February 2025
March 2025
Netherlands Streamlines Electricity Grid Expansion, Reducing Objection Periods
The Dutch government is reducing public objection periods for electricity grid expansion, classifying it as a "heavy societal interest" to address delays affecting 10,000 businesses and new housing developments; the first proposal is sent to the Council of State for advice.
Netherlands Streamlines Electricity Grid Expansion, Reducing Objection Periods
The Dutch government is reducing public objection periods for electricity grid expansion, classifying it as a "heavy societal interest" to address delays affecting 10,000 businesses and new housing developments; the first proposal is sent to the Council of State for advice.
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48% Bias Score
KBW Initiates Outperform Rating for Strategy (Formerly MicroStrategy) on Bitcoin Strategy
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated an outperform rating for Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) with a $560 price target, citing its 74.3% 2024 Bitcoin yield, exceeding the 2021 record of 47.3%, and potential S&P 500 inclusion following the adoption of the new FASB accounting standard.
KBW Initiates Outperform Rating for Strategy (Formerly MicroStrategy) on Bitcoin Strategy
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated an outperform rating for Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) with a $560 price target, citing its 74.3% 2024 Bitcoin yield, exceeding the 2021 record of 47.3%, and potential S&P 500 inclusion following the adoption of the new FASB accounting standard.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Fuel Inflation Fears, Sending Consumer Sentiment Plunging
The University of Michigan's February consumer survey showed a sharp rise in expected inflation to 4.3% due to President Trump's tariffs, impacting consumer sentiment and the stock market; the survey ran from January 21 to February 3, 2017.
Trump Tariffs Fuel Inflation Fears, Sending Consumer Sentiment Plunging
The University of Michigan's February consumer survey showed a sharp rise in expected inflation to 4.3% due to President Trump's tariffs, impacting consumer sentiment and the stock market; the survey ran from January 21 to February 3, 2017.
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44% Bias Score
Kashkari Predicts Lower Interest Rates in 2024 Pending Positive Economic Data
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari anticipates lower interest rates in 2024 if economic data remains positive, despite some colleagues' concerns about potential inflationary effects from fiscal policy uncertainties like tariffs.
Kashkari Predicts Lower Interest Rates in 2024 Pending Positive Economic Data
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari anticipates lower interest rates in 2024 if economic data remains positive, despite some colleagues' concerns about potential inflationary effects from fiscal policy uncertainties like tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian Family's Resilience During Military Dictatorship
I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film based on a true story, portrays a family's resilience during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship; the wife transforms from homemaker to human rights lawyer after her husband's disappearance.
Brazilian Family's Resilience During Military Dictatorship
I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film based on a true story, portrays a family's resilience during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship; the wife transforms from homemaker to human rights lawyer after her husband's disappearance.
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32% Bias Score
Racial Bias in Jury Selection Could Resentence 122 North Carolina Death Row Inmates
A North Carolina judge ruled that racial bias during jury selection in Hasson Bacote's 2009 capital trial violated the Racial Justice Act of 2009, potentially leading to resentencing for over 122 death row inmates; the governor commuted Bacote's sentence to life imprisonment.
Racial Bias in Jury Selection Could Resentence 122 North Carolina Death Row Inmates
A North Carolina judge ruled that racial bias during jury selection in Hasson Bacote's 2009 capital trial violated the Racial Justice Act of 2009, potentially leading to resentencing for over 122 death row inmates; the governor commuted Bacote's sentence to life imprisonment.
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36% Bias Score
Four Ukrainian Agents Arrested in Russia, Accused of Plotting Terrorist Attacks
Four women suspected of being Ukrainian intelligence agents were arrested in Russia for allegedly planning terrorist attacks against high-ranking Ministry of Defense officials and energy infrastructure; they were found with bomb-making materials and communication devices.
Four Ukrainian Agents Arrested in Russia, Accused of Plotting Terrorist Attacks
Four women suspected of being Ukrainian intelligence agents were arrested in Russia for allegedly planning terrorist attacks against high-ranking Ministry of Defense officials and energy infrastructure; they were found with bomb-making materials and communication devices.
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56% Bias Score
Vance Calls for Rehiring of DOGE Staffer After Racist Tweets Surface
Vice President JD Vance called for the rehiring of Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned after the Wall Street Journal revealed racist and eugenic tweets from his X account; 78% of over 385,000 voters in an Elon Musk poll supported Elez's reinstatement.
Vance Calls for Rehiring of DOGE Staffer After Racist Tweets Surface
Vice President JD Vance called for the rehiring of Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned after the Wall Street Journal revealed racist and eugenic tweets from his X account; 78% of over 385,000 voters in an Elon Musk poll supported Elez's reinstatement.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Condemns Viral Russian Pop Song as Information Warfare
Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation condemned the viral Russian pop song "Sigma Boy," which has over 73 million YouTube views, for promoting a positive image of Russia and reinforcing ideas of dominance and masculinity, drawing criticism from European politicians and the Russian Orthodox ...
Ukraine Condemns Viral Russian Pop Song as Information Warfare
Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation condemned the viral Russian pop song "Sigma Boy," which has over 73 million YouTube views, for promoting a positive image of Russia and reinforcing ideas of dominance and masculinity, drawing criticism from European politicians and the Russian Orthodox ...
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60% Bias Score
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations, Raises Volcanic Eruption Concerns
A swarm of earthquakes near Santorini, Greece, caused 11,000 evacuations this week, raising concerns about the Kolumbo submarine volcano and potential for a major earthquake or eruption; authorities implemented safety measures and evacuation plans are under discussion.
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Evacuations, Raises Volcanic Eruption Concerns
A swarm of earthquakes near Santorini, Greece, caused 11,000 evacuations this week, raising concerns about the Kolumbo submarine volcano and potential for a major earthquake or eruption; authorities implemented safety measures and evacuation plans are under discussion.
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44% Bias Score
Guantanamo Bay to Hold Up to 30,000 Migrants Amidst Increased Deportations
On Thursday, a second flight carrying at least 13 Venezuelan men, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang, arrived at Guantanamo Bay to join those on a similar flight on Tuesday, as part of a plan to hold up to 30,000 migrants at the base, announced by President Trump last week, who dec...
Guantanamo Bay to Hold Up to 30,000 Migrants Amidst Increased Deportations
On Thursday, a second flight carrying at least 13 Venezuelan men, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang, arrived at Guantanamo Bay to join those on a similar flight on Tuesday, as part of a plan to hold up to 30,000 migrants at the base, announced by President Trump last week, who dec...
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64% Bias Score
SCE Equipment Suspected in Major California Wildfires
Southern California Edison's equipment is suspected of causing the Hurst Fire (800 acres) and may be linked to the larger Eaton Fire (124,000 acres) in Los Angeles County, resulting in 40 lawsuits, extensive damage, and 29 deaths.
SCE Equipment Suspected in Major California Wildfires
Southern California Edison's equipment is suspected of causing the Hurst Fire (800 acres) and may be linked to the larger Eaton Fire (124,000 acres) in Los Angeles County, resulting in 40 lawsuits, extensive damage, and 29 deaths.
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52% Bias Score