March 2025
April 2025
U.S. Material Handling Industry Shows Expansion Despite Tariff Risks
The February 2025 MHI Business Activity Index shows expansion in U.S. material handling, with shipments and new orders increasing, but inventories contracting for the 17th straight month; positive future outlook tempered by tariff risks with Canada and Mexico.
U.S. Material Handling Industry Shows Expansion Despite Tariff Risks
The February 2025 MHI Business Activity Index shows expansion in U.S. material handling, with shipments and new orders increasing, but inventories contracting for the 17th straight month; positive future outlook tempered by tariff risks with Canada and Mexico.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Slotkin to Deliver Democratic Rebuttal to Trump's Address
Senator Elissa Slotkin, a 48-year-old Michigan Democrat and former CIA analyst, will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday, focusing on lowering costs for Americans and contrasting Democratic priorities with Republican tax cuts for the wealthy.
Slotkin to Deliver Democratic Rebuttal to Trump's Address
Senator Elissa Slotkin, a 48-year-old Michigan Democrat and former CIA analyst, will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday, focusing on lowering costs for Americans and contrasting Democratic priorities with Republican tax cuts for the wealthy.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Color Analysis's Social Media-Fueled Comeback
Color analysis, a decades-old practice, is experiencing a revival fueled by social media, with color consultations transforming clients' confidence and even careers.
Color Analysis's Social Media-Fueled Comeback
Color analysis, a decades-old practice, is experiencing a revival fueled by social media, with color consultations transforming clients' confidence and even careers.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Netri Opens Organ-on-a-Chip Production Facility
Netri, a French startup, opened a new facility on February 4th producing palm-sized microfluidic devices that mimic organ function using porous silicone and a robotic incubator to culture cells and establish neural connections.
Netri Opens Organ-on-a-Chip Production Facility
Netri, a French startup, opened a new facility on February 4th producing palm-sized microfluidic devices that mimic organ function using porous silicone and a robotic incubator to culture cells and establish neural connections.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Boots Recalls 110,000 Paracetamol Packs Due to Mislabeling
Boots is recalling 110,000 packs of 500mg paracetamol tablets due to mislabeling as 300mg aspirin (batch 241005, expiry 12/2029); customers can get a full refund.
Boots Recalls 110,000 Paracetamol Packs Due to Mislabeling
Boots is recalling 110,000 packs of 500mg paracetamol tablets due to mislabeling as 300mg aspirin (batch 241005, expiry 12/2029); customers can get a full refund.
Progress
16% Bias Score
German Bundestag Faces Special Session to Approve Defense and Infrastructure Funds
Due to the strong showing of the AfD and Left parties in the recent German elections, preventing a two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment in the new Bundestag, the current parliament may hold a special session to approve two large special funds for defense and infrastructure before the n...
German Bundestag Faces Special Session to Approve Defense and Infrastructure Funds
Due to the strong showing of the AfD and Left parties in the recent German elections, preventing a two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment in the new Bundestag, the current parliament may hold a special session to approve two large special funds for defense and infrastructure before the n...
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56% Bias Score
Slotkin's Staffer's Farrakhan Ties Spark Controversy
Senator Elissa Slotkin, who will deliver a rebuttal to President Trump's address, employs Dr. Terra DeFoe, who publicly supported Minister Louis Farrakhan, known for antisemitic views; DeFoe's promotion to regional director following her work on Slotkin's campaign has sparked criticism and questions...
Slotkin's Staffer's Farrakhan Ties Spark Controversy
Senator Elissa Slotkin, who will deliver a rebuttal to President Trump's address, employs Dr. Terra DeFoe, who publicly supported Minister Louis Farrakhan, known for antisemitic views; DeFoe's promotion to regional director following her work on Slotkin's campaign has sparked criticism and questions...
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52% Bias Score
Ferrari Wins Legal Battle, Delays Aston Martin's Cardile Hiring
An Italian court ruled that Ferrari's former technical director, Enrico Cardile, cannot begin work at Aston Martin until July 18th due to a non-compete clause violation, impacting Aston Martin's 2026 car development.
Ferrari Wins Legal Battle, Delays Aston Martin's Cardile Hiring
An Italian court ruled that Ferrari's former technical director, Enrico Cardile, cannot begin work at Aston Martin until July 18th due to a non-compete clause violation, impacting Aston Martin's 2026 car development.
Progress
44% Bias Score
France's Persistent Gender Pay Gap: 22.2% Difference in 2023
In 2023, French women in the private sector earned 22.2% less than men (€21,340 vs €27,430 annually), a gap that persists despite a third reduction since 1995 and is influenced by factors including work hours and occupational segregation.
France's Persistent Gender Pay Gap: 22.2% Difference in 2023
In 2023, French women in the private sector earned 22.2% less than men (€21,340 vs €27,430 annually), a gap that persists despite a third reduction since 1995 and is influenced by factors including work hours and occupational segregation.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Genetically Modified Woolly Mice: A Step Towards Mammoth-Like Elephants
Colossal Biosciences announced the creation of woolly mice, a step towards genetically engineering mammoth-like elephants to combat arctic permafrost thaw and reduce carbon dioxide emissions; however, the project faces ethical and scientific criticism.
Genetically Modified Woolly Mice: A Step Towards Mammoth-Like Elephants
Colossal Biosciences announced the creation of woolly mice, a step towards genetically engineering mammoth-like elephants to combat arctic permafrost thaw and reduce carbon dioxide emissions; however, the project faces ethical and scientific criticism.
Progress
56% Bias Score
France Debates Controversial Bill Forcing Access to Encrypted Messaging
The French National Assembly is debating a bill to combat drug trafficking, including a controversial amendment that would force messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal to provide access to encrypted user communications for law enforcement, despite concerns about security risks and user privacy.
France Debates Controversial Bill Forcing Access to Encrypted Messaging
The French National Assembly is debating a bill to combat drug trafficking, including a controversial amendment that would force messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal to provide access to encrypted user communications for law enforcement, despite concerns about security risks and user privacy.
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Union Party Questions Funding of 17 Organizations After Anti-Government Protests
The German Union party launched a "small inquiry" into 17 organizations, questioning their funding and political activities after protests against the CDU, raising concerns about government efforts to influence NGOs.
German Union Party Questions Funding of 17 Organizations After Anti-Government Protests
The German Union party launched a "small inquiry" into 17 organizations, questioning their funding and political activities after protests against the CDU, raising concerns about government efforts to influence NGOs.
Progress
44% Bias Score