February 2025
March 2025
Favorable Home Equity Loan Rates This February
Home equity loan interest rates are down about half a percentage point from last February, averaging 8.57% on February 7th, 2024, but are showing signs of increasing, making this February a potentially opportune time to lock in a low rate due to rising inflation and a lull before the next Federal Re...
Favorable Home Equity Loan Rates This February
Home equity loan interest rates are down about half a percentage point from last February, averaging 8.57% on February 7th, 2024, but are showing signs of increasing, making this February a potentially opportune time to lock in a low rate due to rising inflation and a lull before the next Federal Re...
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52% Bias Score
Minnesota Republicans Secure Temporary House Majority After Democratic Boycott
Following a court decision disqualifying a Democratic representative-elect, Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the session for 23 days, leading to a temporary Republican majority (67-66) through a power-sharing agreement that gives Republicans control for two years regardless of a pending special e...
Minnesota Republicans Secure Temporary House Majority After Democratic Boycott
Following a court decision disqualifying a Democratic representative-elect, Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the session for 23 days, leading to a temporary Republican majority (67-66) through a power-sharing agreement that gives Republicans control for two years regardless of a pending special e...
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56% Bias Score
Mixed French Business Reactions to Trump's Economic Policies
French business leaders offered mixed reactions to Donald Trump's presidency, with some praising his swift deregulation and tax cuts while others expressed concern over his methods; this divergence highlights potential shifts in European investment strategies toward the US due to lower corporate tax...
Mixed French Business Reactions to Trump's Economic Policies
French business leaders offered mixed reactions to Donald Trump's presidency, with some praising his swift deregulation and tax cuts while others expressed concern over his methods; this divergence highlights potential shifts in European investment strategies toward the US due to lower corporate tax...
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44% Bias Score
SSW Faces Crisis as Seven Politicians Resign Over Migration Policy
At least seven politicians, including MEP Friedrich Pürner, left Sahra Wagenknecht's leftist party (SSW) due to disagreements over a Bundestag vote on migration control measures, jeopardizing the party's prospects in the upcoming elections.
SSW Faces Crisis as Seven Politicians Resign Over Migration Policy
At least seven politicians, including MEP Friedrich Pürner, left Sahra Wagenknecht's leftist party (SSW) due to disagreements over a Bundestag vote on migration control measures, jeopardizing the party's prospects in the upcoming elections.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of England Base Rate Cut Brings Mortgage Relief
The Bank of England cut the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent on February 22, 2024, offering relief to homeowners with tracker mortgages who could see annual payments fall by almost £350 on a £200,000 mortgage, while lenders like Santander will pass on the reduction from March 3; fu...
Bank of England Base Rate Cut Brings Mortgage Relief
The Bank of England cut the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent on February 22, 2024, offering relief to homeowners with tracker mortgages who could see annual payments fall by almost £350 on a £200,000 mortgage, while lenders like Santander will pass on the reduction from March 3; fu...
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36% Bias Score
Belgian Parliament Approves De Wever's Coalition Agreement After 40-Hour Debate
The Belgian parliament approved Prime Minister De Wever's coalition agreement after a 40-hour debate, marked by procedural disagreements and opposition tactics, with 81 votes in favor and 66 against, amidst concerns over proposed austerity measures and a new wealth tax.
Belgian Parliament Approves De Wever's Coalition Agreement After 40-Hour Debate
The Belgian parliament approved Prime Minister De Wever's coalition agreement after a 40-hour debate, marked by procedural disagreements and opposition tactics, with 81 votes in favor and 66 against, amidst concerns over proposed austerity measures and a new wealth tax.
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40% Bias Score
Walz Returns to Divided Minnesota Legislature After Failed VP Bid
Following a failed vice-presidential bid, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz returned to a divided state legislature, facing scrutiny over past controversies and a stalled legislative session due to partisan gridlock, while maintaining over \$1 million in campaign funds.
Walz Returns to Divided Minnesota Legislature After Failed VP Bid
Following a failed vice-presidential bid, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz returned to a divided state legislature, facing scrutiny over past controversies and a stalled legislative session due to partisan gridlock, while maintaining over \$1 million in campaign funds.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Children Orchestrated Podcast Strategy for 2024 Campaign
Donald Trump's children, especially Barron, Ivanka, and Donald Jr., played a key role in planning his successful podcast appearances, including a crucial interview with Joe Rogan, during his 2024 presidential campaign, aiming to reach wider audiences and bypass negative traditional media coverage.
Trump Children Orchestrated Podcast Strategy for 2024 Campaign
Donald Trump's children, especially Barron, Ivanka, and Donald Jr., played a key role in planning his successful podcast appearances, including a crucial interview with Joe Rogan, during his 2024 presidential campaign, aiming to reach wider audiences and bypass negative traditional media coverage.
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52% Bias Score
French Farmers Elect Confédération Paysanne in Major Upset
The Confédération Paysanne (CR) won a majority in 14 French departments during the January 15-31 agricultural elections, marking a major upset against the dominant FNSEA-JA alliance; the CR's success reflects widespread farmer discontent with government policies and existing representation, with man...
French Farmers Elect Confédération Paysanne in Major Upset
The Confédération Paysanne (CR) won a majority in 14 French departments during the January 15-31 agricultural elections, marking a major upset against the dominant FNSEA-JA alliance; the CR's success reflects widespread farmer discontent with government policies and existing representation, with man...
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40% Bias Score
Radio's Revolution: How Wireless Reshaped British Life
Beaty Rubens's book, "Listen In," chronicles the transformative impact of radio on British life from 1922 to 1939, detailing its influence on family life, politics, and culture, as radio ownership exploded from under 150,000 to nearly 34 million.
Radio's Revolution: How Wireless Reshaped British Life
Beaty Rubens's book, "Listen In," chronicles the transformative impact of radio on British life from 1922 to 1939, detailing its influence on family life, politics, and culture, as radio ownership exploded from under 150,000 to nearly 34 million.
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40% Bias Score
Suns' Trade Deadline Inaction Highlights Roster Issues, Playoff Hopes Dim
The Phoenix Suns' trade deadline yielded few changes, retaining Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant while trading Jusuf Nurkić; the team's high payroll and underperformance cast doubt on their playoff chances and suggest significant roster changes are likely.
Suns' Trade Deadline Inaction Highlights Roster Issues, Playoff Hopes Dim
The Phoenix Suns' trade deadline yielded few changes, retaining Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant while trading Jusuf Nurkić; the team's high payroll and underperformance cast doubt on their playoff chances and suggest significant roster changes are likely.
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48% Bias Score
Milkshake Festival Cancels Azealia Banks After Backlash Over Homophobic, Transphobic Remarks
The Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam cancelled rapper Azealia Banks' July performance after widespread criticism of her past homophobic and transphobic statements; the organizers admitted overlooking crucial information and reaffirmed their commitment to inclusivity.
Milkshake Festival Cancels Azealia Banks After Backlash Over Homophobic, Transphobic Remarks
The Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam cancelled rapper Azealia Banks' July performance after widespread criticism of her past homophobic and transphobic statements; the organizers admitted overlooking crucial information and reaffirmed their commitment to inclusivity.
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48% Bias Score