February 2025
March 2025
Altai Krai Indexes Social Benefits in 2025
In 2025, Altai Krai, Russia, indexed various social benefits, including a 7.3% pension increase for over 615,000 residents (with a further increase planned for August), changes to caregiving allowances (now integrated into pensions for those 80+ or with disability group 1), a 9.5% increase in severa...
Altai Krai Indexes Social Benefits in 2025
In 2025, Altai Krai, Russia, indexed various social benefits, including a 7.3% pension increase for over 615,000 residents (with a further increase planned for August), changes to caregiving allowances (now integrated into pensions for those 80+ or with disability group 1), a 9.5% increase in severa...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Macarthur Minerals Appoints Mining Veteran to Advance Moonshine Iron Project
Macarthur Minerals hired mining executive Nigel Jones to help develop its massive 1.3-billion-tonne Moonshine magnetite iron ore project near Lake Giles, Western Australia; Jones's firm will receive a $15,000 monthly fee in Macarthur shares.
Macarthur Minerals Appoints Mining Veteran to Advance Moonshine Iron Project
Macarthur Minerals hired mining executive Nigel Jones to help develop its massive 1.3-billion-tonne Moonshine magnetite iron ore project near Lake Giles, Western Australia; Jones's firm will receive a $15,000 monthly fee in Macarthur shares.
Progress
56% Bias Score
China Honors WWII Surgeon Norman Bethune on 85th Death Anniversary
Commemorations in China marked the 85th anniversary of the death of Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune, who treated thousands of Chinese soldiers during WWII, highlighting his selfless service and the enduring impact of his internationalism on China-Canada relations.
China Honors WWII Surgeon Norman Bethune on 85th Death Anniversary
Commemorations in China marked the 85th anniversary of the death of Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune, who treated thousands of Chinese soldiers during WWII, highlighting his selfless service and the enduring impact of his internationalism on China-Canada relations.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Starmer Seeks Post-Brexit EU Reset Amid Uncertain Future
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Brussels on Monday to meet with EU leaders and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss a post-Brexit "reset" focusing on a security pact and trade, though fishing rights and other bilateral interests may complicate progress.
Starmer Seeks Post-Brexit EU Reset Amid Uncertain Future
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Brussels on Monday to meet with EU leaders and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss a post-Brexit "reset" focusing on a security pact and trade, though fishing rights and other bilateral interests may complicate progress.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Wiesbaden Waste Plant Faces Legal Dispute Due to Delays
Wiesbaden's new €100+ million waste-to-energy plant, initially slated for October 2021, is now partially operational (December 2022), facing legal action due to delays caused by stricter emission standards, pandemic-related issues, and supply chain disruptions; it will provide up to 170,000 megawatt...
Wiesbaden Waste Plant Faces Legal Dispute Due to Delays
Wiesbaden's new €100+ million waste-to-energy plant, initially slated for October 2021, is now partially operational (December 2022), facing legal action due to delays caused by stricter emission standards, pandemic-related issues, and supply chain disruptions; it will provide up to 170,000 megawatt...
Progress
52% Bias Score
German Medical Association Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels to Combat Cancer
The Lower Saxony Medical Association urged Germany to introduce alcohol warning labels similar to those on cigarettes, citing alcohol's significant contribution to the over 500,000 annual new cancer cases, many of which are preventable; they also pushed for expanding cancer screenings.
German Medical Association Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels to Combat Cancer
The Lower Saxony Medical Association urged Germany to introduce alcohol warning labels similar to those on cigarettes, citing alcohol's significant contribution to the over 500,000 annual new cancer cases, many of which are preventable; they also pushed for expanding cancer screenings.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Coles Cuts 2500 Products to Boost Profits Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Coles, facing pressure to lower prices and increase supplier payments, is cutting its product range by 10 percent (2500 products) to boost profit margins, a strategy informed by Bain & Company, with potential impacts on suppliers and consumer choice.
Coles Cuts 2500 Products to Boost Profits Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Coles, facing pressure to lower prices and increase supplier payments, is cutting its product range by 10 percent (2500 products) to boost profit margins, a strategy informed by Bain & Company, with potential impacts on suppliers and consumer choice.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Shein Countersues The Iconic in Australian Trademark Dispute
Shein countersued The Iconic in Australia over trademark infringement for the similar names "Dazie" and "Dazy," highlighting the intense competition between the ultra-fast fashion giant and established local retailers; Shein's 2023 Australian sales reached nearly $1 billion, exceeding The Iconic's t...
Shein Countersues The Iconic in Australian Trademark Dispute
Shein countersued The Iconic in Australia over trademark infringement for the similar names "Dazie" and "Dazy," highlighting the intense competition between the ultra-fast fashion giant and established local retailers; Shein's 2023 Australian sales reached nearly $1 billion, exceeding The Iconic's t...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Gender Inequality in STEM: The Equality Paradox
A study reveals stark contrasts in women's participation in scientific fields across nations, with countries known for gender equality paradoxically showing lower female representation in STEM, suggesting that ingrained stereotypes, rather than overt discrimination, play a significant role.
Gender Inequality in STEM: The Equality Paradox
A study reveals stark contrasts in women's participation in scientific fields across nations, with countries known for gender equality paradoxically showing lower female representation in STEM, suggesting that ingrained stereotypes, rather than overt discrimination, play a significant role.
Progress
16% Bias Score
RBB Apologizes for False Reporting on Green Politician, Investigation Launched
The Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB) issued a public apology to Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar for false reporting on sexual harassment allegations, which led to his removal from the Bundestag candidacy after the broadcast of fabricated statements and the ignoring of his rebuttals; an inves...
RBB Apologizes for False Reporting on Green Politician, Investigation Launched
The Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB) issued a public apology to Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar for false reporting on sexual harassment allegations, which led to his removal from the Bundestag candidacy after the broadcast of fabricated statements and the ignoring of his rebuttals; an inves...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Leipzig Bundestag Election: Pellmann Faces Challenge from Wagenknecht's Party
In Leipzig, Germany's upcoming Bundestag election pits incumbent Left Party candidate Sören Pellmann against former party member Eric Recke, who's running with Sahra Wagenknecht's new party. Pellmann's campaign, substantially larger than Recke's, focuses on combating child poverty; however, Recke's ...
Leipzig Bundestag Election: Pellmann Faces Challenge from Wagenknecht's Party
In Leipzig, Germany's upcoming Bundestag election pits incumbent Left Party candidate Sören Pellmann against former party member Eric Recke, who's running with Sahra Wagenknecht's new party. Pellmann's campaign, substantially larger than Recke's, focuses on combating child poverty; however, Recke's ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
UK Environmental Groups Lack Racial Diversity: Report
A report on diversity in UK environmental charities reveals that fewer than 5% of employees identify as people of color, significantly lower than the UK average of 16%, with larger organizations showing lower diversity than smaller ones, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.
UK Environmental Groups Lack Racial Diversity: Report
A report on diversity in UK environmental charities reveals that fewer than 5% of employees identify as people of color, significantly lower than the UK average of 16%, with larger organizations showing lower diversity than smaller ones, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.
Progress
24% Bias Score