January 2025
February 2025
Crypto ETF Growth: Bitcoin's Success Unlikely to Repeat
Bitcoin ETFs' success in 2024, attracting $36 billion, spurred institutional adoption and doubled the cryptocurrency market value; however, future crypto ETFs targeting Solana, XRP, and others are projected by JPMorgan to attract significantly less investment due to smaller market capitalization and...
Crypto ETF Growth: Bitcoin's Success Unlikely to Repeat
Bitcoin ETFs' success in 2024, attracting $36 billion, spurred institutional adoption and doubled the cryptocurrency market value; however, future crypto ETFs targeting Solana, XRP, and others are projected by JPMorgan to attract significantly less investment due to smaller market capitalization and...
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40% Bias Score
Apple Offers Refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Models Early in Europe
Apple's online stores in Spain, Germany, France, and Italy now offer refurbished iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models at a 15% discount, following the removal of older models due to EU USB-C regulations; US and UK availability is pending.
Apple Offers Refurbished iPhone 15 Pro Models Early in Europe
Apple's online stores in Spain, Germany, France, and Italy now offer refurbished iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models at a 15% discount, following the removal of older models due to EU USB-C regulations; US and UK availability is pending.
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48% Bias Score
IRS Tax Debt Forgiveness: Options and Conditions
The IRS may forgive back taxes after 10 years, through Offers in Compromise (OICs) based on financial hardship, or via Innocent Spouse Relief; however, it requires active participation and meeting specific criteria.
IRS Tax Debt Forgiveness: Options and Conditions
The IRS may forgive back taxes after 10 years, through Offers in Compromise (OICs) based on financial hardship, or via Innocent Spouse Relief; however, it requires active participation and meeting specific criteria.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Inauguration Features Underwood, Village People Amidst Celebrity Divide
Days before Donald Trump's inauguration, Carrie Underwood is set to sing "America the Beautiful", while the Village People will perform at a Turning Point Action event; this contrasts with the extensive celebrity presence at Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration.
Trump Inauguration Features Underwood, Village People Amidst Celebrity Divide
Days before Donald Trump's inauguration, Carrie Underwood is set to sing "America the Beautiful", while the Village People will perform at a Turning Point Action event; this contrasts with the extensive celebrity presence at Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration.
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48% Bias Score
Ohio State Favored by 8.5 Points in National Championship Game
Ohio State is favored by 8.5 points over Notre Dame in the College Football National Championship Game, a spread among the largest in history; historically, favorites have won 17 of 26 title games since the BCS era, but upsets are possible.
Ohio State Favored by 8.5 Points in National Championship Game
Ohio State is favored by 8.5 points over Notre Dame in the College Football National Championship Game, a spread among the largest in history; historically, favorites have won 17 of 26 title games since the BCS era, but upsets are possible.
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48% Bias Score
Rams Defeat Vikings in Wild Card Playoff Game Relocated Due to LA Wildfires
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 in an NFL Wild Card playoff game relocated to Arizona due to deadly wildfires in Los Angeles that killed 24 people, securing home-field advantage and dedicating their victory to the city.
Rams Defeat Vikings in Wild Card Playoff Game Relocated Due to LA Wildfires
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 in an NFL Wild Card playoff game relocated to Arizona due to deadly wildfires in Los Angeles that killed 24 people, securing home-field advantage and dedicating their victory to the city.
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44% Bias Score
Nasdaq Dip: Tax Strategies or Market Shift?
The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 4% last week as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2023; however, some wealth managers believe this is a short-term correction due to tax-loss harvesting rather than the start of a downturn.
Nasdaq Dip: Tax Strategies or Market Shift?
The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 4% last week as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2023; however, some wealth managers believe this is a short-term correction due to tax-loss harvesting rather than the start of a downturn.
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32% Bias Score
Secure Act 2.0 Increases 401(k) Contribution Limits for Older Workers
The Secure Act 2.0, effective January 1, 2025, raises 401(k) catch-up contribution limits for those aged 60-63 to \$34,750 annually, significantly increasing retirement savings and tax advantages for older workers.
Secure Act 2.0 Increases 401(k) Contribution Limits for Older Workers
The Secure Act 2.0, effective January 1, 2025, raises 401(k) catch-up contribution limits for those aged 60-63 to \$34,750 annually, significantly increasing retirement savings and tax advantages for older workers.
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48% Bias Score
BFM TV Denies False Accusation of Offering Money for Filming Le Pen's Funeral
Following Jean-Marie Le Pen's funeral, the far-right media outlet Frontières falsely accused BFM TV of offering €5,000 to residents for filming access, which BFM TV denied, leading to a potential defamation lawsuit and highlighting issues of journalistic ethics.
BFM TV Denies False Accusation of Offering Money for Filming Le Pen's Funeral
Following Jean-Marie Le Pen's funeral, the far-right media outlet Frontières falsely accused BFM TV of offering €5,000 to residents for filming access, which BFM TV denied, leading to a potential defamation lawsuit and highlighting issues of journalistic ethics.
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56% Bias Score
Kubo's Goal Secures Real Sociedad Victory Over Villarreal
Real Sociedad beat Villarreal 1-0 in a La Liga match at Anoeta Stadium thanks to Take Kubo's counter-attack goal; Villarreal dominated possession but failed to score despite several opportunities.
Kubo's Goal Secures Real Sociedad Victory Over Villarreal
Real Sociedad beat Villarreal 1-0 in a La Liga match at Anoeta Stadium thanks to Take Kubo's counter-attack goal; Villarreal dominated possession but failed to score despite several opportunities.
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32% Bias Score
Credit Counseling: Benefits, Limitations, and Long-Term Implications
Credit counseling helps manage debt through financial education, debt management plans, and creditor negotiation, but doesn't eliminate principal debt or guarantee creditor participation, requiring personal commitment for long-term success.
Credit Counseling: Benefits, Limitations, and Long-Term Implications
Credit counseling helps manage debt through financial education, debt management plans, and creditor negotiation, but doesn't eliminate principal debt or guarantee creditor participation, requiring personal commitment for long-term success.
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36% Bias Score
Saxony-Anhalt Municipalities to Invest €15 Million in Administrative Building Renovations
Saxony-Anhalt municipalities plan €15 million in investments to renovate administrative buildings, driven by climate neutrality goals and evolving work structures; some need more space, others less due to remote work.
Saxony-Anhalt Municipalities to Invest €15 Million in Administrative Building Renovations
Saxony-Anhalt municipalities plan €15 million in investments to renovate administrative buildings, driven by climate neutrality goals and evolving work structures; some need more space, others less due to remote work.
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32% Bias Score