February 2025
March 2025
FNV Leadership Election Amidst Internal Conflict and Financial Crisis
The FNV, Netherlands' largest trade union, faces leadership elections amidst internal conflict, with current vice-president Zakaria Boufangacha and president Tuur Elzinga as candidates, while accusations of misconduct and administrative chaos threaten the election's integrity and the union's financi...
FNV Leadership Election Amidst Internal Conflict and Financial Crisis
The FNV, Netherlands' largest trade union, faces leadership elections amidst internal conflict, with current vice-president Zakaria Boufangacha and president Tuur Elzinga as candidates, while accusations of misconduct and administrative chaos threaten the election's integrity and the union's financi...
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40% Bias Score
CNBC Investing Club's Top 5 Dividend Stock Picks
The CNBC Investing Club suggests five dividend stocks—Best Buy (BBY), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Coterra Energy (CTRA), Starbucks (SBUX), and BlackRock (BLK)—prioritizing total return over solely dividend yield and recommending consideration of share repurchases and consistent dividend growth.
CNBC Investing Club's Top 5 Dividend Stock Picks
The CNBC Investing Club suggests five dividend stocks—Best Buy (BBY), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Coterra Energy (CTRA), Starbucks (SBUX), and BlackRock (BLK)—prioritizing total return over solely dividend yield and recommending consideration of share repurchases and consistent dividend growth.
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40% Bias Score
Alcaraz Advances to ABN Amro Open Quarterfinals
At the ABN Amro Open in Rotterdam, Carlos Alcaraz (ATP-3) defeated Andrea Vavassori (ATP-317) 6-2, 6-1, advancing to the quarterfinals where he will face Pedro Martínez. Vavassori, a qualifier who received a first-round bye, employed a serve-volley strategy but was unable to counter Alcaraz's superi...
Alcaraz Advances to ABN Amro Open Quarterfinals
At the ABN Amro Open in Rotterdam, Carlos Alcaraz (ATP-3) defeated Andrea Vavassori (ATP-317) 6-2, 6-1, advancing to the quarterfinals where he will face Pedro Martínez. Vavassori, a qualifier who received a first-round bye, employed a serve-volley strategy but was unable to counter Alcaraz's superi...
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply Following Ban on Disguised Employment
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands decreased by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting the healthcare sector most significantly, with almost 2,000 fewer self-employed workers.
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply Following Ban on Disguised Employment
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands decreased by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting the healthcare sector most significantly, with almost 2,000 fewer self-employed workers.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Raises Minimum Wage to €1,184, Addressing Wage Discrepancies
The Spanish government will raise the minimum wage by €50 to €1,184 on Tuesday, impacting 10 million workers; however, a UGT study reveals many existing collective bargaining agreements have lower base salaries.
Spain Raises Minimum Wage to €1,184, Addressing Wage Discrepancies
The Spanish government will raise the minimum wage by €50 to €1,184 on Tuesday, impacting 10 million workers; however, a UGT study reveals many existing collective bargaining agreements have lower base salaries.
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36% Bias Score
Labour MP Group Sparks Factionalism Concerns
A new group of Labour MPs, formed to counter Reform UK's influence, has sparked concerns about factionalism within the party, prompting criticism from Baroness Harman who warned of the potential for political backfire.
Labour MP Group Sparks Factionalism Concerns
A new group of Labour MPs, formed to counter Reform UK's influence, has sparked concerns about factionalism within the party, prompting criticism from Baroness Harman who warned of the potential for political backfire.
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60% Bias Score
\"Drug Addiction Epidemic Worsens: Prevention Must Address Root Causes\"\
The drug addiction epidemic in the country is worsening, with rising numbers of addicts at younger ages, increasing infection risks, and the urgent need for prevention focusing on social and psychological factors rather than solely on consequences.
\"Drug Addiction Epidemic Worsens: Prevention Must Address Root Causes\"\
The drug addiction epidemic in the country is worsening, with rising numbers of addicts at younger ages, increasing infection risks, and the urgent need for prevention focusing on social and psychological factors rather than solely on consequences.
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36% Bias Score
Harnessing Viral Principles for Successful Organizational Transformation
Many organizational change initiatives fail due to poor communication and a lack of understanding of social contagion; the article suggests applying principles of viral marketing—clear communication, community engagement, and network effects—to create self-sustaining change movements.
Harnessing Viral Principles for Successful Organizational Transformation
Many organizational change initiatives fail due to poor communication and a lack of understanding of social contagion; the article suggests applying principles of viral marketing—clear communication, community engagement, and network effects—to create self-sustaining change movements.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply After Disguised Employment Ban
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands dropped by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting sectors like healthcare significantly, as companies transition self-employed workers to employee roles to avoid fines.
Dutch Self-Employed Worker Numbers Decline Sharply After Disguised Employment Ban
The number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands dropped by over 4,000 in January 2024 due to a new ban on disguised employment, impacting sectors like healthcare significantly, as companies transition self-employed workers to employee roles to avoid fines.
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40% Bias Score
Verily Sells Insurance Subsidiary Granular to Elevance Health
Verily, an Alphabet subsidiary, sold its stop-loss insurance company, Granular, to Elevance Health; terms were not disclosed; this follows Verily's restructuring and refocusing on precision medicine.
Verily Sells Insurance Subsidiary Granular to Elevance Health
Verily, an Alphabet subsidiary, sold its stop-loss insurance company, Granular, to Elevance Health; terms were not disclosed; this follows Verily's restructuring and refocusing on precision medicine.
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44% Bias Score
Perth Community Rallies Behind Orphans After Parents' Drowning
On December 28, 2023, Sabrina Ahmed and Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Hasan Swapan drowned at Conspicuous Cliff Beach near Walpole, Western Australia, while swimming with their daughters and a friend; a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $11,000 to support their orphaned daughters.
Perth Community Rallies Behind Orphans After Parents' Drowning
On December 28, 2023, Sabrina Ahmed and Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Hasan Swapan drowned at Conspicuous Cliff Beach near Walpole, Western Australia, while swimming with their daughters and a friend; a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $11,000 to support their orphaned daughters.
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20% Bias Score
Bedford Homebirth Service Under Review Amidst Staff Shortages
Bedford Hospital's Blossom Homebirth service, facing staff shortages, is under review until March 2025, leaving expectant mothers worried about their birthing choices; the hospital assures care will not be compromised.
Bedford Homebirth Service Under Review Amidst Staff Shortages
Bedford Hospital's Blossom Homebirth service, facing staff shortages, is under review until March 2025, leaving expectant mothers worried about their birthing choices; the hospital assures care will not be compromised.
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48% Bias Score