January 2025
February 2025
Italy's Electoral Reform Debate: Left-Right Divisions and Uncertain Future
Italy's left- and right-wing coalitions are debating electoral reform; the left proposes proportional representation to unite progressive forces, while the right seeks to strengthen the Prime Minister's position without constitutional amendments. Both sides face internal divisions, making a compromi...
Italy's Electoral Reform Debate: Left-Right Divisions and Uncertain Future
Italy's left- and right-wing coalitions are debating electoral reform; the left proposes proportional representation to unite progressive forces, while the right seeks to strengthen the Prime Minister's position without constitutional amendments. Both sides face internal divisions, making a compromi...
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60% Bias Score
Musk Admits to Paying for High Ranking in Path of Exile 2
Elon Musk admitted to paying players to boost his rankings in the video game Path of Exile 2, despite previously boasting about his high level and gaming skills, leading to backlash from the gaming community and raising questions about his authenticity.
Musk Admits to Paying for High Ranking in Path of Exile 2
Elon Musk admitted to paying players to boost his rankings in the video game Path of Exile 2, despite previously boasting about his high level and gaming skills, leading to backlash from the gaming community and raising questions about his authenticity.
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48% Bias Score
Political Anxieties and Investment Mistakes: A Historical Analysis
Analysis of two investors' misguided decisions based on political anxieties surrounding Obama and Trump's presidencies reveals that the S&P 500's performance shows only a weak correlation to political affiliation, with double-digit annualized returns in most presidential terms.
Political Anxieties and Investment Mistakes: A Historical Analysis
Analysis of two investors' misguided decisions based on political anxieties surrounding Obama and Trump's presidencies reveals that the S&P 500's performance shows only a weak correlation to political affiliation, with double-digit annualized returns in most presidential terms.
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40% Bias Score
California Woman Sentenced for "Birth Tourism" Scheme
A California woman, Phoebe Dong, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for running a business that helped over 100 pregnant Chinese women obtain US citizenship for their babies via birthright citizenship, involving deception of US authorities.
California Woman Sentenced for "Birth Tourism" Scheme
A California woman, Phoebe Dong, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for running a business that helped over 100 pregnant Chinese women obtain US citizenship for their babies via birthright citizenship, involving deception of US authorities.
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60% Bias Score
EVG Union Begins Wage Talks with Deutsche Bahn Amidst Uncertainty and Potential Strikes
The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) union begins wage negotiations with Deutsche Bahn (DB) today, demanding a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, a €500 bonus, and job security for its 192,000 members; strikes are possible from April 1st if no agreement is reached before the current co...
EVG Union Begins Wage Talks with Deutsche Bahn Amidst Uncertainty and Potential Strikes
The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) union begins wage negotiations with Deutsche Bahn (DB) today, demanding a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, a €500 bonus, and job security for its 192,000 members; strikes are possible from April 1st if no agreement is reached before the current co...
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44% Bias Score
Bavarian Sick Days Stable, But Mental Health Issues Rise
Data from the DAK health insurance shows that while the total number of sick days among employed Bavarians remained relatively stable in 2024, a significant decrease in respiratory and musculoskeletal issues was offset by an 8.5 percent increase in mental health-related absences.
Bavarian Sick Days Stable, But Mental Health Issues Rise
Data from the DAK health insurance shows that while the total number of sick days among employed Bavarians remained relatively stable in 2024, a significant decrease in respiratory and musculoskeletal issues was offset by an 8.5 percent increase in mental health-related absences.
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48% Bias Score
Private Credit Outperforms; Caution on Indian Equities
Mubadala Investment's top-performing asset class is private credit, exceeding expectations in the last two to three years, while the Indian equity market underperformed in late 2024 due to high inflation and decreased corporate earnings.
Private Credit Outperforms; Caution on Indian Equities
Mubadala Investment's top-performing asset class is private credit, exceeding expectations in the last two to three years, while the Indian equity market underperformed in late 2024 due to high inflation and decreased corporate earnings.
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48% Bias Score
NYC Antisemitism Victim Moves to Israel
Joey Borgen, a New York City resident violently attacked in a 2021 antisemitic assault, is moving to Israel in March, seeking a Tel Aviv apartment for at least two months, citing a desire for a fresh start after years of legal battles against his attackers.
NYC Antisemitism Victim Moves to Israel
Joey Borgen, a New York City resident violently attacked in a 2021 antisemitic assault, is moving to Israel in March, seeking a Tel Aviv apartment for at least two months, citing a desire for a fresh start after years of legal battles against his attackers.
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48% Bias Score
Fuji TV Executives Resign Amid Host's Sex Misconduct Scandal
The president and chairman of Fuji Television Network Inc. resigned Monday following allegations of sexual misconduct against popular TV host Masahiro Nakai, prompting over 70 companies to suspend advertising.
Fuji TV Executives Resign Amid Host's Sex Misconduct Scandal
The president and chairman of Fuji Television Network Inc. resigned Monday following allegations of sexual misconduct against popular TV host Masahiro Nakai, prompting over 70 companies to suspend advertising.
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12% Bias Score
European Rail Travel Set for Resurgence with New Booking System
A new unified European train ticket booking system, launching within two years, is expected to significantly increase train travel across Europe, boosting regional economies and offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel.
European Rail Travel Set for Resurgence with New Booking System
A new unified European train ticket booking system, launching within two years, is expected to significantly increase train travel across Europe, boosting regional economies and offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel.
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36% Bias Score
"Height Disparity Between Men and Women: A 20th Century Trend and its Reversal"
"Analysis of data from the WHO and other sources reveals that men's height increased significantly more than women's in nations with improved living conditions and reduced environmental stressors during the 20th century; however, this trend is slowing or reversing in wealthy European countries."
"Height Disparity Between Men and Women: A 20th Century Trend and its Reversal"
"Analysis of data from the WHO and other sources reveals that men's height increased significantly more than women's in nations with improved living conditions and reduced environmental stressors during the 20th century; however, this trend is slowing or reversing in wealthy European countries."
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48% Bias Score
Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal Program Faces Funding Challenges
Indonesia's government launched a Rp71 trillion free nutritious meal program (MBG) aiming to reach 15-17.5 million people by 2025, facing funding concerns and controversies over President Prabowo's initial use of personal funds for pilot programs; the program's long-term sustainability hinges on sec...
Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meal Program Faces Funding Challenges
Indonesia's government launched a Rp71 trillion free nutritious meal program (MBG) aiming to reach 15-17.5 million people by 2025, facing funding concerns and controversies over President Prabowo's initial use of personal funds for pilot programs; the program's long-term sustainability hinges on sec...
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56% Bias Score