January 2025
February 2025
UK's 2034 Hybrid Car Sales Decision
The UK government is deciding whether to permit sales of non-plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2034, balancing environmental goals with the impact on the domestic auto industry, particularly Toyota's Burnaston plant.
UK's 2034 Hybrid Car Sales Decision
The UK government is deciding whether to permit sales of non-plug-in hybrid vehicles until 2034, balancing environmental goals with the impact on the domestic auto industry, particularly Toyota's Burnaston plant.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Urges Removal of Terrorist Elements from Syria, Affirms Protection of Minorities
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during a joint press conference with his Belgian counterpart, emphasized Turkey's commitment to combating terrorism in Syria, protecting Syrian minorities, and facilitating the repatriation of ISIS detainees. He also discussed Turkey-Belgian bilateral relations,...
Turkey Urges Removal of Terrorist Elements from Syria, Affirms Protection of Minorities
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during a joint press conference with his Belgian counterpart, emphasized Turkey's commitment to combating terrorism in Syria, protecting Syrian minorities, and facilitating the repatriation of ISIS detainees. He also discussed Turkey-Belgian bilateral relations,...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Rental Prices Soar 11.5% in 2024, Fueling Housing Crisis
Spain's average rental price increased by 11.5% in 2024, reaching €13.5 per square meter, with Madrid experiencing the highest rise at 16.4%, while a new index limits future increases to 2.2%.
Spanish Rental Prices Soar 11.5% in 2024, Fueling Housing Crisis
Spain's average rental price increased by 11.5% in 2024, reaching €13.5 per square meter, with Madrid experiencing the highest rise at 16.4%, while a new index limits future increases to 2.2%.
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48% Bias Score
Former Houthi Spokesperson Advocates for Arab-Jewish Reconciliation
Ali Al Bukhaiti, a former Houthi spokesperson, shares his journey from religious belief to atheism and his criticism of the Houthis, highlighting his unique perspective on Yemeni society and advocating for peace and reconciliation between Arabs and Jews.
Former Houthi Spokesperson Advocates for Arab-Jewish Reconciliation
Ali Al Bukhaiti, a former Houthi spokesperson, shares his journey from religious belief to atheism and his criticism of the Houthis, highlighting his unique perspective on Yemeni society and advocating for peace and reconciliation between Arabs and Jews.
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40% Bias Score
Cable TV Viewership Plummets: Media Giants Take Billions in Write-Downs
In 2024, only three cable networks averaged over one million primetime viewers, down from 19 in 2014, due to cord-cutting and streaming's rise; Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global announced $15 billion in write-downs, reflecting cable's declining value.
Cable TV Viewership Plummets: Media Giants Take Billions in Write-Downs
In 2024, only three cable networks averaged over one million primetime viewers, down from 19 in 2014, due to cord-cutting and streaming's rise; Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global announced $15 billion in write-downs, reflecting cable's declining value.
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36% Bias Score
Mixed Results for Student Loan Forgiveness as Biden Exits, Trump Returns
The Biden administration recently approved student loan forgiveness for 55,000 borrowers under the PSLF program, bringing the total to over one million, while legal challenges and the incoming Trump administration threaten other initiatives, leaving millions of borrowers in limbo.
Mixed Results for Student Loan Forgiveness as Biden Exits, Trump Returns
The Biden administration recently approved student loan forgiveness for 55,000 borrowers under the PSLF program, bringing the total to over one million, while legal challenges and the incoming Trump administration threaten other initiatives, leaving millions of borrowers in limbo.
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56% Bias Score
Soaring Cocoa Prices Drive Investment in Lab-Grown Alternatives
Soaring cocoa prices, exceeding \$12,000 per tonne in April 2024 due to climate change and disease in West Africa, are pushing chocolate makers like Mondelez to invest in lab-grown alternatives, such as Celleste Bio's cell-cultured cocoa, to ensure sustainable supply and stable pricing.
Soaring Cocoa Prices Drive Investment in Lab-Grown Alternatives
Soaring cocoa prices, exceeding \$12,000 per tonne in April 2024 due to climate change and disease in West Africa, are pushing chocolate makers like Mondelez to invest in lab-grown alternatives, such as Celleste Bio's cell-cultured cocoa, to ensure sustainable supply and stable pricing.
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44% Bias Score
Syria Seeks Saudi Support After Assad's Ouster
Syria's new interim government, composed of former HTS commanders, initiated diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia, seeking financial aid for post-war reconstruction and bolstering relations amidst regional power shifts.
Syria Seeks Saudi Support After Assad's Ouster
Syria's new interim government, composed of former HTS commanders, initiated diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia, seeking financial aid for post-war reconstruction and bolstering relations amidst regional power shifts.
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48% Bias Score
High European Gas Prices: Reduced Supply and Unfavorable Weather Drive Costs Up
European natural gas prices have surged to over \"50 euros\" per megawatt-hour, exceeding levels from a year ago due to reduced Russian supply, tight LNG markets, and poor weather. This has resulted in lower-than-average gas storage levels across Europe and higher energy tariffs, prompting consumers...
High European Gas Prices: Reduced Supply and Unfavorable Weather Drive Costs Up
European natural gas prices have surged to over \"50 euros\" per megawatt-hour, exceeding levels from a year ago due to reduced Russian supply, tight LNG markets, and poor weather. This has resulted in lower-than-average gas storage levels across Europe and higher energy tariffs, prompting consumers...
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36% Bias Score
Gen Z and Millennial Entrepreneurs Lead Tech-Driven Business Growth
Amex's Trendex survey highlights Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs' significant investment in digital solutions, social media for brand building, and AI for growth, contrasting with older generations; their 2025 goals focus on expansion and new product launches.
Gen Z and Millennial Entrepreneurs Lead Tech-Driven Business Growth
Amex's Trendex survey highlights Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs' significant investment in digital solutions, social media for brand building, and AI for growth, contrasting with older generations; their 2025 goals focus on expansion and new product launches.
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48% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs Projects Massive Gains for Uber, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Belden
Goldman Sachs added Uber Technologies, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Belden to its January conviction list, projecting substantial gains: Uber at nearly 60%, Norwegian at 36%, and Belden at over 23%, based on various factors including profitability, cost-cutting, and market recovery.
Goldman Sachs Projects Massive Gains for Uber, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Belden
Goldman Sachs added Uber Technologies, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Belden to its January conviction list, projecting substantial gains: Uber at nearly 60%, Norwegian at 36%, and Belden at over 23%, based on various factors including profitability, cost-cutting, and market recovery.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine's Population Collapse and Europe's Demographic Decline
Ukraine's population shrank the fastest in 2023 due to the Russian invasion, creating a refugee crisis and impacting the national economy; Europe is the only continent losing population, with six of the ten fastest-shrinking countries located there, primarily due to low birth rates and emigration.
Ukraine's Population Collapse and Europe's Demographic Decline
Ukraine's population shrank the fastest in 2023 due to the Russian invasion, creating a refugee crisis and impacting the national economy; Europe is the only continent losing population, with six of the ten fastest-shrinking countries located there, primarily due to low birth rates and emigration.
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44% Bias Score