February 2025
March 2025
Hotelbeds' €725 Million IPO: Largest in Europe in 2025
Hotelbeds (HBX), a global hotel bed bank, completed a €725 million IPO on the Madrid Stock Exchange on Thursday, becoming the largest European IPO in 2025, with current shareholders retaining a significant ownership stake and a plan to reduce the company's leverage.
Hotelbeds' €725 Million IPO: Largest in Europe in 2025
Hotelbeds (HBX), a global hotel bed bank, completed a €725 million IPO on the Madrid Stock Exchange on Thursday, becoming the largest European IPO in 2025, with current shareholders retaining a significant ownership stake and a plan to reduce the company's leverage.
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40% Bias Score
Cyclades Earthquake Swarm Prompts School Closures and Economic Support Measures
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Amorgos in the Cyclades on Wednesday, following a series of quakes since February 1st totaling over 1100, prompting school closures and economic support measures.
Cyclades Earthquake Swarm Prompts School Closures and Economic Support Measures
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Amorgos in the Cyclades on Wednesday, following a series of quakes since February 1st totaling over 1100, prompting school closures and economic support measures.
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20% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Musk to Reduce Federal Spending
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday, appointing Elon Musk to lead a new government efficiency agency (DOGE) aimed at reducing federal spending by limiting new hires to one for every four departures, while freezing billions in subsidies and allowing employees to leave with severance ...
Trump Appoints Musk to Reduce Federal Spending
President Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday, appointing Elon Musk to lead a new government efficiency agency (DOGE) aimed at reducing federal spending by limiting new hires to one for every four departures, while freezing billions in subsidies and allowing employees to leave with severance ...
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48% Bias Score
Paris AI Summit: 61 Nations Sign Declaration, US and UK Absent
The Paris AI Summit, co-chaired by French President Macron and Indian Prime Minister Modi, resulted in a declaration signed by 61 countries emphasizing inclusive and secure AI development, while the US and UK did not participate, highlighting differing views on AI regulation.
Paris AI Summit: 61 Nations Sign Declaration, US and UK Absent
The Paris AI Summit, co-chaired by French President Macron and Indian Prime Minister Modi, resulted in a declaration signed by 61 countries emphasizing inclusive and secure AI development, while the US and UK did not participate, highlighting differing views on AI regulation.
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44% Bias Score
European Energy Crisis Deepens as Prices Surge Amidst Low Gas Reserves
Europe faces soaring natural gas and electricity prices due to low reserves and halted Russian supplies, impacting countries like Greece where prices reached €182.11/MWh today and reserves are at 49%, projected to fall to 30-35% by April.
European Energy Crisis Deepens as Prices Surge Amidst Low Gas Reserves
Europe faces soaring natural gas and electricity prices due to low reserves and halted Russian supplies, impacting countries like Greece where prices reached €182.11/MWh today and reserves are at 49%, projected to fall to 30-35% by April.
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36% Bias Score
Over 1,300 Cyberattacks Target China in 2023
A cybersecurity report reveals over 1,300 advanced persistent cyberattacks on China in 2023, primarily targeting government and educational institutions in 14 key industries, with origins in North America and Asia, focusing on national defense and technological development.
Over 1,300 Cyberattacks Target China in 2023
A cybersecurity report reveals over 1,300 advanced persistent cyberattacks on China in 2023, primarily targeting government and educational institutions in 14 key industries, with origins in North America and Asia, focusing on national defense and technological development.
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's NATO Debut Signals Continued Ukraine Support Amidst Trump's Spending Demands
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's first international trip is to a NATO meeting in Brussels focused on aiding Ukraine. His attendance signals continued support despite uncertainties from the Trump administration, including demands for increased NATO defense spending and potential policy shifts on ...
Hegseth's NATO Debut Signals Continued Ukraine Support Amidst Trump's Spending Demands
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's first international trip is to a NATO meeting in Brussels focused on aiding Ukraine. His attendance signals continued support despite uncertainties from the Trump administration, including demands for increased NATO defense spending and potential policy shifts on ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Spark Global Backlash
President Trump implemented a 25% tariff increase on all steel and aluminum imports, prompting international condemnation and threats of retaliatory measures from Canada, the EU, India, and China, who argue the move will harm consumers and businesses globally.
Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Spark Global Backlash
President Trump implemented a 25% tariff increase on all steel and aluminum imports, prompting international condemnation and threats of retaliatory measures from Canada, the EU, India, and China, who argue the move will harm consumers and businesses globally.
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48% Bias Score
US Imposes Steel, Iron, Aluminum Tariffs, Sparking Global Trade War Fears
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday imposing 25% tariffs on steel, iron, and aluminum imports, escalating global trade war risks and prompting retaliatory threats from Canada and the European Union, despite the US aiming to boost domestic production and jobs.
US Imposes Steel, Iron, Aluminum Tariffs, Sparking Global Trade War Fears
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday imposing 25% tariffs on steel, iron, and aluminum imports, escalating global trade war risks and prompting retaliatory threats from Canada and the European Union, despite the US aiming to boost domestic production and jobs.
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40% Bias Score
Trudeau in Brussels to Strengthen EU Ties Amid US Trade Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Brussels today to strengthen EU ties amid US tariffs on steel and aluminum, prompting Canada and the EU to diversify trade relations to counter the unpredictable US trade policies.
Trudeau in Brussels to Strengthen EU Ties Amid US Trade Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Brussels today to strengthen EU ties amid US tariffs on steel and aluminum, prompting Canada and the EU to diversify trade relations to counter the unpredictable US trade policies.
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48% Bias Score
Artsakh's Former President Condemns Armenian Speaker's Accusations
Samvel Shahramanyan, the former president of Artsakh, publicly condemned Alen Simonyan, the speaker of the Armenian National Assembly, for accusing Artsakh residents of failing to fight during the recent war, demanding a public apology and urging a focus on resolving the humanitarian crisis instead ...
Artsakh's Former President Condemns Armenian Speaker's Accusations
Samvel Shahramanyan, the former president of Artsakh, publicly condemned Alen Simonyan, the speaker of the Armenian National Assembly, for accusing Artsakh residents of failing to fight during the recent war, demanding a public apology and urging a focus on resolving the humanitarian crisis instead ...
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44% Bias Score
NATO Meeting on Ukraine Aid, Dutch Double Murder Trial, and Stable Gas Consumption
Defense ministers from over fifty countries are meeting in Brussels to discuss military aid for Ukraine; a trial for a double murder begins in the Netherlands; and natural gas consumption in the Netherlands stabilized in 2024.
NATO Meeting on Ukraine Aid, Dutch Double Murder Trial, and Stable Gas Consumption
Defense ministers from over fifty countries are meeting in Brussels to discuss military aid for Ukraine; a trial for a double murder begins in the Netherlands; and natural gas consumption in the Netherlands stabilized in 2024.
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4% Bias Score