February 2025
March 2025
Mixed Q4 Earnings Reports Send Stocks on Rollercoaster Ride
Several companies, including DoorDash, Gilead Sciences, and IAC, reported strong fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, while others, such as Lyft and Zillow, fell short, causing mixed reactions in extended trading.
Mixed Q4 Earnings Reports Send Stocks on Rollercoaster Ride
Several companies, including DoorDash, Gilead Sciences, and IAC, reported strong fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, while others, such as Lyft and Zillow, fell short, causing mixed reactions in extended trading.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Veteran DEA Official to Lead Agency
Former DEA agent and current Virginia public safety secretary Terry Cole was nominated by President Trump to lead the DEA, pending Senate confirmation; this follows the withdrawal of Trump's initial pick, Florida sheriff Chad Chronister.
Trump Nominates Veteran DEA Official to Lead Agency
Former DEA agent and current Virginia public safety secretary Terry Cole was nominated by President Trump to lead the DEA, pending Senate confirmation; this follows the withdrawal of Trump's initial pick, Florida sheriff Chad Chronister.
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40% Bias Score
Puerto Rico Bank Faces \$90 Million Fraud Lawsuit
Nodus International Bank in Puerto Rico is facing a \$90 million fraud lawsuit, filed in South Florida, alleging its owners misused depositor funds, leading to the revocation of its license and the appointment of a trustee to recover funds for hundreds of clients in the U.S., Venezuela, and elsewher...
Puerto Rico Bank Faces \$90 Million Fraud Lawsuit
Nodus International Bank in Puerto Rico is facing a \$90 million fraud lawsuit, filed in South Florida, alleging its owners misused depositor funds, leading to the revocation of its license and the appointment of a trustee to recover funds for hundreds of clients in the U.S., Venezuela, and elsewher...
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44% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs Ends Board Diversity Rule
Goldman Sachs ended its policy of requiring diverse boards for companies seeking its IPO assistance, citing the policy's success and a US court ruling against similar Nasdaq rules; this action reflects a broader trend among corporations reconsidering DEI initiatives.
Goldman Sachs Ends Board Diversity Rule
Goldman Sachs ended its policy of requiring diverse boards for companies seeking its IPO assistance, citing the policy's success and a US court ruling against similar Nasdaq rules; this action reflects a broader trend among corporations reconsidering DEI initiatives.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin's "Burger Dialog": Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians
In Berlin, a "Burger Dialog" event saw politicians from CDU, SPD, and Greens debate issues with Gen Z influencers, highlighting generational communication differences and policy priorities, including mental health concerns and election choices among young voters.
Berlin's "Burger Dialog": Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians
In Berlin, a "Burger Dialog" event saw politicians from CDU, SPD, and Greens debate issues with Gen Z influencers, highlighting generational communication differences and policy priorities, including mental health concerns and election choices among young voters.
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44% Bias Score
Habeck's "Future Agenda": Education, AI Investment, and Bureaucracy Cuts
Robert Habeck's "Future Agenda" proposes a National Education Pact, €10 billion yearly for school renovations (starting 2026), a 25% bureaucracy reduction in four years, a €50 billion investment in AI, and increased Elterngeld payments, aiming to boost Germany's growth and competitiveness.
Habeck's "Future Agenda": Education, AI Investment, and Bureaucracy Cuts
Robert Habeck's "Future Agenda" proposes a National Education Pact, €10 billion yearly for school renovations (starting 2026), a 25% bureaucracy reduction in four years, a €50 billion investment in AI, and increased Elterngeld payments, aiming to boost Germany's growth and competitiveness.
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40% Bias Score
Heathrow Announces Multibillion-Pound Expansion Amidst Third Runway Debate
Heathrow Airport announced a multibillion-pound expansion plan to improve existing infrastructure and increase capacity before the potential building of a third runway, funded by shareholders, with airlines and customers covering the expanded services costs; however, the plan faces criticism and unc...
Heathrow Announces Multibillion-Pound Expansion Amidst Third Runway Debate
Heathrow Airport announced a multibillion-pound expansion plan to improve existing infrastructure and increase capacity before the potential building of a third runway, funded by shareholders, with airlines and customers covering the expanded services costs; however, the plan faces criticism and unc...
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44% Bias Score
California Teen Sentenced to Four Years for Nationwide Hoax Threats
Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from California, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for making 375 hoax threats, including bomb threats and shooting threats, targeting schools, religious institutions, and government officials over two years; the calls, classified as "swatting", prompted signi...
California Teen Sentenced to Four Years for Nationwide Hoax Threats
Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from California, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for making 375 hoax threats, including bomb threats and shooting threats, targeting schools, religious institutions, and government officials over two years; the calls, classified as "swatting", prompted signi...
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36% Bias Score
Ecuador's Presidential Election: Noboa Alleges Irregularities, Observers Find No Evidence of Widespread Fraud
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa alleged irregularities in the first round of the presidential election, claiming vote discrepancies in several provinces, while international observers found no evidence of widespread fraud, leading to a runoff election between Noboa and his rival Luisa Gonzalez on ...
Ecuador's Presidential Election: Noboa Alleges Irregularities, Observers Find No Evidence of Widespread Fraud
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa alleged irregularities in the first round of the presidential election, claiming vote discrepancies in several provinces, while international observers found no evidence of widespread fraud, leading to a runoff election between Noboa and his rival Luisa Gonzalez on ...
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32% Bias Score
Lyft Q1 Bookings Miss Expectations Amidst Fierce Competition
Lyft's Q1 2025 gross bookings forecast of $4.05-$4.20 billion missed expectations, causing a 10% stock drop despite record Q4 revenue and profit, driven by competitive pricing and weather disruptions.
Lyft Q1 Bookings Miss Expectations Amidst Fierce Competition
Lyft's Q1 2025 gross bookings forecast of $4.05-$4.20 billion missed expectations, causing a 10% stock drop despite record Q4 revenue and profit, driven by competitive pricing and weather disruptions.
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40% Bias Score
Deadly Train-Truck Collision in Hamburg
A high-speed ICE train collided with a truck carrying heavy railway tracks at a half-barrier crossing in Hamburg-Harburg on Wednesday, resulting in one fatality, 25 injuries, and extensive damage to the train. The truck driver was taken into custody.
Deadly Train-Truck Collision in Hamburg
A high-speed ICE train collided with a truck carrying heavy railway tracks at a half-barrier crossing in Hamburg-Harburg on Wednesday, resulting in one fatality, 25 injuries, and extensive damage to the train. The truck driver was taken into custody.
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28% Bias Score
UK Insurer Vitality Offers Discounted Weight Loss Medication
Vitality, the UK's third-largest health insurer, is offering its 1.9 million members discounts of up to 20% on anti-obesity medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro, based on BMI and health conditions, to combat the £6.5 billion annual cost of obesity to the NHS.
UK Insurer Vitality Offers Discounted Weight Loss Medication
Vitality, the UK's third-largest health insurer, is offering its 1.9 million members discounts of up to 20% on anti-obesity medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro, based on BMI and health conditions, to combat the £6.5 billion annual cost of obesity to the NHS.
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40% Bias Score