March 2025
April 2025
Brazil Tightens Pix Security, Linking Key Registration to Tax Compliance
The Brazilian Central Bank updated Pix payment rules on March 6th, 2024, to enhance security by preventing users with irregular tax situations (blocked CPFs or irregular CNPJs) from registering Pix keys; they can still send payments. This is part of broader efforts to combat fraud, affecting million...
Brazil Tightens Pix Security, Linking Key Registration to Tax Compliance
The Brazilian Central Bank updated Pix payment rules on March 6th, 2024, to enhance security by preventing users with irregular tax situations (blocked CPFs or irregular CNPJs) from registering Pix keys; they can still send payments. This is part of broader efforts to combat fraud, affecting million...
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36% Bias Score
EU Approves Biometric Entry-Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU approved a new digital border management system requiring fingerprint and photo scans from non-EU citizens entering the Schengen area, aiming to strengthen border security and combat illegal immigration, with a gradual rollout starting this autumn.
EU Approves Biometric Entry-Exit System for Non-EU Citizens
The EU approved a new digital border management system requiring fingerprint and photo scans from non-EU citizens entering the Schengen area, aiming to strengthen border security and combat illegal immigration, with a gradual rollout starting this autumn.
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32% Bias Score
Rennes School of Business Launches Rapid Meningitis B Vaccination Campaign
Over 1000 students at Rennes School of Business received free meningitis B vaccines following two confirmed cases on campus, part of a larger campaign targeting 100,000 young adults in Rennes due to a shared bacterial strain linked to six other cases, including one fatality, in the area.
Rennes School of Business Launches Rapid Meningitis B Vaccination Campaign
Over 1000 students at Rennes School of Business received free meningitis B vaccines following two confirmed cases on campus, part of a larger campaign targeting 100,000 young adults in Rennes due to a shared bacterial strain linked to six other cases, including one fatality, in the area.
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20% Bias Score
Eight Low-Volatility, High-Growth S&P 500 Companies Identified
This article screens eight S&P 500 companies with low volatility (beta under 1), five years of earnings and dividend growth, and projected 2025 growth, ranking them by five-year beta; Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY-Q) ranks first (beta 0.61, 11.9% projected earnings growth), while Microsoft (MSFT-Q) ...
Eight Low-Volatility, High-Growth S&P 500 Companies Identified
This article screens eight S&P 500 companies with low volatility (beta under 1), five years of earnings and dividend growth, and projected 2025 growth, ranking them by five-year beta; Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY-Q) ranks first (beta 0.61, 11.9% projected earnings growth), while Microsoft (MSFT-Q) ...
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40% Bias Score
Deutsche Post to Cut 8,000 German Jobs Amidst Rising Costs
Deutsche Post plans to cut 8,000 jobs in Germany by 2025, primarily affecting mail and package carriers, to address rising costs and declining profitability despite a 3% revenue increase to €84.2 billion in 2024.
Deutsche Post to Cut 8,000 German Jobs Amidst Rising Costs
Deutsche Post plans to cut 8,000 jobs in Germany by 2025, primarily affecting mail and package carriers, to address rising costs and declining profitability despite a 3% revenue increase to €84.2 billion in 2024.
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48% Bias Score
Nigeria Adapts Deradicalization Program for Northwest Banditry
Nigeria is expanding its "Safe Corridor" deradicalization program from the Northeast, where it combats ideologically driven insurgency, to the Northwest, where financially motivated banditry prevails, raising concerns about its effectiveness and the need for locally adapted strategies.
Nigeria Adapts Deradicalization Program for Northwest Banditry
Nigeria is expanding its "Safe Corridor" deradicalization program from the Northeast, where it combats ideologically driven insurgency, to the Northwest, where financially motivated banditry prevails, raising concerns about its effectiveness and the need for locally adapted strategies.
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44% Bias Score
Unusually Warm Winter in France: Regional Variations in Temperature and Rainfall
France's winter of 2025 was abnormally warm (+0.6°C), with February significantly warmer (+1.2°C) than average; no cold spells occurred, while rainfall varied widely across regions, causing surpluses in the northwest and deficits in the south.
Unusually Warm Winter in France: Regional Variations in Temperature and Rainfall
France's winter of 2025 was abnormally warm (+0.6°C), with February significantly warmer (+1.2°C) than average; no cold spells occurred, while rainfall varied widely across regions, causing surpluses in the northwest and deficits in the south.
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20% Bias Score
Ireland Tops European Work-Life Balance Index
A February Gallup survey of 10,000 workers shows personal well-being is the top job consideration. A Remote study ranks Ireland as the best European work-life balance destination, citing generous sick leave and high public safety as key factors. Countries with longer workweeks rank lower.
Ireland Tops European Work-Life Balance Index
A February Gallup survey of 10,000 workers shows personal well-being is the top job consideration. A Remote study ranks Ireland as the best European work-life balance destination, citing generous sick leave and high public safety as key factors. Countries with longer workweeks rank lower.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Postpones Tariffs on Mexican Goods for One Month
President Donald Trump postponed by one month the 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico, following a conversation with President Claudia Sheinbaum; this is the second such postponement since February, and reciprocal tariffs will remain in place.
Trump Postpones Tariffs on Mexican Goods for One Month
President Donald Trump postponed by one month the 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico, following a conversation with President Claudia Sheinbaum; this is the second such postponement since February, and reciprocal tariffs will remain in place.
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44% Bias Score
RBC CEO's Pay Soars 60% to $26 Million
Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay received a 60 percent raise, earning nearly $26 million in 2024 due to record earnings exceeding targets and successful integration of HSBC Canada, a 'once-in-a-generation acquisition'.
RBC CEO's Pay Soars 60% to $26 Million
Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay received a 60 percent raise, earning nearly $26 million in 2024 due to record earnings exceeding targets and successful integration of HSBC Canada, a 'once-in-a-generation acquisition'.
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40% Bias Score
Home Office Work Hinders Career Advancement, Study Finds
A Hans Böckler Foundation study found that regular home office work negatively impacts career advancement, especially for childless individuals and fathers working 3-4 days remotely. The study, involving ~5000 participants, recommends legal normalization of remote work to mitigate discrimination aga...
Home Office Work Hinders Career Advancement, Study Finds
A Hans Böckler Foundation study found that regular home office work negatively impacts career advancement, especially for childless individuals and fathers working 3-4 days remotely. The study, involving ~5000 participants, recommends legal normalization of remote work to mitigate discrimination aga...
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52% Bias Score
UK Recruitment Firms Suffer Massive Profit Losses Amidst Economic Uncertainty
PageGroup and Robert Walters, two major British recruitment firms, experienced drastic profit drops in 2024, down to £52.4 million and £0.5 million respectively, due to decreased client and candidate confidence amid high interest rates and economic slowdowns in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Further chall...
UK Recruitment Firms Suffer Massive Profit Losses Amidst Economic Uncertainty
PageGroup and Robert Walters, two major British recruitment firms, experienced drastic profit drops in 2024, down to £52.4 million and £0.5 million respectively, due to decreased client and candidate confidence amid high interest rates and economic slowdowns in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Further chall...
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40% Bias Score