January 2025
February 2025
Over 20 Scottish Libraries Face Closure Amidst Funding Cuts
Scottish councils plan to close over 20 public libraries, mostly in rural areas, due to budget cuts, prompting concerns from authors Val McDermid and Damian Barr about the impact on culture and equality, following a decade of cuts and closures.
Over 20 Scottish Libraries Face Closure Amidst Funding Cuts
Scottish councils plan to close over 20 public libraries, mostly in rural areas, due to budget cuts, prompting concerns from authors Val McDermid and Damian Barr about the impact on culture and equality, following a decade of cuts and closures.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's Inflation Rate Reduced to 44 Percent; 21 Percent Target Set for 2024
Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced that the country's inflation rate has decreased from 65 percent in 2023 to 44 percent and aims to reach 21 percent in 2024 via implemented policies focusing on reducing the current account deficit and increasing foreign reserves.
Turkey's Inflation Rate Reduced to 44 Percent; 21 Percent Target Set for 2024
Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced that the country's inflation rate has decreased from 65 percent in 2023 to 44 percent and aims to reach 21 percent in 2024 via implemented policies focusing on reducing the current account deficit and increasing foreign reserves.
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52% Bias Score
JP Morgan Loses Viva Wallet Buyout Bid in British Court Ruling
A British court ruled against JP Morgan's call option to acquire Haris Karonis' stake in Viva Wallet, ending the possibility of a forced buyout, despite both parties claiming victory; the ruling is part of extensive ongoing litigation with a valuation difference exceeding €1.5 billion.
JP Morgan Loses Viva Wallet Buyout Bid in British Court Ruling
A British court ruled against JP Morgan's call option to acquire Haris Karonis' stake in Viva Wallet, ending the possibility of a forced buyout, despite both parties claiming victory; the ruling is part of extensive ongoing litigation with a valuation difference exceeding €1.5 billion.
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48% Bias Score
Armenian Court Dismisses Case Against Ruling-Party MP's Family Property Deal
A Yerevan court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the 1990s sale of a central Yerevan building to the family of ruling-party MP Khachatur Sukiasian for over 5,000 USD, citing a missed prosecution deadline; the deal was investigated by journalist Tirair Murad, highlighting challenges in prose...
Armenian Court Dismisses Case Against Ruling-Party MP's Family Property Deal
A Yerevan court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the 1990s sale of a central Yerevan building to the family of ruling-party MP Khachatur Sukiasian for over 5,000 USD, citing a missed prosecution deadline; the deal was investigated by journalist Tirair Murad, highlighting challenges in prose...
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52% Bias Score
Activists Ram Van into UK Defense Factory
Two activists rammed a concrete-filled van through the security barrier of a Teledyne factory in Baildon, UK, on Tuesday, to protest the production of Israeli weapons, before locking themselves to the vehicle; police used specialist resources to remove them and arrested a 27-year-old man and a 44-ye...
Activists Ram Van into UK Defense Factory
Two activists rammed a concrete-filled van through the security barrier of a Teledyne factory in Baildon, UK, on Tuesday, to protest the production of Israeli weapons, before locking themselves to the vehicle; police used specialist resources to remove them and arrested a 27-year-old man and a 44-ye...
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48% Bias Score
Kavei Hufsha Plans New Israeli Airline for Short-Haul Flights
Israeli tourism group Kavei Hufsha plans to launch a new Israeli airline focusing on short-haul flights within a 4-5 hour radius of Israel, aiming to capitalize on its successful European airlines and the potential expansion of the Abraham Accords, despite facing challenges from existing Israeli air...
Kavei Hufsha Plans New Israeli Airline for Short-Haul Flights
Israeli tourism group Kavei Hufsha plans to launch a new Israeli airline focusing on short-haul flights within a 4-5 hour radius of Israel, aiming to capitalize on its successful European airlines and the potential expansion of the Abraham Accords, despite facing challenges from existing Israeli air...
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40% Bias Score
RTVE secures Euro 2028 rights, announces major programming reforms
RTVE secured broadcasting rights for Euro 2028 and Spanish national team matches (2026-2028) for approximately €100 million, offsetting costs through internal cuts and potential revenue sharing, while also announcing major news and sports programming reforms.
RTVE secures Euro 2028 rights, announces major programming reforms
RTVE secured broadcasting rights for Euro 2028 and Spanish national team matches (2026-2028) for approximately €100 million, offsetting costs through internal cuts and potential revenue sharing, while also announcing major news and sports programming reforms.
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40% Bias Score
Swiss Armenian Group Condemns Pashinyan's Remarks on Armenian Genocide
The Council of Armenian and Armenian-Friendly Associations of Switzerland (CAAS) criticized Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's questioning of the Armenian Genocide's understanding during a meeting with the Swiss-Armenian community, urging him to clarify his remarks and reaffirm commitment to ...
Swiss Armenian Group Condemns Pashinyan's Remarks on Armenian Genocide
The Council of Armenian and Armenian-Friendly Associations of Switzerland (CAAS) criticized Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's questioning of the Armenian Genocide's understanding during a meeting with the Swiss-Armenian community, urging him to clarify his remarks and reaffirm commitment to ...
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48% Bias Score
2024 NFL Draft: Uncertainty Reigns Supreme
The 2024 NFL draft is highly unpredictable, with no clear consensus on the first pick. Experts disagree on which team will select a quarterback first, whether Travis Hunter will play corner or receiver, and which other players might surprisingly be selected in the top ten.
2024 NFL Draft: Uncertainty Reigns Supreme
The 2024 NFL draft is highly unpredictable, with no clear consensus on the first pick. Experts disagree on which team will select a quarterback first, whether Travis Hunter will play corner or receiver, and which other players might surprisingly be selected in the top ten.
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32% Bias Score
Israel Increases Taxes on High Earners in 2025 Budget
Israel's 2025 budget increased taxes on high earners, adding a 2% surtax on capital gains exceeding NIS 721,560 and expanding an existing 3% surtax, impacting high-income individuals and raising concerns about tax collection mechanisms, particularly regarding real estate sales.
Israel Increases Taxes on High Earners in 2025 Budget
Israel's 2025 budget increased taxes on high earners, adding a 2% surtax on capital gains exceeding NIS 721,560 and expanding an existing 3% surtax, impacting high-income individuals and raising concerns about tax collection mechanisms, particularly regarding real estate sales.
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36% Bias Score
Teva Exceeds 2024 Expectations but 2025 Outlook Disappoints
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries reported exceeding 2024 financial results with $4.2 billion in Q4 revenue and $16.5 billion in full-year revenue; however, its share price fell almost 10% due to a less optimistic 2025 outlook of $16.8-17.4 billion in revenue and $2.35-2.65 non-GAAP EPS.
Teva Exceeds 2024 Expectations but 2025 Outlook Disappoints
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries reported exceeding 2024 financial results with $4.2 billion in Q4 revenue and $16.5 billion in full-year revenue; however, its share price fell almost 10% due to a less optimistic 2025 outlook of $16.8-17.4 billion in revenue and $2.35-2.65 non-GAAP EPS.
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36% Bias Score
Attempted Fraud in Kansk Waste Disposal Contract
In Kansk, Russia, a contractor, OOO "Energiya Kansk", attempted to defraud the local government of 14.5 million rubles by falsely claiming to dispose of waste at designated landfills; instead, it dumped the waste on its property. Authorities discovered the fraud during an audit, preventing the loss ...
Attempted Fraud in Kansk Waste Disposal Contract
In Kansk, Russia, a contractor, OOO "Energiya Kansk", attempted to defraud the local government of 14.5 million rubles by falsely claiming to dispose of waste at designated landfills; instead, it dumped the waste on its property. Authorities discovered the fraud during an audit, preventing the loss ...
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48% Bias Score