January 2025
February 2025
Russia's New Bankruptcy Law Favors Banks in Mortgage Foreclosure
A new Russian bill allocates 90% of proceeds from selling a debtor's only mortgaged home to the bank, 5% to other creditors, and 5% to the debtor for relocation; however, the bill's vagueness raises concerns about fairness and effectiveness.
Russia's New Bankruptcy Law Favors Banks in Mortgage Foreclosure
A new Russian bill allocates 90% of proceeds from selling a debtor's only mortgaged home to the bank, 5% to other creditors, and 5% to the debtor for relocation; however, the bill's vagueness raises concerns about fairness and effectiveness.
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56% Bias Score
Victoria Smillie (1948-2024): Feminist Activist and Business Leader
Victoria Smillie, a former feminist activist and businesswoman, died at age 75; her activism was key to the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act, and her career included senior roles at BT and advocacy for disabled people.
Victoria Smillie (1948-2024): Feminist Activist and Business Leader
Victoria Smillie, a former feminist activist and businesswoman, died at age 75; her activism was key to the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act, and her career included senior roles at BT and advocacy for disabled people.
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16% Bias Score
Youngest White House Press Secretary Restructures Press Room, Vows Transparency
At 27, Karoline Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary, announcing a press room restructuring to include social media influencers and vowing transparency while avoiding daily briefings, contrasting with previous administrations.
Youngest White House Press Secretary Restructures Press Room, Vows Transparency
At 27, Karoline Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary, announcing a press room restructuring to include social media influencers and vowing transparency while avoiding daily briefings, contrasting with previous administrations.
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52% Bias Score
VVD Shifts Focus to Economy, Proposes Welfare Cuts and Purchasing Power Law
The Dutch VVD party is advocating for economic policy changes, including a new purchasing power law prioritizing working individuals over welfare recipients, proposing cuts to welfare and development aid to fund childcare and energy tax reductions, and seeking to re-focus the political debate from m...
VVD Shifts Focus to Economy, Proposes Welfare Cuts and Purchasing Power Law
The Dutch VVD party is advocating for economic policy changes, including a new purchasing power law prioritizing working individuals over welfare recipients, proposing cuts to welfare and development aid to fund childcare and energy tax reductions, and seeking to re-focus the political debate from m...
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48% Bias Score
Breaking the Echo Chamber: Fostering Diverse Perspectives in Leadership
Echo chambers in leadership, characterized by suppressed dissent and limited diverse perspectives, hinder innovation and effective decision-making, leading to potential crises; proactive strategies to foster psychological safety and encourage diverse viewpoints are crucial for long-term success.
Breaking the Echo Chamber: Fostering Diverse Perspectives in Leadership
Echo chambers in leadership, characterized by suppressed dissent and limited diverse perspectives, hinder innovation and effective decision-making, leading to potential crises; proactive strategies to foster psychological safety and encourage diverse viewpoints are crucial for long-term success.
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40% Bias Score
Upstream Oil and Gas M&A Activity Slows in Q4 2024 Despite Strong Yearly Total
The 2024 upstream oil and gas M&A market saw \$105 billion in deals, down from 2023's record, with Q4 activity slowing due to fewer targets and price volatility; however, gas-focused deals boomed, exceeding \$20 billion, driven by LNG exports and returning international buyers.
Upstream Oil and Gas M&A Activity Slows in Q4 2024 Despite Strong Yearly Total
The 2024 upstream oil and gas M&A market saw \$105 billion in deals, down from 2023's record, with Q4 activity slowing due to fewer targets and price volatility; however, gas-focused deals boomed, exceeding \$20 billion, driven by LNG exports and returning international buyers.
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44% Bias Score
£60,000 Alzheimer's Drug Faces Criticism Over Limited Benefits and High Risks
A new £60,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug, Donanemab, offered privately in London, is criticized for minimal benefits and risks like brain swelling and bleeding, despite UK regulator approval; NHS rejected it due to cost-ineffectiveness.
£60,000 Alzheimer's Drug Faces Criticism Over Limited Benefits and High Risks
A new £60,000-a-year Alzheimer's drug, Donanemab, offered privately in London, is criticized for minimal benefits and risks like brain swelling and bleeding, despite UK regulator approval; NHS rejected it due to cost-ineffectiveness.
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60% Bias Score
RTVE to Launch All-Catalan Channel in Catalonia
The Catalan regional government announced a new all-Catalan TV channel from RTVE, launching in 2025 and completing in 2027, to expand audiovisual offerings and reverse the decline in Catalan language use, fulfilling RTVE's commitment to a plural Spain.
RTVE to Launch All-Catalan Channel in Catalonia
The Catalan regional government announced a new all-Catalan TV channel from RTVE, launching in 2025 and completing in 2027, to expand audiovisual offerings and reverse the decline in Catalan language use, fulfilling RTVE's commitment to a plural Spain.
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36% Bias Score
Public Funding Dominates Spain's Culture Sector
A new study reveals that 64.8% of Spain's cultural funding comes from public administrations, with private entities contributing 19.8% and the public only 15.4%, highlighting a strong dependence on public funds across all cultural sectors.
Public Funding Dominates Spain's Culture Sector
A new study reveals that 64.8% of Spain's cultural funding comes from public administrations, with private entities contributing 19.8% and the public only 15.4%, highlighting a strong dependence on public funds across all cultural sectors.
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28% Bias Score
Hidden Dutch Archives Expose Chaotic Government Information Management
Bert de Vries's research uncovered 1,400 meters of hidden government archives and a box of microfiches, exposing chaotic information management and insufficient enforcement of the Archives Act, potentially worsening with the proposed ten-year transfer period.
Hidden Dutch Archives Expose Chaotic Government Information Management
Bert de Vries's research uncovered 1,400 meters of hidden government archives and a box of microfiches, exposing chaotic information management and insufficient enforcement of the Archives Act, potentially worsening with the proposed ten-year transfer period.
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52% Bias Score
Contrarian Bond Strategy Amidst Inflationary Fears
This article analyzes the potential for bond market gains despite predicted inflation under a new administration, highlighting the DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund (DLY) as an attractive high-yield option with an 8.8% dividend, managed by Jeffrey Gundlach, offering a contrarian investment strateg...
Contrarian Bond Strategy Amidst Inflationary Fears
This article analyzes the potential for bond market gains despite predicted inflation under a new administration, highlighting the DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund (DLY) as an attractive high-yield option with an 8.8% dividend, managed by Jeffrey Gundlach, offering a contrarian investment strateg...
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52% Bias Score
Mixed Market Reactions to Fed Decision and Tech Stock Volatility
On Wednesday, U.S. stocks showed mixed results before the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement; Nvidia and Broadcom fell further, while Nextracker soared after a strong earnings report, and Oppenheimer downgraded Apple to a hold rating.
Mixed Market Reactions to Fed Decision and Tech Stock Volatility
On Wednesday, U.S. stocks showed mixed results before the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement; Nvidia and Broadcom fell further, while Nextracker soared after a strong earnings report, and Oppenheimer downgraded Apple to a hold rating.
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36% Bias Score