March 2025
April 2025
German Bundestag to Hold Special Sessions on Defense Spending and Infrastructure
The German Bundestag's old members will convene special sessions on March 13th and 18th to approve €500 billion in infrastructure spending and debt brake changes for increased defense spending, a move the AfD is challenging legally due to a lack of two-thirds majority in the newly elected Bundestag.
German Bundestag to Hold Special Sessions on Defense Spending and Infrastructure
The German Bundestag's old members will convene special sessions on March 13th and 18th to approve €500 billion in infrastructure spending and debt brake changes for increased defense spending, a move the AfD is challenging legally due to a lack of two-thirds majority in the newly elected Bundestag.
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40% Bias Score
NHS to Re-evaluate Alzheimer's Drugs Amidst Cost and Efficacy Concerns
The NHS is reviewing its decision to block two Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, which slow disease progression by up to 35 percent but cost approximately £1 billion annually, after public and advocacy group pressure.
NHS to Re-evaluate Alzheimer's Drugs Amidst Cost and Efficacy Concerns
The NHS is reviewing its decision to block two Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, which slow disease progression by up to 35 percent but cost approximately £1 billion annually, after public and advocacy group pressure.
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56% Bias Score
Arab Leaders Reject Gaza Displacement Plan, Propose Reconstruction
Following a summit of Middle Eastern and North African leaders, a "unified Arab position" emerged, rejecting a previous plan to displace Gaza's 2.1 million residents and proposing a 100-page reconstruction plan; however, concerns remain about the plan's feasibility and the absence of key regional pl...
Arab Leaders Reject Gaza Displacement Plan, Propose Reconstruction
Following a summit of Middle Eastern and North African leaders, a "unified Arab position" emerged, rejecting a previous plan to displace Gaza's 2.1 million residents and proposing a 100-page reconstruction plan; however, concerns remain about the plan's feasibility and the absence of key regional pl...
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44% Bias Score
Italian PD Rejects EU's €800 Billion Military Plan
The Italian Democratic Party (PD) strongly opposes the EU's proposed €800 billion military rearmament plan, advocating for a common European defense system funded by shared debt instead. They criticize the plan's lack of interoperability, misallocation of funds from social programs, and potential to...
Italian PD Rejects EU's €800 Billion Military Plan
The Italian Democratic Party (PD) strongly opposes the EU's proposed €800 billion military rearmament plan, advocating for a common European defense system funded by shared debt instead. They criticize the plan's lack of interoperability, misallocation of funds from social programs, and potential to...
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64% Bias Score
Global CFOs Cite Economic Uncertainty, Cyber Threats, and Labor Costs as Top Risks
A global survey of 1,215 executives reveals that economic conditions, cyber threats, and rising labor costs are the top near-term and long-term risks for CFOs, driven by interconnected global factors including deglobalization, geopolitical tensions, and technological advancements.
Global CFOs Cite Economic Uncertainty, Cyber Threats, and Labor Costs as Top Risks
A global survey of 1,215 executives reveals that economic conditions, cyber threats, and rising labor costs are the top near-term and long-term risks for CFOs, driven by interconnected global factors including deglobalization, geopolitical tensions, and technological advancements.
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36% Bias Score
House Republicans Condemn Sanctuary Cities Amidst Deportation Debate
House Republicans criticized sanctuary city mayors for hindering deportations and endangering public safety, citing instances of crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants; the mayors defended their policies.
House Republicans Condemn Sanctuary Cities Amidst Deportation Debate
House Republicans criticized sanctuary city mayors for hindering deportations and endangering public safety, citing instances of crimes allegedly committed by illegal immigrants; the mayors defended their policies.
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68% Bias Score
Barclays Faces £12.5 Million Compensation Claim After Widespread IT Outage
Barclays faces a £12.5 million compensation claim following a three-day IT outage in January/February 2024 that disrupted millions of customers' access to online and mobile banking services, prompting a Treasury Committee investigation into widespread banking IT failures affecting nine major UK bank...
Barclays Faces £12.5 Million Compensation Claim After Widespread IT Outage
Barclays faces a £12.5 million compensation claim following a three-day IT outage in January/February 2024 that disrupted millions of customers' access to online and mobile banking services, prompting a Treasury Committee investigation into widespread banking IT failures affecting nine major UK bank...
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Sexual Violence Justice System: Report Reveals Systemic Barriers, Government Announces $21 Million Support Package
A report into the Australian criminal justice system's treatment of sexual violence victims found systemic barriers preventing access to justice, with 92% of women not reporting assaults to police; the government announced a $21 million package to improve support services and implement 64 recommenda...
Australia's Sexual Violence Justice System: Report Reveals Systemic Barriers, Government Announces $21 Million Support Package
A report into the Australian criminal justice system's treatment of sexual violence victims found systemic barriers preventing access to justice, with 92% of women not reporting assaults to police; the government announced a $21 million package to improve support services and implement 64 recommenda...
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40% Bias Score
UK Faces Nuclear Deterrent Vulnerability Amid US Support Concerns
Concerns are rising in Britain about the potential US withdrawal of support for its nuclear deterrent, specifically regarding the Trident missile system, prompting discussions with allies like France about alternative options to ensure national security.
UK Faces Nuclear Deterrent Vulnerability Amid US Support Concerns
Concerns are rising in Britain about the potential US withdrawal of support for its nuclear deterrent, specifically regarding the Trident missile system, prompting discussions with allies like France about alternative options to ensure national security.
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52% Bias Score
Ayuso Shifts Blame for Pandemic Nursing Home Deaths Amidst Growing Scrutiny
Madrid's President Ayuso shifted her pandemic-era nursing home death blame strategy during a heated Assembly session, accusing the opposition of 130,000 deaths while facing scrutiny regarding 7,291 deaths in Madrid's nursing homes and her husband's business dealings with Quirón.
Ayuso Shifts Blame for Pandemic Nursing Home Deaths Amidst Growing Scrutiny
Madrid's President Ayuso shifted her pandemic-era nursing home death blame strategy during a heated Assembly session, accusing the opposition of 130,000 deaths while facing scrutiny regarding 7,291 deaths in Madrid's nursing homes and her husband's business dealings with Quirón.
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64% Bias Score
Germany's Fiscal Shift: Defense Spending, Infrastructure Investments, and Debt Brake Reform
Germany's new government announced a defense spending plan exempting funds above 1% of GDP from the debt brake, alongside a €500 billion infrastructure fund, also exempt, signaling a significant fiscal policy shift. This follows the EU's regulatory overhaul and a more business-friendly approach to C...
Germany's Fiscal Shift: Defense Spending, Infrastructure Investments, and Debt Brake Reform
Germany's new government announced a defense spending plan exempting funds above 1% of GDP from the debt brake, alongside a €500 billion infrastructure fund, also exempt, signaling a significant fiscal policy shift. This follows the EU's regulatory overhaul and a more business-friendly approach to C...
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36% Bias Score
Zscaler Exceeds Q2 Expectations, Stock Rises 5%
Zscaler reported exceeding Q2 FY25 results, with $0.78 EPS on $648 million in revenue, surpassing expectations; driven by increased Zero Trust platform adoption, resulting in a 5% stock price surge and positive Q3 outlook.
Zscaler Exceeds Q2 Expectations, Stock Rises 5%
Zscaler reported exceeding Q2 FY25 results, with $0.78 EPS on $648 million in revenue, surpassing expectations; driven by increased Zero Trust platform adoption, resulting in a 5% stock price surge and positive Q3 outlook.
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56% Bias Score