; Court supports his pursuit and reflects on her own career's challenges and triumphs across different eras of tennis.
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44% Bias Score
Unpaid Taxes: IRS Actions and Available Solutions
In 2024, hundreds of billions of dollars in back taxes are owed to the IRS; if you owe but cannot pay, the IRS will send a bill with penalties and interest, potentially escalating to liens, levies, and legal action unless you utilize payment plans, Offers in Compromise, or Currently Not Collectible ...
Unpaid Taxes: IRS Actions and Available Solutions
In 2024, hundreds of billions of dollars in back taxes are owed to the IRS; if you owe but cannot pay, the IRS will send a bill with penalties and interest, potentially escalating to liens, levies, and legal action unless you utilize payment plans, Offers in Compromise, or Currently Not Collectible ...
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40% Bias Score
Sydney Cook Statue Vandalized Again Ahead of Australia Day
A statue of Captain James Cook in Sydney was vandalized with red paint and disfigured, ahead of Australia Day, marking the second such incident in 12 months; the vandalism is viewed as undermining reconciliation efforts by local officials.
Sydney Cook Statue Vandalized Again Ahead of Australia Day
A statue of Captain James Cook in Sydney was vandalized with red paint and disfigured, ahead of Australia Day, marking the second such incident in 12 months; the vandalism is viewed as undermining reconciliation efforts by local officials.
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48% Bias Score
Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling a snap election for February 27th, citing the need for a stronger mandate to negotiate with the U.S. regarding potential tariffs that could cost Ontario 500,000 jobs; the opposition parties have criticized the move.
Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling a snap election for February 27th, citing the need for a stronger mandate to negotiate with the U.S. regarding potential tariffs that could cost Ontario 500,000 jobs; the opposition parties have criticized the move.
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56% Bias Score