January 2025
February 2025
Increased Sentence for Sailor Who Raped 14-Year-Old
Former Royal Australian Navy sailor Bradley John Dorsett received an increased prison sentence after an appeal, for the rape of a 14-year-old girl he met on Snapchat, resulting in pregnancy and an abortion that caused significant psychological damage to the victim.
Increased Sentence for Sailor Who Raped 14-Year-Old
Former Royal Australian Navy sailor Bradley John Dorsett received an increased prison sentence after an appeal, for the rape of a 14-year-old girl he met on Snapchat, resulting in pregnancy and an abortion that caused significant psychological damage to the victim.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Remote Work Remains Viable Despite RTO Trend
While many companies are implementing return-to-office policies, remote work opportunities remain; Gallup reports 50% of U.S. jobs are remote-capable, and FlexJobs shows 87% of job-seekers prioritize remote options, creating a competitive advantage for companies offering flexibility.
Remote Work Remains Viable Despite RTO Trend
While many companies are implementing return-to-office policies, remote work opportunities remain; Gallup reports 50% of U.S. jobs are remote-capable, and FlexJobs shows 87% of job-seekers prioritize remote options, creating a competitive advantage for companies offering flexibility.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Sustainability Reporting Delays: A Chance for Internal Improvement
The delay in implementing global sustainability reporting regulations in 2025, including the CSRD and EUDR, offers businesses a crucial opportunity to improve internal data management and coordination, using existing standards and guidelines to prepare for future compliance requirements.
Sustainability Reporting Delays: A Chance for Internal Improvement
The delay in implementing global sustainability reporting regulations in 2025, including the CSRD and EUDR, offers businesses a crucial opportunity to improve internal data management and coordination, using existing standards and guidelines to prepare for future compliance requirements.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Victorian Opera Stages Australian Premiere of Sondheim's Follies
Victorian Opera presents the Australian premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Follies, a musical exploring memory and regret through the intertwining performances of veteran and young actors at the Palais Theatre from February 1-6.
Victorian Opera Stages Australian Premiere of Sondheim's Follies
Victorian Opera presents the Australian premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Follies, a musical exploring memory and regret through the intertwining performances of veteran and young actors at the Palais Theatre from February 1-6.
Progress
32% Bias Score
IRS Tax Extensions: Deadline, Implications, and Future Trends
The IRS offers tax extensions until October 15th for filing, but taxes are due April 15th; millions utilize this option annually, reflecting difficulties with timely filing; understanding the rules is critical to avoid penalties.
IRS Tax Extensions: Deadline, Implications, and Future Trends
The IRS offers tax extensions until October 15th for filing, but taxes are due April 15th; millions utilize this option annually, reflecting difficulties with timely filing; understanding the rules is critical to avoid penalties.
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32% Bias Score
Ramsey Seeks Advanced DNA Testing in JonBenét Case
John Ramsey met with Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn to discuss retesting evidence in his daughter JonBenét Ramsey's 1996 murder case using advanced DNA technology, including over 20 items never previously tested, in hopes of finally identifying the killer.
Ramsey Seeks Advanced DNA Testing in JonBenét Case
John Ramsey met with Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn to discuss retesting evidence in his daughter JonBenét Ramsey's 1996 murder case using advanced DNA technology, including over 20 items never previously tested, in hopes of finally identifying the killer.
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40% Bias Score
Morocco Sheep Export Bid Challenges Australia's Planned Live Export Ban
The Australian Live Export Council plans to expand live sheep exports to Morocco, potentially circumventing a 2028 government ban, with a Moroccan delegation visiting Perth in February to discuss proposals, highlighting a clash between economic interests and animal welfare concerns ahead of the fede...
Morocco Sheep Export Bid Challenges Australia's Planned Live Export Ban
The Australian Live Export Council plans to expand live sheep exports to Morocco, potentially circumventing a 2028 government ban, with a Moroccan delegation visiting Perth in February to discuss proposals, highlighting a clash between economic interests and animal welfare concerns ahead of the fede...
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20% Bias Score
Starbucks Earnings Preview: Volatility Expected After Tuesday's Report
Starbucks, expected to report a $0.66/share gain on $9.31 billion in revenue (unofficial expectation: $0.70/share), faces potential stock price volatility after Tuesday's earnings release, reflecting investor assessment of the company's future growth given predicted short-term earnings decline.
Starbucks Earnings Preview: Volatility Expected After Tuesday's Report
Starbucks, expected to report a $0.66/share gain on $9.31 billion in revenue (unofficial expectation: $0.70/share), faces potential stock price volatility after Tuesday's earnings release, reflecting investor assessment of the company's future growth given predicted short-term earnings decline.
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52% Bias Score
Rishworth Faces Cousin in Election; Dutton's Housing Ban Popular
Australia's Minister Amanda Rishworth faces a cousin in the upcoming election, while a survey reveals almost 70% support for Peter Dutton's temporary ban on foreign residential property investment.
Rishworth Faces Cousin in Election; Dutton's Housing Ban Popular
Australia's Minister Amanda Rishworth faces a cousin in the upcoming election, while a survey reveals almost 70% support for Peter Dutton's temporary ban on foreign residential property investment.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Australian Election: Climate vs. Cost of Living
Australia's upcoming federal election presents a stark choice between Labor's Anthony Albanese, seen as weak on climate action despite recognizing its importance, and the Coalition's Peter Dutton who seems unconcerned about climate issues while prioritizing using division to gain power; however the ...
Australian Election: Climate vs. Cost of Living
Australia's upcoming federal election presents a stark choice between Labor's Anthony Albanese, seen as weak on climate action despite recognizing its importance, and the Coalition's Peter Dutton who seems unconcerned about climate issues while prioritizing using division to gain power; however the ...
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52% Bias Score
Precious Metals in Retirement Portfolios: Benefits, Risks, and Optimal Allocation
For retirees, precious metals like gold offer inflation protection and portfolio diversification, but carry risks like high capital gains tax (28% for gold in the U.S.), storage costs, and liquidity issues; experts recommend allocating 5–10% of a portfolio to precious metals.
Precious Metals in Retirement Portfolios: Benefits, Risks, and Optimal Allocation
For retirees, precious metals like gold offer inflation protection and portfolio diversification, but carry risks like high capital gains tax (28% for gold in the U.S.), storage costs, and liquidity issues; experts recommend allocating 5–10% of a portfolio to precious metals.
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52% Bias Score
White House: Most New Jersey Drone Sightings Authorized
The White House declared that many drone sightings in New Jersey last November were authorized by the FAA, dispelling initial fears of a national security threat; the investigation involved the FBI, state, and local officials, concluding that most sightings were authorized or from hobbyists, or misi...
White House: Most New Jersey Drone Sightings Authorized
The White House declared that many drone sightings in New Jersey last November were authorized by the FAA, dispelling initial fears of a national security threat; the investigation involved the FBI, state, and local officials, concluding that most sightings were authorized or from hobbyists, or misi...
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36% Bias Score