February 2025
March 2025
Merck Stock Plunges 10% on Lower Sales Forecast Amidst China Gardasil Shipment Pause
Merck's stock fell 10% following a lower-than-expected 2025 sales forecast primarily due to a temporary Gardasil vaccine shipment pause to China to address excess inventory and support its Chinese partner amidst slumping sales and a weakening Chinese economy.
Merck Stock Plunges 10% on Lower Sales Forecast Amidst China Gardasil Shipment Pause
Merck's stock fell 10% following a lower-than-expected 2025 sales forecast primarily due to a temporary Gardasil vaccine shipment pause to China to address excess inventory and support its Chinese partner amidst slumping sales and a weakening Chinese economy.
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44% Bias Score
Munich Arsons, Waste Fee Debate, and Sexual Assault Case
Munich faces a series of arsons, prompting a police reward and terrorism expert warnings of further attacks; the Green party proposes a to-go packaging tax to lower waste fees, opposed by the mayor; and a rabbi faces a lenient court response for sexual assault.
Munich Arsons, Waste Fee Debate, and Sexual Assault Case
Munich faces a series of arsons, prompting a police reward and terrorism expert warnings of further attacks; the Green party proposes a to-go packaging tax to lower waste fees, opposed by the mayor; and a rabbi faces a lenient court response for sexual assault.
Progress
32% Bias Score
BBB Faces Internal Divisions After Member Resignations
Lilian Helder, a BBB member of the Dutch parliament, resigned yesterday, citing feeling unheard within the party; this follows the resignation of six out of fifteen BBB members in Overijssel's provincial council due to irreconcilable differences over the party's direction.
BBB Faces Internal Divisions After Member Resignations
Lilian Helder, a BBB member of the Dutch parliament, resigned yesterday, citing feeling unheard within the party; this follows the resignation of six out of fifteen BBB members in Overijssel's provincial council due to irreconcilable differences over the party's direction.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Tiger Woods' Mother Dies at 78
On February 4th, golfer Tiger Woods announced the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, at age 78, highlighting her significant role in his life and career and her influence on his tradition of wearing red on Sundays.
Tiger Woods' Mother Dies at 78
On February 4th, golfer Tiger Woods announced the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, at age 78, highlighting her significant role in his life and career and her influence on his tradition of wearing red on Sundays.
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20% Bias Score
Alabama Governor Proposes Public Safety Plan Following Mass Shootings
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey unveiled a public safety plan on February 4, 2025, addressing recent mass shootings by banning Glock switches, boosting police support (including college scholarships for dependents and legal protections), and implementing limited sentencing reform for nonviolent offenders ...
Alabama Governor Proposes Public Safety Plan Following Mass Shootings
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey unveiled a public safety plan on February 4, 2025, addressing recent mass shootings by banning Glock switches, boosting police support (including college scholarships for dependents and legal protections), and implementing limited sentencing reform for nonviolent offenders ...
Progress
64% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg's Wind Energy Progress: A Significant Increase, But Short of Goals
Despite initial reports of only eight new wind turbines in Baden-Württemberg in 2024, a recent evaluation revealed 22 new installations and 4 decommissionings, highlighting a registration lag; however, this progress remains insufficient to meet the state's 2040 renewable energy goals.
Baden-Württemberg's Wind Energy Progress: A Significant Increase, But Short of Goals
Despite initial reports of only eight new wind turbines in Baden-Württemberg in 2024, a recent evaluation revealed 22 new installations and 4 decommissionings, highlighting a registration lag; however, this progress remains insufficient to meet the state's 2040 renewable energy goals.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Alabama Legislature Addresses Public Safety, Immigration, and Education
Alabama lawmakers began the 2025 legislative session on Tuesday, focusing on public safety measures like a Glock switch ban, immigration bills enabling local enforcement of federal laws, gambling legislation, and a new school funding formula to address the state's unique funding system.
Alabama Legislature Addresses Public Safety, Immigration, and Education
Alabama lawmakers began the 2025 legislative session on Tuesday, focusing on public safety measures like a Glock switch ban, immigration bills enabling local enforcement of federal laws, gambling legislation, and a new school funding formula to address the state's unique funding system.
Progress
44% Bias Score
FC Utrecht's Jans Confident Ahead of Crucial Cup Match
FC Utrecht coach Ron Jans is confident ahead of their cup quarter-final against Heracles Almelo, emphasizing the importance of "cup fever" as they aim for a spot in the final at De Kuip stadium; the team is practicing penalties in preparation for a potential shootout.
FC Utrecht's Jans Confident Ahead of Crucial Cup Match
FC Utrecht coach Ron Jans is confident ahead of their cup quarter-final against Heracles Almelo, emphasizing the importance of "cup fever" as they aim for a spot in the final at De Kuip stadium; the team is practicing penalties in preparation for a potential shootout.
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52% Bias Score
BBB Faces Internal Divisions After Multiple Resignations
Lilian Helder, a BBB member of the Dutch parliament, resigned yesterday, citing feeling unheard within the party, alongside six of fifteen Overijssel provincial BBB members due to irreconcilable differences. Party leader Caroline van der Plas denies claims of poor internal relations.
BBB Faces Internal Divisions After Multiple Resignations
Lilian Helder, a BBB member of the Dutch parliament, resigned yesterday, citing feeling unheard within the party, alongside six of fifteen Overijssel provincial BBB members due to irreconcilable differences. Party leader Caroline van der Plas denies claims of poor internal relations.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans for Emergencies in 2025: Pros and Cons
In 2025, home equity loans offer lower (8.44% average) and fixed interest rates compared to other options, but disbursement can take weeks, and tax benefits are limited unless used for home improvements; homeowners should weigh the pros and cons based on their local real estate market and urgency.
Home Equity Loans for Emergencies in 2025: Pros and Cons
In 2025, home equity loans offer lower (8.44% average) and fixed interest rates compared to other options, but disbursement can take weeks, and tax benefits are limited unless used for home improvements; homeowners should weigh the pros and cons based on their local real estate market and urgency.
Progress
36% Bias Score
\"Rhineland-Palatinate's Electric Vehicle Growth: Challenges and Future Outlook\"\
The number of electric vehicles in Rhineland-Palatinate has significantly increased from 2020 to 2024, yet charging station utilization remains low at 12 percent, hindering further expansion. Despite this, technological advances, decreasing battery prices, and stricter CO2 regulations are expected t...
\"Rhineland-Palatinate's Electric Vehicle Growth: Challenges and Future Outlook\"\
The number of electric vehicles in Rhineland-Palatinate has significantly increased from 2020 to 2024, yet charging station utilization remains low at 12 percent, hindering further expansion. Despite this, technological advances, decreasing battery prices, and stricter CO2 regulations are expected t...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Wind Energy: 2024 Installations Exceed Projections, but Shortfalls Remain
In 2024, Baden-Württemberg installed 22 new wind turbines, exceeding initial projections but falling short of targets; the state faces challenges in securing sufficient EEG funding despite streamlined permitting processes.
Baden-Württemberg Wind Energy: 2024 Installations Exceed Projections, but Shortfalls Remain
In 2024, Baden-Württemberg installed 22 new wind turbines, exceeding initial projections but falling short of targets; the state faces challenges in securing sufficient EEG funding despite streamlined permitting processes.
Progress
32% Bias Score