January 2025
February 2025
Spanish Fuel Subsidy: €1.073 Billion Lost to Inefficiencies
A Spanish government study reveals that only 15 of the 20 cents per liter fuel subsidy reached consumers, with €857 million going to oil companies and €216 million back to the state through VAT, highlighting inefficiencies in the €4.25 billion plan.
Spanish Fuel Subsidy: €1.073 Billion Lost to Inefficiencies
A Spanish government study reveals that only 15 of the 20 cents per liter fuel subsidy reached consumers, with €857 million going to oil companies and €216 million back to the state through VAT, highlighting inefficiencies in the €4.25 billion plan.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Madrid Considers Reconstructing Palacio Xifré on Paseo del Prado
The Ministry of Health building in Madrid, built in 1949, replaced the magnificent Palacio Xifré, whose scattered remnants are now being sought for reconstruction on the Paseo del Prado, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Madrid Considers Reconstructing Palacio Xifré on Paseo del Prado
The Ministry of Health building in Madrid, built in 1949, replaced the magnificent Palacio Xifré, whose scattered remnants are now being sought for reconstruction on the Paseo del Prado, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Reeco Raises $15M to Revolutionize Hotel Procurement
Reeco, an AI-driven hotel procurement platform, raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing its total to $25 million, to expand its platform that has already seen 800% growth in two years by digitizing procurement, inventory, and accounts payable for hundreds of hotels.
Reeco Raises $15M to Revolutionize Hotel Procurement
Reeco, an AI-driven hotel procurement platform, raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing its total to $25 million, to expand its platform that has already seen 800% growth in two years by digitizing procurement, inventory, and accounts payable for hundreds of hotels.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Montana House Approves Transgender Bathroom Ban
The Montana House passed a bill banning transgender individuals from using public restrooms inconsistent with their assigned sex at birth, impacting two transgender representatives and aligning with a national trend of similar legislation.
Montana House Approves Transgender Bathroom Ban
The Montana House passed a bill banning transgender individuals from using public restrooms inconsistent with their assigned sex at birth, impacting two transgender representatives and aligning with a national trend of similar legislation.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Shakir Enters DNC Chair Race, Prioritizing Public Image Over Internal Affairs
Faiz Shakir, Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign manager, unexpectedly entered the race for Democratic National Committee chair on January 11, 2025, advocating for a refocus on broader public image issues over internal party matters, 17 days before the February 1 vote.
Shakir Enters DNC Chair Race, Prioritizing Public Image Over Internal Affairs
Faiz Shakir, Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign manager, unexpectedly entered the race for Democratic National Committee chair on January 11, 2025, advocating for a refocus on broader public image issues over internal party matters, 17 days before the February 1 vote.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Dassault Family's Enduring Political Influence in France
The Dassault family's political influence in France, built through aviation and media ownership, is examined, tracing Marcel Dassault's electoral success in the Oise region from 1958 to 1986 and the continuation of this legacy by his son, Serge.
Dassault Family's Enduring Political Influence in France
The Dassault family's political influence in France, built through aviation and media ownership, is examined, tracing Marcel Dassault's electoral success in the Oise region from 1958 to 1986 and the continuation of this legacy by his son, Serge.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Meloni's Political Strength Tested by Controversial Statements
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secured the release of an Italian journalist, strengthening her position amid shifting international alliances; however, her controversial statements supporting Elon Musk and a police marshal who killed an Egyptian assailant raise concerns about her future polit...
Meloni's Political Strength Tested by Controversial Statements
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secured the release of an Italian journalist, strengthening her position amid shifting international alliances; however, her controversial statements supporting Elon Musk and a police marshal who killed an Egyptian assailant raise concerns about her future polit...
Progress
64% Bias Score
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from Albert Heijn frozen blueberries; twelve people fell ill and two were hospitalized, leading to a recall and at least one claim. The RIVM traced the source to likely poor hygiene during processing.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from Albert Heijn frozen blueberries; twelve people fell ill and two were hospitalized, leading to a recall and at least one claim. The RIVM traced the source to likely poor hygiene during processing.
Progress
36% Bias Score
DOT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between April and August 2022, causing 180 disruptions on two routes, and fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 for similar issues, highlighting increased scrutiny of airline scheduling practices.
DOT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between April and August 2022, causing 180 disruptions on two routes, and fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 for similar issues, highlighting increased scrutiny of airline scheduling practices.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Wyden Advises Democrats on Regaining Footing After 2024 Election Loss
Senator Ron Wyden, in a recent interview, advises Democrats to focus on kitchen-table issues such as healthcare costs and inflation to regain their footing as the minority party following the 2024 elections; his new book, "It Takes Chutzpah," promotes individual empowerment and action.
Wyden Advises Democrats on Regaining Footing After 2024 Election Loss
Senator Ron Wyden, in a recent interview, advises Democrats to focus on kitchen-table issues such as healthcare costs and inflation to regain their footing as the minority party following the 2024 elections; his new book, "It Takes Chutzpah," promotes individual empowerment and action.
Progress
40% Bias Score
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Replaced
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, citing a need for a "fresh start," despite Turner's strong record. Turner will serve on other committees. The decision follows Turner's public criticism of President-elect Trump.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Replaced
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, citing a need for a "fresh start," despite Turner's strong record. Turner will serve on other committees. The decision follows Turner's public criticism of President-elect Trump.
Progress
48% Bias Score
One-Dyas Sues Over Delayed North Sea Gas Cable Approval
One-Dyas is suing the Lower Saxony approval authority for delaying approval of a power cable for its North Sea gas extraction project near Borkum, which is crucial for its operations and has raised environmental concerns, potentially delaying gas production until after 2024.
One-Dyas Sues Over Delayed North Sea Gas Cable Approval
One-Dyas is suing the Lower Saxony approval authority for delaying approval of a power cable for its North Sea gas extraction project near Borkum, which is crucial for its operations and has raised environmental concerns, potentially delaying gas production until after 2024.
Progress
36% Bias Score