January 2025
February 2025
2025 Economic Uncertainty: Interest Rates, Retirement Savings, and Financial Planning
In 2025, falling interest rates will lower savings returns but offer debt relief, while increased retirement contribution limits offset potential tax changes and market volatility, demanding proactive financial planning.
2025 Economic Uncertainty: Interest Rates, Retirement Savings, and Financial Planning
In 2025, falling interest rates will lower savings returns but offer debt relief, while increased retirement contribution limits offset potential tax changes and market volatility, demanding proactive financial planning.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Cuba: A Revolution's Failure and the Fight for Freedom
In Cuba, the disconnect between the government and the people is growing, marked by widespread issues (unsanitary conditions, blackouts, hunger, and repression of dissent) and a complete loss of trust in leaders. Independent journalist Reinaldo Escobar describes the situation as a profound failure o...
Cuba: A Revolution's Failure and the Fight for Freedom
In Cuba, the disconnect between the government and the people is growing, marked by widespread issues (unsanitary conditions, blackouts, hunger, and repression of dissent) and a complete loss of trust in leaders. Independent journalist Reinaldo Escobar describes the situation as a profound failure o...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Smoking Shortens Life by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Study Finds
A University College London study shows one cigarette shortens life by 20 minutes; a pack a day equates to seven hours, leading to a 10-year reduction in lifespan for continuing smokers; quitting early next year could regain up to 50 days by year's end.
Smoking Shortens Life by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Study Finds
A University College London study shows one cigarette shortens life by 20 minutes; a pack a day equates to seven hours, leading to a 10-year reduction in lifespan for continuing smokers; quitting early next year could regain up to 50 days by year's end.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency Prioritizes Security Amidst Ukraine War
Poland begins its six-month term as president of the European Union Council, focusing on strengthening European security amidst the Ukraine war and following Hungary's controversial presidency; over 300 official meetings and numerous cultural events are planned.
Poland's EU Presidency Prioritizes Security Amidst Ukraine War
Poland begins its six-month term as president of the European Union Council, focusing on strengthening European security amidst the Ukraine war and following Hungary's controversial presidency; over 300 official meetings and numerous cultural events are planned.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Italy to Resume Migrant Transfers to Albania Despite Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
Italy plans to restart transferring adult male migrants from 19 countries it considers safe to Albanian detention centers in January, pending an April European Court ruling; over 31,000 migrants have died or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean since 2024.
Italy to Resume Migrant Transfers to Albania Despite Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
Italy plans to restart transferring adult male migrants from 19 countries it considers safe to Albanian detention centers in January, pending an April European Court ruling; over 31,000 migrants have died or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean since 2024.
Progress
44% Bias Score
New Orleans Vehicle Attack Kills 10, Injures 35
At least 10 people died and 35 were injured in New Orleans early on January 1, 2025, when a vehicle drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street; the driver then fired a weapon before being shot by police. The FBI is investigating, ruling out terrorism.
New Orleans Vehicle Attack Kills 10, Injures 35
At least 10 people died and 35 were injured in New Orleans early on January 1, 2025, when a vehicle drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street; the driver then fired a weapon before being shot by police. The FBI is investigating, ruling out terrorism.
Progress
32% Bias Score
\u00a310 Million Jewelry Heist in London Mansion
A masked burglar stole over \u00a310 million worth of jewelry and designer handbags from a London mansion belonging to Hong Kong socialite Shafira Huang on December 7th, entering through a bathroom window and narrowly avoiding staff.
\u00a310 Million Jewelry Heist in London Mansion
A masked burglar stole over \u00a310 million worth of jewelry and designer handbags from a London mansion belonging to Hong Kong socialite Shafira Huang on December 7th, entering through a bathroom window and narrowly avoiding staff.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: A Shift in Focus Towards Security and European Cooperation
Poland began its second six-month term as president of the Council of the European Union on January 1st, 2024, prioritizing a comprehensive approach to European security following a controversial Hungarian presidency and amidst geopolitical tensions.
Poland's EU Presidency: A Shift in Focus Towards Security and European Cooperation
Poland began its second six-month term as president of the Council of the European Union on January 1st, 2024, prioritizing a comprehensive approach to European security following a controversial Hungarian presidency and amidst geopolitical tensions.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Georgia: 34 Days of Protests After EU Accession Suspension
Following the Georgian PM's announcement on November 28th suspending EU accession talks, 34 days of protests erupted, culminating in a New Year's Eve demonstration in Tbilisi where tens of thousands demanded new elections and the release of detained activists; Germany, France, and Poland responded w...
Georgia: 34 Days of Protests After EU Accession Suspension
Following the Georgian PM's announcement on November 28th suspending EU accession talks, 34 days of protests erupted, culminating in a New Year's Eve demonstration in Tbilisi where tens of thousands demanded new elections and the release of detained activists; Germany, France, and Poland responded w...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Svalbard Seed Vault Receives Record Number of Seed Samples in 2024
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received a record 64,331 seed samples in 2024 from 61 seed banks, safeguarding over 1.3 million samples from 6,297 plant species to ensure future food security amidst climate change and agricultural challenges.
Svalbard Seed Vault Receives Record Number of Seed Samples in 2024
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received a record 64,331 seed samples in 2024 from 61 seed banks, safeguarding over 1.3 million samples from 6,297 plant species to ensure future food security amidst climate change and agricultural challenges.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German New Year's Eve: Hundreds Arrested, Emergency Responders Attacked
During Germany's 2024/2025 New Year's Eve, at least 400 arrests occurred in Berlin, with attacks on emergency services reported nationwide; one officer suffered critical injuries from an illegal firework, and a sleeping homeless person was targeted by youths in Bonn.
German New Year's Eve: Hundreds Arrested, Emergency Responders Attacked
During Germany's 2024/2025 New Year's Eve, at least 400 arrests occurred in Berlin, with attacks on emergency services reported nationwide; one officer suffered critical injuries from an illegal firework, and a sleeping homeless person was targeted by youths in Bonn.
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64% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine stopped Russian gas transit on January 1st, 2025, causing concern in eastern EU states reliant on this route while Poland celebrated; Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, highlighting geopolitical tensions and energy security challenges.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine stopped Russian gas transit on January 1st, 2025, causing concern in eastern EU states reliant on this route while Poland celebrated; Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, highlighting geopolitical tensions and energy security challenges.
Progress
44% Bias Score