January 2025
February 2025
Spain's CO2 Emission Reduction Plan Hampered by Intercity Travel Challenges
A study reveals that Spain's plan to cut CO2 emissions from transport is hampered by a focus on urban areas, while intercity travel accounts for 42% of transport emissions. Train travel is rarely faster than car travel, even on high-speed routes, limiting the effectiveness of current policies.
Spain's CO2 Emission Reduction Plan Hampered by Intercity Travel Challenges
A study reveals that Spain's plan to cut CO2 emissions from transport is hampered by a focus on urban areas, while intercity travel accounts for 42% of transport emissions. Train travel is rarely faster than car travel, even on high-speed routes, limiting the effectiveness of current policies.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Comedy Show Satirizes Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan
Eretz Nehederet", Israel's comedy show, satirized Donald Trump's suggestions for relocating Gazans, celebrated the release of seven hostages, and included musical performances and skits referencing recent events, including a Yavne sex scandal.
Israeli Comedy Show Satirizes Trump's Gaza Relocation Plan
Eretz Nehederet", Israel's comedy show, satirized Donald Trump's suggestions for relocating Gazans, celebrated the release of seven hostages, and included musical performances and skits referencing recent events, including a Yavne sex scandal.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Sharemarket Rises Despite US Market Dip
The Australian S&P/ASX200 sharemarket index rose 0.4 percent to 8,480.5 points on Thursday due to strong gains in energy and technology stocks, while the US markets fell following the Fed's decision to hold interest rates; the Australian dollar slightly increased to 62.4 US cents.
Australian Sharemarket Rises Despite US Market Dip
The Australian S&P/ASX200 sharemarket index rose 0.4 percent to 8,480.5 points on Thursday due to strong gains in energy and technology stocks, while the US markets fell following the Fed's decision to hold interest rates; the Australian dollar slightly increased to 62.4 US cents.
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36% Bias Score
England and Wales Face 26% Water Bill Hike
Starting April 1st, 2025, average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by 26% (£123) to £603 due to Ofwat's allowance for inflation-busting hikes to fund crucial infrastructure upgrades, with Southern Water customers facing the largest percentage increase (47%).
England and Wales Face 26% Water Bill Hike
Starting April 1st, 2025, average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by 26% (£123) to £603 due to Ofwat's allowance for inflation-busting hikes to fund crucial infrastructure upgrades, with Southern Water customers facing the largest percentage increase (47%).
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56% Bias Score
NYC Mayoral Candidates Reverse 'Defund the Police' Stances Amid Rising Crime
Facing the 2025 NYC mayoral race, Democratic candidates Zellnor Myrie, Scott Stringer, and Brad Lander have reversed their previous "defund the police" stances, proposing to hire over 3,000 officers and enhance subway security, driven by rising crime and public safety concerns.
NYC Mayoral Candidates Reverse 'Defund the Police' Stances Amid Rising Crime
Facing the 2025 NYC mayoral race, Democratic candidates Zellnor Myrie, Scott Stringer, and Brad Lander have reversed their previous "defund the police" stances, proposing to hire over 3,000 officers and enhance subway security, driven by rising crime and public safety concerns.
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44% Bias Score
France Bans Over-the-Counter Nitrous Oxide Sales
The French National Assembly passed a bill banning over-the-counter nitrous oxide sales to individuals by January 1, 2026, due to rising recreational use among youth causing health problems; professional use will be regulated.
France Bans Over-the-Counter Nitrous Oxide Sales
The French National Assembly passed a bill banning over-the-counter nitrous oxide sales to individuals by January 1, 2026, due to rising recreational use among youth causing health problems; professional use will be regulated.
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60% Bias Score
Zeist Council Demands Relocation of Fivoor Clinic After Violent Incidents
The Zeist municipal council demands the relocation of Fivoor clinic in Den Dolder following two recent incidents: the escape of a patient on parole and the fatal stabbing of a 76-year-old woman, both involving Fivoor patients. The council also calls for measures to improve public safety.
Zeist Council Demands Relocation of Fivoor Clinic After Violent Incidents
The Zeist municipal council demands the relocation of Fivoor clinic in Den Dolder following two recent incidents: the escape of a patient on parole and the fatal stabbing of a 76-year-old woman, both involving Fivoor patients. The council also calls for measures to improve public safety.
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52% Bias Score
Head of Pro-Israel LGBTQ Group Faces Sexual Misconduct Charge
Ethan Felson, executive director of pro-Israel LGBTQ advocacy group A Wider Bridge, was charged in November 2023 with lewd and lascivious conduct following an October 2023 incident at a Vermont museum; he has pleaded not guilty and is on medical leave.
Head of Pro-Israel LGBTQ Group Faces Sexual Misconduct Charge
Ethan Felson, executive director of pro-Israel LGBTQ advocacy group A Wider Bridge, was charged in November 2023 with lewd and lascivious conduct following an October 2023 incident at a Vermont museum; he has pleaded not guilty and is on medical leave.
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36% Bias Score
Weakening U.S. Stock Market Indexes Signal Potential Economic Slowdown
Major U.S. stock market indexes—the S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, and Russell 2000—show weakening growth signals this week, with the Russell 2000 particularly weak, potentially signaling broader economic slowdown.
Weakening U.S. Stock Market Indexes Signal Potential Economic Slowdown
Major U.S. stock market indexes—the S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, and Russell 2000—show weakening growth signals this week, with the Russell 2000 particularly weak, potentially signaling broader economic slowdown.
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48% Bias Score
Madonna Condemns Trump's Anti-LGBTQ+ Executive Orders
Pop star Madonna criticized President Trump's executive orders impacting transgender military members and gender recognition in the federal government, urging fans to resist what she called a dismantling of freedoms.
Madonna Condemns Trump's Anti-LGBTQ+ Executive Orders
Pop star Madonna criticized President Trump's executive orders impacting transgender military members and gender recognition in the federal government, urging fans to resist what she called a dismantling of freedoms.
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60% Bias Score
Sacramento School District Declares "Safe Haven" Amid ICE Concerns
The Sacramento City Unified School District declared itself a "safe haven" district to protect students from ICE raids without a court order, following the federal government's reversal of its "sensitive locations" policy; this has negatively impacted student attendance and academic achievement, pro...
Sacramento School District Declares "Safe Haven" Amid ICE Concerns
The Sacramento City Unified School District declared itself a "safe haven" district to protect students from ICE raids without a court order, following the federal government's reversal of its "sensitive locations" policy; this has negatively impacted student attendance and academic achievement, pro...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Cuts IT Security Jobs Amidst Growing Cybersecurity Concerns
The German government has cut 155 IT security positions across ministries, with the Interior Ministry experiencing the largest reduction of 344 positions; this comes despite recent warnings about a worsening cybersecurity climate.
Germany Cuts IT Security Jobs Amidst Growing Cybersecurity Concerns
The German government has cut 155 IT security positions across ministries, with the Interior Ministry experiencing the largest reduction of 344 positions; this comes despite recent warnings about a worsening cybersecurity climate.
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56% Bias Score