January 2025
February 2025
Private Sector Key to Latin American Development, Panelists Assert
At a Latin American and Caribbean economic forum, panelists stressed the vital role of private-public partnerships for development, highlighting the potential of healthcare technology and addressing the impact of Argentina's new president on businesses.
Private Sector Key to Latin American Development, Panelists Assert
At a Latin American and Caribbean economic forum, panelists stressed the vital role of private-public partnerships for development, highlighting the potential of healthcare technology and addressing the impact of Argentina's new president on businesses.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Develops Criminal Risk Assessment System for Courts
Turkey's Ministry of Interior is developing a criminal profiling and risk analysis system to provide courts with "first-degree risk" assessments of suspects, based on past offenses; this follows the murder of a police officer whose killer had 26 prior offenses.
Turkey Develops Criminal Risk Assessment System for Courts
Turkey's Ministry of Interior is developing a criminal profiling and risk analysis system to provide courts with "first-degree risk" assessments of suspects, based on past offenses; this follows the murder of a police officer whose killer had 26 prior offenses.
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40% Bias Score
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
Petro's Contradictory Actions Undermine Colombia's Tourism and Education Goals
President Gustavo Petro's repeated claims of making Colombia a tourism power are undermined by his mockery of a Colombian speaking English on US TV and his daughters' attendance at a costly private French school, while failing to address the systemic issues plaguing Colombian education, like poor te...
Petro's Contradictory Actions Undermine Colombia's Tourism and Education Goals
President Gustavo Petro's repeated claims of making Colombia a tourism power are undermined by his mockery of a Colombian speaking English on US TV and his daughters' attendance at a costly private French school, while failing to address the systemic issues plaguing Colombian education, like poor te...
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56% Bias Score
Sydney Police Helicopter Patrols Deter Antisemitic Attacks, Cause Resident Disturbances
In response to rising antisemitic attacks in Sydney's eastern suburbs, NSW Police implemented nightly helicopter patrols using high-powered lights and advanced technology, deterring further incidents but causing disturbances to residents.
Sydney Police Helicopter Patrols Deter Antisemitic Attacks, Cause Resident Disturbances
In response to rising antisemitic attacks in Sydney's eastern suburbs, NSW Police implemented nightly helicopter patrols using high-powered lights and advanced technology, deterring further incidents but causing disturbances to residents.
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44% 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