February 2025
March 2025
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Regional Energy Agencies
The Dutch House of Representatives voted to abolish 30 regional energy agencies responsible for planning onshore wind and solar farms, returning planning authority to the 12 provinces by 2030, despite government and regional opposition citing concerns over inconsistent energy policies and a desire f...
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Regional Energy Agencies
The Dutch House of Representatives voted to abolish 30 regional energy agencies responsible for planning onshore wind and solar farms, returning planning authority to the 12 provinces by 2030, despite government and regional opposition citing concerns over inconsistent energy policies and a desire f...
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48% Bias Score
Airlines Oppose Passenger Compensation for Flight Delays
Major U.S. airlines are opposing a Biden administration review proposing compensation for flight delays, citing potential cost increases, lack of USDOT authority, and inefficiencies of such programs. The USDOT proposed compensation ranging from $200 for three-hour delays to $775 for nine-hour delays...
Airlines Oppose Passenger Compensation for Flight Delays
Major U.S. airlines are opposing a Biden administration review proposing compensation for flight delays, citing potential cost increases, lack of USDOT authority, and inefficiencies of such programs. The USDOT proposed compensation ranging from $200 for three-hour delays to $775 for nine-hour delays...
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52% Bias Score
Heathrow Announces Multibillion-Pound Expansion Amidst Third Runway Debate
Heathrow Airport announced a multibillion-pound expansion plan to improve existing infrastructure and increase capacity before the potential building of a third runway, funded by shareholders, with airlines and customers covering the expanded services costs; however, the plan faces criticism and unc...
Heathrow Announces Multibillion-Pound Expansion Amidst Third Runway Debate
Heathrow Airport announced a multibillion-pound expansion plan to improve existing infrastructure and increase capacity before the potential building of a third runway, funded by shareholders, with airlines and customers covering the expanded services costs; however, the plan faces criticism and unc...
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44% Bias Score
California Teen Sentenced to Four Years for Nationwide Hoax Threats
Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from California, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for making 375 hoax threats, including bomb threats and shooting threats, targeting schools, religious institutions, and government officials over two years; the calls, classified as "swatting", prompted signi...
California Teen Sentenced to Four Years for Nationwide Hoax Threats
Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from California, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for making 375 hoax threats, including bomb threats and shooting threats, targeting schools, religious institutions, and government officials over two years; the calls, classified as "swatting", prompted signi...
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36% Bias Score
Ecuador's Presidential Election: Noboa Alleges Irregularities, Observers Find No Evidence of Widespread Fraud
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa alleged irregularities in the first round of the presidential election, claiming vote discrepancies in several provinces, while international observers found no evidence of widespread fraud, leading to a runoff election between Noboa and his rival Luisa Gonzalez on ...
Ecuador's Presidential Election: Noboa Alleges Irregularities, Observers Find No Evidence of Widespread Fraud
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa alleged irregularities in the first round of the presidential election, claiming vote discrepancies in several provinces, while international observers found no evidence of widespread fraud, leading to a runoff election between Noboa and his rival Luisa Gonzalez on ...
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32% Bias Score
Lyft Q1 Bookings Miss Expectations Amidst Fierce Competition
Lyft's Q1 2025 gross bookings forecast of $4.05-$4.20 billion missed expectations, causing a 10% stock drop despite record Q4 revenue and profit, driven by competitive pricing and weather disruptions.
Lyft Q1 Bookings Miss Expectations Amidst Fierce Competition
Lyft's Q1 2025 gross bookings forecast of $4.05-$4.20 billion missed expectations, causing a 10% stock drop despite record Q4 revenue and profit, driven by competitive pricing and weather disruptions.
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40% Bias Score
PSV Loses to Juventus but Remains in Champions League Contention
PSV Eindhoven lost 2-1 to Juventus in the Champions League, despite a late goal by Ivan Perisic; two individual errors by PSV players led to Juventus's goals; the return leg will be played next week in Eindhoven.
PSV Loses to Juventus but Remains in Champions League Contention
PSV Eindhoven lost 2-1 to Juventus in the Champions League, despite a late goal by Ivan Perisic; two individual errors by PSV players led to Juventus's goals; the return leg will be played next week in Eindhoven.
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40% Bias Score
Mixed Q4 Earnings Reports Send Stocks on Rollercoaster Ride
Several companies, including DoorDash, Gilead Sciences, and IAC, reported strong fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, while others, such as Lyft and Zillow, fell short, causing mixed reactions in extended trading.
Mixed Q4 Earnings Reports Send Stocks on Rollercoaster Ride
Several companies, including DoorDash, Gilead Sciences, and IAC, reported strong fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, while others, such as Lyft and Zillow, fell short, causing mixed reactions in extended trading.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Veteran DEA Official to Lead Agency
Former DEA agent and current Virginia public safety secretary Terry Cole was nominated by President Trump to lead the DEA, pending Senate confirmation; this follows the withdrawal of Trump's initial pick, Florida sheriff Chad Chronister.
Trump Nominates Veteran DEA Official to Lead Agency
Former DEA agent and current Virginia public safety secretary Terry Cole was nominated by President Trump to lead the DEA, pending Senate confirmation; this follows the withdrawal of Trump's initial pick, Florida sheriff Chad Chronister.
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40% Bias Score
Puerto Rico Bank Faces \$90 Million Fraud Lawsuit
Nodus International Bank in Puerto Rico is facing a \$90 million fraud lawsuit, filed in South Florida, alleging its owners misused depositor funds, leading to the revocation of its license and the appointment of a trustee to recover funds for hundreds of clients in the U.S., Venezuela, and elsewher...
Puerto Rico Bank Faces \$90 Million Fraud Lawsuit
Nodus International Bank in Puerto Rico is facing a \$90 million fraud lawsuit, filed in South Florida, alleging its owners misused depositor funds, leading to the revocation of its license and the appointment of a trustee to recover funds for hundreds of clients in the U.S., Venezuela, and elsewher...
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44% Bias Score
Goldman Sachs Ends Board Diversity Rule
Goldman Sachs ended its policy of requiring diverse boards for companies seeking its IPO assistance, citing the policy's success and a US court ruling against similar Nasdaq rules; this action reflects a broader trend among corporations reconsidering DEI initiatives.
Goldman Sachs Ends Board Diversity Rule
Goldman Sachs ended its policy of requiring diverse boards for companies seeking its IPO assistance, citing the policy's success and a US court ruling against similar Nasdaq rules; this action reflects a broader trend among corporations reconsidering DEI initiatives.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin's "Burger Dialog": Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians
In Berlin, a "Burger Dialog" event saw politicians from CDU, SPD, and Greens debate issues with Gen Z influencers, highlighting generational communication differences and policy priorities, including mental health concerns and election choices among young voters.
Berlin's "Burger Dialog": Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians
In Berlin, a "Burger Dialog" event saw politicians from CDU, SPD, and Greens debate issues with Gen Z influencers, highlighting generational communication differences and policy priorities, including mental health concerns and election choices among young voters.
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44% Bias Score