February 2025
March 2025
French Court Orders Biarritz to Rename Racist Neighborhood
A Bordeaux court ordered Biarritz to rename its "La Négresse" neighborhood, deemed racist and sexist by an association, after a lower court rejected the request; the mayor has three months to act.
French Court Orders Biarritz to Rename Racist Neighborhood
A Bordeaux court ordered Biarritz to rename its "La Négresse" neighborhood, deemed racist and sexist by an association, after a lower court rejected the request; the mayor has three months to act.
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48% Bias Score
Ruto Reopens Garissa Passport Office, Eliminates Citizenship Vetting
President William Ruto reopened the Garissa passport office during his tour of Kenya's North Eastern region, ending the need for residents to travel to Nairobi and eliminating the 60-year-old vetting process for Kenyan citizenship applications; the government will also cover livestock vaccinations.
Ruto Reopens Garissa Passport Office, Eliminates Citizenship Vetting
President William Ruto reopened the Garissa passport office during his tour of Kenya's North Eastern region, ending the need for residents to travel to Nairobi and eliminating the 60-year-old vetting process for Kenyan citizenship applications; the government will also cover livestock vaccinations.
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40% Bias Score
Pernod Ricard Cuts Sales Outlook Amidst Weak China Performance
French drinks giant Pernod Ricard reported a 4% fall in organic net sales to €6,176 million for the first half of fiscal year 2025, primarily due to weak Chinese sales and unfavorable exchange rates; the company now expects low single-digit sales decline for the full year.
Pernod Ricard Cuts Sales Outlook Amidst Weak China Performance
French drinks giant Pernod Ricard reported a 4% fall in organic net sales to €6,176 million for the first half of fiscal year 2025, primarily due to weak Chinese sales and unfavorable exchange rates; the company now expects low single-digit sales decline for the full year.
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40% Bias Score
Verdi Calls for More Strikes at Deutsche Post in Hessen
Verdi, a German labor union, has called for another round of warning strikes at Deutsche Post in Hessen, impacting mail and package delivery across multiple locations, including Vordertaunus, Wetterau, Wiesbaden, and Fulda, due to demands for a seven percent wage increase and additional vacation day...
Verdi Calls for More Strikes at Deutsche Post in Hessen
Verdi, a German labor union, has called for another round of warning strikes at Deutsche Post in Hessen, impacting mail and package delivery across multiple locations, including Vordertaunus, Wetterau, Wiesbaden, and Fulda, due to demands for a seven percent wage increase and additional vacation day...
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40% Bias Score
Rise of Private Schools in Germany: Addressing Systemic Issues in Public Education
The number of private schools in Germany has risen to approximately 10 percent, impacting public education due to parental dissatisfaction with public school quality, particularly concerning language skills, and a desire for improved educational outcomes, leading to increased investments in private ...
Rise of Private Schools in Germany: Addressing Systemic Issues in Public Education
The number of private schools in Germany has risen to approximately 10 percent, impacting public education due to parental dissatisfaction with public school quality, particularly concerning language skills, and a desire for improved educational outcomes, leading to increased investments in private ...
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60% Bias Score
Wahl-O-Mat" vs. "Real-O-Mat": Comparing Party Promises to Actual Voting Records
Germany's upcoming Bundestag election sees the release of two online tools aiding voter decisions: the "Wahl-O-Mat," focusing on party promises, and the "Real-O-Mat," analyzing actual voting records. Discrepancies between stated intentions and actions highlight the need to use both tools for compreh...
Wahl-O-Mat" vs. "Real-O-Mat": Comparing Party Promises to Actual Voting Records
Germany's upcoming Bundestag election sees the release of two online tools aiding voter decisions: the "Wahl-O-Mat," focusing on party promises, and the "Real-O-Mat," analyzing actual voting records. Discrepancies between stated intentions and actions highlight the need to use both tools for compreh...
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32% Bias Score
France Bypasses Budget with Special Law, Implementing Austerity Measures
France's government implemented a special law instead of a budget for 2025, bypassing parliamentary approval to implement austerity measures impacting public services, social programs, and potentially long-term economic stability.
France Bypasses Budget with Special Law, Implementing Austerity Measures
France's government implemented a special law instead of a budget for 2025, bypassing parliamentary approval to implement austerity measures impacting public services, social programs, and potentially long-term economic stability.
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60% Bias Score
Severe Storms Bring Flash Flooding, Thunder Ice to Multiple States
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding hit West Virginia and Kentucky on Thursday, causing numerous rescues, school closures, and prompting emergency operations center activation; while a wintry mix of freezing rain and lightning, known as "thunder ice," impacted parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
Severe Storms Bring Flash Flooding, Thunder Ice to Multiple States
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding hit West Virginia and Kentucky on Thursday, causing numerous rescues, school closures, and prompting emergency operations center activation; while a wintry mix of freezing rain and lightning, known as "thunder ice," impacted parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
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16% Bias Score
AstraZeneca's Q4 2024 Earnings Exceed Expectations, Driven by Strong Clinical Trial Results
AstraZeneca announced strong Q4 2024 and full-year results, with total revenue surging 24% to $14.9 billion in Q4 and 18% to $54.1 billion for the full year, driven by successful clinical trials and rising demand across all major therapy areas; CEO Pascal Soriot highlighted this as the start of a ca...
AstraZeneca's Q4 2024 Earnings Exceed Expectations, Driven by Strong Clinical Trial Results
AstraZeneca announced strong Q4 2024 and full-year results, with total revenue surging 24% to $14.9 billion in Q4 and 18% to $54.1 billion for the full year, driven by successful clinical trials and rising demand across all major therapy areas; CEO Pascal Soriot highlighted this as the start of a ca...
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56% Bias Score
Eli Lilly Exceeds Profit Forecasts Despite Sales Disappointments
Eli Lilly, exceeding analysts' expectations, forecasts higher-than-expected annual profit despite recent sales misses for its Mounjaro and Zepbound drugs; the company's stock rose 1 percent in premarket trading.
Eli Lilly Exceeds Profit Forecasts Despite Sales Disappointments
Eli Lilly, exceeding analysts' expectations, forecasts higher-than-expected annual profit despite recent sales misses for its Mounjaro and Zepbound drugs; the company's stock rose 1 percent in premarket trading.
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36% Bias Score
Berlin Podcast Highlights Public Service Workers' Strike Threat
The Berlin-based podcast "Betriebsstörung" gives voice to public service workers, such as BVG drivers and sanitation workers, highlighting their struggles with low pay, overwork, and staff shortages, potentially leading to more strikes due to ongoing contract negotiations.
Berlin Podcast Highlights Public Service Workers' Strike Threat
The Berlin-based podcast "Betriebsstörung" gives voice to public service workers, such as BVG drivers and sanitation workers, highlighting their struggles with low pay, overwork, and staff shortages, potentially leading to more strikes due to ongoing contract negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Disrespect, Drugs, and Masculinity: Root Causes of UK Murders
Most UK murders result from perceived disrespect, often involving young men under the influence of alcohol or drugs on weekends; this is linked to broader societal issues around masculinity and requires multifaceted solutions.
Disrespect, Drugs, and Masculinity: Root Causes of UK Murders
Most UK murders result from perceived disrespect, often involving young men under the influence of alcohol or drugs on weekends; this is linked to broader societal issues around masculinity and requires multifaceted solutions.
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60% Bias Score