January 2025
February 2025
Rio Tinto-Glencore Merger Bid Fails Amidst Investor Skepticism
The proposed $160 billion merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore, revealed by Bloomberg, faces strong headwinds due to lack of investor support and potential regulatory hurdles, mirroring the failure of a similar BHP bid last year.
Rio Tinto-Glencore Merger Bid Fails Amidst Investor Skepticism
The proposed $160 billion merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore, revealed by Bloomberg, faces strong headwinds due to lack of investor support and potential regulatory hurdles, mirroring the failure of a similar BHP bid last year.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Defends Economic Record Amid Rising Inflation and Negative Public Opinion
In his final interview before leaving office, President Biden defended his economic record, claiming inflation is near 2% and blaming Republican-led states for economic mismanagement, despite data showing inflation at 2.9% in December and a Fox News poll showing 52% believing his administration wors...
Biden Defends Economic Record Amid Rising Inflation and Negative Public Opinion
In his final interview before leaving office, President Biden defended his economic record, claiming inflation is near 2% and blaming Republican-led states for economic mismanagement, despite data showing inflation at 2.9% in December and a Fox News poll showing 52% believing his administration wors...
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56% Bias Score
Dame Joan Plowright Dies at 95
Dame Joan Plowright, a British actress and widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, died peacefully at age 95 on January 16, 2025, leaving a legacy spanning seven decades in theatre, film, and television.
Dame Joan Plowright Dies at 95
Dame Joan Plowright, a British actress and widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, died peacefully at age 95 on January 16, 2025, leaving a legacy spanning seven decades in theatre, film, and television.
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28% Bias Score
Ludwigshafen Mayor Warns of Dire Financial Consequences
Ludwigshafen's outgoing mayor Jutta Steinruck warns of severe financial distress, stating that the city's 100 million euro annual burden from federal and state mandates necessitates drastic service cuts unless systemic changes are made, impacting citizens' access to essential services.
Ludwigshafen Mayor Warns of Dire Financial Consequences
Ludwigshafen's outgoing mayor Jutta Steinruck warns of severe financial distress, stating that the city's 100 million euro annual burden from federal and state mandates necessitates drastic service cuts unless systemic changes are made, impacting citizens' access to essential services.
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52% Bias Score
FKB Airport Passenger Numbers Near Two Million, Driven by Ryanair Expansion
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) passenger numbers are approaching two million in 2024, a four percent increase from 2023, driven by Ryanair's expansion and increased flight frequencies from Wizz Air, resulting in 90 percent average flight capacity. The airport expects to remain profitable withou...
FKB Airport Passenger Numbers Near Two Million, Driven by Ryanair Expansion
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) passenger numbers are approaching two million in 2024, a four percent increase from 2023, driven by Ryanair's expansion and increased flight frequencies from Wizz Air, resulting in 90 percent average flight capacity. The airport expects to remain profitable withou...
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48% Bias Score
German Immigration Drops Sharply in 2023
Germany's 2023 immigration numbers show a sharp decrease compared to 2022, with 210,000 new asylum applications—a third fewer than in 2023; nearly two million immigrated and 1.3 million emigrated, primarily due to fewer Ukrainian refugees. Despite this, Germany remains the leading EU destination for...
German Immigration Drops Sharply in 2023
Germany's 2023 immigration numbers show a sharp decrease compared to 2022, with 210,000 new asylum applications—a third fewer than in 2023; nearly two million immigrated and 1.3 million emigrated, primarily due to fewer Ukrainian refugees. Despite this, Germany remains the leading EU destination for...
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44% Bias Score
European Markets Rise Despite Mixed Economic Data
European markets opened higher on Friday, following strong Wednesday gains and a 0.1% rise in UK GDP in November, despite a 0.3% fall in December retail sales and ended merger talks between Glencore and Rio Tinto; rising Eurozone inflation adds complexity.
European Markets Rise Despite Mixed Economic Data
European markets opened higher on Friday, following strong Wednesday gains and a 0.1% rise in UK GDP in November, despite a 0.3% fall in December retail sales and ended merger talks between Glencore and Rio Tinto; rising Eurozone inflation adds complexity.
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24% Bias Score
Osaka Retires from Australian Open Due to Abdominal Strain
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka retired from her third-round match at the 2025 Australian Open against Belinda Bencic on Friday due to a strained abdominal muscle, a recurring injury that worsened after her second-round win; Bencic won 7-6(3).
Osaka Retires from Australian Open Due to Abdominal Strain
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka retired from her third-round match at the 2025 Australian Open against Belinda Bencic on Friday due to a strained abdominal muscle, a recurring injury that worsened after her second-round win; Bencic won 7-6(3).
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32% Bias Score
French Senate Rejects Funding for Macron's Universal National Service
The French Senate voted on January 16th to eliminate the 100 million euro budget for the Universal National Service (SNU), citing its high cost and limited effectiveness, redirecting most funds to sports; this follows a similar vote in the National Assembly.
French Senate Rejects Funding for Macron's Universal National Service
The French Senate voted on January 16th to eliminate the 100 million euro budget for the Universal National Service (SNU), citing its high cost and limited effectiveness, redirecting most funds to sports; this follows a similar vote in the National Assembly.
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40% Bias Score
Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote as Socialists Abstain
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a no-confidence vote on Thursday after the Socialist Party unexpectedly abstained, despite concessions from Bayrou including abandoning planned cuts to healthcare, education, and overseas territories and maintaining certain taxes, leaving the left-wing ...
Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote as Socialists Abstain
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a no-confidence vote on Thursday after the Socialist Party unexpectedly abstained, despite concessions from Bayrou including abandoning planned cuts to healthcare, education, and overseas territories and maintaining certain taxes, leaving the left-wing ...
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48% Bias Score
Left Party Aims for Bundestag Entry Despite Low Poll Numbers
Jan van Aken, the new chairman of Germany's Left party, is leading the party into the upcoming Bundestag election aiming for three direct mandates to bypass the 5% hurdle, despite current poll numbers under 5%, and hoping to repair damage caused by Sahra Wagenknecht's faction.
Left Party Aims for Bundestag Entry Despite Low Poll Numbers
Jan van Aken, the new chairman of Germany's Left party, is leading the party into the upcoming Bundestag election aiming for three direct mandates to bypass the 5% hurdle, despite current poll numbers under 5%, and hoping to repair damage caused by Sahra Wagenknecht's faction.
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52% Bias Score
David Lynch, Celebrated Filmmaker, Dies
David Lynch, a celebrated filmmaker known for "Blue Velvet" and "Twin Peaks," passed away; his career spanned from 1977 to 2006, marked by a distinctive style blending idyllic surfaces with underlying darkness, influencing numerous filmmakers.
David Lynch, Celebrated Filmmaker, Dies
David Lynch, a celebrated filmmaker known for "Blue Velvet" and "Twin Peaks," passed away; his career spanned from 1977 to 2006, marked by a distinctive style blending idyllic surfaces with underlying darkness, influencing numerous filmmakers.
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52% Bias Score