January 2025
February 2025
Maduro's Enduring Grip on Power Amidst Venezuelan Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite facing economic collapse, international sanctions, and accusations of authoritarianism, has maintained power through control of the security forces, strategic negotiations, and cultivating religious support.
Maduro's Enduring Grip on Power Amidst Venezuelan Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite facing economic collapse, international sanctions, and accusations of authoritarianism, has maintained power through control of the security forces, strategic negotiations, and cultivating religious support.
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64% Bias Score
CPPIB Sells Calpine Stake in US$16.4 Billion Constellation Acquisition
CPPIB is selling its 15.75% stake in Calpine Corp. to Constellation Energy Corp. for US$2.6 billion (US$700 million cash and US$1.9 billion in stock) as part of Constellation's US$16.4 billion acquisition; this marks a substantial return on CPPIB's initial investment and positions Constellation as t...
CPPIB Sells Calpine Stake in US$16.4 Billion Constellation Acquisition
CPPIB is selling its 15.75% stake in Calpine Corp. to Constellation Energy Corp. for US$2.6 billion (US$700 million cash and US$1.9 billion in stock) as part of Constellation's US$16.4 billion acquisition; this marks a substantial return on CPPIB's initial investment and positions Constellation as t...
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48% Bias Score
German Election: Refugee Crisis, Economy, and Candidate Dissatisfaction Dominate
A new ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll reveals that Germany's upcoming February election will be heavily influenced by voters' concerns over the refugee crisis, the struggling economy, and widespread dissatisfaction with leading candidates; CDU/CSU leads with 31% support, while the AfD holds second place w...
German Election: Refugee Crisis, Economy, and Candidate Dissatisfaction Dominate
A new ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll reveals that Germany's upcoming February election will be heavily influenced by voters' concerns over the refugee crisis, the struggling economy, and widespread dissatisfaction with leading candidates; CDU/CSU leads with 31% support, while the AfD holds second place w...
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36% Bias Score
StepStone 2025 German Salary Report: Average €52,300, Highlighting Inequality
StepStone's 2025 German salary report, analyzing over one million data points from January 2022 to November 2024, reveals an average gross annual salary of €52,300 and a median of €45,800, highlighting income inequality; Munich boasts the highest average salary (€58,000), while significant dispariti...
StepStone 2025 German Salary Report: Average €52,300, Highlighting Inequality
StepStone's 2025 German salary report, analyzing over one million data points from January 2022 to November 2024, reveals an average gross annual salary of €52,300 and a median of €45,800, highlighting income inequality; Munich boasts the highest average salary (€58,000), while significant dispariti...
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36% Bias Score
China's 2025 Africa Initiative: Economic and Security Partnerships
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's early 2025 tour of Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria signals China's sustained commitment to Africa, contrasting with Western approaches and leveraging economic and security partnerships to expand its influence.
China's 2025 Africa Initiative: Economic and Security Partnerships
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's early 2025 tour of Namibia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria signals China's sustained commitment to Africa, contrasting with Western approaches and leveraging economic and security partnerships to expand its influence.
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40% Bias Score
Macau's Gambling Revenue Surpasses Las Vegas
Macau's 2024 gambling revenue is projected at \$27 billion, exceeding Las Vegas, and is integral to the Macau government's finances, despite China's anti-gambling stance; the city aims to diversify its economy while retaining gambling as a major revenue source.
Macau's Gambling Revenue Surpasses Las Vegas
Macau's 2024 gambling revenue is projected at \$27 billion, exceeding Las Vegas, and is integral to the Macau government's finances, despite China's anti-gambling stance; the city aims to diversify its economy while retaining gambling as a major revenue source.
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32% Bias Score
Denmark Increases Arctic Security Spending Amidst Trump's Greenland Interest
Following Trump's expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, Denmark is increasing its Arctic security investments, while Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland, potentially involving paid appearances by marginalized individuals, raises questions about the reality of the purported popular support.
Denmark Increases Arctic Security Spending Amidst Trump's Greenland Interest
Following Trump's expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, Denmark is increasing its Arctic security investments, while Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland, potentially involving paid appearances by marginalized individuals, raises questions about the reality of the purported popular support.
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40% Bias Score
Online Access Fuels Rise of German Historical Revisionism
The easy online access to historical revisionism, particularly concerning Nazi Germany, is amplified by the AfD party in Germany, impacting schools and society, necessitating teacher training and support to counteract its spread.
Online Access Fuels Rise of German Historical Revisionism
The easy online access to historical revisionism, particularly concerning Nazi Germany, is amplified by the AfD party in Germany, impacting schools and society, necessitating teacher training and support to counteract its spread.
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36% Bias Score
German Universities and Government Consider Leaving X Over Algorithm Bias
German and Austrian universities and research institutions, along with the German government, are considering leaving the social media platform X due to concerns about its algorithm's promotion of right-wing populist content and its negative impact on democratic discourse, citing incompatibility wit...
German Universities and Government Consider Leaving X Over Algorithm Bias
German and Austrian universities and research institutions, along with the German government, are considering leaving the social media platform X due to concerns about its algorithm's promotion of right-wing populist content and its negative impact on democratic discourse, citing incompatibility wit...
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44% Bias Score
Maduro Begins Third Term Amid Sanctions, Protests
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a third term on Friday, following a disputed election, amidst ongoing protests and a surge in international sanctions targeting his administration and state-owned entities.
Maduro Begins Third Term Amid Sanctions, Protests
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a third term on Friday, following a disputed election, amidst ongoing protests and a surge in international sanctions targeting his administration and state-owned entities.
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60% Bias Score
Fact-Check: Alice Weidel's Claims in Discussion with Elon Musk
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the AfD, discussed Germany's issues with Elon Musk on X, making several factually inaccurate claims about nuclear energy, immigration, and crime rates, which were fact-checked and shown to be partially or entirely false.
Fact-Check: Alice Weidel's Claims in Discussion with Elon Musk
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the AfD, discussed Germany's issues with Elon Musk on X, making several factually inaccurate claims about nuclear energy, immigration, and crime rates, which were fact-checked and shown to be partially or entirely false.
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24% Bias Score
Death of Acclaimed South African Choreographer Dada Masilo
South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, known for her innovative fusion of ballet and contemporary dance with South African culture to address social issues, died unexpectedly at age 39 after a short illness.
Death of Acclaimed South African Choreographer Dada Masilo
South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, known for her innovative fusion of ballet and contemporary dance with South African culture to address social issues, died unexpectedly at age 39 after a short illness.
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20% Bias Score