January 2025
February 2025
Further Investigation Ordered in Esther López Death Case; €205,000 Bail Imposed on Suspect
A Spanish judge ordered further investigation into the 2022 death of Esther López in Traspinedo, Valladolid, including witness testimonies and drone footage, and imposed a €205,000 bail on suspect Óscar S., who is suspected of causing her death by leaving her to die after an accident.
Further Investigation Ordered in Esther López Death Case; €205,000 Bail Imposed on Suspect
A Spanish judge ordered further investigation into the 2022 death of Esther López in Traspinedo, Valladolid, including witness testimonies and drone footage, and imposed a €205,000 bail on suspect Óscar S., who is suspected of causing her death by leaving her to die after an accident.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Plans Redistribution of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
The Spanish government and the Canary Islands are collaborating on a plan to redistribute over 4,000 unaccompanied migrant minors among Spain's regions, aiming for a more equitable distribution of responsibility and addressing the current strain on the Canary Islands.
Spain Plans Redistribution of Unaccompanied Migrant Minors
The Spanish government and the Canary Islands are collaborating on a plan to redistribute over 4,000 unaccompanied migrant minors among Spain's regions, aiming for a more equitable distribution of responsibility and addressing the current strain on the Canary Islands.
Progress
40% Bias Score
China's Inflation Stable in 2024 Amidst Economic Recovery
China's inflation remained stable in 2024, with the CPI rising 0.2% and the PPI falling 2.2% year-on-year, driven by a government program boosting domestic demand through trade-ins that added 920 billion yuan in auto sales and 240 billion yuan in appliance sales, although insufficient domestic deman...
China's Inflation Stable in 2024 Amidst Economic Recovery
China's inflation remained stable in 2024, with the CPI rising 0.2% and the PPI falling 2.2% year-on-year, driven by a government program boosting domestic demand through trade-ins that added 920 billion yuan in auto sales and 240 billion yuan in appliance sales, although insufficient domestic deman...
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44% Bias Score
CPB Warns Housing Subsidies Primarily Benefit Landowners, Not Buyers
The Dutch Central Planning Bureau (CPB) warns that \u20ac5 billion in government housing subsidies will likely primarily benefit landowners, not homebuyers, unless the system is fundamentally altered, while average house prices are expected to reach \u20ac500,000 by summer if the current rate contin...
CPB Warns Housing Subsidies Primarily Benefit Landowners, Not Buyers
The Dutch Central Planning Bureau (CPB) warns that \u20ac5 billion in government housing subsidies will likely primarily benefit landowners, not homebuyers, unless the system is fundamentally altered, while average house prices are expected to reach \u20ac500,000 by summer if the current rate contin...
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48% Bias Score
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Pace Creates Attractive Yields for Savers
The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes indicate a slower approach to interest rate cuts in 2025, resulting in attractive yields on bank CDs (4.1%-4.25%) and high-yield savings accounts (4.5%-4.75%) for savers, despite some banks preemptively lowering rates.
Fed's Slower Rate Cut Pace Creates Attractive Yields for Savers
The Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes indicate a slower approach to interest rate cuts in 2025, resulting in attractive yields on bank CDs (4.1%-4.25%) and high-yield savings accounts (4.5%-4.75%) for savers, despite some banks preemptively lowering rates.
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36% Bias Score
Mixed Global Market Reaction to U.S. Data and Trump Presidency Concerns
Global markets reacted with mixed results on Thursday to U.S. economic data and concerns over President-elect Trump's policies; Asian markets mostly declined, while European markets were mostly unchanged or slightly up, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.9% to 39,605.09 and the S&P 500 futures down 0.2%.
Mixed Global Market Reaction to U.S. Data and Trump Presidency Concerns
Global markets reacted with mixed results on Thursday to U.S. economic data and concerns over President-elect Trump's policies; Asian markets mostly declined, while European markets were mostly unchanged or slightly up, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.9% to 39,605.09 and the S&P 500 futures down 0.2%.
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44% Bias Score
2,202 Spanish Public Sector Jobs Announced for 2025
Spain's 2025 public sector job openings total 2,202 positions across 118 calls, accessible via the BOE website (www.boe.es) or specialized search engines; deadlines vary, with some ending January 30th.
2,202 Spanish Public Sector Jobs Announced for 2025
Spain's 2025 public sector job openings total 2,202 positions across 118 calls, accessible via the BOE website (www.boe.es) or specialized search engines; deadlines vary, with some ending January 30th.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Greek Police Issue Dismissals in Kyriaki Griva Death Case
Following the death of 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva outside a Greek police station, three officers face dismissal, and one a fine, for disciplinary offenses; separate criminal proceedings are ongoing, and the station supervisor and officer are no longer employed.
Greek Police Issue Dismissals in Kyriaki Griva Death Case
Following the death of 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva outside a Greek police station, three officers face dismissal, and one a fine, for disciplinary offenses; separate criminal proceedings are ongoing, and the station supervisor and officer are no longer employed.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Bids Farewell to Former Prime Minister Costas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, 88, was laid to rest on Thursday in Athens following a funeral attended by political leaders, family, and citizens; eulogies praised his commitment to European integration and rational governance.
Greece Bids Farewell to Former Prime Minister Costas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, 88, was laid to rest on Thursday in Athens following a funeral attended by political leaders, family, and citizens; eulogies praised his commitment to European integration and rational governance.
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16% Bias Score
Dutch House Prices Rise 11.5% in Q4 2024, but Market Cooling Emerges
Dutch house prices rose 11.5% in Q4 2024, reaching an average of €483,000, driven by lower mortgage rates, higher wages, and increased supply; however, signs of market cooling are emerging, with buyers increasingly negotiating below asking prices.
Dutch House Prices Rise 11.5% in Q4 2024, but Market Cooling Emerges
Dutch house prices rose 11.5% in Q4 2024, reaching an average of €483,000, driven by lower mortgage rates, higher wages, and increased supply; however, signs of market cooling are emerging, with buyers increasingly negotiating below asking prices.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Warren Questions Long's IRS Qualifications Amid ERTC Fraud Concerns
Senator Elizabeth Warren is questioning Billy Long's qualifications to lead the IRS due to his lack of tax experience and promotion of the fraud-ridden Employee Retention Tax Credit, prompting a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing this year and raising concerns about potential future impac...
Warren Questions Long's IRS Qualifications Amid ERTC Fraud Concerns
Senator Elizabeth Warren is questioning Billy Long's qualifications to lead the IRS due to his lack of tax experience and promotion of the fraud-ridden Employee Retention Tax Credit, prompting a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing this year and raising concerns about potential future impac...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Carter's Faith: A Defining Factor in His Presidency
President Jimmy Carter's consistent Christian faith influenced his 1976 election win by attracting evangelical voters; however, his later policy decisions, including the inclusion of Sarah Weddington and same-sex couples in White House events, alienated many of these voters by 1980, showcasing a com...
Carter's Faith: A Defining Factor in His Presidency
President Jimmy Carter's consistent Christian faith influenced his 1976 election win by attracting evangelical voters; however, his later policy decisions, including the inclusion of Sarah Weddington and same-sex couples in White House events, alienated many of these voters by 1980, showcasing a com...
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56% Bias Score