February 2025
March 2025
Africa's AI Lag: Infrastructure, Data, and Talent Shortages Hamper Growth
Experts at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi highlighted Africa's minimal contribution (less than 2.5 percent) to the global AI market due to infrastructure limitations, data access issues, and talent shortages, urging collaborative solutions and supportive policies for economic growth.
Africa's AI Lag: Infrastructure, Data, and Talent Shortages Hamper Growth
Experts at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi highlighted Africa's minimal contribution (less than 2.5 percent) to the global AI market due to infrastructure limitations, data access issues, and talent shortages, urging collaborative solutions and supportive policies for economic growth.
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28% Bias Score
Cuba Halts Non-Essential Activities Due to Energy Crisis
To alleviate the impact of a severe energy crisis, including a 1,656-megawatt grid failure on February 13th, the Cuban government suspended non-essential work and school on February 14th and 15th, citing inadequate infrastructure maintenance and US sanctions as contributing factors.
Cuba Halts Non-Essential Activities Due to Energy Crisis
To alleviate the impact of a severe energy crisis, including a 1,656-megawatt grid failure on February 13th, the Cuban government suspended non-essential work and school on February 14th and 15th, citing inadequate infrastructure maintenance and US sanctions as contributing factors.
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32% Bias Score
Talking About Mental Health: Seeking Help and Providing Support
This ZEIT Campus interview with Isabel Bohrn discusses how to talk about mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of seeking support from trusted individuals and professionals while respecting personal boundaries and avoiding insensitive responses.
Talking About Mental Health: Seeking Help and Providing Support
This ZEIT Campus interview with Isabel Bohrn discusses how to talk about mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of seeking support from trusted individuals and professionals while respecting personal boundaries and avoiding insensitive responses.
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16% Bias Score
Turkey's Inflation Expectations Rise to 28.30 Percent in February Survey
Turkey's Central Bank's February survey shows year-end inflation expectations rising to 28.30 percent, 12-month expectations at 25.26 percent, and 24-month at 17.26 percent; the year-end USD/TRY exchange rate is predicted at 42.89, and GDP growth is expected at 3 percent.
Turkey's Inflation Expectations Rise to 28.30 Percent in February Survey
Turkey's Central Bank's February survey shows year-end inflation expectations rising to 28.30 percent, 12-month expectations at 25.26 percent, and 24-month at 17.26 percent; the year-end USD/TRY exchange rate is predicted at 42.89, and GDP growth is expected at 3 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Construction Giants Secure €1.35 Billion in Thessaly Reconstruction Contracts
Greek construction giants won €1.35 billion in Thessaly reconstruction contracts, prompting legal challenges from smaller firms, most of which have been rejected, potentially delaying the project.
Greek Construction Giants Secure €1.35 Billion in Thessaly Reconstruction Contracts
Greek construction giants won €1.35 billion in Thessaly reconstruction contracts, prompting legal challenges from smaller firms, most of which have been rejected, potentially delaying the project.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Music Education Faces Funding Crisis
Due to government budget cuts, the number of subsidized music schools in the Netherlands drastically decreased from 108 in 2007 to 12 in 2021; however, private initiatives have emerged, often employing teachers with significantly reduced benefits.
Dutch Music Education Faces Funding Crisis
Due to government budget cuts, the number of subsidized music schools in the Netherlands drastically decreased from 108 in 2007 to 12 in 2021; however, private initiatives have emerged, often employing teachers with significantly reduced benefits.
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52% Bias Score
Gonzalez Advances in Ecuadorian Election Amidst Guatemala Bus Crash and US Tariffs
On February 11, 2025, Luisa Gonzalez advanced to Ecuador's presidential runoff; a bus crash in Guatemala killed dozens; the US imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum imports.
Gonzalez Advances in Ecuadorian Election Amidst Guatemala Bus Crash and US Tariffs
On February 11, 2025, Luisa Gonzalez advanced to Ecuador's presidential runoff; a bus crash in Guatemala killed dozens; the US imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican steel and aluminum imports.
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12% Bias Score
Rouen Mayor Faces Online Hate After Refugee Aid Donation
Rouen's mayor donated 12,500 transit tickets to aid exiled people, sparking hateful online messages prompting a police report; the €9,120 donation aims to help newcomers navigate administrative processes.
Rouen Mayor Faces Online Hate After Refugee Aid Donation
Rouen's mayor donated 12,500 transit tickets to aid exiled people, sparking hateful online messages prompting a police report; the €9,120 donation aims to help newcomers navigate administrative processes.
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60% Bias Score
Japan Releases Rice Reserves to Combat 50% Price Surge
Japan will release 210,000 tonnes of rice reserves to combat a 50% price surge caused by record summer heat, panic buying, and distribution issues, marking the first such intervention due to distribution problems rather than natural disasters. The rice will be sold to cooperatives and wholesalers by...
Japan Releases Rice Reserves to Combat 50% Price Surge
Japan will release 210,000 tonnes of rice reserves to combat a 50% price surge caused by record summer heat, panic buying, and distribution issues, marking the first such intervention due to distribution problems rather than natural disasters. The rice will be sold to cooperatives and wholesalers by...
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20% Bias Score
Greece Urges EU to Maintain Cohesion Funding Post-2027
The Greek government is advocating for continued EU cohesion funding post-2027, amid concerns about the Commission's potential shift towards horizontal policies, while currently ranking 4th in absorption of €26.2 billion in EU funds.
Greece Urges EU to Maintain Cohesion Funding Post-2027
The Greek government is advocating for continued EU cohesion funding post-2027, amid concerns about the Commission's potential shift towards horizontal policies, while currently ranking 4th in absorption of €26.2 billion in EU funds.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Drug Lord Shot Dead in Mexico City Parking Garage
Marco E., a 32-year-old Dutch drug lord convicted of cocaine smuggling and on a European most-wanted list, was shot dead in a Mexico City parking garage, as reported by Mexican media, though his death is unconfirmed.
Dutch Drug Lord Shot Dead in Mexico City Parking Garage
Marco E., a 32-year-old Dutch drug lord convicted of cocaine smuggling and on a European most-wanted list, was shot dead in a Mexico City parking garage, as reported by Mexican media, though his death is unconfirmed.
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48% Bias Score
Childhood Cancer Survival Rates in the Netherlands Significantly Increase
New data from the Netherlands Cancer Registry shows that the five-year survival rate for children diagnosed with cancer between 2010 and 2018 was 84 percent, compared to 74 percent for those diagnosed between 1990 and 1999; improvements in diagnosis and targeted treatments are responsible for this i...
Childhood Cancer Survival Rates in the Netherlands Significantly Increase
New data from the Netherlands Cancer Registry shows that the five-year survival rate for children diagnosed with cancer between 2010 and 2018 was 84 percent, compared to 74 percent for those diagnosed between 1990 and 1999; improvements in diagnosis and targeted treatments are responsible for this i...
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32% Bias Score