January 2025
February 2025
Melbourne Underworld Figure Extorts Millions from Illicit Tobacco Shops
Melbourne underworld figure Kazem \"Kaz\" Hamad extorts nearly \$1 million monthly from hundreds of illicit tobacco shops, controlling a quarter of the state's market after a two-year campaign of violence; this follows attempts by rival gangs to monopolize the illegal trade.
Melbourne Underworld Figure Extorts Millions from Illicit Tobacco Shops
Melbourne underworld figure Kazem \"Kaz\" Hamad extorts nearly \$1 million monthly from hundreds of illicit tobacco shops, controlling a quarter of the state's market after a two-year campaign of violence; this follows attempts by rival gangs to monopolize the illegal trade.
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48% Bias Score
Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Aims to Curb Australia's Obesity Crisis
Australia's high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar consumption, could be mitigated by a proposed sugary drinks tax estimated to generate $500 million annually while reducing healthcare costs and sugar intake.
Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Aims to Curb Australia's Obesity Crisis
Australia's high rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, linked to excessive sugar consumption, could be mitigated by a proposed sugary drinks tax estimated to generate $500 million annually while reducing healthcare costs and sugar intake.
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56% Bias Score
Berkshire Hathaway's 2024 Success: Outpacing S&P 500 Amidst Strategic Shifts
In 2024, Berkshire Hathaway outperformed the S&P 500 with a 25.5% return on Class A shares, driven by strong operating earnings, a massive $325 billion cash reserve generating $8 billion in investment income, and Geico's $5.7 billion underwriting profit.
Berkshire Hathaway's 2024 Success: Outpacing S&P 500 Amidst Strategic Shifts
In 2024, Berkshire Hathaway outperformed the S&P 500 with a 25.5% return on Class A shares, driven by strong operating earnings, a massive $325 billion cash reserve generating $8 billion in investment income, and Geico's $5.7 billion underwriting profit.
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44% Bias Score
Musk's Support for Jailed Far-Right Activist Sparks U.K. Controversy
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly supported jailed British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on X, sparking controversy in the U.K. and highlighting Musk's increasing involvement in global politics, particularly his alignment with figures like Donald Trump and his support for other far-right groups a...
Musk's Support for Jailed Far-Right Activist Sparks U.K. Controversy
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly supported jailed British far-right activist Tommy Robinson on X, sparking controversy in the U.K. and highlighting Musk's increasing involvement in global politics, particularly his alignment with figures like Donald Trump and his support for other far-right groups a...
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48% Bias Score
UK Unearths Largest Dinosaur Footprint Site
A team of British researchers unearthed approximately 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years at an Oxfordshire quarry, marking the UK's largest such discovery and offering valuable insights into dinosaur behavior and locomotion.
UK Unearths Largest Dinosaur Footprint Site
A team of British researchers unearthed approximately 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years at an Oxfordshire quarry, marking the UK's largest such discovery and offering valuable insights into dinosaur behavior and locomotion.
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36% Bias Score
Iran Protests Saudi Execution of Six Iranian Citizens
Iran strongly protested the execution of six Iranian citizens in Saudi Arabia for drug smuggling, citing lack of prior notification and violation of international law, prompting a legal and consular delegation to Riyadh.
Iran Protests Saudi Execution of Six Iranian Citizens
Iran strongly protested the execution of six Iranian citizens in Saudi Arabia for drug smuggling, citing lack of prior notification and violation of international law, prompting a legal and consular delegation to Riyadh.
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32% Bias Score
WM: Transforming Waste into Resources
WM, with \$20+ billion in revenue, is North America's largest recycler, using innovative solutions like landfill gas-to-energy and RNG to transform waste into resources, recently acquiring Stericycle to expand its market reach.
WM: Transforming Waste into Resources
WM, with \$20+ billion in revenue, is North America's largest recycler, using innovative solutions like landfill gas-to-energy and RNG to transform waste into resources, recently acquiring Stericycle to expand its market reach.
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48% Bias Score
Defeated PBM Reform Bill Fails to Address Core Issues
The FTC's July 2024 report criticized PBM practices, leading to a lawsuit; a defeated bill (HR II Section 227) attempted reform but failed to address core issues like rebates and transparency, potentially increasing costs and administrative burden.
Defeated PBM Reform Bill Fails to Address Core Issues
The FTC's July 2024 report criticized PBM practices, leading to a lawsuit; a defeated bill (HR II Section 227) attempted reform but failed to address core issues like rebates and transparency, potentially increasing costs and administrative burden.
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56% Bias Score
Student Loan Borrowers Face Uncertainty as Biden Exits Office
As President Biden leaves office, the future of student loan forgiveness programs is uncertain, prompting 40 million borrowers to explore alternative repayment options such as PSLF, Pay As You Earn, and Income-Contingent plans, while deferments and forbearances remain available for those facing fina...
Student Loan Borrowers Face Uncertainty as Biden Exits Office
As President Biden leaves office, the future of student loan forgiveness programs is uncertain, prompting 40 million borrowers to explore alternative repayment options such as PSLF, Pay As You Earn, and Income-Contingent plans, while deferments and forbearances remain available for those facing fina...
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48% Bias Score
Tesla Reports First Annual Sales Drop Since 2011
Tesla reported its first annual sales drop since 2011, selling 1.79 million vehicles in 2024, a 1.1% decrease from 2023, due to slowing electric vehicle demand and increased competition, despite a strong fourth quarter.
Tesla Reports First Annual Sales Drop Since 2011
Tesla reported its first annual sales drop since 2011, selling 1.79 million vehicles in 2024, a 1.1% decrease from 2023, due to slowing electric vehicle demand and increased competition, despite a strong fourth quarter.
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36% Bias Score
House Speaker Faces Reelection Challenge Amidst Slim Republican Majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a potential challenge to his reelection bid from a small group of Republican lawmakers, jeopardizing the start of the 119th Congress and the implementation of President-elect Trump's agenda due to the GOP's slim majority.
House Speaker Faces Reelection Challenge Amidst Slim Republican Majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a potential challenge to his reelection bid from a small group of Republican lawmakers, jeopardizing the start of the 119th Congress and the implementation of President-elect Trump's agenda due to the GOP's slim majority.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Police Communication System Failure During New Year's Eve Leads to Multiple Serious Incidents
On New Year's Eve, the Dutch police communication system, C2000, failed for hours, hindering police operations and leading to numerous serious incidents, including officers confronting armed suspects without backup; the police chief blames the Ministry of Justice and Security.
Dutch Police Communication System Failure During New Year's Eve Leads to Multiple Serious Incidents
On New Year's Eve, the Dutch police communication system, C2000, failed for hours, hindering police operations and leading to numerous serious incidents, including officers confronting armed suspects without backup; the police chief blames the Ministry of Justice and Security.
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52% Bias Score