January 2025
February 2025
Dick Button, Figure Skating Legend, Dies at 95
Dick Button, a two-time Olympic gold medalist figure skater and renowned commentator, died at age 95 on Thursday, following a week marked by the tragic death of a dozen young figure skaters.
Dick Button, Figure Skating Legend, Dies at 95
Dick Button, a two-time Olympic gold medalist figure skater and renowned commentator, died at age 95 on Thursday, following a week marked by the tragic death of a dozen young figure skaters.
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28% Bias Score
Sri Lanka to Resume Some Vehicle Imports After Economic Crisis
Sri Lanka is resuming imports of buses, trucks, and utility vehicles on February 1st, gradually lifting restrictions imposed during a severe economic crisis that toppled the president in 2022; however, high taxes and a weak currency mean that many Sri Lankans will struggle to afford new vehicles.
Sri Lanka to Resume Some Vehicle Imports After Economic Crisis
Sri Lanka is resuming imports of buses, trucks, and utility vehicles on February 1st, gradually lifting restrictions imposed during a severe economic crisis that toppled the president in 2022; however, high taxes and a weak currency mean that many Sri Lankans will struggle to afford new vehicles.
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36% Bias Score
Europe Lags in 5G Deployment, Impacting AI Adoption
A Connect Europe report reveals that Europe's standalone 5G coverage is only 40%, lagging behind North America's 91% and Asia Pacific's 45%, impacting AI adoption and highlighting a 2% drop in 2023 telecom investment to €57.9 billion.
Europe Lags in 5G Deployment, Impacting AI Adoption
A Connect Europe report reveals that Europe's standalone 5G coverage is only 40%, lagging behind North America's 91% and Asia Pacific's 45%, impacting AI adoption and highlighting a 2% drop in 2023 telecom investment to €57.9 billion.
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40% Bias Score
Gamification in Investment Platforms Increases Trading Frequency, Raising Risk Concerns
A study by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Behavioural Insights Team revealed that gamification techniques in investment platforms, such as points and leaderboards, led to a nearly 40% increase in trading frequency among participants, even when rewards had no monetary value, raising concer...
Gamification in Investment Platforms Increases Trading Frequency, Raising Risk Concerns
A study by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Behavioural Insights Team revealed that gamification techniques in investment platforms, such as points and leaderboards, led to a nearly 40% increase in trading frequency among participants, even when rewards had no monetary value, raising concer...
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48% Bias Score
German Election Security: No Imminent Threat Despite Disinformation Concerns
Despite concerns about potential foreign interference, particularly from Russia, German election security officials state that the February 23rd parliamentary elections are not currently at risk due to active monitoring and a paper-based voting system that mitigates the risk of electronic manipulati...
German Election Security: No Imminent Threat Despite Disinformation Concerns
Despite concerns about potential foreign interference, particularly from Russia, German election security officials state that the February 23rd parliamentary elections are not currently at risk due to active monitoring and a paper-based voting system that mitigates the risk of electronic manipulati...
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Feminist Foreign Policy: Progress and Challenges
Germany's feminist foreign and development policy, launched in March 2023 by Ministers Baerbock and Schulze, aims to strengthen women's rights, representation, and resources globally, but faces challenges in implementation and securing cross-ministerial alignment.
Germany's Feminist Foreign Policy: Progress and Challenges
Germany's feminist foreign and development policy, launched in March 2023 by Ministers Baerbock and Schulze, aims to strengthen women's rights, representation, and resources globally, but faces challenges in implementation and securing cross-ministerial alignment.
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36% Bias Score
French Social Economy Jobs Rise Amidst Commercial Sector Decline
The French social and solidarity economy (ESS) added 31,257 jobs (1.4% increase) between July 2023 and June 2024, outpacing the declining commercial sector due to increased social needs, particularly in social housing, healthcare, and support for vulnerable populations.
French Social Economy Jobs Rise Amidst Commercial Sector Decline
The French social and solidarity economy (ESS) added 31,257 jobs (1.4% increase) between July 2023 and June 2024, outpacing the declining commercial sector due to increased social needs, particularly in social housing, healthcare, and support for vulnerable populations.
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40% Bias Score
£200M for Neighborhood Policing Amidst Force Budget Cuts
The Home Office announced an additional £100 million for neighborhood policing in England and Wales, totaling £200 million to recruit 13,000 officers by 2029; however, several forces face budget shortfalls, leading to officer and PCSO cuts, raising concerns about the funding's effectiveness.
£200M for Neighborhood Policing Amidst Force Budget Cuts
The Home Office announced an additional £100 million for neighborhood policing in England and Wales, totaling £200 million to recruit 13,000 officers by 2029; however, several forces face budget shortfalls, leading to officer and PCSO cuts, raising concerns about the funding's effectiveness.
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36% Bias Score
France to Open Specialized Prison for High-Risk Drug Traffickers
French authorities extradited Félix Bingui, a suspected leader of the Yoda drug trafficking clan, on January 24th. He will be among 100 high-risk traffickers transferred to a new specialized prison by July 31st, raising concerns about security and staff safety.
France to Open Specialized Prison for High-Risk Drug Traffickers
French authorities extradited Félix Bingui, a suspected leader of the Yoda drug trafficking clan, on January 24th. He will be among 100 high-risk traffickers transferred to a new specialized prison by July 31st, raising concerns about security and staff safety.
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32% Bias Score
Schwerin Tourism Booms After UNESCO Designation
Schwerin, Germany, experienced a 20.5% increase in overnight stays (over 370,000) in the first ten months of 2024 compared to 2023, due to its UNESCO World Heritage site designation (Residenzensemble) and German Unity Day celebrations; further increases are anticipated.
Schwerin Tourism Booms After UNESCO Designation
Schwerin, Germany, experienced a 20.5% increase in overnight stays (over 370,000) in the first ten months of 2024 compared to 2023, due to its UNESCO World Heritage site designation (Residenzensemble) and German Unity Day celebrations; further increases are anticipated.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Grants Maternity Leave for Miscarriages from 13th Week
The German Bundestag passed a law granting women maternity leave after miscarriages from the 13th week, following a petition based on the experiences of Natascha Sagorski, who highlighted the lack of support and awareness surrounding miscarriages in Germany.
Germany Grants Maternity Leave for Miscarriages from 13th Week
The German Bundestag passed a law granting women maternity leave after miscarriages from the 13th week, following a petition based on the experiences of Natascha Sagorski, who highlighted the lack of support and awareness surrounding miscarriages in Germany.
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48% Bias Score
Merkel's Opposition to Merz Shakes Germany's CDU
Four weeks before the German Bundestag elections, former Chancellor Angela Merkel openly opposed CDU's Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, sparking concerns about internal party division and potential impact on election results, as reported by multiple German newspapers.
Merkel's Opposition to Merz Shakes Germany's CDU
Four weeks before the German Bundestag elections, former Chancellor Angela Merkel openly opposed CDU's Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, sparking concerns about internal party division and potential impact on election results, as reported by multiple German newspapers.
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48% Bias Score