January 2025
February 2025
Fed Governor Waller Supports Further Interest Rate Cuts Despite Inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller advocates for further interest rate cuts in 2025, despite current inflation near 2.4%, contrasting with Wall Street's expectation of minimal cuts and highlighting uncertainty within the Fed's projections.
Fed Governor Waller Supports Further Interest Rate Cuts Despite Inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller advocates for further interest rate cuts in 2025, despite current inflation near 2.4%, contrasting with Wall Street's expectation of minimal cuts and highlighting uncertainty within the Fed's projections.
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48% Bias Score
Jordan to Showcase Rare Christian Artifacts in Vatican City Exhibition
Jordan will host a historical exhibition in Vatican City from January 31st to February 28th, showcasing over 90 rare Christian artifacts to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations and promote Jordan as a key site for Christian pilgrimage.
Jordan to Showcase Rare Christian Artifacts in Vatican City Exhibition
Jordan will host a historical exhibition in Vatican City from January 31st to February 28th, showcasing over 90 rare Christian artifacts to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations and promote Jordan as a key site for Christian pilgrimage.
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56% Bias Score
Munich Record Store Wins Inaugural German "Emil" Award
Echt Optimal," a Munich record store, received the inaugural "Emil" award for best record store in Germany, celebrating its 42-year contribution to music culture and its role as a vital social and community space, showcasing the cultural minister's recognition of independent record stores' significa...
Munich Record Store Wins Inaugural German "Emil" Award
Echt Optimal," a Munich record store, received the inaugural "Emil" award for best record store in Germany, celebrating its 42-year contribution to music culture and its role as a vital social and community space, showcasing the cultural minister's recognition of independent record stores' significa...
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Heat Transition Stalls Amidst Heat Pump Sales Shortfall and Pricing Discrepancies
Germany's heat transition faces challenges as heat pump sales fall short of targets and district heating reform stalls; Hamburg is increasing subsidies for heat pumps, claiming 99% suitability, despite industry estimates being far lower and high costs compared to other countries.
Germany's Heat Transition Stalls Amidst Heat Pump Sales Shortfall and Pricing Discrepancies
Germany's heat transition faces challenges as heat pump sales fall short of targets and district heating reform stalls; Hamburg is increasing subsidies for heat pumps, claiming 99% suitability, despite industry estimates being far lower and high costs compared to other countries.
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52% Bias Score
Preventive Therapy Reduces Depression Risk: German Study
A German study published in "The Lancet Psychiatry" found that preventive psychological interventions reduced the risk of developing a depressive disorder by 42% after six months and 33% after twelve months in individuals with subclinical depressive symptoms; interventions included behavioral therap...
Preventive Therapy Reduces Depression Risk: German Study
A German study published in "The Lancet Psychiatry" found that preventive psychological interventions reduced the risk of developing a depressive disorder by 42% after six months and 33% after twelve months in individuals with subclinical depressive symptoms; interventions included behavioral therap...
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20% Bias Score
Biden Advised Trump Against Political Retribution; Considers Pardons
President Biden revealed in a USA Today interview that he advised President Trump against retaliating against political opponents after the 2024 election, a suggestion Trump did not directly reject; Biden also discussed potential preemptive pardons for Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci, and his belief th...
Biden Advised Trump Against Political Retribution; Considers Pardons
President Biden revealed in a USA Today interview that he advised President Trump against retaliating against political opponents after the 2024 election, a suggestion Trump did not directly reject; Biden also discussed potential preemptive pardons for Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci, and his belief th...
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Jobless Claims Hit Near-Year Low Amidst Cooling Job Growth
U.S. jobless claims fell to a near-year low of 201,000 for the week ending January 4, reflecting a healthy labor market despite slowing job growth and persistent inflation concerns; the four-week average fell to 213,000, while the number of people receiving benefits rose to 1.87 million.
U.S. Jobless Claims Hit Near-Year Low Amidst Cooling Job Growth
U.S. jobless claims fell to a near-year low of 201,000 for the week ending January 4, reflecting a healthy labor market despite slowing job growth and persistent inflation concerns; the four-week average fell to 213,000, while the number of people receiving benefits rose to 1.87 million.
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36% Bias Score
Le Pen's Strategic Abstention on PMA Protest
In October 2019, Marine Le Pen strategically abstained from a protest against expanding medically assisted procreation (PMA) to avoid alienating voters while not fully supporting the opposing viewpoint, mirroring her approach during the Yellow Vest movement.
Le Pen's Strategic Abstention on PMA Protest
In October 2019, Marine Le Pen strategically abstained from a protest against expanding medically assisted procreation (PMA) to avoid alienating voters while not fully supporting the opposing viewpoint, mirroring her approach during the Yellow Vest movement.
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40% Bias Score
German Office Vacancy Rates Rise to 6.8 Percent
Office vacancy rates in seven major German cities – Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Stuttgart – rose to 6.8 percent in 2024, up from 5.8 percent in 2023, due to decreased demand from companies, a shift towards smaller, sustainable offices, and economic uncertainty.
German Office Vacancy Rates Rise to 6.8 Percent
Office vacancy rates in seven major German cities – Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Stuttgart – rose to 6.8 percent in 2024, up from 5.8 percent in 2023, due to decreased demand from companies, a shift towards smaller, sustainable offices, and economic uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Stalled Digitalization: Funding and Coordination Shortfalls
Germany's digitalization lags due to insufficient funding, lack of coordination among government bodies, and fragmented initiatives; Agora recommends a dedicated budget and agency for efficient nationwide implementation.
Germany's Stalled Digitalization: Funding and Coordination Shortfalls
Germany's digitalization lags due to insufficient funding, lack of coordination among government bodies, and fragmented initiatives; Agora recommends a dedicated budget and agency for efficient nationwide implementation.
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56% Bias Score
German Pellets Insolvency Trial Nears End with Plea Bargain
A plea bargain in the German Pellets insolvency trial could let the former CEO avoid prison if convicted; the deal hinges on accepting November 15, 2015, as the insolvency date, dropping earlier charges; investors lost about €260 million.
German Pellets Insolvency Trial Nears End with Plea Bargain
A plea bargain in the German Pellets insolvency trial could let the former CEO avoid prison if convicted; the deal hinges on accepting November 15, 2015, as the insolvency date, dropping earlier charges; investors lost about €260 million.
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36% Bias Score
Body of Missing British Hiker Found in Italian Dolomites
The body of Samuel Harris, 35, one of two British hikers missing in the Italian Dolomites since January 1st, was found buried under snow near the Care Alto peak at 2,600m; the search for his partner continues but was hampered by heavy snow and strong winds.
Body of Missing British Hiker Found in Italian Dolomites
The body of Samuel Harris, 35, one of two British hikers missing in the Italian Dolomites since January 1st, was found buried under snow near the Care Alto peak at 2,600m; the search for his partner continues but was hampered by heavy snow and strong winds.
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28% Bias Score