February 2025
March 2025
High CD Yields: Lock in Long-Term Rates Amidst Potential Federal Reserve Cuts
As of January 21, 2025, 36-month CDs average 1.32% yield, up from 0.80% in January 2020, with top-performing CDs exceeding 4%; experts advise locking in long-term CDs now due to potential future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
High CD Yields: Lock in Long-Term Rates Amidst Potential Federal Reserve Cuts
As of January 21, 2025, 36-month CDs average 1.32% yield, up from 0.80% in January 2020, with top-performing CDs exceeding 4%; experts advise locking in long-term CDs now due to potential future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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48% Bias Score
Mass Stranding of False Killer Whales in Tasmania
More than 150 false killer whales, an endangered species, have beached near Arthur River in Tasmania; rescue efforts are underway, but only 90 whales are still alive, with challenges posed by the remote location and ocean conditions.
Mass Stranding of False Killer Whales in Tasmania
More than 150 false killer whales, an endangered species, have beached near Arthur River in Tasmania; rescue efforts are underway, but only 90 whales are still alive, with challenges posed by the remote location and ocean conditions.
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16% Bias Score
U.K. Government Faces Scrutiny Over Rapid Appointment of Investment Minister
The British government appointed Poppy Gustafsson as investment minister with less than 48 hours of vetting by the House of Lords Appointment Commission, despite her extensive connection to the Mike Lynch fraud cases, prompting criticism from the Conservative opposition.
U.K. Government Faces Scrutiny Over Rapid Appointment of Investment Minister
The British government appointed Poppy Gustafsson as investment minister with less than 48 hours of vetting by the House of Lords Appointment Commission, despite her extensive connection to the Mike Lynch fraud cases, prompting criticism from the Conservative opposition.
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44% Bias Score
Australia's Housing Crisis: Supply Shortage Blamed, Not Low Interest Rates
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock on Tuesday attributed Australia's housing crisis to a supply shortage, not low interest rates, announcing a rate cut to 4.1 percent, despite forecasts of double-digit price increases in Sydney and Melbourne if rates fall further. This comes as net m...
Australia's Housing Crisis: Supply Shortage Blamed, Not Low Interest Rates
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock on Tuesday attributed Australia's housing crisis to a supply shortage, not low interest rates, announcing a rate cut to 4.1 percent, despite forecasts of double-digit price increases in Sydney and Melbourne if rates fall further. This comes as net m...
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48% Bias Score
Goya Win for "La Infiltrada" Sparks Online Backlash
María Luisa Gutiérrez, a 52-year-old film producer from Yunquera de Henares, won her first Goya award for "La Infiltrada," a film about a police officer infiltrating ETA, after 32 years in the industry, sparking online controversy due to her acceptance speech.
Goya Win for "La Infiltrada" Sparks Online Backlash
María Luisa Gutiérrez, a 52-year-old film producer from Yunquera de Henares, won her first Goya award for "La Infiltrada," a film about a police officer infiltrating ETA, after 32 years in the industry, sparking online controversy due to her acceptance speech.
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56% Bias Score
Cofepris Issues Health Alert Against Illegal Sale of CBD Products in Mexico
Mexico's Cofepris issued a health alert against the illegal sale of CBD products by companies including Paradise (linked to former President Vicente Fox), Doctor CBD, Join't Me, CBDFX, Tryp, Crazy Eats, and Kanabi, for lacking necessary permits, posing health risks due to unregulated production and ...
Cofepris Issues Health Alert Against Illegal Sale of CBD Products in Mexico
Mexico's Cofepris issued a health alert against the illegal sale of CBD products by companies including Paradise (linked to former President Vicente Fox), Doctor CBD, Join't Me, CBDFX, Tryp, Crazy Eats, and Kanabi, for lacking necessary permits, posing health risks due to unregulated production and ...
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44% Bias Score
Cyprus Commemorates Closure of Post-WWII Holocaust Survivor Camps
In February 1949, the closure of Cyprus's internment camps, holding 52,000 Holocaust survivors and witnessing 2,200 births, was commemorated; the event highlighted the humanitarian aid of Cypriot civilians and enduring bonds forged between Israel and Cyprus.
Cyprus Commemorates Closure of Post-WWII Holocaust Survivor Camps
In February 1949, the closure of Cyprus's internment camps, holding 52,000 Holocaust survivors and witnessing 2,200 births, was commemorated; the event highlighted the humanitarian aid of Cypriot civilians and enduring bonds forged between Israel and Cyprus.
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40% Bias Score
A$AP Rocky Acquitted of Assault Charges in 2021 Shooting
A California jury acquitted rapper A$AP Rocky of two felony assault charges related to a 2021 shooting incident involving a former friend, A$AP Relli, in Los Angeles, after a trial where conflicting accounts of the event were presented to the jury.
A$AP Rocky Acquitted of Assault Charges in 2021 Shooting
A California jury acquitted rapper A$AP Rocky of two felony assault charges related to a 2021 shooting incident involving a former friend, A$AP Relli, in Los Angeles, after a trial where conflicting accounts of the event were presented to the jury.
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40% Bias Score
UK Lib Dems Take on Trump, Challenging Other Parties' Approach
The centrist Liberal Democrats in the U.K. are stridently criticizing President Trump, contrasting with other major parties' more conciliatory approaches; this strategy leverages widespread British disapproval of Trump (63 percent unfavorable views) and aims to gain electoral advantage.
UK Lib Dems Take on Trump, Challenging Other Parties' Approach
The centrist Liberal Democrats in the U.K. are stridently criticizing President Trump, contrasting with other major parties' more conciliatory approaches; this strategy leverages widespread British disapproval of Trump (63 percent unfavorable views) and aims to gain electoral advantage.
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40% Bias Score
Couple Charged in Sydney Arson, Graffiti Attack
Scott Marshall and Tammie Farrugia were charged in relation to an arson attack and anti-Israel graffiti in Woollahra, Sydney, on December 11, 2023, as part of Strike Force Pearl investigating multiple hate crimes; 13 people are now charged with 68 offences.
Couple Charged in Sydney Arson, Graffiti Attack
Scott Marshall and Tammie Farrugia were charged in relation to an arson attack and anti-Israel graffiti in Woollahra, Sydney, on December 11, 2023, as part of Strike Force Pearl investigating multiple hate crimes; 13 people are now charged with 68 offences.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico's First Judicial Election: 850+ Judges to be Elected on June 1st
Mexico will hold its first judicial election on June 1st, 2025, to elect 9 Supreme Court justices, 2 and 15 magistrates for the Electoral Tribunal, 5 Tribunal of Judicial Discipline members, and 850 other judges; citizens can update their INE credentials until specific deadlines.
Mexico's First Judicial Election: 850+ Judges to be Elected on June 1st
Mexico will hold its first judicial election on June 1st, 2025, to elect 9 Supreme Court justices, 2 and 15 magistrates for the Electoral Tribunal, 5 Tribunal of Judicial Discipline members, and 850 other judges; citizens can update their INE credentials until specific deadlines.
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36% Bias Score
Colombia's Investment Recovers, But Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Colombia's investment grew by 7.6% in 2024, driven by infrastructure projects, but remains below pre-pandemic levels due to slow government stimulus, tax reforms, and economic uncertainty; experts urge increased public spending and higher investment rates to ensure sustainable growth.
Colombia's Investment Recovers, But Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Colombia's investment grew by 7.6% in 2024, driven by infrastructure projects, but remains below pre-pandemic levels due to slow government stimulus, tax reforms, and economic uncertainty; experts urge increased public spending and higher investment rates to ensure sustainable growth.
Progress
16% Bias Score