January 2025
February 2025
Renfe's New President Faces Service Disruptions and Intense Competition
Renfe's new president, Álvaro Fernández Heredia, inherits a challenging situation marked by numerous service disruptions in 2024, particularly due to Talgo's problematic Avril S106 trains, costing Renfe millions in compensation and leading to legal action. He must also navigate intensified competiti...
Renfe's New President Faces Service Disruptions and Intense Competition
Renfe's new president, Álvaro Fernández Heredia, inherits a challenging situation marked by numerous service disruptions in 2024, particularly due to Talgo's problematic Avril S106 trains, costing Renfe millions in compensation and leading to legal action. He must also navigate intensified competiti...
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48% Bias Score
Record Number of Dutch Aldermen Resign Amidst Political Pressure and Burnout
In 2024, 225 Dutch aldermen resigned due to political distrust (94), personal reasons (44), health problems (38), or other factors (49), highlighting the immense pressure and challenges within local governance.
Record Number of Dutch Aldermen Resign Amidst Political Pressure and Burnout
In 2024, 225 Dutch aldermen resigned due to political distrust (94), personal reasons (44), health problems (38), or other factors (49), highlighting the immense pressure and challenges within local governance.
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52% Bias Score
Unsolved 2005 Krasnoyarsk Disappearance of Five Boys Reopened
Five boys aged 10-12 disappeared in Krasnoyarsk, Russia in April 2005; their bodies were found burned in a well; despite a large search, the case remained unsolved until late 2024 when it was reopened due to "newly discovered circumstances.
Unsolved 2005 Krasnoyarsk Disappearance of Five Boys Reopened
Five boys aged 10-12 disappeared in Krasnoyarsk, Russia in April 2005; their bodies were found burned in a well; despite a large search, the case remained unsolved until late 2024 when it was reopened due to "newly discovered circumstances.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea's Employment Growth Slows Sharply in 2024
South Korea's employment growth slowed to 159,000 jobs in 2024, a sharp decrease from 816,000 in 2022; construction, retail and business services suffered significant job losses, while employment among those aged 60 and older rose by 266,000.
South Korea's Employment Growth Slows Sharply in 2024
South Korea's employment growth slowed to 159,000 jobs in 2024, a sharp decrease from 816,000 in 2022; construction, retail and business services suffered significant job losses, while employment among those aged 60 and older rose by 266,000.
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40% Bias Score
Study: Menstrual Cycle Doesn't Dictate Women's Weight Training
New research refutes the idea that women should lift lighter weights or train less frequently than men due to menstruation; studies show minimal strength differences, with performance variations largely attributable to premenstrual symptoms; a personalized approach to training is recommended, consid...
Study: Menstrual Cycle Doesn't Dictate Women's Weight Training
New research refutes the idea that women should lift lighter weights or train less frequently than men due to menstruation; studies show minimal strength differences, with performance variations largely attributable to premenstrual symptoms; a personalized approach to training is recommended, consid...
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28% Bias Score
Bradford Council proposes near 15% council tax hike
Bradford Council, facing a £40 million annual budget deficit, proposes a council tax increase of up to 14.99% starting April, exceeding the threshold for a local referendum; this follows a £220 million government loan and previous spending cuts, yet the council still faces financial challenges.
Bradford Council proposes near 15% council tax hike
Bradford Council, facing a £40 million annual budget deficit, proposes a council tax increase of up to 14.99% starting April, exceeding the threshold for a local referendum; this follows a £220 million government loan and previous spending cuts, yet the council still faces financial challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish SMEs' Strong Financials Defy Claims of Reduced Workweek Inviability
Data from the Bank of Spain and AEAT shows Spanish SMEs' profitability and productivity have increased significantly since 2019, refuting claims that a reduction in working hours to 37.5 is economically unfeasible; low debt levels and increased productivity support the change.
Spanish SMEs' Strong Financials Defy Claims of Reduced Workweek Inviability
Data from the Bank of Spain and AEAT shows Spanish SMEs' profitability and productivity have increased significantly since 2019, refuting claims that a reduction in working hours to 37.5 is economically unfeasible; low debt levels and increased productivity support the change.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Rotterdam Racism Trial, Dutch Fraud Debate, Biden Farewell
A Rotterdam court will sentence two men today for projecting racist slogans onto the Erasmus Bridge during the 2022-2023 New Year's period; the Dutch parliament will debate government fraud policies; and US President Biden delivers a farewell address from the Oval Office.
Rotterdam Racism Trial, Dutch Fraud Debate, Biden Farewell
A Rotterdam court will sentence two men today for projecting racist slogans onto the Erasmus Bridge during the 2022-2023 New Year's period; the Dutch parliament will debate government fraud policies; and US President Biden delivers a farewell address from the Oval Office.
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8% Bias Score
Country Garden Posts Steep Losses Amid China's Property Crisis
Country Garden, formerly China's largest property developer, reported a $1.75 billion net loss in the first half of 2024, significantly impacting the struggling Chinese property market that saw nearly a 50% sales drop in the last three years, following a record $24.3 billion loss in 2023, and a defa...
Country Garden Posts Steep Losses Amid China's Property Crisis
Country Garden, formerly China's largest property developer, reported a $1.75 billion net loss in the first half of 2024, significantly impacting the struggling Chinese property market that saw nearly a 50% sales drop in the last three years, following a record $24.3 billion loss in 2023, and a defa...
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Army Redeploys Top Officers to Enhance Operational Efficiency
The Nigerian Army Chief of Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, approved a wide-ranging redeployment of senior officers, including Corps Commanders and GOCs, on Saturday, to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency in combating security challenges, as announced by army spokesman Major Gene...
Nigerian Army Redeploys Top Officers to Enhance Operational Efficiency
The Nigerian Army Chief of Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, approved a wide-ranging redeployment of senior officers, including Corps Commanders and GOCs, on Saturday, to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency in combating security challenges, as announced by army spokesman Major Gene...
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36% Bias Score
Flu Jab Extended to 50-64 Year Olds Amidst High Infection Rates in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency (PHA) urges everyone eligible for a free flu jab to get vaccinated as the offer is extended to 50-64-year-olds due to high flu and respiratory infection rates stressing hospitals and emergency departments; uptake has been unusually low this year.
Flu Jab Extended to 50-64 Year Olds Amidst High Infection Rates in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency (PHA) urges everyone eligible for a free flu jab to get vaccinated as the offer is extended to 50-64-year-olds due to high flu and respiratory infection rates stressing hospitals and emergency departments; uptake has been unusually low this year.
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52% Bias Score
French Assembly to Question Top Official over Budget Overrun
The French National Assembly will question Alexis Kohler about a significant budget overrun, reaching 6.1% of GDP in 2024 instead of the initially projected 4.4%, prompting an investigation into forecasting errors and policy effectiveness.
French Assembly to Question Top Official over Budget Overrun
The French National Assembly will question Alexis Kohler about a significant budget overrun, reaching 6.1% of GDP in 2024 instead of the initially projected 4.4%, prompting an investigation into forecasting errors and policy effectiveness.
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36% Bias Score