February 2025
March 2025
Record Number of Business Closures in the Netherlands in 2024
In 2024, a record 153,000 businesses in the Netherlands ceased operations, representing 6% of all businesses; 90% were sole proprietorships, reflecting the growing trend of self-employment, while stricter regulations on disguised employment may impact future closure rates.
Record Number of Business Closures in the Netherlands in 2024
In 2024, a record 153,000 businesses in the Netherlands ceased operations, representing 6% of all businesses; 90% were sole proprietorships, reflecting the growing trend of self-employment, while stricter regulations on disguised employment may impact future closure rates.
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36% Bias Score
Clint Hill, Secret Service Agent at JFK Assassination, Dies at 93
Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who famously leaped onto President Kennedy's limousine after the assassination, died Friday at age 93 at his home in Belvedere, California; he had been haunted by the event for decades but found peace in recent years.
Clint Hill, Secret Service Agent at JFK Assassination, Dies at 93
Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who famously leaped onto President Kennedy's limousine after the assassination, died Friday at age 93 at his home in Belvedere, California; he had been haunted by the event for decades but found peace in recent years.
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24% Bias Score
PEGI Overturns 18+ Rating for Popular Indie Game Balatro
The Pan European Game Information (PEGI) board has overturned its 18+ age rating for the indie game Balatro after a complaint from its creator, LocalThunk, stating that the game does not involve real-money betting. PEGI will review its policies on loot boxes in all games.
PEGI Overturns 18+ Rating for Popular Indie Game Balatro
The Pan European Game Information (PEGI) board has overturned its 18+ age rating for the indie game Balatro after a complaint from its creator, LocalThunk, stating that the game does not involve real-money betting. PEGI will review its policies on loot boxes in all games.
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48% Bias Score
Highway Collapse in South Korea Kills Four
Four people died and six were injured when parts of a highway under construction collapsed in Anseong, South Korea on Tuesday at 9:49 am (00:49 GMT), trapping workers in the rubble; Hyundai Engineering, the builder, is cooperating with authorities investigating the cause.
Highway Collapse in South Korea Kills Four
Four people died and six were injured when parts of a highway under construction collapsed in Anseong, South Korea on Tuesday at 9:49 am (00:49 GMT), trapping workers in the rubble; Hyundai Engineering, the builder, is cooperating with authorities investigating the cause.
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24% Bias Score
Funk and Soul Singer Gwen McCrae Dies Aged 81
American funk and soul singer Gwen McCrae, known as the "queen of rare groove," died aged 81 on Friday in Miami after a long illness; her family announced her death on Monday, celebrating her remarkable legacy and the impact of her music, including the hit "Rockin' Chair", which was sampled by numer...
Funk and Soul Singer Gwen McCrae Dies Aged 81
American funk and soul singer Gwen McCrae, known as the "queen of rare groove," died aged 81 on Friday in Miami after a long illness; her family announced her death on Monday, celebrating her remarkable legacy and the impact of her music, including the hit "Rockin' Chair", which was sampled by numer...
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16% Bias Score
German Court Sentences Man for Train Protest
A German court sentenced a 40-year-old man to one year and four months in prison for his involvement in a protest that caused an ICE train in Lower Franconia to execute an emergency braking maneuver on January 6, 2021, endangering 62 passengers; his accomplice was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
German Court Sentences Man for Train Protest
A German court sentenced a 40-year-old man to one year and four months in prison for his involvement in a protest that caused an ICE train in Lower Franconia to execute an emergency braking maneuver on January 6, 2021, endangering 62 passengers; his accomplice was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
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40% Bias Score
Global Markets React to Rate Cut, Unilever CEO Resignation
European and Asian markets experienced slight declines today, following Wall Street's downturn and concerns about US tariffs; South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates; Unilever's CEO resigned, causing a stock drop; and mixed results were seen in US markets.
Global Markets React to Rate Cut, Unilever CEO Resignation
European and Asian markets experienced slight declines today, following Wall Street's downturn and concerns about US tariffs; South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates; Unilever's CEO resigned, causing a stock drop; and mixed results were seen in US markets.
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32% Bias Score
UK Energy Prices Rise 6.4%, Exacerbating Fuel Poverty
A 6.4% rise in UK energy prices from April will add £111 yearly to 26 million households' bills, pushing many into fuel poverty, as reported by Citizens Advice who saw a 35% increase in energy debt support requests and over 5,000 applications for the Household Support Fund in 2025.
UK Energy Prices Rise 6.4%, Exacerbating Fuel Poverty
A 6.4% rise in UK energy prices from April will add £111 yearly to 26 million households' bills, pushing many into fuel poverty, as reported by Citizens Advice who saw a 35% increase in energy debt support requests and over 5,000 applications for the Household Support Fund in 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Pakistan Unveils Multi-Pronged Anti-Extremism Policy Amidst Record Violence
Pakistan unveiled a new National Prevention of Violent Extremism (NPVE) policy using a multi-pronged approach including education reform, community outreach, and social media engagement, alongside military tactics, to counter a surge in deadly attacks that resulted in 2,526 deaths in 2024, the deadl...
Pakistan Unveils Multi-Pronged Anti-Extremism Policy Amidst Record Violence
Pakistan unveiled a new National Prevention of Violent Extremism (NPVE) policy using a multi-pronged approach including education reform, community outreach, and social media engagement, alongside military tactics, to counter a surge in deadly attacks that resulted in 2,526 deaths in 2024, the deadl...
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48% Bias Score
Six Nations Performances Shape British and Irish Lions Squad
The Six Nations tournament is influencing the British and Irish Lions squad selection, with fly-halves Sam Prendergast, Fin Smith, and Finn Russell, and versatile players like Marcus Smith, competing for spots; Maro Itoje is a leading candidate for captain.
Six Nations Performances Shape British and Irish Lions Squad
The Six Nations tournament is influencing the British and Irish Lions squad selection, with fly-halves Sam Prendergast, Fin Smith, and Finn Russell, and versatile players like Marcus Smith, competing for spots; Maro Itoje is a leading candidate for captain.
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36% Bias Score
French Law Boosts Women in Corporate Leadership
France's Rixain law, mandating female representation in leadership, has resulted in a 2% increase of women in CAC 40 company leadership positions in 2024, reaching 28%, exceeding comparable UK and German levels in 2023, despite concerns from the Medef regarding the law's implementation.
French Law Boosts Women in Corporate Leadership
France's Rixain law, mandating female representation in leadership, has resulted in a 2% increase of women in CAC 40 company leadership positions in 2024, reaching 28%, exceeding comparable UK and German levels in 2023, despite concerns from the Medef regarding the law's implementation.
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36% Bias Score
Sprind's Successful Evaluation: Future Uncertain
Germany's innovation agency Sprind passed its first evaluation, showcasing efficient processes and a high number of applications; however, the long-term success of its projects and the agency's future remain uncertain, pending government decisions.
Sprind's Successful Evaluation: Future Uncertain
Germany's innovation agency Sprind passed its first evaluation, showcasing efficient processes and a high number of applications; however, the long-term success of its projects and the agency's future remain uncertain, pending government decisions.
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40% Bias Score