February 2025
March 2025
Materuni Waterfall: Tanzania's Sustainable Tourism Gem
Near Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's Materuni Waterfall, a 100-meter cascade, offers a unique trek through rainforest to the Chagga tribe's village, showcasing coffee production from bean to cup, and creating a sustainable tourism model.
Materuni Waterfall: Tanzania's Sustainable Tourism Gem
Near Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's Materuni Waterfall, a 100-meter cascade, offers a unique trek through rainforest to the Chagga tribe's village, showcasing coffee production from bean to cup, and creating a sustainable tourism model.
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32% Bias Score
Tasoulas Elected as Ninth President of Hellenic Republic Amidst Political Tensions
The Hellenic Parliament elected Kostas Tasoulas as the ninth President of the Hellenic Republic in a contentious vote, prompting debate about the office's role and the process of selection given that the prime minister's decision faced criticism, but any choice would have likely sparked controversy.
Tasoulas Elected as Ninth President of Hellenic Republic Amidst Political Tensions
The Hellenic Parliament elected Kostas Tasoulas as the ninth President of the Hellenic Republic in a contentious vote, prompting debate about the office's role and the process of selection given that the prime minister's decision faced criticism, but any choice would have likely sparked controversy.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Improves OECD Services Trade Ranking Amidst Deregulation
Greece's ranking on the OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index improved from 43rd to 40th in 2024 due to policy changes such as extending visa durations for foreign service providers and eliminating experience requirements for certain roles, exceeding the OECD average of 0.19 with a score of 0.23...
Greece Improves OECD Services Trade Ranking Amidst Deregulation
Greece's ranking on the OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index improved from 43rd to 40th in 2024 due to policy changes such as extending visa durations for foreign service providers and eliminating experience requirements for certain roles, exceeding the OECD average of 0.19 with a score of 0.23...
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20% Bias Score
PBS Shuts Down DEI Office Amidst Funding Concerns
PBS is eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion office due to President Trump's executive order and concerns about federal funding, impacting two executives, despite PBS's continued commitment to diverse storytelling.
PBS Shuts Down DEI Office Amidst Funding Concerns
PBS is eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion office due to President Trump's executive order and concerns about federal funding, impacting two executives, despite PBS's continued commitment to diverse storytelling.
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56% Bias Score
Retailleau Challenges Wauquiez for Leadership of Les Républicains
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Les Républicains party on February 12th, challenging Laurent Wauquiez and potentially fracturing the right-wing party ahead of the 2027 presidential election, despite a prior agreement to divide responsibilit...
Retailleau Challenges Wauquiez for Leadership of Les Républicains
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Les Républicains party on February 12th, challenging Laurent Wauquiez and potentially fracturing the right-wing party ahead of the 2027 presidential election, despite a prior agreement to divide responsibilit...
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56% Bias Score
French Wine Industry Braces for Potential US Tariffs Amidst Record Wine Paris Attendance
The Wine Paris trade show, held February 10-12, 2025, saw strong attendance despite looming US tariffs on French wine, with exhibitors focusing on business as usual while strategizing to diversify their export markets to mitigate the risk of a potential 15-20% market loss.
French Wine Industry Braces for Potential US Tariffs Amidst Record Wine Paris Attendance
The Wine Paris trade show, held February 10-12, 2025, saw strong attendance despite looming US tariffs on French wine, with exhibitors focusing on business as usual while strategizing to diversify their export markets to mitigate the risk of a potential 15-20% market loss.
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40% Bias Score
Enel to Pay \$17.5 Million for Santiago Power Outages
In Santiago, Chile, energy provider Enel will compensate 800,000 households a total of \$17.5 million for the August 2024 power outages caused by severe weather, with payments varying from \$2.6 to \$388 depending on outage duration and additional payments for formal complaints.
Enel to Pay \$17.5 Million for Santiago Power Outages
In Santiago, Chile, energy provider Enel will compensate 800,000 households a total of \$17.5 million for the August 2024 power outages caused by severe weather, with payments varying from \$2.6 to \$388 depending on outage duration and additional payments for formal complaints.
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36% Bias Score
West Ham's Irving: From Obscurity to Cult Hero
West Ham United midfielder Andy Irving, known for his modest lifestyle and financial savvy, earned his first Premier League start against Chelsea after impressing manager Graham Potter with his dedication and training performances, despite facing stiff competition and prior loan spells.
West Ham's Irving: From Obscurity to Cult Hero
West Ham United midfielder Andy Irving, known for his modest lifestyle and financial savvy, earned his first Premier League start against Chelsea after impressing manager Graham Potter with his dedication and training performances, despite facing stiff competition and prior loan spells.
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28% Bias Score
XPENG Enters UK EV Market, Exploiting Tariff-Free Access
XPENG Motors, a Chinese EV manufacturer, launched its G6 model in the UK this month, aiming to leverage British consumer openness to new technologies and the absence of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs; the G6, priced competitively against Tesla's Model Y, is expected to significantly impact the UK premium...
XPENG Enters UK EV Market, Exploiting Tariff-Free Access
XPENG Motors, a Chinese EV manufacturer, launched its G6 model in the UK this month, aiming to leverage British consumer openness to new technologies and the absence of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs; the G6, priced competitively against Tesla's Model Y, is expected to significantly impact the UK premium...
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36% Bias Score
New York Court Hears Arguments on Non-Citizen Voting Rights
New York's highest court heard arguments on Tuesday on a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City municipal elections; a lower court had previously ruled against the law, and the city appealed the decision.
New York Court Hears Arguments on Non-Citizen Voting Rights
New York's highest court heard arguments on Tuesday on a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City municipal elections; a lower court had previously ruled against the law, and the city appealed the decision.
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40% Bias Score
French Crowdfunding Sees 20% Drop in 2024
French crowdfunding experienced a 20% decrease in 2024, totaling €1.6 billion, primarily due to a 26% drop in real estate investment, reflecting broader macroeconomic and geopolitical instability.
French Crowdfunding Sees 20% Drop in 2024
French crowdfunding experienced a 20% decrease in 2024, totaling €1.6 billion, primarily due to a 26% drop in real estate investment, reflecting broader macroeconomic and geopolitical instability.
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28% Bias Score
Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians at Berlin Event
In Berlin, a political discussion involving CDU, SPD, and Green politicians, three influencers, and a live audience focused on Gen Z concerns like gender self-determination, equal pay, youth mental health, and the future of the pension system. The event, partially promoted via LinkedIn, attracted a ...
Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians at Berlin Event
In Berlin, a political discussion involving CDU, SPD, and Green politicians, three influencers, and a live audience focused on Gen Z concerns like gender self-determination, equal pay, youth mental health, and the future of the pension system. The event, partially promoted via LinkedIn, attracted a ...
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44% Bias Score