March 2025
April 2025
Rise of Pooled Pension Plans Addresses Defined-Benefit Decline
The dwindling number of defined-benefit pension plans has prompted the development of pooled pension models, such as PRPPs, VPLAs, and tontine-style mutual funds, to offer alternative retirement savings solutions, primarily to the self-employed and small-medium sized businesses.
Rise of Pooled Pension Plans Addresses Defined-Benefit Decline
The dwindling number of defined-benefit pension plans has prompted the development of pooled pension models, such as PRPPs, VPLAs, and tontine-style mutual funds, to offer alternative retirement savings solutions, primarily to the self-employed and small-medium sized businesses.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Albania Showcases Tourism Growth at ITB Berlin 2025
At the ITB Berlin 2025 tourism fair, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced an 80% increase in tourist arrivals over five years, highlighting infrastructure improvements, new international flight connections, and the country's diverse natural and cultural offerings as key factors.
Albania Showcases Tourism Growth at ITB Berlin 2025
At the ITB Berlin 2025 tourism fair, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced an 80% increase in tourist arrivals over five years, highlighting infrastructure improvements, new international flight connections, and the country's diverse natural and cultural offerings as key factors.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Brain Tumor Symptoms and Location: A Critical Analysis
Brain tumors are a significant cause of death in Britain, claiming 5,300 lives annually. Symptoms vary depending on tumor location, including headaches, vomiting, vision problems, seizures, and cognitive changes. Early diagnosis improves treatment outcomes.
Brain Tumor Symptoms and Location: A Critical Analysis
Brain tumors are a significant cause of death in Britain, claiming 5,300 lives annually. Symptoms vary depending on tumor location, including headaches, vomiting, vision problems, seizures, and cognitive changes. Early diagnosis improves treatment outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
European Cities: Balancing Livability and Car Dependency
An 8,000-person survey across eight European capitals revealed a desire for greener, more pedestrian-friendly cities; however, the failed Napoli 'Lungomare liberato' project highlights the need for integrated transport solutions and careful planning to avoid negative consequences.
European Cities: Balancing Livability and Car Dependency
An 8,000-person survey across eight European capitals revealed a desire for greener, more pedestrian-friendly cities; however, the failed Napoli 'Lungomare liberato' project highlights the need for integrated transport solutions and careful planning to avoid negative consequences.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Dutch Public Trust in Schoof Cabinet Plummets Among Highly Educated
A new SCP study reveals that confidence in the Schoof cabinet among highly educated Dutch citizens plummeted from 60 percent in spring 2024 to 52 percent by summer 2024, primarily due to perceived governmental incompetence, infighting, and a lack of effectiveness in addressing national issues.
Dutch Public Trust in Schoof Cabinet Plummets Among Highly Educated
A new SCP study reveals that confidence in the Schoof cabinet among highly educated Dutch citizens plummeted from 60 percent in spring 2024 to 52 percent by summer 2024, primarily due to perceived governmental incompetence, infighting, and a lack of effectiveness in addressing national issues.
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52% Bias Score
Death of Beloved Dutch TV Presenter Dieuwertje Blok
Veteran Dutch television presenter Dieuwertje Blok, known for hosting Het Sinterklaasjournaal for 23 years and her work across various programs, passed away; her career highlighted a dedication to connecting people with diverse experiences and a commitment to social causes.
Death of Beloved Dutch TV Presenter Dieuwertje Blok
Veteran Dutch television presenter Dieuwertje Blok, known for hosting Het Sinterklaasjournaal for 23 years and her work across various programs, passed away; her career highlighted a dedication to connecting people with diverse experiences and a commitment to social causes.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Beykoz Mayor Arrested, Dismissed on Corruption Charges
Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler was arrested on February 27th, detained for five days, and subsequently dismissed from his post by the Ministry of Interior on charges of "tampering with a tender." Thirteen suspects were arrested, nine released; Köseler denies all charges.
Beykoz Mayor Arrested, Dismissed on Corruption Charges
Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler was arrested on February 27th, detained for five days, and subsequently dismissed from his post by the Ministry of Interior on charges of "tampering with a tender." Thirteen suspects were arrested, nine released; Köseler denies all charges.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Verdi Calls for NRW Healthcare Worker Strike Amidst Tarif Negotiations"
In North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, healthcare workers represented by the Verdi union initiated a week-long strike on March 24, 2025, impacting clinics, nursing homes, and rescue services due to a dispute over wages and working conditions, with major service disruptions anticipated and demonst...
Verdi Calls for NRW Healthcare Worker Strike Amidst Tarif Negotiations"
In North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, healthcare workers represented by the Verdi union initiated a week-long strike on March 24, 2025, impacting clinics, nursing homes, and rescue services due to a dispute over wages and working conditions, with major service disruptions anticipated and demonst...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Record High US Citizenship Applications to UK After Trump Reelection
Over 6,100 US citizens applied for UK citizenship in 2024, a record high and a 26 percent increase from 2023, largely attributed to the US political climate following Donald Trump's reelection, although other factors such as tax laws also played a role.
Record High US Citizenship Applications to UK After Trump Reelection
Over 6,100 US citizens applied for UK citizenship in 2024, a record high and a 26 percent increase from 2023, largely attributed to the US political climate following Donald Trump's reelection, although other factors such as tax laws also played a role.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Dutch Council Member Resigns After Email on Israel-Hamas Conflict Deemed Antisemitic
Hilversum council member Bart Heller resigned after sending an email that was considered antisemitic because it highlighted Palestinian casualties while responding to a request for sympathy towards Israeli victims of Hamas; the Chief Rabbi and city council criticized the email.
Dutch Council Member Resigns After Email on Israel-Hamas Conflict Deemed Antisemitic
Hilversum council member Bart Heller resigned after sending an email that was considered antisemitic because it highlighted Palestinian casualties while responding to a request for sympathy towards Israeli victims of Hamas; the Chief Rabbi and city council criticized the email.
Progress
48% Bias Score
The New Yorker at 100: Logo Debate and Evolving Identity
The New Yorker, founded in 1925, uses a 19th-century dandy cartoon as its logo, sparking debate about its image, while its long-time contributor Adam Gopnik highlights the magazine's evolution from humor-focused beginnings to its current blend of serious reporting and literary styles, boasting 1.2 m...
The New Yorker at 100: Logo Debate and Evolving Identity
The New Yorker, founded in 1925, uses a 19th-century dandy cartoon as its logo, sparking debate about its image, while its long-time contributor Adam Gopnik highlights the magazine's evolution from humor-focused beginnings to its current blend of serious reporting and literary styles, boasting 1.2 m...
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4% Bias Score
Opposition Demands Apology for Violent Removal of Hamas Massacre Victims' Families from Knesset"
Six opposition party leaders in the Knesset demanded an apology from Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana for the violent removal of family members of the October 7 Hamas massacre victims who were attempting to attend a Knesset plenum discussion on the government's refusal to form a State Commission of Inquir...
Opposition Demands Apology for Violent Removal of Hamas Massacre Victims' Families from Knesset"
Six opposition party leaders in the Knesset demanded an apology from Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana for the violent removal of family members of the October 7 Hamas massacre victims who were attempting to attend a Knesset plenum discussion on the government's refusal to form a State Commission of Inquir...
Progress
44% Bias Score