January 2025
February 2025
Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
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48% Bias Score
Global EV Growth Slows Amidst Price Drops, Italy Lags Behind
Jato Dynamics' study reveals slowing global EV growth in 2024, despite price drops in Europe, China, and the US; while Italian EV prices are 25% higher than ICE vehicles, the gap will narrow in 2025 with new affordable models, but remain significantly higher compared to China.
Global EV Growth Slows Amidst Price Drops, Italy Lags Behind
Jato Dynamics' study reveals slowing global EV growth in 2024, despite price drops in Europe, China, and the US; while Italian EV prices are 25% higher than ICE vehicles, the gap will narrow in 2025 with new affordable models, but remain significantly higher compared to China.
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40% Bias Score
\"Italian Economy Stagnates Amidst Export Decline and Waning Recovery\"\
Italy's economy stagnated in the third and fourth quarters of 2024 due to a decline in exports, primarily to Germany and the US, alongside worsening business prospects and waning effects of post-Covid recovery and EU funds.
\"Italian Economy Stagnates Amidst Export Decline and Waning Recovery\"\
Italy's economy stagnated in the third and fourth quarters of 2024 due to a decline in exports, primarily to Germany and the US, alongside worsening business prospects and waning effects of post-Covid recovery and EU funds.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist
Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.
Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist
Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.
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32% Bias Score
Shakhtar Donetsk Wins, Keeps Champions League Hopes Alive
Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Stade Brestois 2-0 in the Champions League, securing a crucial win to keep their hopes alive for the next round, while RB Leipzig earned their first victory of the season by beating Sporting Portugal 2-1.
Shakhtar Donetsk Wins, Keeps Champions League Hopes Alive
Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Stade Brestois 2-0 in the Champions League, securing a crucial win to keep their hopes alive for the next round, while RB Leipzig earned their first victory of the season by beating Sporting Portugal 2-1.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Government Unable to Ban "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Before 2026
The Dutch government urged, but cannot yet ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, prompting Klarna to add an information screen and explore a credit opt-out feature to address debt concerns among vulnerable groups.
Dutch Government Unable to Ban "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Before 2026
The Dutch government urged, but cannot yet ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, prompting Klarna to add an information screen and explore a credit opt-out feature to address debt concerns among vulnerable groups.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Man Fighting for Life After King-Hit in Newtown
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after being king-hit in Newtown, Sydney, while two off-duty police officers were also assaulted; police are investigating under Strike Force Rabnor.
Man Fighting for Life After King-Hit in Newtown
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after being king-hit in Newtown, Sydney, while two off-duty police officers were also assaulted; police are investigating under Strike Force Rabnor.
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40% Bias Score
Girona Eliminated from Champions League by AC Milan
Girona's Champions League hopes ended with a loss to AC Milan at San Siro, due to Milan's superior finishing and Girona's defensive frailties, despite a strong offensive effort from Girona.
Girona Eliminated from Champions League by AC Milan
Girona's Champions League hopes ended with a loss to AC Milan at San Siro, due to Milan's superior finishing and Girona's defensive frailties, despite a strong offensive effort from Girona.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Spanish ESO Completion Rate: Stagnation Claim Refuted, Exposing Systemic Inequalities
Analysis reveals that claims of stagnation in Spain's ESO completion rate are false; data shows a slight increase, but significant disparities exist between public and private schools, particularly in Madrid, highlighting inequitable resource allocation and a narrative that blames students for syste...
Spanish ESO Completion Rate: Stagnation Claim Refuted, Exposing Systemic Inequalities
Analysis reveals that claims of stagnation in Spain's ESO completion rate are false; data shows a slight increase, but significant disparities exist between public and private schools, particularly in Madrid, highlighting inequitable resource allocation and a narrative that blames students for syste...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Shelton Condemns Australian Open Broadcasters for Disrespectful Treatment of Players
American tennis player Ben Shelton criticized Australian Open broadcasters for their unprofessional conduct and disrespectful treatment of players, citing specific instances involving Tony Jones's taunting of Serbian fans and inappropriate comments made to Learner Tien and himself, prompting a call ...
Shelton Condemns Australian Open Broadcasters for Disrespectful Treatment of Players
American tennis player Ben Shelton criticized Australian Open broadcasters for their unprofessional conduct and disrespectful treatment of players, citing specific instances involving Tony Jones's taunting of Serbian fans and inappropriate comments made to Learner Tien and himself, prompting a call ...
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40% Bias Score
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus 1 to Boost Innovation and Local Control
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 building from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding €130 million, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and prevent undue foreign influence on the high-tech sector.
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus 1 to Boost Innovation and Local Control
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 building from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding €130 million, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and prevent undue foreign influence on the high-tech sector.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is considering a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, sparking debate in parliament about balancing protest rights with public order. Ministers Uitermark and Van Weel are exploring legal avenues, considering exceptions for safety, and awaiting a WODC investigation before im...
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is considering a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, sparking debate in parliament about balancing protest rights with public order. Ministers Uitermark and Van Weel are exploring legal avenues, considering exceptions for safety, and awaiting a WODC investigation before im...
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44% Bias Score