January 2025
February 2025
North Rhine-Westphalia Launches Four Reporting Centers to Address Racism and Queer Hostility
Four reporting centers for anti-Muslim incidents, antiziganism, other forms of racism, and queer hostility will launch in North Rhine-Westphalia in spring 2024, funded with over €1.5 million, aiming to increase the visibility of discrimination and complement existing antisemitism reporting.
North Rhine-Westphalia Launches Four Reporting Centers to Address Racism and Queer Hostility
Four reporting centers for anti-Muslim incidents, antiziganism, other forms of racism, and queer hostility will launch in North Rhine-Westphalia in spring 2024, funded with over €1.5 million, aiming to increase the visibility of discrimination and complement existing antisemitism reporting.
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36% Bias Score
Canada's Top CEOs Earned $13.2 Million on Average in 2023
In 2023, Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs averaged $13.2 million in compensation, 210 times the average worker's income, down from record highs but still significantly above historical averages; factors include lower 2023 profits and increased worker wages.
Canada's Top CEOs Earned $13.2 Million on Average in 2023
In 2023, Canada's 100 highest-paid CEOs averaged $13.2 million in compensation, 210 times the average worker's income, down from record highs but still significantly above historical averages; factors include lower 2023 profits and increased worker wages.
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60% Bias Score
Canadian Manufacturing Booms on US Stockpiling Ahead of Potential Tariffs
Canada's manufacturing activity surged to a near two-year high in December 2023, reaching 52.2 on the S&P Global PMI, driven by US clients' inventory build-up ahead of potential tariffs; however, supply chain issues and currency fluctuations persist.
Canadian Manufacturing Booms on US Stockpiling Ahead of Potential Tariffs
Canada's manufacturing activity surged to a near two-year high in December 2023, reaching 52.2 on the S&P Global PMI, driven by US clients' inventory build-up ahead of potential tariffs; however, supply chain issues and currency fluctuations persist.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Joint Israeli Exhibit at Frankfurt Book Fair
The German government rejected Israel's proposal for a joint booth at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations, despite past collaborations and Israel's desire to showcase critical voices amidst political tensions.
Germany Rejects Joint Israeli Exhibit at Frankfurt Book Fair
The German government rejected Israel's proposal for a joint booth at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations, despite past collaborations and Israel's desire to showcase critical voices amidst political tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Tech Entrepreneur Claims to Slow Aging Process to 0.64
Bryan Johnson, a 47-year-old tech entrepreneur, claims to have slowed his aging process to 0.64 by following a strict regimen including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and intense exercise, believing that preventative health measures are crucial in contrast to the reactive approach of the current healthca...
Tech Entrepreneur Claims to Slow Aging Process to 0.64
Bryan Johnson, a 47-year-old tech entrepreneur, claims to have slowed his aging process to 0.64 by following a strict regimen including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and intense exercise, believing that preventative health measures are crucial in contrast to the reactive approach of the current healthca...
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48% Bias Score
Governmental Disputes Hamper Valencia's Storm Recovery
Disagreements between Spain's national and Valencian regional governments over the distribution of 10 billion euros in direct aid (out of a total 16.5 billion mobilized) are slowing the recovery of businesses impacted by the October 29th storm, with only 30% of insurance claims paid and industrial a...
Governmental Disputes Hamper Valencia's Storm Recovery
Disagreements between Spain's national and Valencian regional governments over the distribution of 10 billion euros in direct aid (out of a total 16.5 billion mobilized) are slowing the recovery of businesses impacted by the October 29th storm, with only 30% of insurance claims paid and industrial a...
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56% Bias Score
€200 Million Lilium Rescue Faces Delays, Timeline Uncertain
Mobile Uplift Corporation plans to invest over €200 million in Lilium, with the deal expected to close in Q1 2024, facing potential delays due to required approvals and risks to employee and supplier retention, impacting the Lilium Jet's development timeline.
€200 Million Lilium Rescue Faces Delays, Timeline Uncertain
Mobile Uplift Corporation plans to invest over €200 million in Lilium, with the deal expected to close in Q1 2024, facing potential delays due to required approvals and risks to employee and supplier retention, impacting the Lilium Jet's development timeline.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Urged to Establish Art-Crime Unit
Former FBI agent Robert Wittman urges Canada to create an art-crime unit, citing the FBI's success in recovering over \$900 million in stolen art and the \$100-million Norval Morrisseau forgery case as evidence of the need for specialized investigators.
Canada Urged to Establish Art-Crime Unit
Former FBI agent Robert Wittman urges Canada to create an art-crime unit, citing the FBI's success in recovering over \$900 million in stolen art and the \$100-million Norval Morrisseau forgery case as evidence of the need for specialized investigators.
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40% Bias Score
US Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low Amidst Economic Resilience
Initial US jobless claims dropped to a eight-month low of 211,000 last week, signaling a robust labor market and influencing the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rate cuts; however, challenges remain with some workers facing prolonged unemployment and construction spending showing mixed...
US Jobless Claims Hit Eight-Month Low Amidst Economic Resilience
Initial US jobless claims dropped to a eight-month low of 211,000 last week, signaling a robust labor market and influencing the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rate cuts; however, challenges remain with some workers facing prolonged unemployment and construction spending showing mixed...
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36% Bias Score
NRW Launches Four Reporting Centers to Combat Racism and Queerphobia
Four reporting centers for racism and queerphobia in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, will launch in spring 2025 after receiving over €1.5 million in funding since 2022, aiming to improve the visibility of discrimination and build upon a pre-existing center for antisemitic incidents.
NRW Launches Four Reporting Centers to Combat Racism and Queerphobia
Four reporting centers for racism and queerphobia in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, will launch in spring 2025 after receiving over €1.5 million in funding since 2022, aiming to improve the visibility of discrimination and build upon a pre-existing center for antisemitic incidents.
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32% Bias Score
Labour Faces Rebellion as Councillors Quit Over Centrist Policies
Twenty Labour councillors in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, resigned en masse, forming a new independent party, citing opposition to centrist policies such as means-tested winter fuel payments and plans for 'super councils', leaving the Labour party without control of the council.
Labour Faces Rebellion as Councillors Quit Over Centrist Policies
Twenty Labour councillors in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, resigned en masse, forming a new independent party, citing opposition to centrist policies such as means-tested winter fuel payments and plans for 'super councils', leaving the Labour party without control of the council.
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56% Bias Score
Partial Release of WWII Collaboration Suspect Data
The names of over 400,000 Dutch WWII collaboration suspects are now partially accessible online, a decision made after privacy concerns halted the initial plan for full digital access to the National Archives' Central Archive for Special Jurisprudence (CABR).
Partial Release of WWII Collaboration Suspect Data
The names of over 400,000 Dutch WWII collaboration suspects are now partially accessible online, a decision made after privacy concerns halted the initial plan for full digital access to the National Archives' Central Archive for Special Jurisprudence (CABR).
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48% Bias Score