February 2025
March 2025
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates Amidst Stagnant Economy
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.50% on Thursday, despite inflation being at 2.5%, due to a stagnating economy and declining employment; the decision is based on forecasts predicting inflation will trend toward the 2% target.
Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates Amidst Stagnant Economy
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.50% on Thursday, despite inflation being at 2.5%, due to a stagnating economy and declining employment; the decision is based on forecasts predicting inflation will trend toward the 2% target.
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32% Bias Score
Scotland Halts Access to Schoolchildren's Sensitive Data Following Privacy Concerns
The Scottish government paused access to a 2021 health and wellbeing survey containing sensitive data from over 130,000 schoolchildren after concerns were raised about a lack of informed consent and potential breaches of child privacy; the education secretary stated the need for improved data gather...
Scotland Halts Access to Schoolchildren's Sensitive Data Following Privacy Concerns
The Scottish government paused access to a 2021 health and wellbeing survey containing sensitive data from over 130,000 schoolchildren after concerns were raised about a lack of informed consent and potential breaches of child privacy; the education secretary stated the need for improved data gather...
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52% Bias Score
SS United States Begins Journey to Become Artificial Reef
The SS United States, after resolving safety concerns and delays, will depart Philadelphia on February 8th, 2025, to become the world's largest artificial reef off Florida's coast after a two-week journey and final preparations in Mobile, Alabama.
SS United States Begins Journey to Become Artificial Reef
The SS United States, after resolving safety concerns and delays, will depart Philadelphia on February 8th, 2025, to become the world's largest artificial reef off Florida's coast after a two-week journey and final preparations in Mobile, Alabama.
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40% Bias Score
Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Reviving Supersonic Air Travel
Boom Supersonic's XB-1, a non-military aircraft, broke the sound barrier for the first time since Concorde's 2003 retirement, marking progress toward the company's goal of passenger supersonic airliners by 2029; however, past challenges like noise pollution and fuel efficiency must be overcome.
Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Reviving Supersonic Air Travel
Boom Supersonic's XB-1, a non-military aircraft, broke the sound barrier for the first time since Concorde's 2003 retirement, marking progress toward the company's goal of passenger supersonic airliners by 2029; however, past challenges like noise pollution and fuel efficiency must be overcome.
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52% Bias Score
Barenboim Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis, Vows to Continue West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Work
World-renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim, 82, announced his Parkinson's diagnosis on Thursday, stating he will continue his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, co-founded in 1999 to foster cooperation between young Israeli and Arab musicians, as his health allows.
Barenboim Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis, Vows to Continue West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Work
World-renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim, 82, announced his Parkinson's diagnosis on Thursday, stating he will continue his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, co-founded in 1999 to foster cooperation between young Israeli and Arab musicians, as his health allows.
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20% Bias Score
Bavaria's Flood Defenses: Experts Cite Shortcomings and Call for Action
Bavarian experts criticized slow flood protection planning, insufficient funding for municipalities, and inadequate warning systems, citing climate change's increasing impact on flood and heavy rainfall events, highlighting the need for integrated natural and technical flood protection measures.
Bavaria's Flood Defenses: Experts Cite Shortcomings and Call for Action
Bavarian experts criticized slow flood protection planning, insufficient funding for municipalities, and inadequate warning systems, citing climate change's increasing impact on flood and heavy rainfall events, highlighting the need for integrated natural and technical flood protection measures.
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48% Bias Score
Cotton's Campaign Secures Gabbard's Advancement in DNI Nomination
Senator Tom Cotton orchestrated a successful campaign to advance Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence through the Senate Intelligence Committee, overcoming initial Republican hesitation with a coordinated effort involving the White House and former senators, and addressin...
Cotton's Campaign Secures Gabbard's Advancement in DNI Nomination
Senator Tom Cotton orchestrated a successful campaign to advance Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence through the Senate Intelligence Committee, overcoming initial Republican hesitation with a coordinated effort involving the White House and former senators, and addressin...
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44% Bias Score
Ugandan Rugby Player Jailed for Rape, Asylum Claim Jeopardized
Philip Pariyo, a 32-year-old Ugandan rugby player who claimed asylum in Wales after disappearing following the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was jailed for four and a half years for raping a woman he knew in Cardiff in June 2021; his asylum claim is now at risk.
Ugandan Rugby Player Jailed for Rape, Asylum Claim Jeopardized
Philip Pariyo, a 32-year-old Ugandan rugby player who claimed asylum in Wales after disappearing following the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was jailed for four and a half years for raping a woman he knew in Cardiff in June 2021; his asylum claim is now at risk.
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48% Bias Score
Google Corrects Factual Error in Gemini Super Bowl Ad
Google's Super Bowl ad for its AI tool, Gemini, falsely claimed Gouda accounts for 50-60% of global cheese consumption; this error, sourced from websites Gemini scraped, was corrected after a blogger's criticism and feedback from the featured cheesemonger.
Google Corrects Factual Error in Gemini Super Bowl Ad
Google's Super Bowl ad for its AI tool, Gemini, falsely claimed Gouda accounts for 50-60% of global cheese consumption; this error, sourced from websites Gemini scraped, was corrected after a blogger's criticism and feedback from the featured cheesemonger.
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40% Bias Score
Kate Young: Hollywood Stylist's Impact on Fashion
Celebrity stylist Kate Young discusses her career trajectory, the impact of social media on Hollywood fashion, and her unique approach to styling A-list actresses for the Oscars, highlighting the increasing influence of stylists on fashion trends and consumer behavior.
Kate Young: Hollywood Stylist's Impact on Fashion
Celebrity stylist Kate Young discusses her career trajectory, the impact of social media on Hollywood fashion, and her unique approach to styling A-list actresses for the Oscars, highlighting the increasing influence of stylists on fashion trends and consumer behavior.
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24% Bias Score
German Construction Industry Faces Deepening Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Digital Lag"
A PwC study reveals a sharp decline in German building permits since 2022, driven by rising costs, supply chain issues, and slow digital adoption, leading to revenue losses and project delays for 69 percent of surveyed companies.
German Construction Industry Faces Deepening Crisis Amidst Rising Costs and Digital Lag"
A PwC study reveals a sharp decline in German building permits since 2022, driven by rising costs, supply chain issues, and slow digital adoption, leading to revenue losses and project delays for 69 percent of surveyed companies.
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44% Bias Score
Carney's Revised Carbon Pricing Plan: Shifting Costs and Political Risks
Mark Carney's proposed carbon pricing policy replaces Canada's carbon fuel charge with an increased cap-and-trade system for large industrial emitters, funding rebates for consumer green upgrades; however, this plan might inadvertently shift costs to consumers and faces political challenges.
Carney's Revised Carbon Pricing Plan: Shifting Costs and Political Risks
Mark Carney's proposed carbon pricing policy replaces Canada's carbon fuel charge with an increased cap-and-trade system for large industrial emitters, funding rebates for consumer green upgrades; however, this plan might inadvertently shift costs to consumers and faces political challenges.
Progress
56% Bias Score