February 2025
March 2025
Broccoli Dynasty Steps Down: Amazon Takes Control of James Bond Franchise
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, after nearly 60 years, are stepping down as creative leads of the James Bond franchise, handing control to Amazon MGM Studios, following the 2022 Amazon acquisition of MGM and speculation about the franchise's future after Daniel Craig's final film; Amazon wil...
Broccoli Dynasty Steps Down: Amazon Takes Control of James Bond Franchise
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, after nearly 60 years, are stepping down as creative leads of the James Bond franchise, handing control to Amazon MGM Studios, following the 2022 Amazon acquisition of MGM and speculation about the franchise's future after Daniel Craig's final film; Amazon wil...
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48% Bias Score
EU Ombudsman Investigates Former Official's Move to Microsoft
The European Ombudsman is investigating former EU antitrust official Nicholas Banasevic's move to Microsoft after NGOs alleged misuse of confidential information, following his 2022-2024 roles at Gibson Dunn and Microsoft; the Commission approved the transition, but the Ombudsman requested documents...
EU Ombudsman Investigates Former Official's Move to Microsoft
The European Ombudsman is investigating former EU antitrust official Nicholas Banasevic's move to Microsoft after NGOs alleged misuse of confidential information, following his 2022-2024 roles at Gibson Dunn and Microsoft; the Commission approved the transition, but the Ombudsman requested documents...
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40% Bias Score
French Pension System Faces €15 Billion Deficit, Urgent Reforms Demanded
The French Court of Auditors projects a €15 billion deficit in the pension system by 2035, prompting the CPME to urge immediate, decisive reforms including supplementary capitalization, adjusting retirement age to life expectancy, and aligning retiree CSG with active workers to avoid increased contr...
French Pension System Faces €15 Billion Deficit, Urgent Reforms Demanded
The French Court of Auditors projects a €15 billion deficit in the pension system by 2035, prompting the CPME to urge immediate, decisive reforms including supplementary capitalization, adjusting retirement age to life expectancy, and aligning retiree CSG with active workers to avoid increased contr...
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52% Bias Score
Renault Unveils "Futurama" Plan to Accelerate Growth and Navigate Energy Transition
Renault CEO Luca de Meo announced "Futurama," succeeding the successful "Renaulution" plan, aiming for accelerated growth and expansion into adjacent sectors like energy and finance, while facing challenges from European energy transition regulations and fluctuating customer demand.
Renault Unveils "Futurama" Plan to Accelerate Growth and Navigate Energy Transition
Renault CEO Luca de Meo announced "Futurama," succeeding the successful "Renaulution" plan, aiming for accelerated growth and expansion into adjacent sectors like energy and finance, while facing challenges from European energy transition regulations and fluctuating customer demand.
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40% Bias Score
Amazon Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise
Long-time James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson relinquished creative control to Amazon MGM Studios on Thursday, marking a potential shift for the franchise after over 60 years of family ownership; Wilson, whose stepfather launched the series in 1962, will focus on art and char...
Amazon Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise
Long-time James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson relinquished creative control to Amazon MGM Studios on Thursday, marking a potential shift for the franchise after over 60 years of family ownership; Wilson, whose stepfather launched the series in 1962, will focus on art and char...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Meets EU Air Quality Standards for First Time in 2024
Germany met all European Union air quality standards in 2024 for the first time, exceeding limits for nitrogen dioxide and ozone, due to exhaust gas treatment, speed limits, and electric buses; however, stricter standards are expected in 2030.
Germany Meets EU Air Quality Standards for First Time in 2024
Germany met all European Union air quality standards in 2024 for the first time, exceeding limits for nitrogen dioxide and ozone, due to exhaust gas treatment, speed limits, and electric buses; however, stricter standards are expected in 2030.
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24% Bias Score
EU Shelves 2030 Pesticide Reduction Goal
Facing farmer protests and criticism, the European Union has indefinitely postponed its plan to halve pesticide use by 2030, shifting its focus to incentivizing farmers rather than imposing environmental targets.
EU Shelves 2030 Pesticide Reduction Goal
Facing farmer protests and criticism, the European Union has indefinitely postponed its plan to halve pesticide use by 2030, shifting its focus to incentivizing farmers rather than imposing environmental targets.
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56% Bias Score
EU Ombudsman Investigates Former Official's Move to Microsoft
The European Ombudsman launched an investigation into former European Commission antitrust official Nicolas Banasevicius's move to Microsoft in 2024, following complaints from NGOs alleging misuse of inside knowledge and potential conflict of interest. The Commission approved the move initially, but...
EU Ombudsman Investigates Former Official's Move to Microsoft
The European Ombudsman launched an investigation into former European Commission antitrust official Nicolas Banasevicius's move to Microsoft in 2024, following complaints from NGOs alleging misuse of inside knowledge and potential conflict of interest. The Commission approved the move initially, but...
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44% Bias Score
Protector App Offers On-Demand Armed Security
A new US app, Protector, lets users hire armed security teams (military, SWAT, police) for personal protection; launched February 17th, it has almost 5,000 downloads and is marketed as a response to increased security concerns after a CEO's murder.
Protector App Offers On-Demand Armed Security
A new US app, Protector, lets users hire armed security teams (military, SWAT, police) for personal protection; launched February 17th, it has almost 5,000 downloads and is marketed as a response to increased security concerns after a CEO's murder.
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56% Bias Score
Saarland Aims to be Germany's First Fairtrade State
The Saarland is applying to become Germany's first Fairtrade state, aiming to transition public procurement to fair and regional products and expand education on global responsibility; the initiative builds on existing strong Fairtrade presence within the state.
Saarland Aims to be Germany's First Fairtrade State
The Saarland is applying to become Germany's first Fairtrade state, aiming to transition public procurement to fair and regional products and expand education on global responsibility; the initiative builds on existing strong Fairtrade presence within the state.
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4% Bias Score
BMW Tests Hydrogen Trucks for Decarbonization
BMW is testing hydrogen-powered trucks and fueling stations in Germany to analyze their contribution to decarbonizing heavy-duty transport; the project includes two new hydrogen stations and utilizes a new hydrogen burner in the Leipzig plant's paint shop.
BMW Tests Hydrogen Trucks for Decarbonization
BMW is testing hydrogen-powered trucks and fueling stations in Germany to analyze their contribution to decarbonizing heavy-duty transport; the project includes two new hydrogen stations and utilizes a new hydrogen burner in the Leipzig plant's paint shop.
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36% Bias Score
North Macedonia's Rising Food Prices Strain Household Budgets
Rising food prices in North Macedonia pushed the February minimum union basket to 63,773 denars (€1,026), a 521 denar increase from January, with the government implementing temporary price control measures until April 30th to mitigate the impact on households.
North Macedonia's Rising Food Prices Strain Household Budgets
Rising food prices in North Macedonia pushed the February minimum union basket to 63,773 denars (€1,026), a 521 denar increase from January, with the government implementing temporary price control measures until April 30th to mitigate the impact on households.
Progress
40% Bias Score