January 2025
February 2025
Greek Opposition Explores No-Confidence Vote Following Tempi Crash Revelations
Greek opposition parties are considering a no-confidence vote against the government following new revelations about the Tempi train disaster and the Prime Minister's interview; 43 MPs have already pledged support, while PASOK will decide based on an upcoming technical report.
Greek Opposition Explores No-Confidence Vote Following Tempi Crash Revelations
Greek opposition parties are considering a no-confidence vote against the government following new revelations about the Tempi train disaster and the Prime Minister's interview; 43 MPs have already pledged support, while PASOK will decide based on an upcoming technical report.
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44% Bias Score
20 Syrians Voluntarily Return to Syria from Netherlands Amidst Changing Political Landscape
Twenty Syrians voluntarily returned to Syria from the Netherlands this week, aided by the Dutch Return and Departure Service (DTenV), with 160 more applications in process, reflecting changing conditions in Syria following the fall of Assad's regime.
20 Syrians Voluntarily Return to Syria from Netherlands Amidst Changing Political Landscape
Twenty Syrians voluntarily returned to Syria from the Netherlands this week, aided by the Dutch Return and Departure Service (DTenV), with 160 more applications in process, reflecting changing conditions in Syria following the fall of Assad's regime.
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36% Bias Score
California Wildfires Devastate Cannabis Industry, Prompting Governor's Relief Measures
Southern California wildfires recently destroyed over 16,000 structures and 47,000 acres, impacting numerous cannabis businesses; Governor Newsom issued an executive order providing fee deferrals to affected licensees in specific zip codes to help mitigate financial losses from smoke damage and powe...
California Wildfires Devastate Cannabis Industry, Prompting Governor's Relief Measures
Southern California wildfires recently destroyed over 16,000 structures and 47,000 acres, impacting numerous cannabis businesses; Governor Newsom issued an executive order providing fee deferrals to affected licensees in specific zip codes to help mitigate financial losses from smoke damage and powe...
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32% Bias Score
Waymo Expands Driverless Car Testing to Ten New US Cities
Waymo is adding at least ten new cities to its autonomous vehicle testing program, beginning with San Diego, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C., to improve the system's adaptability to diverse environments before wider commercial deployment; initial tests will use human drivers.
Waymo Expands Driverless Car Testing to Ten New US Cities
Waymo is adding at least ten new cities to its autonomous vehicle testing program, beginning with San Diego, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C., to improve the system's adaptability to diverse environments before wider commercial deployment; initial tests will use human drivers.
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36% Bias Score
2025 Retail Predictions: Department Store Decline, Target's Struggle, and Looming Store Closures
The 2025 retail predictions highlight department store struggles, Target's competitive challenges, and a predicted surge in store closures, all while considering the impact of new weight-loss medications.
2025 Retail Predictions: Department Store Decline, Target's Struggle, and Looming Store Closures
The 2025 retail predictions highlight department store struggles, Target's competitive challenges, and a predicted surge in store closures, all while considering the impact of new weight-loss medications.
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56% Bias Score
Walgreens Suspends Dividend After 90+ Years, Stock Plunges 11%
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. suspended its dividend after more than 90 years, causing an 11% stock drop in premarket trading due to financial challenges including legal issues, rising costs, and reduced consumer spending; the company plans to close 1200 stores.
Walgreens Suspends Dividend After 90+ Years, Stock Plunges 11%
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. suspended its dividend after more than 90 years, causing an 11% stock drop in premarket trading due to financial challenges including legal issues, rising costs, and reduced consumer spending; the company plans to close 1200 stores.
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40% Bias Score
Wisconsin's Stolz Ready for World Cup in Milwaukee
Jordan Stolz, a 20-year-old American speed skater from Wisconsin, is competing in the World Cup speed skating competition in Milwaukee this weekend; his success is attributed to his unique upbringing and training environment, inspired by Olympic short-track skater Apollo Ohno.
Wisconsin's Stolz Ready for World Cup in Milwaukee
Jordan Stolz, a 20-year-old American speed skater from Wisconsin, is competing in the World Cup speed skating competition in Milwaukee this weekend; his success is attributed to his unique upbringing and training environment, inspired by Olympic short-track skater Apollo Ohno.
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36% Bias Score
Warm Winter in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Threatens Crops
The abnormally warm winter in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, with temperatures averaging -4...-5 degrees Celsius in December and near zero in January, has caused early snowmelt, premature river opening, and concerns about crop damage and reduced yields, particularly for winter wheat (up to 50% loss possibl...
Warm Winter in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Threatens Crops
The abnormally warm winter in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, with temperatures averaging -4...-5 degrees Celsius in December and near zero in January, has caused early snowmelt, premature river opening, and concerns about crop damage and reduced yields, particularly for winter wheat (up to 50% loss possibl...
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36% Bias Score
Victoria Jackson's No-Makeup Makeup QVC Relaunch Generates \$1 Million in Sales
Victoria Jackson relaunched her "no-makeup makeup" brand, generating \$1 million in sales during her QVC debut after a 15-year hiatus dedicated to her daughter's health; the new foundation offers a clean, weightless formula with flexible shades and a unique brush applicator.
Victoria Jackson's No-Makeup Makeup QVC Relaunch Generates \$1 Million in Sales
Victoria Jackson relaunched her "no-makeup makeup" brand, generating \$1 million in sales during her QVC debut after a 15-year hiatus dedicated to her daughter's health; the new foundation offers a clean, weightless formula with flexible shades and a unique brush applicator.
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44% Bias Score
2025 Retail Predictions: Challenges, Consolidation, and the Ozempic Factor
The 2025 retail predictions highlight department store struggles, Target's challenges from Walmart, increased store closures, Amazon's grocery ambitions, potential M&A activity, and the impact of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
2025 Retail Predictions: Challenges, Consolidation, and the Ozempic Factor
The 2025 retail predictions highlight department store struggles, Target's challenges from Walmart, increased store closures, Amazon's grocery ambitions, potential M&A activity, and the impact of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
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60% Bias Score
Mothers and Sons" Explores Trauma, Empathy, and Societal Responsibility
Adam Haslett's "Mothers and Sons" explores the strained relationship between a lawyer representing asylum seekers and his estranged mother, a counselor, as they confront past traumas and the emotional burdens of their respective professions, highlighting themes of healing, empathy, and societal resp...
Mothers and Sons" Explores Trauma, Empathy, and Societal Responsibility
Adam Haslett's "Mothers and Sons" explores the strained relationship between a lawyer representing asylum seekers and his estranged mother, a counselor, as they confront past traumas and the emotional burdens of their respective professions, highlighting themes of healing, empathy, and societal resp...
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16% Bias Score
French Budget Cuts Threaten School Cultural Programs
France's 2025 budget cuts reduced funding for the collective portion of the Pass culture program by 27 million euros, leaving 72 million for secondary schools to fund cultural projects for students in grades 6-12, forcing a two-part funding system that limits bookings for the remainder of the 2024-2...
French Budget Cuts Threaten School Cultural Programs
France's 2025 budget cuts reduced funding for the collective portion of the Pass culture program by 27 million euros, leaving 72 million for secondary schools to fund cultural projects for students in grades 6-12, forcing a two-part funding system that limits bookings for the remainder of the 2024-2...
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48% Bias Score