February 2025
March 2025
Czech Central Bank Explores Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a Bitcoin pilot portfolio as part of its diversification strategy, making it potentially the first European central bank to explore cryptocurrency as a reserve asset; however, experts warn of the inherent volatility and potential risks.
Czech Central Bank Explores Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a Bitcoin pilot portfolio as part of its diversification strategy, making it potentially the first European central bank to explore cryptocurrency as a reserve asset; however, experts warn of the inherent volatility and potential risks.
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44% Bias Score
Canada's $30 Billion Transit Investment: Challenges and Opportunities
Canada is investing $30 billion over 10 years in sustainable public transit to reduce emissions, but faces challenges in securing operating funds and integrating land use planning to maximize the impact.
Canada's $30 Billion Transit Investment: Challenges and Opportunities
Canada is investing $30 billion over 10 years in sustainable public transit to reduce emissions, but faces challenges in securing operating funds and integrating land use planning to maximize the impact.
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis Hospitalized, Misses Holy Year Events
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with a complex polymicrobial respiratory infection, causing the cancellation of a Saturday papal audience; Sunday Mass will continue with another official.
Pope Francis Hospitalized, Misses Holy Year Events
Pope Francis is hospitalized in Rome with a complex polymicrobial respiratory infection, causing the cancellation of a Saturday papal audience; Sunday Mass will continue with another official.
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36% Bias Score
Global Markets Rise on Positive Sentiment, but Oil Prices Fall
Global markets trended upward, with Hong Kong shares nearing three-year highs after a meeting between business leaders and President Xi Jinping; Wall Street opened higher due to potential tariff developments and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate strategy; however, oil prices fell due to uncertaint...
Global Markets Rise on Positive Sentiment, but Oil Prices Fall
Global markets trended upward, with Hong Kong shares nearing three-year highs after a meeting between business leaders and President Xi Jinping; Wall Street opened higher due to potential tariff developments and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate strategy; however, oil prices fell due to uncertaint...
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20% Bias Score
Canada Investigates AI-Driven Algorithmic Pricing in Rental Market
Canada's Competition Bureau is investigating AI-driven algorithmic pricing in real estate rentals following an American antitrust lawsuit alleging collusion and rent inflation by companies using RealPage's YieldStar platform; the investigation was prompted by the NDP and a motion by B.C. NDP MP Boni...
Canada Investigates AI-Driven Algorithmic Pricing in Rental Market
Canada's Competition Bureau is investigating AI-driven algorithmic pricing in real estate rentals following an American antitrust lawsuit alleging collusion and rent inflation by companies using RealPage's YieldStar platform; the investigation was prompted by the NDP and a motion by B.C. NDP MP Boni...
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40% Bias Score
German MP Sues Meta Over Defamatory Meme
German Member of Parliament Renate Künast is suing Meta (Facebook) for defamation over a false meme containing a fabricated quote, highlighting the challenges of online misinformation and the responsibility of social media platforms. The case is before the German Federal Court of Justice, with poten...
German MP Sues Meta Over Defamatory Meme
German Member of Parliament Renate Künast is suing Meta (Facebook) for defamation over a false meme containing a fabricated quote, highlighting the challenges of online misinformation and the responsibility of social media platforms. The case is before the German Federal Court of Justice, with poten...
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Chinese Tech Stocks Amidst AI Boom and Easing Regulatory Pressure
Fueled by AI startup DeepSeek's emergence, President Xi Jinping's meeting with tech leaders, and the absence of major US sanctions, Chinese tech stocks are experiencing a significant rally, with the Hang Seng Tech index up 33% in one month and Alibaba's stock up 53% this year; however, much of this ...
Surge in Chinese Tech Stocks Amidst AI Boom and Easing Regulatory Pressure
Fueled by AI startup DeepSeek's emergence, President Xi Jinping's meeting with tech leaders, and the absence of major US sanctions, Chinese tech stocks are experiencing a significant rally, with the Hang Seng Tech index up 33% in one month and Alibaba's stock up 53% this year; however, much of this ...
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48% Bias Score
Thames Water Secures £3 Billion Lifeline, Averts Nationalization
A British court approved a £3 billion debt lifeline for Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, preventing its immediate nationalization and providing funding until May 2026; however, the deal faced opposition and highlights challenges within the privatized water industry.
Thames Water Secures £3 Billion Lifeline, Averts Nationalization
A British court approved a £3 billion debt lifeline for Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, preventing its immediate nationalization and providing funding until May 2026; however, the deal faced opposition and highlights challenges within the privatized water industry.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Cracks Down on Dissent Amidst Impending Peace Talks
Turkish authorities arrested 282 people for alleged PKK links and issued 60 more warrants, including against journalists and artists, amid anticipated peace talks with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, raising concerns about political motives and implications for upcoming elections.
Turkey Cracks Down on Dissent Amidst Impending Peace Talks
Turkish authorities arrested 282 people for alleged PKK links and issued 60 more warrants, including against journalists and artists, amid anticipated peace talks with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, raising concerns about political motives and implications for upcoming elections.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Seeks to Increase Deportations to Syria and Afghanistan Amidst Asylum Challenges
Germany is attempting to increase deportations to Syria and Afghanistan due to rising asylum numbers and recent attacks by individuals from those countries, facing legal and logistical hurdles while seeking cooperation with unstable governments.
Germany Seeks to Increase Deportations to Syria and Afghanistan Amidst Asylum Challenges
Germany is attempting to increase deportations to Syria and Afghanistan due to rising asylum numbers and recent attacks by individuals from those countries, facing legal and logistical hurdles while seeking cooperation with unstable governments.
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56% Bias Score
European Troop Deployment to Ukraine After Ceasefire: A Divided Debate
Amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine, several European NATO nations are debating sending troops after a ceasefire, with France, the UK, and Poland showing interest, but Germany hesitant due to the lack of US involvement and potential political ramifications. A recent poll shows 49% of Germans support ...
European Troop Deployment to Ukraine After Ceasefire: A Divided Debate
Amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine, several European NATO nations are debating sending troops after a ceasefire, with France, the UK, and Poland showing interest, but Germany hesitant due to the lack of US involvement and potential political ramifications. A recent poll shows 49% of Germans support ...
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36% Bias Score
Berlin's Wärmebus Overwhelmed by Extreme Cold
Due to freezing temperatures (-16°C) in Berlin and Brandenburg, the German Red Cross's Wärmebus has seen a significant increase in calls since November, rising from 5 to 8 daily, resulting in 394 individuals being brought to emergency shelters and 1706 total contacts with homeless people.
Berlin's Wärmebus Overwhelmed by Extreme Cold
Due to freezing temperatures (-16°C) in Berlin and Brandenburg, the German Red Cross's Wärmebus has seen a significant increase in calls since November, rising from 5 to 8 daily, resulting in 394 individuals being brought to emergency shelters and 1706 total contacts with homeless people.
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36% Bias Score