February 2025
March 2025
Victoria to Cut 2,000-3,000 Public Service Jobs to Reduce Budget Deficit
The Victorian government will cut 2,000–3,000 public service jobs (5–6% of the workforce) to address its budget, following an independent review headed by Helen Silver, with interim and final reports due in April and June respectively; frontline services are excluded.
Victoria to Cut 2,000-3,000 Public Service Jobs to Reduce Budget Deficit
The Victorian government will cut 2,000–3,000 public service jobs (5–6% of the workforce) to address its budget, following an independent review headed by Helen Silver, with interim and final reports due in April and June respectively; frontline services are excluded.
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56% Bias Score
Delayed MND Diagnosis Leads to Deterioration and Family Hardship
A 63-year-old Grimsby man, Tony McCue, received a delayed diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) after experiencing symptoms since mid-2023, highlighting concerns about NHS care and leading to significant physical decline and financial strain on his family.
Delayed MND Diagnosis Leads to Deterioration and Family Hardship
A 63-year-old Grimsby man, Tony McCue, received a delayed diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) after experiencing symptoms since mid-2023, highlighting concerns about NHS care and leading to significant physical decline and financial strain on his family.
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56% Bias Score
Spain's Nuclear Energy Debate: Security, Economy, and the Renewable Transition
In 2024, nuclear energy supplied 19.57% of Spain's electricity and 25.28% of its CO2-free power; its role in energy security and economic development, particularly in rural areas like Almaraz, is under debate amidst concerns about renewable energy intermittency and the need to avoid increased relian...
Spain's Nuclear Energy Debate: Security, Economy, and the Renewable Transition
In 2024, nuclear energy supplied 19.57% of Spain's electricity and 25.28% of its CO2-free power; its role in energy security and economic development, particularly in rural areas like Almaraz, is under debate amidst concerns about renewable energy intermittency and the need to avoid increased relian...
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52% Bias Score
iPhone 16e Launched: Significant Battery and Performance Improvements
Apple launched the iPhone 16e on February 28th, replacing the iPhone SE; it features a significantly improved battery lasting up to six hours longer than the iPhone 11 and an A18 chip 80% faster than the A13 Bionic.
iPhone 16e Launched: Significant Battery and Performance Improvements
Apple launched the iPhone 16e on February 28th, replacing the iPhone SE; it features a significantly improved battery lasting up to six hours longer than the iPhone 11 and an A18 chip 80% faster than the A13 Bionic.
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48% Bias Score
China Highlights Legal Ramifications of Harming Military Facilities
China's Supreme People's Court publicized five cases of damaging military facilities, including one where an IT worker, Xu, received an 18-month sentence for cutting a military optical cable, causing over 40,000 yuan in losses and disrupting military exercises.
China Highlights Legal Ramifications of Harming Military Facilities
China's Supreme People's Court publicized five cases of damaging military facilities, including one where an IT worker, Xu, received an 18-month sentence for cutting a military optical cable, causing over 40,000 yuan in losses and disrupting military exercises.
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56% Bias Score
Kazakhstan Tourism Booms with 15 Million Visitors in 2024
Kazakhstan's tourism sector experienced a surge in 2024, with an estimated 15 million foreign visitors drawn to its economic progress, improved infrastructure, and unique attractions, ranging from national parks to modern architecture and cultural experiences.
Kazakhstan Tourism Booms with 15 Million Visitors in 2024
Kazakhstan's tourism sector experienced a surge in 2024, with an estimated 15 million foreign visitors drawn to its economic progress, improved infrastructure, and unique attractions, ranging from national parks to modern architecture and cultural experiences.
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52% Bias Score
UK Small Firms to Cut Staff Amid Workers' Rights Bill Concerns
One-third of UK small businesses plan to cut staff in response to the proposed Workers' Rights Bill, which expands unfair dismissal grounds and increases sick pay costs, leading to concerns about increased unemployment and welfare costs according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
UK Small Firms to Cut Staff Amid Workers' Rights Bill Concerns
One-third of UK small businesses plan to cut staff in response to the proposed Workers' Rights Bill, which expands unfair dismissal grounds and increases sick pay costs, leading to concerns about increased unemployment and welfare costs according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
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72% Bias Score
Vox Proposes Shock Plan to Combat Illegal Occupations in Madrid
Vox submitted a plan to Madrid's City Council on October 23rd to tackle illegal occupations, proposing fast-track social housing for vulnerable renters who can't pay rent; otherwise, their certificate will be withdrawn. This triggered a clash with the Mayor, who accused Vox of distrusting social ser...
Vox Proposes Shock Plan to Combat Illegal Occupations in Madrid
Vox submitted a plan to Madrid's City Council on October 23rd to tackle illegal occupations, proposing fast-track social housing for vulnerable renters who can't pay rent; otherwise, their certificate will be withdrawn. This triggered a clash with the Mayor, who accused Vox of distrusting social ser...
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48% Bias Score
RBA Cuts Interest Rate Amid Eased Inflation, Weak Demand
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut its official interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday, citing eased inflationary pressures, weak private demand, and a lowered economic growth forecast of 2 percent for the current financial year, down from an earlier projection of 2.3 percent.
RBA Cuts Interest Rate Amid Eased Inflation, Weak Demand
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut its official interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday, citing eased inflationary pressures, weak private demand, and a lowered economic growth forecast of 2 percent for the current financial year, down from an earlier projection of 2.3 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Proposes $5,000 DOGE Dividend Stimulus Check
Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 DOGE Dividend stimulus check, aiming to return 20% of projected DOGE savings to citizens, a strategy mirroring his approach to COVID-19 stimulus checks and highlighting the political power of associating his name with direct financial benefits.
Trump Proposes $5,000 DOGE Dividend Stimulus Check
Donald Trump proposed a $5,000 DOGE Dividend stimulus check, aiming to return 20% of projected DOGE savings to citizens, a strategy mirroring his approach to COVID-19 stimulus checks and highlighting the political power of associating his name with direct financial benefits.
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44% Bias Score
Identifying Sustainable Growth Companies: Leadership, Valuation, and Market Sentiment
Investors can identify sustainable growth companies by focusing on exceptional leadership, calculated risks, strong customer relationships, and reasonable valuations, capitalizing on market sentiment shifts to maximize long-term returns; examples include Hermès, Netflix, Brunello Cucinelli, Tesla, a...
Identifying Sustainable Growth Companies: Leadership, Valuation, and Market Sentiment
Investors can identify sustainable growth companies by focusing on exceptional leadership, calculated risks, strong customer relationships, and reasonable valuations, capitalizing on market sentiment shifts to maximize long-term returns; examples include Hermès, Netflix, Brunello Cucinelli, Tesla, a...
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32% Bias Score
Rudd's Devonport Fiasco: A Cautionary Tale for Political Campaigns
Kevin Rudd's 2007 campaign suffered a setback when he disrupted a Devonport Senior Citizens Club birthday party, highlighting the risks of unscheduled events during election campaigns, as shown by similar incidents involving other Australian political leaders.
Rudd's Devonport Fiasco: A Cautionary Tale for Political Campaigns
Kevin Rudd's 2007 campaign suffered a setback when he disrupted a Devonport Senior Citizens Club birthday party, highlighting the risks of unscheduled events during election campaigns, as shown by similar incidents involving other Australian political leaders.
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48% Bias Score