January 2025
February 2025
Honda and Nissan to Merge, Creating World's Third-Largest Automaker
Honda and Nissan, facing declining sales and the high cost of electric vehicle production, announced plans to merge and create the world's third-largest automaker by 2026, with Mitsubishi Motors possibly joining the alliance.
Honda and Nissan to Merge, Creating World's Third-Largest Automaker
Honda and Nissan, facing declining sales and the high cost of electric vehicle production, announced plans to merge and create the world's third-largest automaker by 2026, with Mitsubishi Motors possibly joining the alliance.
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56% Bias Score
CEO's prediction dooms $14.9B steel deal
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves' repeated assertions to investors that President Biden would block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel, ultimately proven correct, raise questions about the influence of corporate lobbying on governmental decisions.
CEO's prediction dooms $14.9B steel deal
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves' repeated assertions to investors that President Biden would block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel, ultimately proven correct, raise questions about the influence of corporate lobbying on governmental decisions.
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40% Bias Score
Roborock's AI-Powered Robot Vacuum Aims for Market Domination
Roborock launched the Saros Z70 robot vacuum cleaner with an AI-powered folding arm for obstacle removal, aiming to boost market penetration; the company invested 9.1% of its operating revenue on R&D in the first three quarters of 2024, resulting in a 23.2% revenue increase.
Roborock's AI-Powered Robot Vacuum Aims for Market Domination
Roborock launched the Saros Z70 robot vacuum cleaner with an AI-powered folding arm for obstacle removal, aiming to boost market penetration; the company invested 9.1% of its operating revenue on R&D in the first three quarters of 2024, resulting in a 23.2% revenue increase.
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48% Bias Score
Algeria Accuses France of Destabilization Attempts
The Algerian government issued a formal warning to France last week, accusing its intelligence agency (DGSE) of destabilizing operations targeting Algerian institutions. This follows the recent detention of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal and adds to existing tensions between the two countries...
Algeria Accuses France of Destabilization Attempts
The Algerian government issued a formal warning to France last week, accusing its intelligence agency (DGSE) of destabilizing operations targeting Algerian institutions. This follows the recent detention of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal and adds to existing tensions between the two countries...
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56% Bias Score
Austria's Political Crisis: Far-Right Poised for Power
Following failed coalition talks in Austria, the far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, is poised to lead a potential government for the first time since 1945, marking a significant shift in Austrian politics after the September elections.
Austria's Political Crisis: Far-Right Poised for Power
Following failed coalition talks in Austria, the far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, is poised to lead a potential government for the first time since 1945, marking a significant shift in Austrian politics after the September elections.
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60% Bias Score
Starmer Faces Inquiry Calls Over Grooming Gangs Handling
Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure for a public inquiry into his handling of grooming gangs while director of public prosecutions, following criticism from Elon Musk and calls for an inquiry from Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage; Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended the government's actions.
Starmer Faces Inquiry Calls Over Grooming Gangs Handling
Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure for a public inquiry into his handling of grooming gangs while director of public prosecutions, following criticism from Elon Musk and calls for an inquiry from Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage; Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended the government's actions.
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60% Bias Score
7/7 London Bombings Documentary Explores Lasting Impact
On July 7, 2005, four coordinated suicide bombings on London's transport system killed 52 people and injured hundreds, prompting a four-part BBC documentary, "7/7: The London Bombings," which explores the events, aftermath, and enduring consequences of the attacks.
7/7 London Bombings Documentary Explores Lasting Impact
On July 7, 2005, four coordinated suicide bombings on London's transport system killed 52 people and injured hundreds, prompting a four-part BBC documentary, "7/7: The London Bombings," which explores the events, aftermath, and enduring consequences of the attacks.
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28% Bias Score
APRA Sues Union Secretary for Misusing Super Fund Position
APRA is suing CFMEU secretary Michael O'Connor for allegedly misusing his position as a First Super director to secure a 5% fee increase and a $350,000 payment for his union by using fund money to pay a union employee who performed mainly union work, breaching his director duties.
APRA Sues Union Secretary for Misusing Super Fund Position
APRA is suing CFMEU secretary Michael O'Connor for allegedly misusing his position as a First Super director to secure a 5% fee increase and a $350,000 payment for his union by using fund money to pay a union employee who performed mainly union work, breaching his director duties.
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52% Bias Score
Slovak Protests Erupt Over Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
On Friday, approximately 4,000 Slovaks protested in Bratislava against Prime Minister Robert Fico due to his pro-Moscow stance, his meeting with Vladimir Putin, and his threat to cut financial aid for over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees following Ukraine's halt of Russian gas transit through its territo...
Slovak Protests Erupt Over Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
On Friday, approximately 4,000 Slovaks protested in Bratislava against Prime Minister Robert Fico due to his pro-Moscow stance, his meeting with Vladimir Putin, and his threat to cut financial aid for over 130,000 Ukrainian refugees following Ukraine's halt of Russian gas transit through its territo...
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52% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Reconstruction: A Triumph of Craftsmanship and Shared Emotion
The reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship of Compagnons du Devoir artisans, who, using both traditional techniques and modern technologies, restored the monument while highlighting the value of skilled trades and shared national pride.
Notre-Dame Reconstruction: A Triumph of Craftsmanship and Shared Emotion
The reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship of Compagnons du Devoir artisans, who, using both traditional techniques and modern technologies, restored the monument while highlighting the value of skilled trades and shared national pride.
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60% Bias Score
Honduras Arrests Top Military Officials for 2009 Protest Killing
Former Honduran military chiefs Romeo Vásquez, Venancio Cervantes, and Carlos Puerto were arrested on January 5th, 2025, for the 2009 killing of a civilian protester during a military crackdown following a coup against President Manuel Zelaya.
Honduras Arrests Top Military Officials for 2009 Protest Killing
Former Honduran military chiefs Romeo Vásquez, Venancio Cervantes, and Carlos Puerto were arrested on January 5th, 2025, for the 2009 killing of a civilian protester during a military crackdown following a coup against President Manuel Zelaya.
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52% Bias Score
DOE's New Water Heater Regulations Spark Outcry, Legal Challenges
The Department of Energy finalized regulations increasing gas water heater prices by an average of $450, impacting low-income households and potentially costing Rinnai America hundreds of jobs, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about the Biden administration's climate agenda.
DOE's New Water Heater Regulations Spark Outcry, Legal Challenges
The Department of Energy finalized regulations increasing gas water heater prices by an average of $450, impacting low-income households and potentially costing Rinnai America hundreds of jobs, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about the Biden administration's climate agenda.
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60% Bias Score