January 2025
February 2025
Billionaire Wealth Surge Exacerbates Global Inequality
Oxfam's January 20th report reveals that billionaire wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, while 44% of humanity lives on under $6.85 daily, highlighting extreme wealth inequality exacerbated by policies like tax cuts and deregulation, with protests at the Davos WEF meeting mirroring these concerns.
Billionaire Wealth Surge Exacerbates Global Inequality
Oxfam's January 20th report reveals that billionaire wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, while 44% of humanity lives on under $6.85 daily, highlighting extreme wealth inequality exacerbated by policies like tax cuts and deregulation, with protests at the Davos WEF meeting mirroring these concerns.
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56% Bias Score
TSB Error Leads to Closure of Santander Accounts
Due to TSB's error in placing three fraudulent markers on RL's name, Santander closed RL's five accounts, causing significant financial issues and the cancellation of a home extension; after eight months and a journalist's intervention, the accounts were reopened, but compensation offered is conside...
TSB Error Leads to Closure of Santander Accounts
Due to TSB's error in placing three fraudulent markers on RL's name, Santander closed RL's five accounts, causing significant financial issues and the cancellation of a home extension; after eight months and a journalist's intervention, the accounts were reopened, but compensation offered is conside...
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44% Bias Score
Essen to Mandate Community Service for Welfare Recipients and Asylum Seekers
The German city of Essen is implementing a new policy requiring welfare recipients and asylum seekers to perform three hours of daily community service or face benefit cuts, in an attempt to boost the city's struggling economy.
Essen to Mandate Community Service for Welfare Recipients and Asylum Seekers
The German city of Essen is implementing a new policy requiring welfare recipients and asylum seekers to perform three hours of daily community service or face benefit cuts, in an attempt to boost the city's struggling economy.
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48% Bias Score
Equal Pay Claims Threaten Dozens of UK Councils with Bankruptcy
The GMB union predicts that up to six more UK councils will face multimillion-pound equal pay settlements this year, following Birmingham City Council's bankruptcy declaration due to a £760 million equal pay claim, highlighting a systemic issue of sex discrimination in local authorities.
Equal Pay Claims Threaten Dozens of UK Councils with Bankruptcy
The GMB union predicts that up to six more UK councils will face multimillion-pound equal pay settlements this year, following Birmingham City Council's bankruptcy declaration due to a £760 million equal pay claim, highlighting a systemic issue of sex discrimination in local authorities.
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56% Bias Score
Slow Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 330 Egyptian trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza on Sunday, October 29th, had to detour through Israel due to Israeli inspection requirements and damage to the Rafah crossing, slowing the delivery process.
Slow Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 330 Egyptian trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza on Sunday, October 29th, had to detour through Israel due to Israeli inspection requirements and damage to the Rafah crossing, slowing the delivery process.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Releases 90 Palestinian Prisoners in Hostage Exchange Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Israel is releasing 90 Palestinian prisoners, including Jalida Jarrar, a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, in exchange for three Israeli hostages held by Hamas; however, the release is overshadowed by concerns over the harsh conditions in Israeli prisons and a muted public...
Israel Releases 90 Palestinian Prisoners in Hostage Exchange Amidst Human Rights Concerns
Israel is releasing 90 Palestinian prisoners, including Jalida Jarrar, a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, in exchange for three Israeli hostages held by Hamas; however, the release is overshadowed by concerns over the harsh conditions in Israeli prisons and a muted public...
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52% Bias Score
British Council's Financial Crisis Threatens Sale of Iconic Art Collection
Facing a £197 million debt from a pandemic loan and high interest payments, the British Council, a UK cultural organization, may sell half its £200 million art collection, impacting its global outreach and the UK's soft power.
British Council's Financial Crisis Threatens Sale of Iconic Art Collection
Facing a £197 million debt from a pandemic loan and high interest payments, the British Council, a UK cultural organization, may sell half its £200 million art collection, impacting its global outreach and the UK's soft power.
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52% Bias Score
Bitcoin Hits Record High Above $108,000 Amid Trump's Crypto Support
Bitcoin reached a record high of over $108,000 following Trump's inauguration, driven by expectations of continued governmental support for cryptocurrencies, including Trump's launch of meme coins and his previous statements supporting a US strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Bitcoin Hits Record High Above $108,000 Amid Trump's Crypto Support
Bitcoin reached a record high of over $108,000 following Trump's inauguration, driven by expectations of continued governmental support for cryptocurrencies, including Trump's launch of meme coins and his previous statements supporting a US strategic Bitcoin reserve.
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52% Bias Score
Starmer's Washington Trip to Avert Trump Tariffs
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer will visit Washington to address potential US tariffs that could reduce the UK economy by 0.9 percent by 2029, impacting defense spending by £2 billion, amidst concerns over strained UK-US relations due to Labour's US election activities.
Starmer's Washington Trip to Avert Trump Tariffs
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer will visit Washington to address potential US tariffs that could reduce the UK economy by 0.9 percent by 2029, impacting defense spending by £2 billion, amidst concerns over strained UK-US relations due to Labour's US election activities.
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56% Bias Score
Chinese Retail Giants Accused of Widespread Product Copying
Independent designers are accusing Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu, and AliExpress of copying their products and selling them at significantly lower prices, resulting in financial losses and feelings of powerlessness despite successful takedown requests.
Chinese Retail Giants Accused of Widespread Product Copying
Independent designers are accusing Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu, and AliExpress of copying their products and selling them at significantly lower prices, resulting in financial losses and feelings of powerlessness despite successful takedown requests.
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48% Bias Score
Escribano Brothers Take Helm of Indra, Shifting Focus to Defense
From a small repair shop founded in 1989, the Escribano brothers have risen to lead Indra, a major Spanish defense company, after acquiring a significant stake and implementing a strategic shift towards defense contracting, following a period of internal restructuring at Indra.
Escribano Brothers Take Helm of Indra, Shifting Focus to Defense
From a small repair shop founded in 1989, the Escribano brothers have risen to lead Indra, a major Spanish defense company, after acquiring a significant stake and implementing a strategic shift towards defense contracting, following a period of internal restructuring at Indra.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Return: Expected Policy Shockwave
Upon his return to the White House, President Trump intends to sign numerous executive orders addressing the economy, illegal immigration, and international relations, potentially causing significant domestic and international upheaval.
Trump's Return: Expected Policy Shockwave
Upon his return to the White House, President Trump intends to sign numerous executive orders addressing the economy, illegal immigration, and international relations, potentially causing significant domestic and international upheaval.
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56% Bias Score