February 2025
March 2025
Armenia Mandates Income Declarations to Improve Social Benefit Targeting
The Armenian government mandates income declarations from over 700,000 salaried employees to improve social benefit targeting and resource allocation, aiming to prevent misallocation to wealthier individuals. The deadline, initially May, was extended to November due to technical issues and insuffici...
Armenia Mandates Income Declarations to Improve Social Benefit Targeting
The Armenian government mandates income declarations from over 700,000 salaried employees to improve social benefit targeting and resource allocation, aiming to prevent misallocation to wealthier individuals. The deadline, initially May, was extended to November due to technical issues and insuffici...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Municipalities Face Funding Gap Despite Tax Revenue Increase
Dutch municipalities anticipate €14.4 billion in tax and levy revenue for 2025—an 8% increase from 2024—primarily driven by property tax, waste levies, and parking fees; however, this increase doesn't offset a projected €2.3 billion reduction in central government funding in 2026.
Dutch Municipalities Face Funding Gap Despite Tax Revenue Increase
Dutch municipalities anticipate €14.4 billion in tax and levy revenue for 2025—an 8% increase from 2024—primarily driven by property tax, waste levies, and parking fees; however, this increase doesn't offset a projected €2.3 billion reduction in central government funding in 2026.
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32% Bias Score
UvA Files Police Report After Protest Disrupts Minister's Interview
An interview with Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans at the University of Amsterdam was disrupted by protestors, resulting in physical altercations with security and the premature ending of the event; the university filed a police report.
UvA Files Police Report After Protest Disrupts Minister's Interview
An interview with Dutch Defense Minister Brekelmans at the University of Amsterdam was disrupted by protestors, resulting in physical altercations with security and the premature ending of the event; the university filed a police report.
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60% Bias Score
Murmansk Oblast Sees 2.5% Rise in Cancer Cases in 2024
Murmansk Oblast reported 3866 new cancer cases in 2024, a 2.5% increase from 2023, with 1761 in men and 2105 in women; improved diagnostics contribute to this rise, but many cancers are now treatable, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early detection.
Murmansk Oblast Sees 2.5% Rise in Cancer Cases in 2024
Murmansk Oblast reported 3866 new cancer cases in 2024, a 2.5% increase from 2023, with 1761 in men and 2105 in women; improved diagnostics contribute to this rise, but many cancers are now treatable, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early detection.
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32% Bias Score
US Dollar's Potential Downturn Signals Risk for S&P 500
The US dollar's January 2025 marginal loss, following a three-month rise and potential false breakout, could signal a downturn, mirroring historical correlations with S&P 500 lows observed after previous dollar peaks in 2022, 2023, and 2024. This is especially notable given the strong correlation be...
US Dollar's Potential Downturn Signals Risk for S&P 500
The US dollar's January 2025 marginal loss, following a three-month rise and potential false breakout, could signal a downturn, mirroring historical correlations with S&P 500 lows observed after previous dollar peaks in 2022, 2023, and 2024. This is especially notable given the strong correlation be...
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36% Bias Score
Summer Sporting Review: Cricket Triumphs, Golf Fails, and a Flat Australian Open
This article reviews multiple sporting events and news stories including the Australian Test cricket series victory, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race tragedy, LIV Golf's financial struggles, and the Australian Open final, highlighting their relative significance and impact.
Summer Sporting Review: Cricket Triumphs, Golf Fails, and a Flat Australian Open
This article reviews multiple sporting events and news stories including the Australian Test cricket series victory, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race tragedy, LIV Golf's financial struggles, and the Australian Open final, highlighting their relative significance and impact.
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52% Bias Score
Go Ahead Eagles Advances to KNVB Cup Semi-Finals
Go Ahead Eagles beat Noordwijk 1-0 in their KNVB Cup quarter-final match, thanks to a goal by Mathis Suray, securing their place in the semi-finals and a potential clash with PSV or Heracles Almelo.
Go Ahead Eagles Advances to KNVB Cup Semi-Finals
Go Ahead Eagles beat Noordwijk 1-0 in their KNVB Cup quarter-final match, thanks to a goal by Mathis Suray, securing their place in the semi-finals and a potential clash with PSV or Heracles Almelo.
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36% Bias Score
UvA Files Police Report After Protestors Disrupt Minister's Interview
At the University of Amsterdam (UvA), an interview with Defense Minister Brekelmans was disrupted by protestors who physically assaulted security guards, leading to a police report and highlighting a pattern of escalating protest tactics on campus.
UvA Files Police Report After Protestors Disrupt Minister's Interview
At the University of Amsterdam (UvA), an interview with Defense Minister Brekelmans was disrupted by protestors who physically assaulted security guards, leading to a police report and highlighting a pattern of escalating protest tactics on campus.
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52% Bias Score
Surge in Dutch Private Schools Raises Equity Concerns
The Netherlands has seen a tripling of private schools in eight years, now numbering 134, as wealthy parents seek specialized education not available in state schools, prompting concerns about educational inequality.
Surge in Dutch Private Schools Raises Equity Concerns
The Netherlands has seen a tripling of private schools in eight years, now numbering 134, as wealthy parents seek specialized education not available in state schools, prompting concerns about educational inequality.
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44% Bias Score
Five Steps to Transition from a Niche Career
This article details five steps to help professionals transition from niche careers into broader fields by understanding employer concerns, identifying transferable skills, crafting a compelling narrative, expanding their network, and considering alternative career paths.
Five Steps to Transition from a Niche Career
This article details five steps to help professionals transition from niche careers into broader fields by understanding employer concerns, identifying transferable skills, crafting a compelling narrative, expanding their network, and considering alternative career paths.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Curlers Aim for Podium Finish Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
Australian curlers Dean Hewitt and Tahli Gill, who made history at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as the nation's first representatives in the sport, aim for a podium finish at the 2024 Milan games, despite facing challenges such as limited funding and training facilities compared to countries lik...
Australian Curlers Aim for Podium Finish Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
Australian curlers Dean Hewitt and Tahli Gill, who made history at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as the nation's first representatives in the sport, aim for a podium finish at the 2024 Milan games, despite facing challenges such as limited funding and training facilities compared to countries lik...
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32% Bias Score
U.S. White-Collar Job Market Slowdown in Early 2025
The U.S. white-collar job market is slowing down in early 2025, with hiring rates for those earning over $96,000 at their lowest since 2014, increased competition, decreased job security, and the impact of AI and automation contributing to this trend; however, the JOLTS report, while showing cooling...
U.S. White-Collar Job Market Slowdown in Early 2025
The U.S. white-collar job market is slowing down in early 2025, with hiring rates for those earning over $96,000 at their lowest since 2014, increased competition, decreased job security, and the impact of AI and automation contributing to this trend; however, the JOLTS report, while showing cooling...
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48% Bias Score