February 2025
March 2025
Santorini Hospital Prepares for Major Earthquake After Seismic Activity
Santorini's hospital conducted an earthquake preparedness meeting and evacuation drill, deploying additional medical staff and emergency teams to the island and other affected Aegean islands, in response to recent seismic activity.
Santorini Hospital Prepares for Major Earthquake After Seismic Activity
Santorini's hospital conducted an earthquake preparedness meeting and evacuation drill, deploying additional medical staff and emergency teams to the island and other affected Aegean islands, in response to recent seismic activity.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands deploys AI-powered speed cameras to combat phone use while driving
The Netherlands deployed its first "focus flasher," a smart speed camera detecting drivers holding phones, in The Hague on Monday; 50 more are planned, with the first fines expected in April, aiming to tackle the 75% of drivers who violate the handheld phone ban.
Netherlands deploys AI-powered speed cameras to combat phone use while driving
The Netherlands deployed its first "focus flasher," a smart speed camera detecting drivers holding phones, in The Hague on Monday; 50 more are planned, with the first fines expected in April, aiming to tackle the 75% of drivers who violate the handheld phone ban.
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36% Bias Score
Ural Region's Neuro-Network Usage Doubles, DeepSeek Takes the Lead
The Ural region's neuro-network usage doubled in January 2025, with DeepSeek leading due to a new free version, exceeding previous leader Shedevrum by 1.7x in Sverdlovsk Oblast website visits, demonstrating a significant surge in AI adoption.
Ural Region's Neuro-Network Usage Doubles, DeepSeek Takes the Lead
The Ural region's neuro-network usage doubled in January 2025, with DeepSeek leading due to a new free version, exceeding previous leader Shedevrum by 1.7x in Sverdlovsk Oblast website visits, demonstrating a significant surge in AI adoption.
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44% Bias Score
DOGE Restructuring to Boost Booz Allen, Palantir: Bank of America
Bank of America analyst Mariana Perez Mora predicts that the Department of Government Efficiency's restructuring will benefit defense contractors Booz Allen Hamilton and Palantir due to increased focus on defense IT modernization and the adoption of commercial technologies, leading to high single-di...
DOGE Restructuring to Boost Booz Allen, Palantir: Bank of America
Bank of America analyst Mariana Perez Mora predicts that the Department of Government Efficiency's restructuring will benefit defense contractors Booz Allen Hamilton and Palantir due to increased focus on defense IT modernization and the adoption of commercial technologies, leading to high single-di...
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44% Bias Score
Defensive Assets: Mitigating Market Risks and Maximizing Opportunities
Defensive assets, including security and opportunity funds, help mitigate market volatility; Cash Value Life Insurance provides guaranteed growth and liquidity, proving crucial for wealth preservation and inheritance planning.
Defensive Assets: Mitigating Market Risks and Maximizing Opportunities
Defensive assets, including security and opportunity funds, help mitigate market volatility; Cash Value Life Insurance provides guaranteed growth and liquidity, proving crucial for wealth preservation and inheritance planning.
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48% Bias Score
Ankara Express: High-Speed Rail Reflects Turkey's Identity
The Ankara Express, Turkey's first high-speed rail line, opened in 1975, connects Istanbul to Ankara in under five hours at speeds reaching 250 km/h, showcasing Turkey's blend of European aspirations and Middle Eastern cultural identity.
Ankara Express: High-Speed Rail Reflects Turkey's Identity
The Ankara Express, Turkey's first high-speed rail line, opened in 1975, connects Istanbul to Ankara in under five hours at speeds reaching 250 km/h, showcasing Turkey's blend of European aspirations and Middle Eastern cultural identity.
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Life Expectancy Slowdown: Healthcare and Lifestyle Factors
Greece's life expectancy increase has slowed dramatically, falling in European rankings due to less effective treatment of major diseases and lower healthcare spending compared to EU averages, impacting long-term health trends.
Greece's Life Expectancy Slowdown: Healthcare and Lifestyle Factors
Greece's life expectancy increase has slowed dramatically, falling in European rankings due to less effective treatment of major diseases and lower healthcare spending compared to EU averages, impacting long-term health trends.
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48% Bias Score
SPD Faces Crushing Defeat in Dortmund Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In Dortmund, Germany, the SPD, historically strong among workers, faces declining support before the February 23 election due to industrial change, the rise of the Greens and AfD, and voter dissatisfaction with the government's handling of economic issues. Polls show the SPD at only 16% support.
SPD Faces Crushing Defeat in Dortmund Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In Dortmund, Germany, the SPD, historically strong among workers, faces declining support before the February 23 election due to industrial change, the rise of the Greens and AfD, and voter dissatisfaction with the government's handling of economic issues. Polls show the SPD at only 16% support.
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40% Bias Score
Likud's Internal Power Struggle to Determine Control of World Zionist Congress
Likud's Central Committee will vote Sunday on amending the party's constitution to shift the balance of power in the World Zionist Congress from the World Likud to Likud in Israel, a move criticized for potentially harming relations with diaspora Jewry and accusations of cronyism.
Likud's Internal Power Struggle to Determine Control of World Zionist Congress
Likud's Central Committee will vote Sunday on amending the party's constitution to shift the balance of power in the World Zionist Congress from the World Likud to Likud in Israel, a move criticized for potentially harming relations with diaspora Jewry and accusations of cronyism.
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36% Bias Score
Investor Shift to Bank Stocks Amidst Regulatory Changes and Economic Factors
Bank of America analysts report a shift in investor interest towards bank stocks due to rising interest rates, reduced regulation, and improved customer activity; the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) and SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) have increased by 6.3% and 6.7%, respectively, in 2025, outperforming...
Investor Shift to Bank Stocks Amidst Regulatory Changes and Economic Factors
Bank of America analysts report a shift in investor interest towards bank stocks due to rising interest rates, reduced regulation, and improved customer activity; the SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) and SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) have increased by 6.3% and 6.7%, respectively, in 2025, outperforming...
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40% Bias Score
ETF Selection Challenges: Analysis Paralysis and the Importance of Due Diligence
An analysis of 352 ETFs across eleven sectors reveals that investors face challenges in selecting from numerous similar-sounding ETFs, leading to insufficient analysis and missed opportunities. The Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) ranks first overall, while Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) ranks last, high...
ETF Selection Challenges: Analysis Paralysis and the Importance of Due Diligence
An analysis of 352 ETFs across eleven sectors reveals that investors face challenges in selecting from numerous similar-sounding ETFs, leading to insufficient analysis and missed opportunities. The Global X MLP ETF (MLPA) ranks first overall, while Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) ranks last, high...
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48% Bias Score
Boles Named IndyCar President, Succeeding Frye
On February 11, Doug Boles was named IndyCar President, succeeding Jay Frye, while retaining his role as Indianapolis Motor Speedway President under Penske Entertainment to capitalize on growth opportunities; key appointments include Mark Sibla as Senior Vice President, IndyCar Competition & Operati...
Boles Named IndyCar President, Succeeding Frye
On February 11, Doug Boles was named IndyCar President, succeeding Jay Frye, while retaining his role as Indianapolis Motor Speedway President under Penske Entertainment to capitalize on growth opportunities; key appointments include Mark Sibla as Senior Vice President, IndyCar Competition & Operati...
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52% Bias Score