February 2025
March 2025
Amazon Shuts Down Inspire, Pivots to Social Media Partnerships
Amazon shut down its short-form video shopping feature, Inspire, 14 months after launch, due to low traction and a strategic shift towards partnering with existing social media platforms for product discovery, impacting brands' social commerce strategies.
Amazon Shuts Down Inspire, Pivots to Social Media Partnerships
Amazon shut down its short-form video shopping feature, Inspire, 14 months after launch, due to low traction and a strategic shift towards partnering with existing social media platforms for product discovery, impacting brands' social commerce strategies.
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44% Bias Score
Council Tax Hikes Hit 90% of English Councils
Most English councils plan to raise council tax by 4.99% from April, with six exceptions exceeding this due to financial hardship; this disproportionately affects low-income households.
Council Tax Hikes Hit 90% of English Councils
Most English councils plan to raise council tax by 4.99% from April, with six exceptions exceeding this due to financial hardship; this disproportionately affects low-income households.
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48% Bias Score
Baltic Sea Cocaine Bust Nets 220 Pounds, Seven Arrests
Polish authorities seized over 220 pounds of cocaine from the Baltic Sea floor during a joint operation with Europol and the DEA, arresting seven suspects linked to an organized crime group and resulting in an estimated \$15 million loss for the smugglers.
Baltic Sea Cocaine Bust Nets 220 Pounds, Seven Arrests
Polish authorities seized over 220 pounds of cocaine from the Baltic Sea floor during a joint operation with Europol and the DEA, arresting seven suspects linked to an organized crime group and resulting in an estimated \$15 million loss for the smugglers.
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24% Bias Score
Noah and Benjamin Debate Effectiveness of US Racial Integration
On his podcast, Trevor Noah and Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin debated the effectiveness of racial integration in the US, with Benjamin arguing against it due to inherent systemic racism and Noah citing the implicit trust within homogenous societies like Finland as a preferable model.
Noah and Benjamin Debate Effectiveness of US Racial Integration
On his podcast, Trevor Noah and Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin debated the effectiveness of racial integration in the US, with Benjamin arguing against it due to inherent systemic racism and Noah citing the implicit trust within homogenous societies like Finland as a preferable model.
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52% Bias Score
Foreign Referee to Officiate Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe Derby
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced that a foreign referee will officiate the high-stakes Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe Süper Lig derby match on February 19, 2025, to address recent controversies surrounding refereeing decisions in Turkish football, following a team's withdrawal from a match du...
Foreign Referee to Officiate Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe Derby
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced that a foreign referee will officiate the high-stakes Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe Süper Lig derby match on February 19, 2025, to address recent controversies surrounding refereeing decisions in Turkish football, following a team's withdrawal from a match du...
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40% Bias Score
French Council of State Rejects C8 and NRJ12 Appeal, but Opens Door for Potential Return
France's Council of State rejected C8 and NRJ12's appeal against the loss of their broadcasting licenses, leading to their closure on February 28th; however, it urged a new application process for four frequencies freeing up in June, potentially offering a route for their return.
French Council of State Rejects C8 and NRJ12 Appeal, but Opens Door for Potential Return
France's Council of State rejected C8 and NRJ12's appeal against the loss of their broadcasting licenses, leading to their closure on February 28th; however, it urged a new application process for four frequencies freeing up in June, potentially offering a route for their return.
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52% Bias Score
UK Inflation Surges, but Bank of England to Continue Rate Cuts
UK inflation hit 3% in January, surpassing forecasts and the Bank of England's target, driven by airfares and school fees; despite this, the Bank is expected to continue cutting interest rates due to weak economic growth.
UK Inflation Surges, but Bank of England to Continue Rate Cuts
UK inflation hit 3% in January, surpassing forecasts and the Bank of England's target, driven by airfares and school fees; despite this, the Bank is expected to continue cutting interest rates due to weak economic growth.
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36% Bias Score
Philippine Village Offers Mosquito Bounty Amid Dengue Fever Surge
A Philippine village is offering a bounty for mosquitoes amid a 40% surge in dengue fever cases this year, reaching at least 28,234 by February 1st, following an outbreak with 10 deaths in a nearby city, prompting this unusual community-based response to supplement clean-up efforts and public health...
Philippine Village Offers Mosquito Bounty Amid Dengue Fever Surge
A Philippine village is offering a bounty for mosquitoes amid a 40% surge in dengue fever cases this year, reaching at least 28,234 by February 1st, following an outbreak with 10 deaths in a nearby city, prompting this unusual community-based response to supplement clean-up efforts and public health...
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36% Bias Score
MAHA.io Launched: A New Platform for Holistic Healthcare
Del Bigtree launched MAHA.io, a platform promoting holistic healthcare and wellness, following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary; the site provides a national doctor directory, tracks legislation, and builds an online community.
MAHA.io Launched: A New Platform for Holistic Healthcare
Del Bigtree launched MAHA.io, a platform promoting holistic healthcare and wellness, following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary; the site provides a national doctor directory, tracks legislation, and builds an online community.
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60% Bias Score
Casey DeSantis Leads 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Poll Among Republicans
A University of North Florida poll reveals Casey DeSantis, Florida's first lady, as the frontrunner for the 2026 gubernatorial election among Republicans, with 57% favorable rating, despite only 30% overall favorability among all respondents, highlighting her high name recognition within her party.
Casey DeSantis Leads 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Poll Among Republicans
A University of North Florida poll reveals Casey DeSantis, Florida's first lady, as the frontrunner for the 2026 gubernatorial election among Republicans, with 57% favorable rating, despite only 30% overall favorability among all respondents, highlighting her high name recognition within her party.
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48% Bias Score
France Bans Protests for Georges Abdallah's Release
French authorities banned Paris protests supporting Georges Abdallah's release due to concerns about potential violence and past slogans perceived as terrorism apologetics, rejecting appeals and highlighting public order concerns.
France Bans Protests for Georges Abdallah's Release
French authorities banned Paris protests supporting Georges Abdallah's release due to concerns about potential violence and past slogans perceived as terrorism apologetics, rejecting appeals and highlighting public order concerns.
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36% Bias Score
France Criticized for Lack of Police Identity Check Tracking System
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) criticized France on February 19th for failing to implement a system for tracking police identity checks, hindering efforts to combat discrimination despite some measures taken; this follows previous condemnations and findings of dispropo...
France Criticized for Lack of Police Identity Check Tracking System
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) criticized France on February 19th for failing to implement a system for tracking police identity checks, hindering efforts to combat discrimination despite some measures taken; this follows previous condemnations and findings of dispropo...
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20% Bias Score