January 2025
February 2025
Dutch Prosecutor Demands 18 Months for Peter Gillis in Tax Fraud Case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) is demanding an 18-month prison sentence for Peter Gillis and fines totaling €565,000 for his Oostappen Group for tax fraud, including the alleged concealment of "black rentals" and underpayment of foreign workers.
Dutch Prosecutor Demands 18 Months for Peter Gillis in Tax Fraud Case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) is demanding an 18-month prison sentence for Peter Gillis and fines totaling €565,000 for his Oostappen Group for tax fraud, including the alleged concealment of "black rentals" and underpayment of foreign workers.
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56% Bias Score
Vladivostok Woman's Murder Solved: Ex-Boyfriend Confesses
Anna Glushchak, 22, disappeared in Vladivostok in 2009 after ending a relationship with Stanislav, who was later convicted of her murder. Stanislav, who had a prior theft conviction, strangled her with a seatbelt and hid her body.
Vladivostok Woman's Murder Solved: Ex-Boyfriend Confesses
Anna Glushchak, 22, disappeared in Vladivostok in 2009 after ending a relationship with Stanislav, who was later convicted of her murder. Stanislav, who had a prior theft conviction, strangled her with a seatbelt and hid her body.
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44% Bias Score
US Stock Market Correction Predicted Amidst Index Declines
US stock markets experienced a recent decline, with major indexes significantly below record highs; strategists predict a 5-10% correction, impacting investor sentiment and strategies; upcoming earnings and inflation will be key determinants of the market's future.
US Stock Market Correction Predicted Amidst Index Declines
US stock markets experienced a recent decline, with major indexes significantly below record highs; strategists predict a 5-10% correction, impacting investor sentiment and strategies; upcoming earnings and inflation will be key determinants of the market's future.
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48% Bias Score
Inadequate Career Preparation Leaves U.S. Students Ill-Equipped for Post-Graduation
A significant number of American high school students are graduating without adequate career preparation, primarily due to insufficient early career exploration opportunities; this is impacting their ability to make informed decisions about their future.
Inadequate Career Preparation Leaves U.S. Students Ill-Equipped for Post-Graduation
A significant number of American high school students are graduating without adequate career preparation, primarily due to insufficient early career exploration opportunities; this is impacting their ability to make informed decisions about their future.
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40% Bias Score
First Temple Ritual Structure Unearthed in Jerusalem's City of David
An eight-room structure unearthed in Jerusalem's City of David, dating to the First Temple period (circa 1000-586 BCE), contained ritual items such as an altar and wine/oil presses, suggesting cultic practices by Judah residents before its abandonment around the 8th century BCE, possibly due to reli...
First Temple Ritual Structure Unearthed in Jerusalem's City of David
An eight-room structure unearthed in Jerusalem's City of David, dating to the First Temple period (circa 1000-586 BCE), contained ritual items such as an altar and wine/oil presses, suggesting cultic practices by Judah residents before its abandonment around the 8th century BCE, possibly due to reli...
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52% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Force "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Shutdown, Highlight Community Impact
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was temporarily suspended due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires; many of his staff members were displaced, and some lost their homes, showcasing the devastating impact on the community.
LA Wildfires Force "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Shutdown, Highlight Community Impact
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was temporarily suspended due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires; many of his staff members were displaced, and some lost their homes, showcasing the devastating impact on the community.
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44% Bias Score
Gillis Faces 18 Months for Tax Fraud
The Dutch Public Prosecutor (OM) is demanding an 18-month prison sentence for Peter Gillis and fines totaling €565,000 for tax fraud, allegedly involving at least €500,000 in evaded taxes and the manipulation of accounting records at his Oostappen Groep holiday parks.
Gillis Faces 18 Months for Tax Fraud
The Dutch Public Prosecutor (OM) is demanding an 18-month prison sentence for Peter Gillis and fines totaling €565,000 for tax fraud, allegedly involving at least €500,000 in evaded taxes and the manipulation of accounting records at his Oostappen Groep holiday parks.
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52% Bias Score
Australia's Rental Market Slows, But Remains Unaffordable
Australia's national median rent rose 4.8% in 2024, slowing from previous years but remaining unaffordable; a median income household needs 33% for rent, the highest ever; the slowdown is attributed to normalized migration, increased investor participation, and larger household sizes.
Australia's Rental Market Slows, But Remains Unaffordable
Australia's national median rent rose 4.8% in 2024, slowing from previous years but remaining unaffordable; a median income household needs 33% for rent, the highest ever; the slowdown is attributed to normalized migration, increased investor participation, and larger household sizes.
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40% Bias Score
Tesla Cybertruck Sales Fall Short of Expectations
Tesla's Cybertruck, despite initial high pre-orders, saw disappointing Q4 2024 sales of approximately 6,000 units, underperforming expectations due to higher pricing, altered specifications, strong competition, and potential market saturation, impacting Tesla's overall sales and stock valuation.
Tesla Cybertruck Sales Fall Short of Expectations
Tesla's Cybertruck, despite initial high pre-orders, saw disappointing Q4 2024 sales of approximately 6,000 units, underperforming expectations due to higher pricing, altered specifications, strong competition, and potential market saturation, impacting Tesla's overall sales and stock valuation.
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56% Bias Score
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Takes Control of State House
The Wyoming House of Representatives will be led by the Freedom Caucus starting Tuesday, initiating a 10-day push to enact five bills targeting illegal immigration, diversity programs, green energy, and property taxes, marking a significant test of the group's influence.
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Takes Control of State House
The Wyoming House of Representatives will be led by the Freedom Caucus starting Tuesday, initiating a 10-day push to enact five bills targeting illegal immigration, diversity programs, green energy, and property taxes, marking a significant test of the group's influence.
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40% Bias Score
Lankford Introduces Six Bills to Enhance Government Efficiency
Senator James Lankford introduced six bills to improve the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on federal telework, agency guidance clarity, financial management, crisis preparedness, and contractor personnel requirements, aiming to reduce government waste and improve efficiency.
Lankford Introduces Six Bills to Enhance Government Efficiency
Senator James Lankford introduced six bills to improve the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on federal telework, agency guidance clarity, financial management, crisis preparedness, and contractor personnel requirements, aiming to reduce government waste and improve efficiency.
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52% Bias Score
Tony Slattery, British Comedian, Dies at 65
British actor and comedian Tony Slattery died aged 65 on Tuesday following a heart attack on Sunday; tributes poured in from fellow comedians and actors who praised his talent and kindness, noting his long battle with mental health issues.
Tony Slattery, British Comedian, Dies at 65
British actor and comedian Tony Slattery died aged 65 on Tuesday following a heart attack on Sunday; tributes poured in from fellow comedians and actors who praised his talent and kindness, noting his long battle with mental health issues.
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12% Bias Score