February 2025
March 2025
Boston Election Ballot Shortage Leads to System Overhaul
Due to a calculation error and poor communication, Boston's November election experienced ballot shortages in several precincts, resulting in voter delays and disenfranchisement; Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin ordered an overhaul of the city's election practices.
Boston Election Ballot Shortage Leads to System Overhaul
Due to a calculation error and poor communication, Boston's November election experienced ballot shortages in several precincts, resulting in voter delays and disenfranchisement; Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin ordered an overhaul of the city's election practices.
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24% Bias Score
Reunion Island on Orange Alert for Approaching Tropical Storm Garance
Reunion Island will be placed on orange alert for Tropical Storm Garance starting Wednesday at 2 PM local time due to the potential intensification into a cyclone, prompting school closures, port suspensions, and flight disruptions.
Reunion Island on Orange Alert for Approaching Tropical Storm Garance
Reunion Island will be placed on orange alert for Tropical Storm Garance starting Wednesday at 2 PM local time due to the potential intensification into a cyclone, prompting school closures, port suspensions, and flight disruptions.
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28% Bias Score
Dechert: More Private Equity Deals Expected in Germany, but Merz's US Criticism Raises Concerns
Dechert law firm predicts increased private equity deals in Germany under the new government due to expected economic growth, while expressing concern over Friedrich Merz's critical stance toward the US, potentially hindering transatlantic business.
Dechert: More Private Equity Deals Expected in Germany, but Merz's US Criticism Raises Concerns
Dechert law firm predicts increased private equity deals in Germany under the new government due to expected economic growth, while expressing concern over Friedrich Merz's critical stance toward the US, potentially hindering transatlantic business.
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40% Bias Score
HR Investigation Clears "Hallo Hessen" Moderator of Antisemitism Allegations
Following an investigation into allegations of antisemitism on Hessischer Rundfunk's (HR) "Hallo Hessen," the Feigen Graf law firm concluded that while the moderator's reaction was perceived as offensive by Professor Haya Schulmann, it wasn't objectively antisemitic; HR stated that they stand by the...
HR Investigation Clears "Hallo Hessen" Moderator of Antisemitism Allegations
Following an investigation into allegations of antisemitism on Hessischer Rundfunk's (HR) "Hallo Hessen," the Feigen Graf law firm concluded that while the moderator's reaction was perceived as offensive by Professor Haya Schulmann, it wasn't objectively antisemitic; HR stated that they stand by the...
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60% Bias Score
GFL Environmental to Reignite Acquisitions After $6.2 Billion Asset Sale
Canadian waste management company GFL Environmental Inc. sold its environmental services division for $6.2 billion, using the proceeds to reduce debt and resume acquisitions after an 18-month period of focusing on debt reduction; Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan representative stepped down from GFL's ...
GFL Environmental to Reignite Acquisitions After $6.2 Billion Asset Sale
Canadian waste management company GFL Environmental Inc. sold its environmental services division for $6.2 billion, using the proceeds to reduce debt and resume acquisitions after an 18-month period of focusing on debt reduction; Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan representative stepped down from GFL's ...
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36% Bias Score
Munich Grapples with Debt, Infrastructure, and Cultural Leadership
Munich faces rising resident debt, explores new wholesale market locations, and plans a new interactive community installation called "Flux", while also dealing with a vacant cultural affairs position.
Munich Grapples with Debt, Infrastructure, and Cultural Leadership
Munich faces rising resident debt, explores new wholesale market locations, and plans a new interactive community installation called "Flux", while also dealing with a vacant cultural affairs position.
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44% Bias Score
Dax School Abuse Allegations Surface Following Bétharram Scandal
Two 70-year-old brothers publicly accused the Notre-Dame du Sacré Cœur private school in Dax, France, of sexual abuse and rape, prompting the Diocese of Aire-et-Dax to confirm receiving reports in late 2021, though legal action was hampered by statutes of limitations. An online account further corro...
Dax School Abuse Allegations Surface Following Bétharram Scandal
Two 70-year-old brothers publicly accused the Notre-Dame du Sacré Cœur private school in Dax, France, of sexual abuse and rape, prompting the Diocese of Aire-et-Dax to confirm receiving reports in late 2021, though legal action was hampered by statutes of limitations. An online account further corro...
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56% Bias Score
Israeli App Uses Cryptocurrency to Incentivize Trash Collection
An Israeli app, Clean Coin, rewards users with cryptocurrency for collecting trash, aiming to combat the country's high waste production; 16,000 users have registered, with 1,200 active weekly.
Israeli App Uses Cryptocurrency to Incentivize Trash Collection
An Israeli app, Clean Coin, rewards users with cryptocurrency for collecting trash, aiming to combat the country's high waste production; 16,000 users have registered, with 1,200 active weekly.
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24% Bias Score
Unexpected 3 Percent U.S. Inflation Surge in January 2025 Delays Fed Rate Cuts"
U.S. inflation unexpectedly rose by 3 percent in January 2025, exceeding forecasts and prompting delays in Federal Reserve interest rate cuts; factors include egg price hikes due to bird flu, shelter and energy costs, and strong consumer demand; President Trump's proposed tariffs could further exace...
Unexpected 3 Percent U.S. Inflation Surge in January 2025 Delays Fed Rate Cuts"
U.S. inflation unexpectedly rose by 3 percent in January 2025, exceeding forecasts and prompting delays in Federal Reserve interest rate cuts; factors include egg price hikes due to bird flu, shelter and energy costs, and strong consumer demand; President Trump's proposed tariffs could further exace...
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48% Bias Score
Meta Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Bias Against U.S. Workers
A federal judge in San Francisco allowed a class-action lawsuit against Meta Platforms to proceed, alleging that the company discriminates against U.S. citizens in hiring by favoring foreign workers on H-1B visas due to lower pay; the plaintiffs cited Meta's internal data showing that 15% of its U.S...
Meta Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Bias Against U.S. Workers
A federal judge in San Francisco allowed a class-action lawsuit against Meta Platforms to proceed, alleging that the company discriminates against U.S. citizens in hiring by favoring foreign workers on H-1B visas due to lower pay; the plaintiffs cited Meta's internal data showing that 15% of its U.S...
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40% Bias Score
Merz Re-elected as Union Faction Chairman; Future Leadership Transition Looms
The Union faction in Germany's new Bundestag consists of 208 members (11 more than before), with Friedrich Merz re-elected as chairman based on Markus Söder's proposal, and Thorsten Frei confirmed as First Parliamentary Managing Director; the results highlight the strong unity within the Union but a...
Merz Re-elected as Union Faction Chairman; Future Leadership Transition Looms
The Union faction in Germany's new Bundestag consists of 208 members (11 more than before), with Friedrich Merz re-elected as chairman based on Markus Söder's proposal, and Thorsten Frei confirmed as First Parliamentary Managing Director; the results highlight the strong unity within the Union but a...
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44% Bias Score
Nova Scotia Eases Internal Trade Barriers, Challenges Other Provinces to Reciprocate
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston introduced legislation on Tuesday to eliminate internal trade barriers, recognizing out-of-province goods and worker certifications, contingent on other provinces and the federal government reciprocating, aiming to improve Canada's internal market amidst US tariff thr...
Nova Scotia Eases Internal Trade Barriers, Challenges Other Provinces to Reciprocate
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston introduced legislation on Tuesday to eliminate internal trade barriers, recognizing out-of-province goods and worker certifications, contingent on other provinces and the federal government reciprocating, aiming to improve Canada's internal market amidst US tariff thr...
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40% Bias Score