January 2025
February 2025
BASF Misses Q4 Profit Targets Amidst Battery Chemical Write-Downs and Restructuring
BASF's Q4 2023 results revealed a €3.2 billion profit miss despite meeting revenue and earnings expectations, primarily due to write-downs in battery chemicals and restructuring costs at its Ludwigshafen site, prompting the company to seek alliances and partnerships.
BASF Misses Q4 Profit Targets Amidst Battery Chemical Write-Downs and Restructuring
BASF's Q4 2023 results revealed a €3.2 billion profit miss despite meeting revenue and earnings expectations, primarily due to write-downs in battery chemicals and restructuring costs at its Ludwigshafen site, prompting the company to seek alliances and partnerships.
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24% Bias Score
CRA Extends Charitable Donation Tax Deadline to March 2025
The Canada Revenue Agency confirmed Canadians can claim charitable donations made before March 2025 against their 2024 taxes, extending a deadline initially set for December 31, 2024, to mitigate the impact of the Canada Post strike on charities.
CRA Extends Charitable Donation Tax Deadline to March 2025
The Canada Revenue Agency confirmed Canadians can claim charitable donations made before March 2025 against their 2024 taxes, extending a deadline initially set for December 31, 2024, to mitigate the impact of the Canada Post strike on charities.
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32% Bias Score
Two Arrested in Berlin for Series of ATM Bombings
Berlin police arrested two men suspected of participating in at least 20 ATM bombings across Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hesse, resulting in €500,000 stolen and €5 million in damages; one bombing occurred the night before the arrests in Berlin's Fennpfuhl district.
Two Arrested in Berlin for Series of ATM Bombings
Berlin police arrested two men suspected of participating in at least 20 ATM bombings across Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, and Hesse, resulting in €500,000 stolen and €5 million in damages; one bombing occurred the night before the arrests in Berlin's Fennpfuhl district.
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40% Bias Score
Belize Removes Queen from Currency in Decolonization Move
Belize is replacing Queen Elizabeth II's image on its dollar bills with national heroes George Cadle Price and Philip Goldson to celebrate its heritage and independence, starting June 2024, prompting mixed public reaction.
Belize Removes Queen from Currency in Decolonization Move
Belize is replacing Queen Elizabeth II's image on its dollar bills with national heroes George Cadle Price and Philip Goldson to celebrate its heritage and independence, starting June 2024, prompting mixed public reaction.
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40% Bias Score
Álvarez-Cascos on Trial for Misappropriating €181,648 in Party Funds
A Spanish court is hearing the case against Francisco Álvarez-Cascos, accused of misappropriating €181,648 in party funds during his tenure as president of Foro Asturias. The prosecution contends that Cascos used party funds to pay for personal expenses, including video games, food delivery, and ren...
Álvarez-Cascos on Trial for Misappropriating €181,648 in Party Funds
A Spanish court is hearing the case against Francisco Álvarez-Cascos, accused of misappropriating €181,648 in party funds during his tenure as president of Foro Asturias. The prosecution contends that Cascos used party funds to pay for personal expenses, including video games, food delivery, and ren...
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56% Bias Score
Design Flaw Causes Accelerated Deterioration of Dutch Highway Viaducts
A design flaw in the tooth-and-comb construction of dozens of Dutch highway viaducts and bridges is causing faster-than-expected deterioration, necessitating traffic rerouting, speed reductions, and the installation of support structures starting April 2025, with seventeen high-priority bridges to b...
Design Flaw Causes Accelerated Deterioration of Dutch Highway Viaducts
A design flaw in the tooth-and-comb construction of dozens of Dutch highway viaducts and bridges is causing faster-than-expected deterioration, necessitating traffic rerouting, speed reductions, and the installation of support structures starting April 2025, with seventeen high-priority bridges to b...
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36% Bias Score
BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat
British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.
BC Accelerates Renewable Energy Amid US Tariff Threat
British Columbia is accelerating renewable energy development, signing a deal for 200 megawatts of wind power to reduce reliance on US electricity amid threatened tariffs and recent power shortages, aiming for energy independence and meeting growing demand.
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36% Bias Score
Venture Global's Subdued IPO Debut at $58.2 Billion Valuation
Venture Global's $58.2 billion IPO debuted nearly 4 percent below its $25 IPO price on Friday, raising $1.75 billion from the sale of 70 million shares—significantly less than its initial $2.3 billion target due to investor concerns over long-term profit estimates and legal battles.
Venture Global's Subdued IPO Debut at $58.2 Billion Valuation
Venture Global's $58.2 billion IPO debuted nearly 4 percent below its $25 IPO price on Friday, raising $1.75 billion from the sale of 70 million shares—significantly less than its initial $2.3 billion target due to investor concerns over long-term profit estimates and legal battles.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Star's Final Message and Daughter's Grieving Process
TikTok star Deborah Finck died from leiomyosarcoma on January 14th; her daughter shared her final loving message and subsequent experiences suggesting her mother's continued presence, highlighting the emotional impact of loss and the role of digital media in remembrance.
TikTok Star's Final Message and Daughter's Grieving Process
TikTok star Deborah Finck died from leiomyosarcoma on January 14th; her daughter shared her final loving message and subsequent experiences suggesting her mother's continued presence, highlighting the emotional impact of loss and the role of digital media in remembrance.
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28% Bias Score
Trump's Merchandise Sales Surge After Re-election
Between election day and his inauguration, Donald Trump's online store added 168 new products, costing \$13,804 to buy one of each, raising ethical concerns about profiting from the presidency; the store made over \$3 million in 2023.
Trump's Merchandise Sales Surge After Re-election
Between election day and his inauguration, Donald Trump's online store added 168 new products, costing \$13,804 to buy one of each, raising ethical concerns about profiting from the presidency; the store made over \$3 million in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Teenager Dies After Participating in Dangerous Online "Choking Game
A 16-year-old in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, died from participating in the "choking game," an online challenge where individuals restrict blood flow to the brain, causing a temporary loss of consciousness, but leading to brain damage or death with repeated participation.
Dutch Teenager Dies After Participating in Dangerous Online "Choking Game
A 16-year-old in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, died from participating in the "choking game," an online challenge where individuals restrict blood flow to the brain, causing a temporary loss of consciousness, but leading to brain damage or death with repeated participation.
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28% Bias Score
Target Rolls Back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
Target announced the rollback of its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, ending its three-year goals, external reporting, and support for minority-owned businesses, citing the need to adapt to the changing external landscape, following similar moves by other corporations.
Target Rolls Back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
Target announced the rollback of its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, ending its three-year goals, external reporting, and support for minority-owned businesses, citing the need to adapt to the changing external landscape, following similar moves by other corporations.
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52% Bias Score