January 2025
February 2025
WNBA Free Agency 2025: CBA Negotiations to Reshape the League
The WNBA's 2025 free agency will be significantly impacted by upcoming CBA negotiations, with many top players expected to sign one-year deals in anticipation of salary increases resulting from a new media rights agreement worth $200 million over 11 years, leading to potential roster upheaval across...
WNBA Free Agency 2025: CBA Negotiations to Reshape the League
The WNBA's 2025 free agency will be significantly impacted by upcoming CBA negotiations, with many top players expected to sign one-year deals in anticipation of salary increases resulting from a new media rights agreement worth $200 million over 11 years, leading to potential roster upheaval across...
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32% Bias Score
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
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40% Bias Score
Sberbank Issues 8,000+ Government-Backed Education Loans in Siberia
Sberbank provided over 8,000 government-subsidized educational loans totaling almost 1.5 billion rubles in Siberia during 2024, a 26% increase from the previous year, with the most significant growth seen in Tuva (47%) and Khakassia (40%).
Sberbank Issues 8,000+ Government-Backed Education Loans in Siberia
Sberbank provided over 8,000 government-subsidized educational loans totaling almost 1.5 billion rubles in Siberia during 2024, a 26% increase from the previous year, with the most significant growth seen in Tuva (47%) and Khakassia (40%).
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44% Bias Score
GOP Launches New January 6th Probe Amidst Internal Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a new select subcommittee to investigate the January 6th Capitol attack, despite internal GOP divisions; the decision follows President Trump's pardons and creates a political rift within the party, prioritizing past investigations over current legislative priori...
GOP Launches New January 6th Probe Amidst Internal Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a new select subcommittee to investigate the January 6th Capitol attack, despite internal GOP divisions; the decision follows President Trump's pardons and creates a political rift within the party, prioritizing past investigations over current legislative priori...
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40% Bias Score
Marseille Drug Lord Extradited to France
Félix Bingui, alleged leader of Marseille's Yoda drug gang, was extradited from Morocco to France on Tuesday to face charges of drug trafficking, criminal association, and money laundering; this follows a March 2023 arrest and April 2023 extradition approval, resulting in a decrease in drug-related ...
Marseille Drug Lord Extradited to France
Félix Bingui, alleged leader of Marseille's Yoda drug gang, was extradited from Morocco to France on Tuesday to face charges of drug trafficking, criminal association, and money laundering; this follows a March 2023 arrest and April 2023 extradition approval, resulting in a decrease in drug-related ...
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40% Bias Score
Europe Urged to Redirect €300 Billion in Savings for Domestic Investment
French central banker François Villeroy de Galhau urged Europe to redirect €300 billion in private savings currently invested in the US back into the European economy to fund crucial investments, highlighting insufficient financial intermediation in Europe as a key obstacle.
Europe Urged to Redirect €300 Billion in Savings for Domestic Investment
French central banker François Villeroy de Galhau urged Europe to redirect €300 billion in private savings currently invested in the US back into the European economy to fund crucial investments, highlighting insufficient financial intermediation in Europe as a key obstacle.
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48% Bias Score
AEK Athens Mourns Passing of Club Legend Andreas Stamatiadis
Andreas Stamatiadis, a legendary AEK Athens footballer and coach, passed away at age 89; his career spanned almost seven decades, marked by two league titles and three Greek Cups as a player, and later coaching success, including leading AEK Athens to a championship.
AEK Athens Mourns Passing of Club Legend Andreas Stamatiadis
Andreas Stamatiadis, a legendary AEK Athens footballer and coach, passed away at age 89; his career spanned almost seven decades, marked by two league titles and three Greek Cups as a player, and later coaching success, including leading AEK Athens to a championship.
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16% Bias Score
Netherlands Enhances Democracy with Citizens' Assembly and Binding Referendum
The Netherlands launched its first national citizens' assembly focused on climate-friendly consumption and approved a binding referendum allowing citizens to overturn laws passed by parliament, aiming to increase public trust and address political deadlock.
Netherlands Enhances Democracy with Citizens' Assembly and Binding Referendum
The Netherlands launched its first national citizens' assembly focused on climate-friendly consumption and approved a binding referendum allowing citizens to overturn laws passed by parliament, aiming to increase public trust and address political deadlock.
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12% Bias Score
Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Hezbollah Contact, Weapons Possession
A Jerusalem resident, Muhammad Sarha, 31, was indicted for contacting a Hezbollah operative, sharing information on associates involved in suspected terrorist activities, and illegally possessing weapons; in a separate operation, three East Jerusalem residents were arrested for possessing weapons, M...
Jerusalem Resident Indicted for Hezbollah Contact, Weapons Possession
A Jerusalem resident, Muhammad Sarha, 31, was indicted for contacting a Hezbollah operative, sharing information on associates involved in suspected terrorist activities, and illegally possessing weapons; in a separate operation, three East Jerusalem residents were arrested for possessing weapons, M...
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44% Bias Score
Brazil's Secular State and Religious Public Holidays
Brazil, despite its secular constitution, observes numerous public holidays with religious origins; these are justified by law based on their historical and cultural importance rather than religious belief, creating a complex interplay between secular governance and cultural practices.
Brazil's Secular State and Religious Public Holidays
Brazil, despite its secular constitution, observes numerous public holidays with religious origins; these are justified by law based on their historical and cultural importance rather than religious belief, creating a complex interplay between secular governance and cultural practices.
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28% Bias Score
French Government Averts Budget Crisis with Concessions, Faces €12 Billion Censure Cost
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard warned that censuring the government's 2025 budget would cost €12 billion, prompting concessions to the Socialist Party to secure its passage. The government projects a 6% deficit for 2024 and plans a €50 billion budgetary effort for 2025, alongside EU capital ma...
French Government Averts Budget Crisis with Concessions, Faces €12 Billion Censure Cost
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard warned that censuring the government's 2025 budget would cost €12 billion, prompting concessions to the Socialist Party to secure its passage. The government projects a 6% deficit for 2024 and plans a €50 billion budgetary effort for 2025, alongside EU capital ma...
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44% Bias Score
French Senate Eliminates Benefits for Former Presidents and Prime Ministers
The French Senate voted to eliminate €2.8 million in annual benefits for former presidents and prime ministers, including chauffeur-driven cars and staff, following calls for austerity and amid rising costs; the measure now proceeds to the National Assembly.
French Senate Eliminates Benefits for Former Presidents and Prime Ministers
The French Senate voted to eliminate €2.8 million in annual benefits for former presidents and prime ministers, including chauffeur-driven cars and staff, following calls for austerity and amid rising costs; the measure now proceeds to the National Assembly.
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44% Bias Score