February 2025
March 2025
Irv Gotti, Hip-Hop Producer, Dies at 54
American hip-hop and R&B producer Irv Gotti, 54, died; his family confirmed the news, citing health issues as a contributing factor, including a stroke last year and diabetes. He co-founded Murder Inc. Records, launching the careers of Ashanti, Ja Rule, and DMX.
Irv Gotti, Hip-Hop Producer, Dies at 54
American hip-hop and R&B producer Irv Gotti, 54, died; his family confirmed the news, citing health issues as a contributing factor, including a stroke last year and diabetes. He co-founded Murder Inc. Records, launching the careers of Ashanti, Ja Rule, and DMX.
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24% Bias Score
Minister Visits Asylum Center Amidst Influencer Awards and Other News
Dutch Minister Marjolein Faber visited Ter Apel's asylum center today to address vulnerable and disruptive asylum seekers; meanwhile, Amsterdam hosts The Best Social Awards for top influencers, and various other news items, including a robbery in Sierra Leone, and a fire at a holiday home, are repor...
Minister Visits Asylum Center Amidst Influencer Awards and Other News
Dutch Minister Marjolein Faber visited Ter Apel's asylum center today to address vulnerable and disruptive asylum seekers; meanwhile, Amsterdam hosts The Best Social Awards for top influencers, and various other news items, including a robbery in Sierra Leone, and a fire at a holiday home, are repor...
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12% Bias Score
North Queensland Floods Disrupt Banana Supply
Heavy rains and flooding in north Queensland have severely disrupted banana transportation, causing potential shortages in Australian supermarkets next week due to the closure of key highways and the impact on over 90% of the country's banana production.
North Queensland Floods Disrupt Banana Supply
Heavy rains and flooding in north Queensland have severely disrupted banana transportation, causing potential shortages in Australian supermarkets next week due to the closure of key highways and the impact on over 90% of the country's banana production.
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24% Bias Score
Travis Scott's "4X4" Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Travis Scott's "4X4" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the 83rd song to achieve this; Bad Bunny's album remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200; and three new albums debuted in the top 10.
Travis Scott's "4X4" Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Travis Scott's "4X4" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the 83rd song to achieve this; Bad Bunny's album remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200; and three new albums debuted in the top 10.
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32% Bias Score
EU Sustainability Directives Impose Steep Costs on European Businesses
Septodont, a €440 million French company, faces €500,000 in initial costs and tens of millions in annual fees to comply with the new EU CSRD and CS3D directives on sustainability reporting, raising concerns about European competitiveness compared to US deregulation.
EU Sustainability Directives Impose Steep Costs on European Businesses
Septodont, a €440 million French company, faces €500,000 in initial costs and tens of millions in annual fees to comply with the new EU CSRD and CS3D directives on sustainability reporting, raising concerns about European competitiveness compared to US deregulation.
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64% Bias Score
Canada Postpones Capital Gains Tax Hike to 2026
The Canadian government deferred the increase of the capital gains inclusion rate from 50 percent to 66.7 percent until January 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, trusts, and corporations; the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) extended tax filing deadlines and will administer capital gains using the 50 percent...
Canada Postpones Capital Gains Tax Hike to 2026
The Canadian government deferred the increase of the capital gains inclusion rate from 50 percent to 66.7 percent until January 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, trusts, and corporations; the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) extended tax filing deadlines and will administer capital gains using the 50 percent...
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Minister Visits Ter Apel Amidst Fog and Influencer Awards
Dutch Minister Marjolein Faber visited Ter Apel's asylum center today to address vulnerable and disruptive asylum seekers; simultaneously, Amsterdam hosts The Best Social Awards for top influencers, while much of the Netherlands experiences dense fog.
Dutch Minister Visits Ter Apel Amidst Fog and Influencer Awards
Dutch Minister Marjolein Faber visited Ter Apel's asylum center today to address vulnerable and disruptive asylum seekers; simultaneously, Amsterdam hosts The Best Social Awards for top influencers, while much of the Netherlands experiences dense fog.
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12% Bias Score
Nine Publishing Issues Strict AI Guidelines for Journalism
Nine Publishing's guidelines for its newsrooms mandate human oversight for AI use in journalism, prohibiting direct publication of AI-generated content while permitting assistive AI tools for research, data analysis, and idea generation.
Nine Publishing Issues Strict AI Guidelines for Journalism
Nine Publishing's guidelines for its newsrooms mandate human oversight for AI use in journalism, prohibiting direct publication of AI-generated content while permitting assistive AI tools for research, data analysis, and idea generation.
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56% Bias Score
Australia's Office Vacancy Rate Rises Amidst Construction Slowdown
Australia's office vacancy rate edged up to 14.7 percent in January, with Sydney's rate jumping to 12.8 percent and Melbourne's remaining at a high 18 percent; however, rising construction costs and high interest rates are curbing new builds, potentially easing vacancy rates in the future.
Australia's Office Vacancy Rate Rises Amidst Construction Slowdown
Australia's office vacancy rate edged up to 14.7 percent in January, with Sydney's rate jumping to 12.8 percent and Melbourne's remaining at a high 18 percent; however, rising construction costs and high interest rates are curbing new builds, potentially easing vacancy rates in the future.
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44% Bias Score
France Adopts Budget After Months of Political Gridlock
France adopted a budget for 2025 after six months of delays, a government collapse, and eight weeks of special legislation, avoiding a potential economic crisis although significant challenges remain. The budget, which aims to slightly reduce the public deficit, was approved despite opposition from ...
France Adopts Budget After Months of Political Gridlock
France adopted a budget for 2025 after six months of delays, a government collapse, and eight weeks of special legislation, avoiding a potential economic crisis although significant challenges remain. The budget, which aims to slightly reduce the public deficit, was approved despite opposition from ...
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36% Bias Score
Apple Cider Vinegar": The Rise and Fall of a Wellness Influencer
The Australian series "Apple Cider Vinegar" chronicles the true story of Belle Gibson, an Instagram influencer who built a health and wellness empire based on fabricated claims of overcoming cancer, exposing the dangers of unchecked online influence and the exploitation of vulnerable audiences seeki...
Apple Cider Vinegar": The Rise and Fall of a Wellness Influencer
The Australian series "Apple Cider Vinegar" chronicles the true story of Belle Gibson, an Instagram influencer who built a health and wellness empire based on fabricated claims of overcoming cancer, exposing the dangers of unchecked online influence and the exploitation of vulnerable audiences seeki...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Onshore Wind Power Expansion on Track to Exceed 2030 Target
Germany's onshore wind energy capacity is projected to exceed its 2030 target of 115 gigawatts, due to a surge in approvals (2,400 plants with ~14 GW in 2023), and a more efficient permitting process. Current capacity is 63.5 GW, leaving a 69 GW gap by 2024, but a 50 GW pipeline in various approval ...
Germany's Onshore Wind Power Expansion on Track to Exceed 2030 Target
Germany's onshore wind energy capacity is projected to exceed its 2030 target of 115 gigawatts, due to a surge in approvals (2,400 plants with ~14 GW in 2023), and a more efficient permitting process. Current capacity is 63.5 GW, leaving a 69 GW gap by 2024, but a 50 GW pipeline in various approval ...
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36% Bias Score