January 2025
February 2025
Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the world's billionaires amassed \$15 trillion in wealth, equivalent to the Eurozone's GDP, increasing by \$2 trillion (three times faster than in 2023), while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990; Oxfam predicts at least five trillionaires will emerge by 2034.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the world's billionaires amassed \$15 trillion in wealth, equivalent to the Eurozone's GDP, increasing by \$2 trillion (three times faster than in 2023), while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990; Oxfam predicts at least five trillionaires will emerge by 2034.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Inaugural Address Marred by Factual Inaccuracies
President Trump's inaugural address contained several factual inaccuracies, including false claims about tariffs enriching US citizens, record inflation under the Biden administration, and the origin of migrants. His subsequent speech included additional false claims about the January 6th Capitol ri...
Trump Inaugural Address Marred by Factual Inaccuracies
President Trump's inaugural address contained several factual inaccuracies, including false claims about tariffs enriching US citizens, record inflation under the Biden administration, and the origin of migrants. His subsequent speech included additional false claims about the January 6th Capitol ri...
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24% Bias Score
Trackhouse Racing's Innovative Approach Reshapes Motorsports
Justin Marks, owner of Trackhouse Racing, is transforming NASCAR by expanding into various motorsports, including MotoGP, and aiming for the Indy 500; his innovative approach includes hospitality areas in the garage and a diverse driver lineup for the Daytona 500.
Trackhouse Racing's Innovative Approach Reshapes Motorsports
Justin Marks, owner of Trackhouse Racing, is transforming NASCAR by expanding into various motorsports, including MotoGP, and aiming for the Indy 500; his innovative approach includes hospitality areas in the garage and a diverse driver lineup for the Daytona 500.
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60% Bias Score
Pope Francis Dissolves Abuse-Ridden Peruvian Catholic Movement
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Peruvian Catholic movement, following a Vatican investigation that revealed sexual, financial, and spiritual abuses by its founder and leaders; the decision ends years of reform attempts and contrasts with the approach taken to similar cases...
Pope Francis Dissolves Abuse-Ridden Peruvian Catholic Movement
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Peruvian Catholic movement, following a Vatican investigation that revealed sexual, financial, and spiritual abuses by its founder and leaders; the decision ends years of reform attempts and contrasts with the approach taken to similar cases...
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40% Bias Score
Europe Cautiously Welcomes Trump's Return, Weighing Transatlantic Ties Against Potential Risks
European leaders are navigating concerns about Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, balancing maintaining close ties with Washington against potential challenges in areas like climate policy, defense spending, and foreign interference via social media, particularly from Elon Musk's influence.
Europe Cautiously Welcomes Trump's Return, Weighing Transatlantic Ties Against Potential Risks
European leaders are navigating concerns about Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, balancing maintaining close ties with Washington against potential challenges in areas like climate policy, defense spending, and foreign interference via social media, particularly from Elon Musk's influence.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Crumbling Economic Model Forces Foreign Policy Rethink
Germany's post-Cold War economic model, based on cheap Russian gas, Chinese exports, and minimal defense spending, is collapsing due to the Ukraine war and Western instability, forcing a costly reevaluation of its foreign and economic policies.
Germany's Crumbling Economic Model Forces Foreign Policy Rethink
Germany's post-Cold War economic model, based on cheap Russian gas, Chinese exports, and minimal defense spending, is collapsing due to the Ukraine war and Western instability, forcing a costly reevaluation of its foreign and economic policies.
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56% Bias Score
Global Tourism Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
Global tourism in 2024 rebounded to pre-pandemic levels (1.4 billion international arrivals, matching 2019), exceeding 2019 revenue by 4% (\$1.6 trillion) despite geopolitical tensions and rising concerns about the environmental impact of mass tourism.
Global Tourism Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
Global tourism in 2024 rebounded to pre-pandemic levels (1.4 billion international arrivals, matching 2019), exceeding 2019 revenue by 4% (\$1.6 trillion) despite geopolitical tensions and rising concerns about the environmental impact of mass tourism.
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40% Bias Score
Framingham Launches First Gas-Utility-Led Geothermal Network
The Mauchan family in Framingham, Massachusetts, is among 37 homes and businesses connected to a new geothermal network, a clean energy initiative led by Eversource that aims to significantly reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, potentially serving as a national model.
Framingham Launches First Gas-Utility-Led Geothermal Network
The Mauchan family in Framingham, Massachusetts, is among 37 homes and businesses connected to a new geothermal network, a clean energy initiative led by Eversource that aims to significantly reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, potentially serving as a national model.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inaugural: Policy Focus and Social Conservatism
In his second inauguration speech, President Donald Trump declared a "golden age" for America, promising immediate policy actions including a national emergency at the southern border, troop deployment for immigration enforcement, and an executive order to curb censorship, while also declaring there...
Trump's Second Inaugural: Policy Focus and Social Conservatism
In his second inauguration speech, President Donald Trump declared a "golden age" for America, promising immediate policy actions including a national emergency at the southern border, troop deployment for immigration enforcement, and an executive order to curb censorship, while also declaring there...
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76% Bias Score
Corporate Sustainability: Trillions in Economic Opportunities at Stake
CDP's Sherry Madera highlights that effective corporate environmental management can generate trillions in global economic opportunities, while inaction risks significant GDP losses; credible data disclosure is crucial for attracting investment and reducing capital costs.
Corporate Sustainability: Trillions in Economic Opportunities at Stake
CDP's Sherry Madera highlights that effective corporate environmental management can generate trillions in global economic opportunities, while inaction risks significant GDP losses; credible data disclosure is crucial for attracting investment and reducing capital costs.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Post-Invasion Defense Spending Surge: A €90.6 Billion Commitment
Germany's defense spending surged to €90.6 billion in 2023 (over 2.1% of GDP) following Russia's Ukraine invasion, driven by various political parties' commitments to bolster military capabilities, despite differing targets and concerns about long-term sustainability and the lack of concrete funding...
Germany's Post-Invasion Defense Spending Surge: A €90.6 Billion Commitment
Germany's defense spending surged to €90.6 billion in 2023 (over 2.1% of GDP) following Russia's Ukraine invasion, driven by various political parties' commitments to bolster military capabilities, despite differing targets and concerns about long-term sustainability and the lack of concrete funding...
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56% Bias Score
Intensifying Clashes in Northern Syria: SDF, Turkish-backed SNA, and the US Dilemma
Clashes between Kurdish SDF and Turkish-backed SNA intensify in northern Syria near the Tishrin Dam, causing 400 reported deaths since the Damascus regime change; US Centcom expresses concern about ISIS resurgence, while Turkey and Syria seek SDF disarmament, creating a complex diplomatic challenge ...
Intensifying Clashes in Northern Syria: SDF, Turkish-backed SNA, and the US Dilemma
Clashes between Kurdish SDF and Turkish-backed SNA intensify in northern Syria near the Tishrin Dam, causing 400 reported deaths since the Damascus regime change; US Centcom expresses concern about ISIS resurgence, while Turkey and Syria seek SDF disarmament, creating a complex diplomatic challenge ...
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52% Bias Score