January 2025
February 2025
The Extinction of Experience": A Critique of Technology's Impact on Human Interaction
Christine Rosen's "The Extinction of Experience" critiques modern technology's negative effects on human experience, citing examples like decreased face-to-face communication and the rise of technology-mediated interactions, while acknowledging historical parallels and the potential of technology to...
The Extinction of Experience": A Critique of Technology's Impact on Human Interaction
Christine Rosen's "The Extinction of Experience" critiques modern technology's negative effects on human experience, citing examples like decreased face-to-face communication and the rise of technology-mediated interactions, while acknowledging historical parallels and the potential of technology to...
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72% Bias Score
UK Considers Lifting Ban on Animal Remains in Feed Amidst BSE Concerns
The UK government is considering lifting a 2001 ban on using processed animal protein in chicken and pig feed to aid British farmers facing competition from the EU where such practice is allowed, despite concerns about animal and human health risks and ethical issues with insect-derived protein.
UK Considers Lifting Ban on Animal Remains in Feed Amidst BSE Concerns
The UK government is considering lifting a 2001 ban on using processed animal protein in chicken and pig feed to aid British farmers facing competition from the EU where such practice is allowed, despite concerns about animal and human health risks and ethical issues with insect-derived protein.
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52% Bias Score
Podemos Accuses Spain's 1978 Regime of Retaining Francoist Elements
Podemos accuses Spain's 1978 regime of retaining Francoist elements, citing the monarchy, judiciary, security forces, and businesses, and demands a referendum on the form of state.
Podemos Accuses Spain's 1978 Regime of Retaining Francoist Elements
Podemos accuses Spain's 1978 regime of retaining Francoist elements, citing the monarchy, judiciary, security forces, and businesses, and demands a referendum on the form of state.
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60% Bias Score
Greece Launches €434 Million "Exoikonomo 2025" Home Energy Upgrade Program
Greece launched the "Exoikonomo 2025" program (€434 million budget) on January 8th, 2025, for home energy upgrades offering grants up to 100% to improve energy efficiency by at least three categories, prioritizing vulnerable groups and colder regions; applications are open until March 20th, 2025.
Greece Launches €434 Million "Exoikonomo 2025" Home Energy Upgrade Program
Greece launched the "Exoikonomo 2025" program (€434 million budget) on January 8th, 2025, for home energy upgrades offering grants up to 100% to improve energy efficiency by at least three categories, prioritizing vulnerable groups and colder regions; applications are open until March 20th, 2025.
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20% Bias Score
UK Implements Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for International Travelers
Starting March 5th, 2024, citizens of almost 50 countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and Brazil, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costing £10 to enter the UK, a measure to enhance border security, expanding to all European countries by early April.
UK Implements Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for International Travelers
Starting March 5th, 2024, citizens of almost 50 countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and Brazil, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) costing £10 to enter the UK, a measure to enhance border security, expanding to all European countries by early April.
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28% Bias Score
December US Job Growth Slows, Wages Ease
US private sector job growth unexpectedly slowed to 122,000 in December, the lowest since August, while annual wage growth fell to 4.6 percent, its slowest pace in nearly 3.5 years; however, unemployment claims remain low at 201,000.
December US Job Growth Slows, Wages Ease
US private sector job growth unexpectedly slowed to 122,000 in December, the lowest since August, while annual wage growth fell to 4.6 percent, its slowest pace in nearly 3.5 years; however, unemployment claims remain low at 201,000.
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32% Bias Score
Janus Henderson Rejects Saba Capital's Takeover Bid for London-Listed Trusts
Janus Henderson and Baillie Gifford are urging investors to reject Saba Capital's takeover bid for seven London-listed investment trusts, citing self-serving motives and potential risks to shareholder investments; votes are scheduled for February 4th and 5th.
Janus Henderson Rejects Saba Capital's Takeover Bid for London-Listed Trusts
Janus Henderson and Baillie Gifford are urging investors to reject Saba Capital's takeover bid for seven London-listed investment trusts, citing self-serving motives and potential risks to shareholder investments; votes are scheduled for February 4th and 5th.
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52% Bias Score
Madrid Official Admits Email Leak in Tax Fraud Case
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, chief of staff to Madrid's regional president, testified in the Supreme Court about leaking an email related to a tax fraud case involving Ayuso's boyfriend, admitting to one leak but denying knowledge of another, contradicting his narrative and sparking a political conflict.
Madrid Official Admits Email Leak in Tax Fraud Case
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, chief of staff to Madrid's regional president, testified in the Supreme Court about leaking an email related to a tax fraud case involving Ayuso's boyfriend, admitting to one leak but denying knowledge of another, contradicting his narrative and sparking a political conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Greece Intensifies Tax Evasion Crackdown with New Audit Mechanisms
Greece's Ministry of Finance and Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) are launching two new audit mechanisms and a new Center for Monitoring Large Taxpayers (KEMEF) to combat tax evasion, aiming for a €500 million increase in revenue by 2025, with stricter VAT declaration rules from Janua...
Greece Intensifies Tax Evasion Crackdown with New Audit Mechanisms
Greece's Ministry of Finance and Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) are launching two new audit mechanisms and a new Center for Monitoring Large Taxpayers (KEMEF) to combat tax evasion, aiming for a €500 million increase in revenue by 2025, with stricter VAT declaration rules from Janua...
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40% Bias Score
Greek Self-Employed Face Pension Choice Deadline
Greek self-employed workers have until January 31st, 2025, to select their social security contribution category; choosing at least the third tier (362-470 euros monthly) is essential for a future pension exceeding 1,000 euros, while lower tiers result in significantly reduced pensions (around 700 e...
Greek Self-Employed Face Pension Choice Deadline
Greek self-employed workers have until January 31st, 2025, to select their social security contribution category; choosing at least the third tier (362-470 euros monthly) is essential for a future pension exceeding 1,000 euros, while lower tiers result in significantly reduced pensions (around 700 e...
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56% Bias Score
UK Imposes New Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for International Travelers
Starting March 5th, citizens of nearly 50 countries, including the US, Canada, and Australia, need a £10 electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the UK; this expands to all European citizens starting April 2nd, aiming to enhance border security.
UK Imposes New Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for International Travelers
Starting March 5th, citizens of nearly 50 countries, including the US, Canada, and Australia, need a £10 electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the UK; this expands to all European citizens starting April 2nd, aiming to enhance border security.
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32% Bias Score
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Point Since July 2024, Causing Application Volume to Plummet
Mortgage application volume fell 3.7% last week due to a fourth consecutive weekly rise in rates, reaching 6.99% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage—the highest since July 2024; purchase applications dropped 7% weekly and 15% yearly, while refinance applications rose 2% weekly but fell 6% yearly.
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Point Since July 2024, Causing Application Volume to Plummet
Mortgage application volume fell 3.7% last week due to a fourth consecutive weekly rise in rates, reaching 6.99% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage—the highest since July 2024; purchase applications dropped 7% weekly and 15% yearly, while refinance applications rose 2% weekly but fell 6% yearly.
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36% Bias Score