January 2025
February 2025
Food Inflation Boosts UK Supermarket Sales to Record High
UK food price inflation hit 3.7% in December 2023, fueling a 2.1% rise in supermarket sales to over £13 billion, with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, and Marks & Spencer seeing growth while Asda experienced a decline.
Food Inflation Boosts UK Supermarket Sales to Record High
UK food price inflation hit 3.7% in December 2023, fueling a 2.1% rise in supermarket sales to over £13 billion, with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, and Marks & Spencer seeing growth while Asda experienced a decline.
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56% Bias Score
Australia's Shark Attack Debate: Data Challenges Culling Calls
Two fatal shark attacks in Australia have sparked renewed calls for culling, but experts emphasize that the recent increase in incidents is linked to greater human presence in shark habitats, not rising shark populations; they advocate for data-driven solutions and coexistence.
Australia's Shark Attack Debate: Data Challenges Culling Calls
Two fatal shark attacks in Australia have sparked renewed calls for culling, but experts emphasize that the recent increase in incidents is linked to greater human presence in shark habitats, not rising shark populations; they advocate for data-driven solutions and coexistence.
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16% Bias Score
Virginia Special Elections to Decide Statehouse Control
Three special elections in Virginia on Tuesday will determine which party controls the Statehouse in Governor Youngkin's final year; Democrats hold narrow majorities in both the Senate (20-18) and House of Delegates (50-49), with key races focusing on abortion rights and parents' rights.
Virginia Special Elections to Decide Statehouse Control
Three special elections in Virginia on Tuesday will determine which party controls the Statehouse in Governor Youngkin's final year; Democrats hold narrow majorities in both the Senate (20-18) and House of Delegates (50-49), with key races focusing on abortion rights and parents' rights.
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32% Bias Score
Panasonic to Eliminate China Dependence for US EV Batteries
Panasonic Energy, a Tesla supplier, plans to eliminate its reliance on Chinese supply chains for US-made EV batteries due to anticipated increased tariffs under the Trump administration, employing a three-pronged strategy involving US suppliers, supporting Japanese and Korean suppliers to establish ...
Panasonic to Eliminate China Dependence for US EV Batteries
Panasonic Energy, a Tesla supplier, plans to eliminate its reliance on Chinese supply chains for US-made EV batteries due to anticipated increased tariffs under the Trump administration, employing a three-pronged strategy involving US suppliers, supporting Japanese and Korean suppliers to establish ...
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Inflation Remains Elevated Amidst Rising Costs and Weak Economy
Germany's inflation is expected to remain high in January due to increased CO2 taxes, higher Deutschlandticket prices, and rising service costs, with economists predicting a 2.5 percent rate and warning against rapid interest rate cuts.
Germany's Inflation Remains Elevated Amidst Rising Costs and Weak Economy
Germany's inflation is expected to remain high in January due to increased CO2 taxes, higher Deutschlandticket prices, and rising service costs, with economists predicting a 2.5 percent rate and warning against rapid interest rate cuts.
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28% Bias Score
German Ministry Rejects Proposal to Strip Dual Citizens of Citizenship
Germany's Interior Ministry rejects CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's proposal to revoke German citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, citing legal and constitutional concerns; Merz argues for stricter measures, sparking debate about immigration and security.
German Ministry Rejects Proposal to Strip Dual Citizens of Citizenship
Germany's Interior Ministry rejects CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's proposal to revoke German citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, citing legal and constitutional concerns; Merz argues for stricter measures, sparking debate about immigration and security.
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44% Bias Score
China's Ice and Snow Tourism Projected to Generate $86 Billion in Revenue
China's ice and snow tourism sector anticipates 520 million trips and over $85.98 billion in revenue during the 2024-2025 winter season, driven by increased investment and technological advancements; Harbin's visitor numbers increased by 21.3% year-on-year.
China's Ice and Snow Tourism Projected to Generate $86 Billion in Revenue
China's ice and snow tourism sector anticipates 520 million trips and over $85.98 billion in revenue during the 2024-2025 winter season, driven by increased investment and technological advancements; Harbin's visitor numbers increased by 21.3% year-on-year.
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48% Bias Score
Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis
Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.
Next Price Hike Exacerbates UK Cost of Living Crisis
Next announced a 1% price increase due to a £67 million rise in wage bills from increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding to the rising cost pressures on UK households and businesses, including energy, water, and council tax increases totaling £270 from April.
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40% Bias Score
French Terrorism Museum to Proceed After Funding Reversal
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the continuation of a terrorism museum-memorial at Mont Valérien, reversing a previous cancellation due to cost concerns (€95 million total, €10 million already invested).
French Terrorism Museum to Proceed After Funding Reversal
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the continuation of a terrorism museum-memorial at Mont Valérien, reversing a previous cancellation due to cost concerns (€95 million total, €10 million already invested).
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48% Bias Score
Glauber Proposes State Share of German CO2 Emission Revenue
Germany's 2024 CO2 emissions trading revenues reached a record €18.5 billion; Bavaria's Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber proposes allocating 25% to states for local climate protection, arguing that funds should return to their source, with Bavaria potentially receiving €1 billion.
Glauber Proposes State Share of German CO2 Emission Revenue
Germany's 2024 CO2 emissions trading revenues reached a record €18.5 billion; Bavaria's Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber proposes allocating 25% to states for local climate protection, arguing that funds should return to their source, with Bavaria potentially receiving €1 billion.
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36% Bias Score
Elbe Bridge Closure in Bad Schandau Triggers Economic Crisis
The unexpected closure of the Bad Schandau Elbe Bridge in Saxony, Germany, on November 7th, 2024, due to safety concerns, has caused significant economic disruption, with 31% of businesses fearing insolvency and 61% experiencing sales decline. Temporary solutions are underway, but a new bridge is no...
Elbe Bridge Closure in Bad Schandau Triggers Economic Crisis
The unexpected closure of the Bad Schandau Elbe Bridge in Saxony, Germany, on November 7th, 2024, due to safety concerns, has caused significant economic disruption, with 31% of businesses fearing insolvency and 61% experiencing sales decline. Temporary solutions are underway, but a new bridge is no...
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40% Bias Score
German Gymnastics Federation Addresses Abuse Allegations with Reforms
Following allegations of systematic abuse and neglect at its Stuttgart training center, the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) has suspended two coaches and is implementing reforms to address communication, injury management, and training load, acknowledging that these changes will take considerable...
German Gymnastics Federation Addresses Abuse Allegations with Reforms
Following allegations of systematic abuse and neglect at its Stuttgart training center, the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) has suspended two coaches and is implementing reforms to address communication, injury management, and training load, acknowledging that these changes will take considerable...
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44% Bias Score