January 2025
February 2025
Amal": Belgian Film Exposes Jihadist Influence Through School Bullying
Amal," a Belgian film by Jawad Rhalib, depicts a Brussels school teacher's struggle against homophobic bullying fueled by extremist ideology, highlighting the insufficient cinematic engagement with this issue in Europe and the insidious nature of jihadist influence within communities.
Amal": Belgian Film Exposes Jihadist Influence Through School Bullying
Amal," a Belgian film by Jawad Rhalib, depicts a Brussels school teacher's struggle against homophobic bullying fueled by extremist ideology, highlighting the insufficient cinematic engagement with this issue in Europe and the insidious nature of jihadist influence within communities.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations
French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks praising France's military interventions in Africa and suggesting African leaders owe their positions to France have caused outrage in Senegal and Chad, leading to the closure of French military bases and further straining already tense relations.
Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations
French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks praising France's military interventions in Africa and suggesting African leaders owe their positions to France have caused outrage in Senegal and Chad, leading to the closure of French military bases and further straining already tense relations.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Dockworkers Resume Negotiations To Avert Potential Strike
East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers are set to resume negotiations on January 15 to avoid a potential strike that could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars per week and affect retail profitability; the previous three-day strike in October ended with a tentative agreement on pay.
Dockworkers Resume Negotiations To Avert Potential Strike
East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers are set to resume negotiations on January 15 to avoid a potential strike that could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars per week and affect retail profitability; the previous three-day strike in October ended with a tentative agreement on pay.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Market Set for Slow Start After Wall Street Falls
The Australian share market is predicted to open lower on Wednesday, following a 1.1 percent fall in the S&P 500 overnight due to rising bond yields despite positive US economic data, with ASX 200 futures down 0.1 percent at 8.30 am.
Australian Market Set for Slow Start After Wall Street Falls
The Australian share market is predicted to open lower on Wednesday, following a 1.1 percent fall in the S&P 500 overnight due to rising bond yields despite positive US economic data, with ASX 200 futures down 0.1 percent at 8.30 am.
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44% Bias Score
12-Month Strategic Planning: $250 Million Company Sale
Bob Eisiminger sold his technical staffing company, Knight Point Systems, for $250 million after four years using a 12-month strategic planning process; Year 1 focused on rebuilding recruiting, Year 2 on financial cleanup and leadership, Year 3 on finding a buyer, and Year 4 on transition.
12-Month Strategic Planning: $250 Million Company Sale
Bob Eisiminger sold his technical staffing company, Knight Point Systems, for $250 million after four years using a 12-month strategic planning process; Year 1 focused on rebuilding recruiting, Year 2 on financial cleanup and leadership, Year 3 on finding a buyer, and Year 4 on transition.
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44% Bias Score
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, the 86-year-old singer-songwriter of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s and were known for their activism and musical contributions.
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, the 86-year-old singer-songwriter of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s and were known for their activism and musical contributions.
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20% Bias Score
WEF Report: 170 Million New Jobs, 92 Million Lost by 2030
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 predicts 170 million new jobs, mainly in technology, and 92 million job losses, primarily in administrative roles, by 2030, due to the increasing impact of digitalization and automation across 55 countries.
WEF Report: 170 Million New Jobs, 92 Million Lost by 2030
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 predicts 170 million new jobs, mainly in technology, and 92 million job losses, primarily in administrative roles, by 2030, due to the increasing impact of digitalization and automation across 55 countries.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Murder of Indian Journalist Highlights Dangers Faced by Press
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murdered last week, his death likely linked to his reporting on a corrupt road construction project involving a relative and contractor. His colleagues protested, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in India, particularly those working in confl...
Murder of Indian Journalist Highlights Dangers Faced by Press
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found murdered last week, his death likely linked to his reporting on a corrupt road construction project involving a relative and contractor. His colleagues protested, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in India, particularly those working in confl...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Biden Bans Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing, Sparking Legal and Political Battle
President Biden banned new oil and gas leasing on over 625 million acres of U.S. offshore waters using the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), sparking Republican opposition and raising legal questions about the scope of presidential authority.
Biden Bans Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing, Sparking Legal and Political Battle
President Biden banned new oil and gas leasing on over 625 million acres of U.S. offshore waters using the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), sparking Republican opposition and raising legal questions about the scope of presidential authority.
Progress
48% Bias Score
SAP and HEC Montréal Launch Gamified Data Analytics Tool
HEC Montréal and SAP launched Business Builders, a free gamified learning tool using SAP Analytics Cloud, to teach data analytics; over 300 institutions have registered since its July 2024 launch, with 2,500 students expected to use it by year's end.
SAP and HEC Montréal Launch Gamified Data Analytics Tool
HEC Montréal and SAP launched Business Builders, a free gamified learning tool using SAP Analytics Cloud, to teach data analytics; over 300 institutions have registered since its July 2024 launch, with 2,500 students expected to use it by year's end.
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36% Bias Score
Marks Warns of Market Risks Amid High Valuations and AI Frenzy
Veteran value investor Howard Marks cautions against current market conditions, citing a high S&P 500 price-to-earnings ratio near 22, excessive enthusiasm for AI, and the outsized performance of seven tech stocks, suggesting potential for poor long-term returns or short-term market correction.
Marks Warns of Market Risks Amid High Valuations and AI Frenzy
Veteran value investor Howard Marks cautions against current market conditions, citing a high S&P 500 price-to-earnings ratio near 22, excessive enthusiasm for AI, and the outsized performance of seven tech stocks, suggesting potential for poor long-term returns or short-term market correction.
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40% Bias Score
Utilities Sector Booms on AI, but Mid-Cap Companies Offer Better Long-Term Potential
The utilities sector experienced a remarkable 20% surge in 2024, led by companies like Vistra (260% increase), Constellation Energy (90% increase), and Talen Energy (200% increase), primarily due to their role in powering data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure; however, Morningstar ...
Utilities Sector Booms on AI, but Mid-Cap Companies Offer Better Long-Term Potential
The utilities sector experienced a remarkable 20% surge in 2024, led by companies like Vistra (260% increase), Constellation Energy (90% increase), and Talen Energy (200% increase), primarily due to their role in powering data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure; however, Morningstar ...
Progress
48% Bias Score