February 2025
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Novelist Tom Robbins Dies at 92
Tom Robbins, a celebrated novelist known for works like "Jitterbug Perfume" and "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues," died at age 92 at his Washington home; his fantastical stories often subtly addressed social and environmental issues.
Novelist Tom Robbins Dies at 92
Tom Robbins, a celebrated novelist known for works like "Jitterbug Perfume" and "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues," died at age 92 at his Washington home; his fantastical stories often subtly addressed social and environmental issues.
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20% Bias Score
Mass Resignations Rock Colombian President Petro's Government"
On February 9th, 2024, Colombian President Gustavo Petro requested the resignations of all his ministers and high-ranking officials following deep divisions within his government, including the resignations of Environment Minister Susana Muhamad and Labor Minister Gloria Ramirez, amid controversy ov...
Mass Resignations Rock Colombian President Petro's Government"
On February 9th, 2024, Colombian President Gustavo Petro requested the resignations of all his ministers and high-ranking officials following deep divisions within his government, including the resignations of Environment Minister Susana Muhamad and Labor Minister Gloria Ramirez, amid controversy ov...
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44% Bias Score
Dozens Change Gender Entries in Schleswig-Holstein Following New Self-Determination Act
One hundred days after Germany's Self-Determination Act took effect, dozens of people in Schleswig-Holstein's larger cities have changed their gender entries; Kiel reported 73 changes, Lübeck 83, Flensburg 56, and Neumünster 19, reflecting the law's impact on trans and non-binary people's access to ...
Dozens Change Gender Entries in Schleswig-Holstein Following New Self-Determination Act
One hundred days after Germany's Self-Determination Act took effect, dozens of people in Schleswig-Holstein's larger cities have changed their gender entries; Kiel reported 73 changes, Lübeck 83, Flensburg 56, and Neumünster 19, reflecting the law's impact on trans and non-binary people's access to ...
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32% Bias Score
Former Bank Employee on Trial for $1 Million Fraud
A former St. George Bank employee, Sara Daizli, stands trial in Sydney, accused of a $1 million fraud scheme using fake identities and false documents to obtain loans from ANZ and Westpac between 2019 and 2023, leveraging her prior banking experience.
Former Bank Employee on Trial for $1 Million Fraud
A former St. George Bank employee, Sara Daizli, stands trial in Sydney, accused of a $1 million fraud scheme using fake identities and false documents to obtain loans from ANZ and Westpac between 2019 and 2023, leveraging her prior banking experience.
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56% Bias Score
Star Minerals Accelerates Tumblegum South Gold Project Amidst Soaring Prices
Star Minerals is fast-tracking its Tumblegum South gold project in Western Australia, driven by a surge in gold prices to nearly $4,600 per ounce, prioritizing environmental approvals, and exploring third-party mining and toll treatment options to capitalize on the increased profitability.
Star Minerals Accelerates Tumblegum South Gold Project Amidst Soaring Prices
Star Minerals is fast-tracking its Tumblegum South gold project in Western Australia, driven by a surge in gold prices to nearly $4,600 per ounce, prioritizing environmental approvals, and exploring third-party mining and toll treatment options to capitalize on the increased profitability.
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40% Bias Score
Cbus Governance Review: Decade-Old Report Reveals Failures, Recommends More Independent Directors
A decade-old secret review of Cbus, Australia's industry superannuation giant, found governance failures, including member information leaks to the CFMEU, recommending more independent directors to curb the union's influence and improve the fund's culture.
Cbus Governance Review: Decade-Old Report Reveals Failures, Recommends More Independent Directors
A decade-old secret review of Cbus, Australia's industry superannuation giant, found governance failures, including member information leaks to the CFMEU, recommending more independent directors to curb the union's influence and improve the fund's culture.
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis Reaffirms Legitimate Self-Defense, Calls for Global Peace
On Sunday, Pope Francis, appearing publicly for the first time since his bronchitis diagnosis, addressed soldiers and police from around the world, emphasizing that armed force is only legitimate for self-defense and must comply with international laws, while also issuing a new appeal for peace in s...
Pope Francis Reaffirms Legitimate Self-Defense, Calls for Global Peace
On Sunday, Pope Francis, appearing publicly for the first time since his bronchitis diagnosis, addressed soldiers and police from around the world, emphasizing that armed force is only legitimate for self-defense and must comply with international laws, while also issuing a new appeal for peace in s...
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36% Bias Score
Super Bowl LVII Ads: Celebrities, High Costs, and Creative Strategies
During Super Bowl LVII, around 50 brands spent up to \$8 million each for 30-second commercials, aiming to reach an expected 120 million viewers; several memorable ads utilized celebrities and familiar themes.
Super Bowl LVII Ads: Celebrities, High Costs, and Creative Strategies
During Super Bowl LVII, around 50 brands spent up to \$8 million each for 30-second commercials, aiming to reach an expected 120 million viewers; several memorable ads utilized celebrities and familiar themes.
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24% Bias Score
Italian Bank Mergers Face €3 Billion Shortfall Due to Rising Share Prices
Italian banks face a shortfall of approximately €3 billion in their current merger and acquisition bids due to rising target share prices; this includes Banco BPM's offer for Anima, Unicredit's bid for Banco BPM, MPS's offer for Mediobanca, Banca Ifis's bid for Illimity and Bper's offer for Popolare...
Italian Bank Mergers Face €3 Billion Shortfall Due to Rising Share Prices
Italian banks face a shortfall of approximately €3 billion in their current merger and acquisition bids due to rising target share prices; this includes Banco BPM's offer for Anima, Unicredit's bid for Banco BPM, MPS's offer for Mediobanca, Banca Ifis's bid for Illimity and Bper's offer for Popolare...
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32% Bias Score
Public Input Sought to Boost Australia's Declining Productivity
The Australian Productivity Commission launched a public initiative to improve the country's productivity, receiving over 450 suggestions addressing various economic and social issues, ranging from workplace coffee quality to national occupational licensing.
Public Input Sought to Boost Australia's Declining Productivity
The Australian Productivity Commission launched a public initiative to improve the country's productivity, receiving over 450 suggestions addressing various economic and social issues, ranging from workplace coffee quality to national occupational licensing.
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48% Bias Score
Newborn Dies After High-Risk Home Birth in Bendigo
A newborn died after a home birth in Bendigo, Victoria, due to a suspected hypoxic brain injury. The mother, deemed high-risk due to her previous traumatic birth experience, gave birth at home despite medical advice against it, resulting in a delayed transfer to the hospital and the baby's death.
Newborn Dies After High-Risk Home Birth in Bendigo
A newborn died after a home birth in Bendigo, Victoria, due to a suspected hypoxic brain injury. The mother, deemed high-risk due to her previous traumatic birth experience, gave birth at home despite medical advice against it, resulting in a delayed transfer to the hospital and the baby's death.
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60% Bias Score
Sri Lanka-China Partnership Aims to Boost Tourism
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's recent visit to China has significantly improved bilateral ties, leading to 15 cooperation agreements aimed at boosting Sri Lanka's tourism sector by attracting more Chinese tourists, with a target of 325,000 arrivals in 2024.
Sri Lanka-China Partnership Aims to Boost Tourism
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's recent visit to China has significantly improved bilateral ties, leading to 15 cooperation agreements aimed at boosting Sri Lanka's tourism sector by attracting more Chinese tourists, with a target of 325,000 arrivals in 2024.
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48% Bias Score