February 2025
March 2025
EU Threatens Legal Action Against Netherlands Over NS Rail Concession
The European Commission threatens legal action against the Netherlands for granting the NS exclusive rights to operate main rail lines without an open tender, violating EU rules and prompting complaints from other railway operators. The Netherlands has two months to comply or face legal proceedings.
EU Threatens Legal Action Against Netherlands Over NS Rail Concession
The European Commission threatens legal action against the Netherlands for granting the NS exclusive rights to operate main rail lines without an open tender, violating EU rules and prompting complaints from other railway operators. The Netherlands has two months to comply or face legal proceedings.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Releases Russian Cryptocurrency Kingpin in Prisoner Exchange
The United States released Russian cryptocurrency kingpin Alexander Vinnik in exchange for the release of U.S. teacher Marc Fogel from Russia, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries.
U.S. Releases Russian Cryptocurrency Kingpin in Prisoner Exchange
The United States released Russian cryptocurrency kingpin Alexander Vinnik in exchange for the release of U.S. teacher Marc Fogel from Russia, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries.
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40% Bias Score
Powell's Crypto Statement Signals Potential Return to "Free Banking
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that banks should be allowed to offer cryptocurrency services, potentially ushering in a new era of "free banking" similar to historical models in Scotland and the pre-Civil War United States, characterized by market discipline and reduced government reg...
Powell's Crypto Statement Signals Potential Return to "Free Banking
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that banks should be allowed to offer cryptocurrency services, potentially ushering in a new era of "free banking" similar to historical models in Scotland and the pre-Civil War United States, characterized by market discipline and reduced government reg...
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56% Bias Score
Trump, Putin Agree to Start Ukraine War Negotiations
Former President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, agreeing to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, with plans to inform Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; this follows nearly three years of no communication between Putin and the Biden administrati...
Trump, Putin Agree to Start Ukraine War Negotiations
Former President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, agreeing to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, with plans to inform Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; this follows nearly three years of no communication between Putin and the Biden administrati...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's Attacks Expose Systemic Vulnerabilities in Russia's Infrastructure
Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil refineries and the railway system since November 2024, using long-range missiles and drones, causing temporary disruptions but not significantly impacting oil exports or military operations; however, these attacks highlight existing vulnerabilities within ...
Ukraine's Attacks Expose Systemic Vulnerabilities in Russia's Infrastructure
Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil refineries and the railway system since November 2024, using long-range missiles and drones, causing temporary disruptions but not significantly impacting oil exports or military operations; however, these attacks highlight existing vulnerabilities within ...
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40% Bias Score
Nottingham Attacks: Public Inquiry to Start in Weeks
Following the Nottingham attacks that killed three, a judge-led public inquiry will start in weeks, scrutinising multiple agencies and Valdo Calocane's mental health care, with the aim of preventing future tragedies and lasting two years.
Nottingham Attacks: Public Inquiry to Start in Weeks
Following the Nottingham attacks that killed three, a judge-led public inquiry will start in weeks, scrutinising multiple agencies and Valdo Calocane's mental health care, with the aim of preventing future tragedies and lasting two years.
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32% Bias Score
Booming Small Business Sales in 2024: Higher Prices, Faster Transactions
In 2024, small business acquisitions increased by 5% year-over-year, with transaction values rising by 15%, leading to higher sale prices (median $345,000, up 3%) and faster sales (median 168 days, down 3%), driven by increased buyer interest and higher business exit-readiness scores.
Booming Small Business Sales in 2024: Higher Prices, Faster Transactions
In 2024, small business acquisitions increased by 5% year-over-year, with transaction values rising by 15%, leading to higher sale prices (median $345,000, up 3%) and faster sales (median 168 days, down 3%), driven by increased buyer interest and higher business exit-readiness scores.
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52% Bias Score
Asian Equities Mixed; Alibaba Soars on Apple AI Deal
Asian equities saw mixed results overnight, with Hong Kong and Indonesia outperforming while Taiwan and Pakistan underperformed; Alibaba surged 8% after Apple chose Alibaba Cloud for its new AI tools in China, while Vanke secured state funding and the Hang Seng index closed +2.64% higher.
Asian Equities Mixed; Alibaba Soars on Apple AI Deal
Asian equities saw mixed results overnight, with Hong Kong and Indonesia outperforming while Taiwan and Pakistan underperformed; Alibaba surged 8% after Apple chose Alibaba Cloud for its new AI tools in China, while Vanke secured state funding and the Hang Seng index closed +2.64% higher.
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44% Bias Score
Cramer's Trust Sells META Shares After 18-Session Winning Streak
Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust sold 25 shares of Meta Platforms (META) at ~$720 each on Wednesday, reducing its holdings to 240 shares (4.75% portfolio weighting) after an 18-session winning streak that saw META rally ~17% and gain over $275 billion in market cap, exceeding the S&P 500's ~2% gain.
Cramer's Trust Sells META Shares After 18-Session Winning Streak
Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust sold 25 shares of Meta Platforms (META) at ~$720 each on Wednesday, reducing its holdings to 240 shares (4.75% portfolio weighting) after an 18-session winning streak that saw META rally ~17% and gain over $275 billion in market cap, exceeding the S&P 500's ~2% gain.
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40% Bias Score
NAEP Scores Decline, Funding Cuts Raise Concerns
The latest NAEP results show declining reading and math scores among 4th and 8th graders, particularly among low-performing students, widening achievement gaps; this coincides with a concerning $900 million budget cut to the Institute of Education Sciences, which houses NAEP.
NAEP Scores Decline, Funding Cuts Raise Concerns
The latest NAEP results show declining reading and math scores among 4th and 8th graders, particularly among low-performing students, widening achievement gaps; this coincides with a concerning $900 million budget cut to the Institute of Education Sciences, which houses NAEP.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Heads to the Polls Amidst Tight Race and Rising Far-Right Influence
Germany's federal election on February 23rd features a tight race between the conservatives (29%), the AfD (21%), and the SPD (16%), with key issues including the war in Ukraine, rising energy costs, and the far-right's growing influence.
Germany Heads to the Polls Amidst Tight Race and Rising Far-Right Influence
Germany's federal election on February 23rd features a tight race between the conservatives (29%), the AfD (21%), and the SPD (16%), with key issues including the war in Ukraine, rising energy costs, and the far-right's growing influence.
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52% Bias Score
Australian Nurses Suspended for Antisemitic Threats
Two Australian nurses were suspended after a video surfaced online showing them making antisemitic threats against Israeli patients, prompting investigations into potential hate speech violations and broader concerns about rising antisemitism in the country.
Australian Nurses Suspended for Antisemitic Threats
Two Australian nurses were suspended after a video surfaced online showing them making antisemitic threats against Israeli patients, prompting investigations into potential hate speech violations and broader concerns about rising antisemitism in the country.
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52% Bias Score