February 2025
March 2025
Fire on Russian Oil Tanker Koala Attributed to Human Error
On February 9th, a fire in the engine room of the Russian oil tanker Koala, suspected to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet," occurred in the port of Ust-Luga, Russia; Russian authorities attributed the incident to human error, with no oil spill reported.
Fire on Russian Oil Tanker Koala Attributed to Human Error
On February 9th, a fire in the engine room of the Russian oil tanker Koala, suspected to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet," occurred in the port of Ust-Luga, Russia; Russian authorities attributed the incident to human error, with no oil spill reported.
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48% Bias Score
Social Media Debate Uncovers Critical Java Security Flaw: "SkibidiJava"
A social media argument prompted the discovery of "SkibidiJava," a theoretical yet critical Java vulnerability stemming from a Stack Overflow error in Apache Common Collections, potentially causing a universal Denial of Service.
Social Media Debate Uncovers Critical Java Security Flaw: "SkibidiJava"
A social media argument prompted the discovery of "SkibidiJava," a theoretical yet critical Java vulnerability stemming from a Stack Overflow error in Apache Common Collections, potentially causing a universal Denial of Service.
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16% Bias Score
Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A PlayStation-Themed Performance
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LVII Halftime show featured a stage designed with PlayStation controller buttons (X, O, Square, Triangle), symbolizing his life journey as a video game, as confirmed by Lamar and his art director in a Wired interview, and concluding with a "GAME OVER" screen.
Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A PlayStation-Themed Performance
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LVII Halftime show featured a stage designed with PlayStation controller buttons (X, O, Square, Triangle), symbolizing his life journey as a video game, as confirmed by Lamar and his art director in a Wired interview, and concluding with a "GAME OVER" screen.
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36% Bias Score
Moldova Conditions Gas Transit to Transnistria on Political Reforms
Moldova will allow gas transit to Transnistria from Hungary, contingent on Tiraspol meeting conditions including releasing political prisoners and removing checkpoints; Tiraspol's rejection of a 60 million euro EU aid package further complicates the situation.
Moldova Conditions Gas Transit to Transnistria on Political Reforms
Moldova will allow gas transit to Transnistria from Hungary, contingent on Tiraspol meeting conditions including releasing political prisoners and removing checkpoints; Tiraspol's rejection of a 60 million euro EU aid package further complicates the situation.
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40% Bias Score
Venice Extends Tourist Tax to 54 Days in 2025
Venice will extend its daily entry fee for tourists from 29 to 54 days in 2025, charging 5-10 euros to manage overtourism; overnight visitors are exempt.
Venice Extends Tourist Tax to 54 Days in 2025
Venice will extend its daily entry fee for tourists from 29 to 54 days in 2025, charging 5-10 euros to manage overtourism; overnight visitors are exempt.
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28% Bias Score
Three Nominees for French Constitutional Council Face Confirmation Vote
France announced three nominees for its Constitutional Council on February 10th: Richard Ferrand (nominated by Emmanuel Macron), Laurence Vichnievsky (nominated by Yaël Braun-Pivet), and Philippe Bas (nominated by Gérard Larcher); they will replace Laurent Fabius, Corinne Luquiens, and Michel Pinaul...
Three Nominees for French Constitutional Council Face Confirmation Vote
France announced three nominees for its Constitutional Council on February 10th: Richard Ferrand (nominated by Emmanuel Macron), Laurence Vichnievsky (nominated by Yaël Braun-Pivet), and Philippe Bas (nominated by Gérard Larcher); they will replace Laurent Fabius, Corinne Luquiens, and Michel Pinaul...
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40% Bias Score
Tempe Tragedy Shakes Greek Politics: Opinion Polls Show Shifting Dynamics
Greece's political climate is intensely scrutinized in the wake of renewed focus on the Tempe train disaster, with upcoming expert reports and protests anticipated to influence the upcoming elections; opinion polls show ND stabilizing above 30% while other parties experience varied losses and gains.
Tempe Tragedy Shakes Greek Politics: Opinion Polls Show Shifting Dynamics
Greece's political climate is intensely scrutinized in the wake of renewed focus on the Tempe train disaster, with upcoming expert reports and protests anticipated to influence the upcoming elections; opinion polls show ND stabilizing above 30% while other parties experience varied losses and gains.
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36% Bias Score
Wall Street Rebounds, Boosting CNBC Investing Club Stocks
On Monday, February 10, Wall Street saw gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, reversing recent sell-offs; Home Depot's stock rose over 1% after a positive analyst upgrade, while Nvidia gained over 3% following Evercore ISI's addition to its "tactical outperform" list; these changes affected the CNBC Inve...
Wall Street Rebounds, Boosting CNBC Investing Club Stocks
On Monday, February 10, Wall Street saw gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, reversing recent sell-offs; Home Depot's stock rose over 1% after a positive analyst upgrade, while Nvidia gained over 3% following Evercore ISI's addition to its "tactical outperform" list; these changes affected the CNBC Inve...
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36% Bias Score
Aktau Plane Crash: Preliminary Report Reveals Holes, Foreign Objects
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed on December 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 people aboard; a preliminary report found holes and foreign metal objects on the plane, prompting a multinational investigation.
Aktau Plane Crash: Preliminary Report Reveals Holes, Foreign Objects
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed on December 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 people aboard; a preliminary report found holes and foreign metal objects on the plane, prompting a multinational investigation.
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24% Bias Score
France Expedites ALS Patient Access to Disability Benefits
The French National Assembly unanimously passed a law on February 10th to expedite access to disability benefits (PCH) for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients, removing the 60-year age limit and prioritizing applications for rapidly progressing diseases.
France Expedites ALS Patient Access to Disability Benefits
The French National Assembly unanimously passed a law on February 10th to expedite access to disability benefits (PCH) for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients, removing the 60-year age limit and prioritizing applications for rapidly progressing diseases.
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44% Bias Score
Lorry Driver's Simulated Refugee Journey Sparks Change in Perspective
A British lorry driver who participated in a Channel 4 reality show simulating a refugee's journey from Somalia to the UK, described his experience as 'eye-opening', highlighting the extreme poverty and hardship witnessed and a change in his perspective on immigration.
Lorry Driver's Simulated Refugee Journey Sparks Change in Perspective
A British lorry driver who participated in a Channel 4 reality show simulating a refugee's journey from Somalia to the UK, described his experience as 'eye-opening', highlighting the extreme poverty and hardship witnessed and a change in his perspective on immigration.
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52% Bias Score
AI-Powered Cameras Reduce Retail Fraud by 68%
Mousquetaires Group is investing in Diebold Nixdorf's AI-powered camera technology to reduce self-checkout fraud; a trial at an Intermarché store showed a 68% reduction in shrinkage and a 12% decrease in cashier interventions, resulting in \$12,000 in secured sales.
AI-Powered Cameras Reduce Retail Fraud by 68%
Mousquetaires Group is investing in Diebold Nixdorf's AI-powered camera technology to reduce self-checkout fraud; a trial at an Intermarché store showed a 68% reduction in shrinkage and a 12% decrease in cashier interventions, resulting in \$12,000 in secured sales.
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40% Bias Score