January 2025
February 2025
Newcastle Wins League Cup Semifinal First Leg 2-0 Against Arsenal
Newcastle defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal on Tuesday, with goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon; Isak's 14th goal in 15 games puts him on 50 goals for Newcastle, 5 fewer matches than the club's record scorer, Alan Shearer; Arsenal must now overturn a 2-goa...
Newcastle Wins League Cup Semifinal First Leg 2-0 Against Arsenal
Newcastle defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal on Tuesday, with goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon; Isak's 14th goal in 15 games puts him on 50 goals for Newcastle, 5 fewer matches than the club's record scorer, Alan Shearer; Arsenal must now overturn a 2-goa...
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40% Bias Score
French Gender Pay Gap: Systemic Issues Beyond the 4% Statistic
A 2021 French study reveals a 4% gender pay gap for comparable jobs, but an overall 24% gap in the private sector; Marie Donzel's book, "Les Inégalités justifiées," analyzes the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy, focusing on part-time work and career interruptions for women.
French Gender Pay Gap: Systemic Issues Beyond the 4% Statistic
A 2021 French study reveals a 4% gender pay gap for comparable jobs, but an overall 24% gap in the private sector; Marie Donzel's book, "Les Inégalités justifiées," analyzes the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy, focusing on part-time work and career interruptions for women.
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48% Bias Score
Debate over Eliminating First Day of Paid Sick Leave in Germany
German Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte suggested eliminating paid sick leave on the first day of illness, sparking a debate among politicians and economists regarding its economic and social implications, with counter-proposals focusing on preventative healthcare and employee bonuses.
Debate over Eliminating First Day of Paid Sick Leave in Germany
German Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte suggested eliminating paid sick leave on the first day of illness, sparking a debate among politicians and economists regarding its economic and social implications, with counter-proposals focusing on preventative healthcare and employee bonuses.
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52% Bias Score
German Podcast Analyzes Rise in Youth Crime
The "Aha! Behind True Crime" podcast examines rising youth crime in Germany, linking it to pandemic isolation, social media violence, and gang conflicts in Stuttgart; it explores prevention programs and targeted law enforcement strategies.
German Podcast Analyzes Rise in Youth Crime
The "Aha! Behind True Crime" podcast examines rising youth crime in Germany, linking it to pandemic isolation, social media violence, and gang conflicts in Stuttgart; it explores prevention programs and targeted law enforcement strategies.
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40% Bias Score
Sydney-Newcastle High-Speed Rail: \$40 Billion Cost Estimate
A proposed high-speed rail line connecting Sydney and Newcastle, aiming for a 1-hour journey at 320km/h, faces an estimated cost exceeding \$40 billion, pending Infrastructure Australia's assessment and federal funding.
Sydney-Newcastle High-Speed Rail: \$40 Billion Cost Estimate
A proposed high-speed rail line connecting Sydney and Newcastle, aiming for a 1-hour journey at 320km/h, faces an estimated cost exceeding \$40 billion, pending Infrastructure Australia's assessment and federal funding.
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52% Bias Score
ECB Rate Cuts Threaten Bank Profits; UBS Highlights Six Outperforming Banks
Following record profits from rising interest rates, the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate cuts starting in 2024 threaten European bank profitability. UBS analysts forecast continued strong performance from six selected banks, less sensitive to rate changes and focused on commission-based revenue.
ECB Rate Cuts Threaten Bank Profits; UBS Highlights Six Outperforming Banks
Following record profits from rising interest rates, the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate cuts starting in 2024 threaten European bank profitability. UBS analysts forecast continued strong performance from six selected banks, less sensitive to rate changes and focused on commission-based revenue.
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36% Bias Score
Korean War Veteran Recounts Narrow Escape and Heavy Losses
Albert Morrow, a 97-year-old veteran, recounts his harrowing experiences in the Korean War with the Royal Ulster Rifles (RUR), including the Battle of Happy Valley, where he narrowly escaped capture while recovering the burning bodies of fallen soldiers; approximately 100 RUR soldiers were killed or...
Korean War Veteran Recounts Narrow Escape and Heavy Losses
Albert Morrow, a 97-year-old veteran, recounts his harrowing experiences in the Korean War with the Royal Ulster Rifles (RUR), including the Battle of Happy Valley, where he narrowly escaped capture while recovering the burning bodies of fallen soldiers; approximately 100 RUR soldiers were killed or...
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28% Bias Score
French Bank Fees Surge Over 5% in 2025
A French consumer study reveals bank fees rose over 5% in 2025, impacting consumers differently based on service packages, with incident fees adding significant costs.
French Bank Fees Surge Over 5% in 2025
A French consumer study reveals bank fees rose over 5% in 2025, impacting consumers differently based on service packages, with incident fees adding significant costs.
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40% Bias Score
German EV Market Shrinks 27% After Subsidy Cuts
Germany's 2024 electric vehicle registrations fell 27 percent to 381,000, mainly due to the end of government subsidies; Tesla's sales plummeted, while BMW and Skoda increased theirs.
German EV Market Shrinks 27% After Subsidy Cuts
Germany's 2024 electric vehicle registrations fell 27 percent to 381,000, mainly due to the end of government subsidies; Tesla's sales plummeted, while BMW and Skoda increased theirs.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Flawed Nazi-Looted Art Restitution Court
Germany established a new arbitration court to address Nazi-looted art held by public institutions; however, its scope excludes privately held items, raising concerns about fairness and effectiveness in providing restitution to victims' descendants, 80 years after the end of WWII.
Germany's Flawed Nazi-Looted Art Restitution Court
Germany established a new arbitration court to address Nazi-looted art held by public institutions; however, its scope excludes privately held items, raising concerns about fairness and effectiveness in providing restitution to victims' descendants, 80 years after the end of WWII.
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60% Bias Score
Labour Rejects National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Labour's rejection of a national inquiry into grooming gangs was confirmed in a 364 to 111 Commons vote, despite suggestions of possible future reviews based on victim feedback; this follows a government rejection of Elon Musk's request for an Oldham-focused inquiry.
Labour Rejects National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Labour's rejection of a national inquiry into grooming gangs was confirmed in a 364 to 111 Commons vote, despite suggestions of possible future reviews based on victim feedback; this follows a government rejection of Elon Musk's request for an Oldham-focused inquiry.
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56% Bias Score
Impsa Privatization: Argentina Sells State-Owned Metalworks Company
Argentina privatized its state-owned metalworks company, Impsa, selling 85% of its shares to Arc Energy for $27 million, aiming for a zero-deficit budget and despite a $600 million debt.
Impsa Privatization: Argentina Sells State-Owned Metalworks Company
Argentina privatized its state-owned metalworks company, Impsa, selling 85% of its shares to Arc Energy for $27 million, aiming for a zero-deficit budget and despite a $600 million debt.
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48% Bias Score