February 2025
March 2025
Greece's Economic Growth Amidst Global Uncertainty and Tax Reform Needs
Greece's economy continues to grow despite global uncertainty, but its 27th ranking in the International Tax Competitiveness Index (among 38 OECD countries) indicates the need for tax reforms to encourage investment and maintain economic stability.
Greece's Economic Growth Amidst Global Uncertainty and Tax Reform Needs
Greece's economy continues to grow despite global uncertainty, but its 27th ranking in the International Tax Competitiveness Index (among 38 OECD countries) indicates the need for tax reforms to encourage investment and maintain economic stability.
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44% Bias Score
China's Flu Epidemic Persists Despite Decreasing Infection Rates
Despite a recent decline in acute respiratory infections in China, including influenza, the nation remains in the midst of a flu epidemic; the upcoming school semester poses a heightened infection risk in schools and nurseries.
China's Flu Epidemic Persists Despite Decreasing Infection Rates
Despite a recent decline in acute respiratory infections in China, including influenza, the nation remains in the midst of a flu epidemic; the upcoming school semester poses a heightened infection risk in schools and nurseries.
Progress
12% Bias Score
RBA Rate Cut Boosts Borrowing Capacity, Improves Housing Market Sentiment
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate cut to 4.1 percent on Tuesday increased borrowing capacity for average-income couples by \$23,100, potentially boosting housing market sentiment and stabilizing falling prices, although experts caution against expecting a significant price surge.
RBA Rate Cut Boosts Borrowing Capacity, Improves Housing Market Sentiment
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate cut to 4.1 percent on Tuesday increased borrowing capacity for average-income couples by \$23,100, potentially boosting housing market sentiment and stabilizing falling prices, although experts caution against expecting a significant price surge.
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40% Bias Score
\$11.66 Billion Blowout in Victoria's Major Projects
Victoria's 113 major projects, mostly transport infrastructure, experienced an \$11.66 billion cost increase, totaling \$145.5 billion, raising concerns about budget control ahead of the upcoming budget. The Auditor-General's report details this increase, with 53 projects showing significant cost ov...
\$11.66 Billion Blowout in Victoria's Major Projects
Victoria's 113 major projects, mostly transport infrastructure, experienced an \$11.66 billion cost increase, totaling \$145.5 billion, raising concerns about budget control ahead of the upcoming budget. The Auditor-General's report details this increase, with 53 projects showing significant cost ov...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Queensland Deputy Premier Declares Conflict of Interest Over Rail Project
Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie declared a conflict of interest due to his property being potentially impacted by the Sunshine Coast rail project; he followed advice from the integrity commissioner and implemented a conflict management plan.
Queensland Deputy Premier Declares Conflict of Interest Over Rail Project
Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie declared a conflict of interest due to his property being potentially impacted by the Sunshine Coast rail project; he followed advice from the integrity commissioner and implemented a conflict management plan.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Wisconsin Proposes Tax Credit to Attract Workers Displaced by Disasters
Wisconsin Republicans proposed a $10,000 tax credit for people displaced by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina or California wildfires who move to Wisconsin in 2025 to address healthcare worker shortages; the bill's future is uncertain.
Wisconsin Proposes Tax Credit to Attract Workers Displaced by Disasters
Wisconsin Republicans proposed a $10,000 tax credit for people displaced by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina or California wildfires who move to Wisconsin in 2025 to address healthcare worker shortages; the bill's future is uncertain.
Progress
36% Bias Score
McAvoy Injury Jeopardizes Bruins' Playoff Hopes
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy suffered an upper-body injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, requiring hospitalization; his absence impacts Team USA's championship game and the Bruins' upcoming games, potentially jeopardizing their playoff run.
McAvoy Injury Jeopardizes Bruins' Playoff Hopes
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy suffered an upper-body injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, requiring hospitalization; his absence impacts Team USA's championship game and the Bruins' upcoming games, potentially jeopardizing their playoff run.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Loznitsa's "Invasion": A Grim Portrait of War-Torn Ukraine
Sergei Loznitsa's documentary "The Invasion" depicts the daily lives of Ukrainians during the ongoing war, showing the destruction of Russian books, funerals, volunteer efforts, and the normalization of war; contrasting with heroic narratives, it reveals the brutal reality and potential long-term ef...
Loznitsa's "Invasion": A Grim Portrait of War-Torn Ukraine
Sergei Loznitsa's documentary "The Invasion" depicts the daily lives of Ukrainians during the ongoing war, showing the destruction of Russian books, funerals, volunteer efforts, and the normalization of war; contrasting with heroic narratives, it reveals the brutal reality and potential long-term ef...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Solana Price Plunges 45% Amidst Converging Bearish Factors
Solana's SOL token price dropped 45% from ~$290 on January 19 to ~$160 on February 18 due to decreased on-chain activity, the collapse of the Argentina-based LIBRA coin, an upcoming token unlock, and past scams; these events have eroded investor confidence.
Solana Price Plunges 45% Amidst Converging Bearish Factors
Solana's SOL token price dropped 45% from ~$290 on January 19 to ~$160 on February 18 due to decreased on-chain activity, the collapse of the Argentina-based LIBRA coin, an upcoming token unlock, and past scams; these events have eroded investor confidence.
Progress
48% Bias Score
WA Labor's Stamp Duty Threshold Increase Deemed Insufficient
Western Australia's Labor party raised the stamp duty-free threshold for first home buyers from \$450,000 to \$500,000, a move criticized as insufficient because only seven standalone homes in the Perth region are listed below \$500,000, pushing first-home buyers towards high-density living and cont...
WA Labor's Stamp Duty Threshold Increase Deemed Insufficient
Western Australia's Labor party raised the stamp duty-free threshold for first home buyers from \$450,000 to \$500,000, a move criticized as insufficient because only seven standalone homes in the Perth region are listed below \$500,000, pushing first-home buyers towards high-density living and cont...
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60% Bias Score
A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Assault Case
A Los Angeles jury acquitted rapper A$AP Rocky of two felony assault counts after a nearly month-long trial, rejecting the prosecution's claim he shot at his former friend, Terell Ephron, near a Hollywood hotel in November 2021, and the defense's claims that Ephron fabricated evidence and committed ...
A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Assault Case
A Los Angeles jury acquitted rapper A$AP Rocky of two felony assault counts after a nearly month-long trial, rejecting the prosecution's claim he shot at his former friend, Terell Ephron, near a Hollywood hotel in November 2021, and the defense's claims that Ephron fabricated evidence and committed ...
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52% Bias Score
DeJoy to Resign as Postmaster General
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his resignation on Tuesday, ending a nearly five-year tenure marked by cost-cutting measures, criticism over mail delivery delays, and overseeing two presidential elections with surges in mail-in ballots.
DeJoy to Resign as Postmaster General
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his resignation on Tuesday, ending a nearly five-year tenure marked by cost-cutting measures, criticism over mail delivery delays, and overseeing two presidential elections with surges in mail-in ballots.
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36% Bias Score