January 2025
February 2025
Crisis at Spain's Top Cancer Research Center: Director Faces Dismissal Amidst Funding Shortfalls and Harassment Allegations
Internal reports reveal a major crisis at Spain's top cancer research center, the CNIO, citing a significant drop in scientific output, financial mismanagement, and multiple harassment allegations against its director, María Blasco, potentially leading to her dismissal on January 29th.
Crisis at Spain's Top Cancer Research Center: Director Faces Dismissal Amidst Funding Shortfalls and Harassment Allegations
Internal reports reveal a major crisis at Spain's top cancer research center, the CNIO, citing a significant drop in scientific output, financial mismanagement, and multiple harassment allegations against its director, María Blasco, potentially leading to her dismissal on January 29th.
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64% Bias Score
IMF Upgrades 2025 Global Growth Forecast Amid Widening Economic Divergences
The IMF slightly upgraded its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.3 percent, citing recent market developments and temporary trade policy uncertainty; however, growth divergences are widening, with the U.S. forecast at 2.7 percent, the Eurozone at 1 percent, China at 4.6 percent, and emerging markets a...
IMF Upgrades 2025 Global Growth Forecast Amid Widening Economic Divergences
The IMF slightly upgraded its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.3 percent, citing recent market developments and temporary trade policy uncertainty; however, growth divergences are widening, with the U.S. forecast at 2.7 percent, the Eurozone at 1 percent, China at 4.6 percent, and emerging markets a...
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16% Bias Score
Russia and Iran sign 20-year cooperation agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on military and economic issues, including intelligence sharing and energy collaboration, during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow; the deal omits a mutual defense clause unlike a similar pact with North Korea.
Russia and Iran sign 20-year cooperation agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on military and economic issues, including intelligence sharing and energy collaboration, during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow; the deal omits a mutual defense clause unlike a similar pact with North Korea.
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40% Bias Score
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Cooperation Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive 20-year cooperation agreement on military, economic, and intelligence matters during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow, aiming to counter Western sanctions and strengthen regional influence, differing from a similar but less comprehensive agreement...
Russia and Iran Sign 20-Year Cooperation Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive 20-year cooperation agreement on military, economic, and intelligence matters during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow, aiming to counter Western sanctions and strengthen regional influence, differing from a similar but less comprehensive agreement...
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Wildfires, Exposes Global Policy Gaps
The Los Angeles wildfires, exacerbated by drought linked to climate change, highlight the global struggle to mitigate climate change effectively; while some countries, like those in the EU, have seen success with carbon pricing, others like Israel face challenges in meeting their emission reduction ...
Climate Change Fuels Wildfires, Exposes Global Policy Gaps
The Los Angeles wildfires, exacerbated by drought linked to climate change, highlight the global struggle to mitigate climate change effectively; while some countries, like those in the EU, have seen success with carbon pricing, others like Israel face challenges in meeting their emission reduction ...
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36% Bias Score
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a fine of 1 million Pakistan rupees ($5794) for corruption, accusing him of accepting land from a businessman in exchange for laundered money; his wife received a similar sentence.
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a fine of 1 million Pakistan rupees ($5794) for corruption, accusing him of accepting land from a businessman in exchange for laundered money; his wife received a similar sentence.
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48% Bias Score
Africa Faces Surge in Public Health Emergencies in 2024
The Africa CDC reported a sharp rise in public health emergencies in 2024, with 213 outbreaks—exceeding 2023's 166—primarily driven by cholera (204,115 cases, 3,747 deaths), measles (234,320 cases, 3,220 deaths), and Mpox (77,888 cases, 1,321 deaths) across 21 nations, demanding urgent investment in...
Africa Faces Surge in Public Health Emergencies in 2024
The Africa CDC reported a sharp rise in public health emergencies in 2024, with 213 outbreaks—exceeding 2023's 166—primarily driven by cholera (204,115 cases, 3,747 deaths), measles (234,320 cases, 3,220 deaths), and Mpox (77,888 cases, 1,321 deaths) across 21 nations, demanding urgent investment in...
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24% Bias Score
Chinese Firm Invests in Spanish Lithium-ion Battery Plant
Shenzhen Dynanonic and ICL will invest 285 million euros in a new lithium-ion battery plant in Sallent, Spain, producing lithium iron phosphate for electric vehicle batteries, capitalizing on Spain's strategic location and growing EV market.
Chinese Firm Invests in Spanish Lithium-ion Battery Plant
Shenzhen Dynanonic and ICL will invest 285 million euros in a new lithium-ion battery plant in Sallent, Spain, producing lithium iron phosphate for electric vehicle batteries, capitalizing on Spain's strategic location and growing EV market.
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40% Bias Score
IMF: Widening US-Europe Economic Gap, Global Uncertainty
The IMF predicts a 2.7% US GDP growth in 2025 versus 1% for the Eurozone, due to higher US government spending, stronger innovation, and structural issues in Europe, creating global economic uncertainty.
IMF: Widening US-Europe Economic Gap, Global Uncertainty
The IMF predicts a 2.7% US GDP growth in 2025 versus 1% for the Eurozone, due to higher US government spending, stronger innovation, and structural issues in Europe, creating global economic uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
Hostage-Ceasefire Deal: Mentally Ill Israeli to be Released by Hamas
Hisham al-Sayed, a Bedouin-Israeli with mental health issues, abducted by Hamas in Gaza in 2015, is to be released as part of a hostage-ceasefire deal; his case highlights ethical concerns and the complex humanitarian realities of the conflict.
Hostage-Ceasefire Deal: Mentally Ill Israeli to be Released by Hamas
Hisham al-Sayed, a Bedouin-Israeli with mental health issues, abducted by Hamas in Gaza in 2015, is to be released as part of a hostage-ceasefire deal; his case highlights ethical concerns and the complex humanitarian realities of the conflict.
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40% Bias Score
NFL Divisional Playoffs Begin with High-Scoring Showdowns
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend with divisional round matchups featuring high-scoring offenses, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills; the Ravens and Bills game is a prime-time rematch with significant MVP implications.
NFL Divisional Playoffs Begin with High-Scoring Showdowns
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend with divisional round matchups featuring high-scoring offenses, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills; the Ravens and Bills game is a prime-time rematch with significant MVP implications.
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48% Bias Score
GTM Strategy Optimization: Overcoming Cross-Functional Alignment Challenges and Leveraging Data for Growth
According to a Gartner report, less than 30% of organizations effectively align their sales and marketing teams, hindering the execution of their go-to-market (GTM) strategies. HUMAN Security's CMO, May Mitchell, and communications director, Masha Kyrlova, highlight the importance of cross-functiona...
GTM Strategy Optimization: Overcoming Cross-Functional Alignment Challenges and Leveraging Data for Growth
According to a Gartner report, less than 30% of organizations effectively align their sales and marketing teams, hindering the execution of their go-to-market (GTM) strategies. HUMAN Security's CMO, May Mitchell, and communications director, Masha Kyrlova, highlight the importance of cross-functiona...
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44% Bias Score