February 2025
March 2025
Blokker Bankruptcy Opens Doors for Other Retailers in the Netherlands
The bankruptcy of Dutch household goods chain Blokker has created opportunities for other retailers, with approximately 350 vacant stores now being sought after by discounters and other chains such as Kruidvat, Wibra, KIK, Shoeby, Van Haren, and Xenos. This highlights the resilience of the Dutch ret...
Blokker Bankruptcy Opens Doors for Other Retailers in the Netherlands
The bankruptcy of Dutch household goods chain Blokker has created opportunities for other retailers, with approximately 350 vacant stores now being sought after by discounters and other chains such as Kruidvat, Wibra, KIK, Shoeby, Van Haren, and Xenos. This highlights the resilience of the Dutch ret...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Attempts to Reshape National Archives and Federal Workforce
Following President Trump's inauguration, the White House considered appointing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of the National Archives, but it remains unclear if this occurred; the current Archivist remains in her position. This follows Trump's stated aim to replace the Archivist...
Trump Administration's Attempts to Reshape National Archives and Federal Workforce
Following President Trump's inauguration, the White House considered appointing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of the National Archives, but it remains unclear if this occurred; the current Archivist remains in her position. This follows Trump's stated aim to replace the Archivist...
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56% Bias Score
Widespread PlayStation Network Outage Disrupts Online Gaming
A major PlayStation Network outage began Friday evening, affecting online gaming, the PlayStation Store, and account management globally; tens of thousands of users report issues, impacting access to games and license verification even for offline single-player titles, causing widespread frustration...
Widespread PlayStation Network Outage Disrupts Online Gaming
A major PlayStation Network outage began Friday evening, affecting online gaming, the PlayStation Store, and account management globally; tens of thousands of users report issues, impacting access to games and license verification even for offline single-player titles, causing widespread frustration...
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Perspectives on Tariffs, Cannabis, and the CBC
Letters to the editor discuss Canada's foreign policy regarding US tariffs, the impact of cannabis legalization, and the future of the CBC, revealing diverse perspectives on national interests, public health, and the role of public broadcasting.
Canadian Perspectives on Tariffs, Cannabis, and the CBC
Letters to the editor discuss Canada's foreign policy regarding US tariffs, the impact of cannabis legalization, and the future of the CBC, revealing diverse perspectives on national interests, public health, and the role of public broadcasting.
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44% Bias Score
Ukrainian Officials' Wives' Businesses Raise Corruption Concerns
Wives of Ukrainian politicians and officials have established various businesses, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest; some ventures appear significantly larger and more profitable than officially declared, prompting investigations into potential corruption schemes.
Ukrainian Officials' Wives' Businesses Raise Corruption Concerns
Wives of Ukrainian politicians and officials have established various businesses, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest; some ventures appear significantly larger and more profitable than officially declared, prompting investigations into potential corruption schemes.
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76% Bias Score
€1 Billion Greek Investment in Waste Management Projects
Greek construction firms are investing over €1 billion in waste management projects, with significant contracts awarded in Central Macedonia (GEK TERNA, €240 million; GEK TERNA-TITAN, €200 million) and upcoming projects in several regions, aiming to modernize Greece's waste management system.
€1 Billion Greek Investment in Waste Management Projects
Greek construction firms are investing over €1 billion in waste management projects, with significant contracts awarded in Central Macedonia (GEK TERNA, €240 million; GEK TERNA-TITAN, €200 million) and upcoming projects in several regions, aiming to modernize Greece's waste management system.
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40% Bias Score
Blokker Bankruptcy Opens Doors for Expanding Retailers in the Netherlands
The bankruptcy of Dutch household goods chain Blokker has freed up approximately 350 retail spaces, creating opportunities for other retailers such as Kruidvat, Wibra, and KIK, who are expanding into these locations due to increased consumer price sensitivity and the strategic value of the former Bl...
Blokker Bankruptcy Opens Doors for Expanding Retailers in the Netherlands
The bankruptcy of Dutch household goods chain Blokker has freed up approximately 350 retail spaces, creating opportunities for other retailers such as Kruidvat, Wibra, and KIK, who are expanding into these locations due to increased consumer price sensitivity and the strategic value of the former Bl...
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44% Bias Score
Wife of Syrian Interim President Makes Public Debut, Sparking Public Debate
Latifa Samiir Al-Durubi, wife of Syria's interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa, first appeared publicly in early February 2025 during her husband's visits to Saudi Arabia and Turkey, sparking significant media attention and public discussion about her background and the implications of her public image.
Wife of Syrian Interim President Makes Public Debut, Sparking Public Debate
Latifa Samiir Al-Durubi, wife of Syria's interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa, first appeared publicly in early February 2025 during her husband's visits to Saudi Arabia and Turkey, sparking significant media attention and public discussion about her background and the implications of her public image.
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40% Bias Score
France's Slow AI Adoption: A €12 Billion Missed Opportunity
While the world discusses AI's strategic implications, France lags in AI adoption; only 30-40% of businesses use AI, compared to nearly 60% in the US, hindering economic competitiveness and potentially costing the state €12 billion in savings. Montpellier's successful use of generative AI for public...
France's Slow AI Adoption: A €12 Billion Missed Opportunity
While the world discusses AI's strategic implications, France lags in AI adoption; only 30-40% of businesses use AI, compared to nearly 60% in the US, hindering economic competitiveness and potentially costing the state €12 billion in savings. Montpellier's successful use of generative AI for public...
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48% Bias Score
Russia to Double Annual Pension Increases Starting 2026
Starting in 2026, Russia's 39 million pensioners will receive two annual pension increases: one matching inflation (February 1st), and another using Social Fund investment returns (April 1st), resulting in additional payments ranging from 50-200 rubles or potentially 1000-1500 rubles.
Russia to Double Annual Pension Increases Starting 2026
Starting in 2026, Russia's 39 million pensioners will receive two annual pension increases: one matching inflation (February 1st), and another using Social Fund investment returns (April 1st), resulting in additional payments ranging from 50-200 rubles or potentially 1000-1500 rubles.
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48% Bias Score
Mytilineos Chooses London Stock Exchange, Bank of Cyprus Upgraded, Cyprus Orders Electric Buses
Mytilineos chose the London Stock Exchange for its IPO due to high US valuations and London's post-Brexit recovery; S&P upgraded Bank of Cyprus to investment grade; Cyprus is procuring 125 electric buses for \$88.3 million, funded by the Recovery Fund; global food prices fell in January 2025, but re...
Mytilineos Chooses London Stock Exchange, Bank of Cyprus Upgraded, Cyprus Orders Electric Buses
Mytilineos chose the London Stock Exchange for its IPO due to high US valuations and London's post-Brexit recovery; S&P upgraded Bank of Cyprus to investment grade; Cyprus is procuring 125 electric buses for \$88.3 million, funded by the Recovery Fund; global food prices fell in January 2025, but re...
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48% Bias Score
Not Like Us": From Hip-Hop Feud to CPR Training
Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," initially a diss track in a feud with Drake, is now part of the American Heart Association's CPR training playlist due to its 100-120 bpm rhythm, ideal for chest compressions, potentially saving lives.
Not Like Us": From Hip-Hop Feud to CPR Training
Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," initially a diss track in a feud with Drake, is now part of the American Heart Association's CPR training playlist due to its 100-120 bpm rhythm, ideal for chest compressions, potentially saving lives.
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48% Bias Score