February 2025
March 2025
France Bans Algerian Hazelnut Spread, Exacerbating Tensions
France banned the import of Algerian hazelnut spread, El Mordjene, due to alleged non-compliance with European regulations, causing shortages and high prices in Algeria and further straining already tense relations between the two countries.
France Bans Algerian Hazelnut Spread, Exacerbating Tensions
France banned the import of Algerian hazelnut spread, El Mordjene, due to alleged non-compliance with European regulations, causing shortages and high prices in Algeria and further straining already tense relations between the two countries.
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52% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnates After Labour's Election Victory
Following Labour's July 2024 election victory, Britain's economy stagnated in the latter half of 2024, with GDP growth flatlining; new business creation fell 8.5 percent in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, and private sector job losses reached their fastest pace since 2009 (excluding the pandemic).
UK Economy Stagnates After Labour's Election Victory
Following Labour's July 2024 election victory, Britain's economy stagnated in the latter half of 2024, with GDP growth flatlining; new business creation fell 8.5 percent in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, and private sector job losses reached their fastest pace since 2009 (excluding the pandemic).
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64% Bias Score
Spanish Unions Protest Government's Fragile Social Agenda
Spanish unions and social organizations staged protests in over 40 provinces on Sunday, demanding a more ambitious social agenda from the government following parliamentary hurdles on pension and transport subsidies; the demonstrations serve as a warning against jeopardizing citizens' rights.
Spanish Unions Protest Government's Fragile Social Agenda
Spanish unions and social organizations staged protests in over 40 provinces on Sunday, demanding a more ambitious social agenda from the government following parliamentary hurdles on pension and transport subsidies; the demonstrations serve as a warning against jeopardizing citizens' rights.
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60% Bias Score
Game Innovation Stifled by IP Protection: Nemesis System Patent and Nintendo Lawsuit
Warner Bros. patented the Nemesis system from Shadow of War (2017), preventing other game developers from using this innovative mechanic; meanwhile, a Costa Rican supermarket won a lawsuit against Nintendo for using the name "Super Mario", highlighting the complexities of intellectual property in th...
Game Innovation Stifled by IP Protection: Nemesis System Patent and Nintendo Lawsuit
Warner Bros. patented the Nemesis system from Shadow of War (2017), preventing other game developers from using this innovative mechanic; meanwhile, a Costa Rican supermarket won a lawsuit against Nintendo for using the name "Super Mario", highlighting the complexities of intellectual property in th...
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52% Bias Score
Spain Faces Widespread Labor Shortages, Prompting Companies to Adapt Recruitment Strategies
Numerous sectors in Spain, mirroring a European Union trend, face significant labor shortages, prompting companies to implement strategies emphasizing social impact, technological innovation, and flexible work arrangements to attract young talent.
Spain Faces Widespread Labor Shortages, Prompting Companies to Adapt Recruitment Strategies
Numerous sectors in Spain, mirroring a European Union trend, face significant labor shortages, prompting companies to implement strategies emphasizing social impact, technological innovation, and flexible work arrangements to attract young talent.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Energy Push Yields Minimal Production Increase
Upon returning to office, Donald Trump declared a US energy emergency, aiming to increase oil production, lower prices, and boost exports; however, despite lifting drilling restrictions, limited investment and price sensitivities are expected to result in only a slight production increase to 13.7 mi...
Trump's Energy Push Yields Minimal Production Increase
Upon returning to office, Donald Trump declared a US energy emergency, aiming to increase oil production, lower prices, and boost exports; however, despite lifting drilling restrictions, limited investment and price sensitivities are expected to result in only a slight production increase to 13.7 mi...
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40% Bias Score
Digital Tools to Optimize Rural Public Transportation in Germany
Hof University leads a new project using digital tools and machine learning to optimize rural public transportation in Germany, integrating various transport modes to improve efficiency and accessibility, funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport with 1.8 million euros.
Digital Tools to Optimize Rural Public Transportation in Germany
Hof University leads a new project using digital tools and machine learning to optimize rural public transportation in Germany, integrating various transport modes to improve efficiency and accessibility, funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport with 1.8 million euros.
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20% Bias Score
Assisted Suicide Advocate's Legacy Fuels Ethical Debate
The article details the life and death of Derek Humphry, a key figure in the assisted suicide debate, highlighting ethical concerns surrounding his actions and their relevance to current legislation while suggesting a shift in focus towards improving hospice care.
Assisted Suicide Advocate's Legacy Fuels Ethical Debate
The article details the life and death of Derek Humphry, a key figure in the assisted suicide debate, highlighting ethical concerns surrounding his actions and their relevance to current legislation while suggesting a shift in focus towards improving hospice care.
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64% Bias Score
Brexit's Economic Fallout: Trade, Labor, and Global Isolation
Five years after Brexit, Britain's economy faces significant challenges due to reduced trade with the EU, a labor market shift contradicting pro-Brexit claims, and a failure to secure substantial new trade agreements.
Brexit's Economic Fallout: Trade, Labor, and Global Isolation
Five years after Brexit, Britain's economy faces significant challenges due to reduced trade with the EU, a labor market shift contradicting pro-Brexit claims, and a failure to secure substantial new trade agreements.
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48% Bias Score
PSOE's Vote Share Plummets in Latest Poll; Vox Gains Ground
A new poll shows PSOE's estimated vote share dropped to 28.4%, its lowest since July 2023, while PP stands at 32.6% and Vox at 14.2%, its best since the elections; the survey, conducted between January 24-27, reflects the political climate surrounding a government decree and other recent events.
PSOE's Vote Share Plummets in Latest Poll; Vox Gains Ground
A new poll shows PSOE's estimated vote share dropped to 28.4%, its lowest since July 2023, while PP stands at 32.6% and Vox at 14.2%, its best since the elections; the survey, conducted between January 24-27, reflects the political climate surrounding a government decree and other recent events.
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44% Bias Score
Andalusian Mine Approved Despite Environmental Concerns
Near Portugal, Andalusia approved a mine despite environmental concerns; it'll extract zinc, lead, copper, gold, and silver, creating jobs but risking water and protected areas near the Andévalo reservoir.
Andalusian Mine Approved Despite Environmental Concerns
Near Portugal, Andalusia approved a mine despite environmental concerns; it'll extract zinc, lead, copper, gold, and silver, creating jobs but risking water and protected areas near the Andévalo reservoir.
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44% Bias Score
Increased Organ Donations in Netherlands in 2024
The number of organ donors in the Netherlands increased in 2024 by 68 to 360, resulting in 1066 organ donations, due to the revised 2021 Donor Act and medical advancements; however, 1414 patients remained on the waiting list by December 2024.
Increased Organ Donations in Netherlands in 2024
The number of organ donors in the Netherlands increased in 2024 by 68 to 360, resulting in 1066 organ donations, due to the revised 2021 Donor Act and medical advancements; however, 1414 patients remained on the waiting list by December 2024.
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36% Bias Score