January 2025
February 2025
Wild Justice Founder Steps Back, Campaign to Intensify
Mark Avery, co-founder of the UK wildlife campaign group Wild Justice, is stepping down to focus on family, but the group will continue its legal challenges against government inaction on biodiversity, notably its campaign to ban driven grouse shooting, which has garnered nearly 50,000 signatures.
Wild Justice Founder Steps Back, Campaign to Intensify
Mark Avery, co-founder of the UK wildlife campaign group Wild Justice, is stepping down to focus on family, but the group will continue its legal challenges against government inaction on biodiversity, notably its campaign to ban driven grouse shooting, which has garnered nearly 50,000 signatures.
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52% Bias Score
Australia Debates Hate Speech Bill Amidst Antisemitic Attacks
Australia's Labor government is preparing to debate a bill aimed at curbing hate speech, facing criticism for not going far enough to protect religious institutions from threats and attacks, while the opposition and independent MPs call for stronger protections.
Australia Debates Hate Speech Bill Amidst Antisemitic Attacks
Australia's Labor government is preparing to debate a bill aimed at curbing hate speech, facing criticism for not going far enough to protect religious institutions from threats and attacks, while the opposition and independent MPs call for stronger protections.
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52% Bias Score
Andalusian Healthcare Workers Face Rising Violence
A recent survey in Andalusia reveals a 7% increase in assaults against healthcare workers in the first half of 2024, with 55% of 2,000 surveyed healthcare professionals reporting feeling threatened, highlighting inadequate protection and support.
Andalusian Healthcare Workers Face Rising Violence
A recent survey in Andalusia reveals a 7% increase in assaults against healthcare workers in the first half of 2024, with 55% of 2,000 surveyed healthcare professionals reporting feeling threatened, highlighting inadequate protection and support.
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52% Bias Score
PP Challenges PNV Over Parisian Mansion Financing
The Basque PP party is initiating legal action against the PNV over the alleged irregular financing of a Parisian mansion received as a donation, approved by Pedro Sánchez but not ratified by the Congress, using funds from a 1937 loan from the Spanish Republic.
PP Challenges PNV Over Parisian Mansion Financing
The Basque PP party is initiating legal action against the PNV over the alleged irregular financing of a Parisian mansion received as a donation, approved by Pedro Sánchez but not ratified by the Congress, using funds from a 1937 loan from the Spanish Republic.
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56% Bias Score
€100 Million Dutch Initiative to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Aftermath
The Dutch government launched a €100 million annual, 30-year initiative to improve living conditions in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe, focusing on community building, local pride, and early intervention to address issues stemming from gas extraction.
€100 Million Dutch Initiative to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Aftermath
The Dutch government launched a €100 million annual, 30-year initiative to improve living conditions in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe, focusing on community building, local pride, and early intervention to address issues stemming from gas extraction.
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40% Bias Score
Sonoma State University Announces $20 Million in Budget Cuts
Sonoma State University announced $20 million in budget cuts to address a $23.9 million deficit caused by declining enrollment, resulting in the elimination of all intercollegiate athletic programs, 46 faculty positions, and over 20 academic programs.
Sonoma State University Announces $20 Million in Budget Cuts
Sonoma State University announced $20 million in budget cuts to address a $23.9 million deficit caused by declining enrollment, resulting in the elimination of all intercollegiate athletic programs, 46 faculty positions, and over 20 academic programs.
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48% Bias Score
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
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64% Bias Score
Spain Maintains 2024 Minimum Wage Despite Legislative Setback
Following the Congress's rejection of the minimum wage extension, Spain's Ministry of Labor announced that the 2024 minimum wage (1,134 euros) will remain in effect until a new one is approved, preventing salary reductions for new hires and prompting inspections to ensure compliance.
Spain Maintains 2024 Minimum Wage Despite Legislative Setback
Following the Congress's rejection of the minimum wage extension, Spain's Ministry of Labor announced that the 2024 minimum wage (1,134 euros) will remain in effect until a new one is approved, preventing salary reductions for new hires and prompting inspections to ensure compliance.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Autonomous Car-Sharing Pilot Launched in Brescia
A self-driving Fiat 500e completed its first autonomous kilometer in Brescia, Italy, launching a 2025 pilot program for a new autonomous car-sharing system aimed at reducing traffic and emissions by optimizing vehicle usage.
Autonomous Car-Sharing Pilot Launched in Brescia
A self-driving Fiat 500e completed its first autonomous kilometer in Brescia, Italy, launching a 2025 pilot program for a new autonomous car-sharing system aimed at reducing traffic and emissions by optimizing vehicle usage.
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44% Bias Score
Bankinter Reports Record €953 Million Profit in 2024 Despite Spanish Political Uncertainty
Bankinter announced record 2024 net profits of €953 million (12.8% increase), driven by strong commercial activity despite Spanish political fragmentation; CEO Gloria Ortiz highlighted the need for legislative efficiency while expressing confidence in the bank's future.
Bankinter Reports Record €953 Million Profit in 2024 Despite Spanish Political Uncertainty
Bankinter announced record 2024 net profits of €953 million (12.8% increase), driven by strong commercial activity despite Spanish political fragmentation; CEO Gloria Ortiz highlighted the need for legislative efficiency while expressing confidence in the bank's future.
Progress
36% Bias Score
US LNG Tankers Rerouted to Europe Amid Soaring Gas Prices
Due to higher prices, at least seven US LNG tankers en route to Asia were rerouted to Europe in recent weeks, highlighting Europe's increased reliance on LNG following the war in Ukraine, which now accounts for a third of its gas supply.
US LNG Tankers Rerouted to Europe Amid Soaring Gas Prices
Due to higher prices, at least seven US LNG tankers en route to Asia were rerouted to Europe in recent weeks, highlighting Europe's increased reliance on LNG following the war in Ukraine, which now accounts for a third of its gas supply.
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32% Bias Score
3M Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, but Stock Valuation Raises Concerns
3M exceeded Q4 2024 earnings expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of $1.68 and revenue of $5.81 billion, exceeding estimates; the company's positive outlook for 2025 boosted its stock price by 4%, but concerns remain about its valuation and macroeconomic risks.
3M Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, but Stock Valuation Raises Concerns
3M exceeded Q4 2024 earnings expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of $1.68 and revenue of $5.81 billion, exceeding estimates; the company's positive outlook for 2025 boosted its stock price by 4%, but concerns remain about its valuation and macroeconomic risks.
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40% Bias Score