February 2025
March 2025
DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough Fuels Surge in Foreign Investment in Chinese Assets
DeepSeek's launch of cost-effective, high-performing AI models has spurred increased investment in Chinese assets by major foreign institutions like Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, driven by China's advancements in high-value tech fields and expectations of continued economic growth.
DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough Fuels Surge in Foreign Investment in Chinese Assets
DeepSeek's launch of cost-effective, high-performing AI models has spurred increased investment in Chinese assets by major foreign institutions like Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, driven by China's advancements in high-value tech fields and expectations of continued economic growth.
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56% Bias Score
Rubiales Claims Hermoso Consented to Post-Match Kiss
In a Madrid court, Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish Football Federation, claimed Jennifer Hermoso consented to a kiss after Spain's Women's World Cup win, asserting he asked for permission and citing her enthusiastic hug. He denies coercion charges and says he apologized.
Rubiales Claims Hermoso Consented to Post-Match Kiss
In a Madrid court, Luis Rubiales, former head of the Spanish Football Federation, claimed Jennifer Hermoso consented to a kiss after Spain's Women's World Cup win, asserting he asked for permission and citing her enthusiastic hug. He denies coercion charges and says he apologized.
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44% Bias Score
Musk's Hostile OpenAI Takeover Bid Rejected
Elon Musk launched a $97.4 billion hostile takeover bid for OpenAI, which was rejected by CEO Sam Altman, who offered Musk $9.74 billion for his platform X instead, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two figures and the future of AI development.
Musk's Hostile OpenAI Takeover Bid Rejected
Elon Musk launched a $97.4 billion hostile takeover bid for OpenAI, which was rejected by CEO Sam Altman, who offered Musk $9.74 billion for his platform X instead, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two figures and the future of AI development.
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60% Bias Score
DAX Hits Record High Despite US Tariffs
On Tuesday, the German DAX index hit a record high of 22,003.91 points, driven by strong corporate earnings and the expectation of further interest rate cuts, despite the latest round of US tariffs.
DAX Hits Record High Despite US Tariffs
On Tuesday, the German DAX index hit a record high of 22,003.91 points, driven by strong corporate earnings and the expectation of further interest rate cuts, despite the latest round of US tariffs.
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52% Bias Score
EU to retaliate against new US steel and aluminum tariffs
The EU will retaliate against new US tariffs on aluminum and steel imports by potentially re-implementing tariffs on various US goods, including motorcycles, jeans, and bourbon, mirroring actions taken during Trump's first term; however, the EU also seeks negotiations.
EU to retaliate against new US steel and aluminum tariffs
The EU will retaliate against new US tariffs on aluminum and steel imports by potentially re-implementing tariffs on various US goods, including motorcycles, jeans, and bourbon, mirroring actions taken during Trump's first term; however, the EU also seeks negotiations.
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36% Bias Score
Earliest Human-Caused Lead Pollution Discovered in 5200-Year-Old Aegean Peat Bog
Analysis of a 5200-year-old peat bog in the northern Aegean Sea reveals the earliest known evidence of human-caused lead pollution, predating Roman times by 1200 years, with lead levels rising significantly during the Roman era and impacting the Aegean ecosystem for nearly 1000 years.
Earliest Human-Caused Lead Pollution Discovered in 5200-Year-Old Aegean Peat Bog
Analysis of a 5200-year-old peat bog in the northern Aegean Sea reveals the earliest known evidence of human-caused lead pollution, predating Roman times by 1200 years, with lead levels rising significantly during the Roman era and impacting the Aegean ecosystem for nearly 1000 years.
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40% Bias Score
High Court Ruling Cripples UK Police's Ability to Dismiss Misconduct Accused Officers
A High Court ruling prevents UK police from dismissing officers by removing their vetting clearance, significantly hindering efforts to remove officers accused of misconduct, as exemplified by the case of Sergeant Lino Di Maria, whose vetting was revoked following rape allegations that were ultimate...
High Court Ruling Cripples UK Police's Ability to Dismiss Misconduct Accused Officers
A High Court ruling prevents UK police from dismissing officers by removing their vetting clearance, significantly hindering efforts to remove officers accused of misconduct, as exemplified by the case of Sergeant Lino Di Maria, whose vetting was revoked following rape allegations that were ultimate...
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48% Bias Score
Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria, Charges Dropped
Former IRS Special Agent and Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria for eight months in 2024, accused of crimes and economic sabotage; charges were later dropped.
Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria, Charges Dropped
Former IRS Special Agent and Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan was detained in Nigeria for eight months in 2024, accused of crimes and economic sabotage; charges were later dropped.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Palliative Care Doctor Suspected of Killing at Least Ten Patients
A Berlin palliative care physician, already in custody for arson, is now suspected of murdering at least ten patients between June 2021 and July 2024 by administering lethal drug combinations without medical justification; investigations are ongoing.
Berlin Palliative Care Doctor Suspected of Killing at Least Ten Patients
A Berlin palliative care physician, already in custody for arson, is now suspected of murdering at least ten patients between June 2021 and July 2024 by administering lethal drug combinations without medical justification; investigations are ongoing.
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60% Bias Score
Study Suggests Transforming Nuclear Waste, Reducing Long-Term Storage Needs
A study commissioned by SPRIND proposes transforming highly radioactive waste into less harmful elements at decommissioned German nuclear plants using a Transmutex plant, recovering valuable materials and reducing long-term storage needs, but the BASE expressed reservations about its feasibility.
Study Suggests Transforming Nuclear Waste, Reducing Long-Term Storage Needs
A study commissioned by SPRIND proposes transforming highly radioactive waste into less harmful elements at decommissioned German nuclear plants using a Transmutex plant, recovering valuable materials and reducing long-term storage needs, but the BASE expressed reservations about its feasibility.
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44% Bias Score
UK Announces Nuclear Power Plant Reform to Boost Energy Security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform to streamline the planning and construction of nuclear power plants, aiming to increase the country's nuclear energy capacity and reduce reliance on gas, with a focus on smaller, modular reactors (SMRs) currently under development.
UK Announces Nuclear Power Plant Reform to Boost Energy Security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform to streamline the planning and construction of nuclear power plants, aiming to increase the country's nuclear energy capacity and reduce reliance on gas, with a focus on smaller, modular reactors (SMRs) currently under development.
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48% Bias Score
Paris AI Summit: €150 Billion Pledged for European AI Development
The Paris AI Action Summit resulted in €150 billion pledged by 20 corporations for European AI development, the launch of Current AI (a €400 million foundation for ethical AI), and a partnership between Mistral AI and Helsing for AI in defense, alongside new data protection initiatives.
Paris AI Summit: €150 Billion Pledged for European AI Development
The Paris AI Action Summit resulted in €150 billion pledged by 20 corporations for European AI development, the launch of Current AI (a €400 million foundation for ethical AI), and a partnership between Mistral AI and Helsing for AI in defense, alongside new data protection initiatives.
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44% Bias Score