February 2025
March 2025
3 Smart Home Equity Borrowing Moves Before the March Fed Meeting
Facing economic uncertainty, homeowners considering home equity loans or HELOCs should determine their borrowing needs, explore loan options, and monitor daily interest rates before the March 18th Federal Reserve meeting to secure the most favorable terms, choosing fixed-rate loans over variable-rat...
3 Smart Home Equity Borrowing Moves Before the March Fed Meeting
Facing economic uncertainty, homeowners considering home equity loans or HELOCs should determine their borrowing needs, explore loan options, and monitor daily interest rates before the March 18th Federal Reserve meeting to secure the most favorable terms, choosing fixed-rate loans over variable-rat...
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44% Bias Score
US Credit Card Debt Reaches 12-Year High
A recent report reveals that 11% of US credit card holders made only minimum payments in Q3 2024, a 12-year high, coinciding with record $645 billion in revolving credit card balances and a surge in seriously delinquent payments, indicating a worsening consumer debt crisis.
US Credit Card Debt Reaches 12-Year High
A recent report reveals that 11% of US credit card holders made only minimum payments in Q3 2024, a 12-year high, coinciding with record $645 billion in revolving credit card balances and a surge in seriously delinquent payments, indicating a worsening consumer debt crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Woman Avoids Jail in \$100,000 Money Laundering Case
Isi Idehen-Otuomon, 28, pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court to money laundering over \$100,000 of scammed funds using ten fraudulent bank accounts between 2019 and late 2023, receiving a suspended two-year sentence and a \$5000 compensation order.
Woman Avoids Jail in \$100,000 Money Laundering Case
Isi Idehen-Otuomon, 28, pleaded guilty in Brisbane District Court to money laundering over \$100,000 of scammed funds using ten fraudulent bank accounts between 2019 and late 2023, receiving a suspended two-year sentence and a \$5000 compensation order.
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32% Bias Score
Scotland-England Border to Get £10 Million Landmark
Revised plans for a £10 million Star of Caledonia landmark on the Scotland-England border near Gretna Green were submitted, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy; construction is expected to start next spring, finishing in spring 2027.
Scotland-England Border to Get £10 Million Landmark
Revised plans for a £10 million Star of Caledonia landmark on the Scotland-England border near Gretna Green were submitted, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy; construction is expected to start next spring, finishing in spring 2027.
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44% Bias Score
Frukas Bonbons: Carnival Favorite Adapts to Modern Demand
The little-known Frukas, a square bonbon popular at Carnival, is produced in Saxony by Halloren confectionery, using paper packaging since two years ago, saving 20 tons of aluminum annually; while maintaining its classic nostalgic design, the company is exploring a vegetarian version due to growing ...
Frukas Bonbons: Carnival Favorite Adapts to Modern Demand
The little-known Frukas, a square bonbon popular at Carnival, is produced in Saxony by Halloren confectionery, using paper packaging since two years ago, saving 20 tons of aluminum annually; while maintaining its classic nostalgic design, the company is exploring a vegetarian version due to growing ...
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8% Bias Score
Infidelity Divides Friend Group, Testing Relationship
A friend group is divided after one man cheats on his girlfriend; the man's best friend, Brody, wants to invite both to his birthday, while Brody's girlfriend, Rhea, wants to exclude the cheater, leading to conflict within their friendship.
Infidelity Divides Friend Group, Testing Relationship
A friend group is divided after one man cheats on his girlfriend; the man's best friend, Brody, wants to invite both to his birthday, while Brody's girlfriend, Rhea, wants to exclude the cheater, leading to conflict within their friendship.
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68% Bias Score
Obama's Dismissals of Top Military Officials Spark Debate
President Barack Obama dismissed several high-ranking military officials during his two terms, including Generals McKiernan, McChrystal, Mattis, and Flynn, often due to strategic disagreements or misconduct allegations, sparking debate over civilian control of the military and its impact on operatio...
Obama's Dismissals of Top Military Officials Spark Debate
President Barack Obama dismissed several high-ranking military officials during his two terms, including Generals McKiernan, McChrystal, Mattis, and Flynn, often due to strategic disagreements or misconduct allegations, sparking debate over civilian control of the military and its impact on operatio...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Home Sales Fall in January Amid High Mortgage Rates
January's U.S. pre-owned home sales fell 4.9% to 4.08 million units, a decline attributed to high mortgage rates around 7% and a median home price of $396,900; however, unsold homes increased to 1.18 million units.
U.S. Home Sales Fall in January Amid High Mortgage Rates
January's U.S. pre-owned home sales fell 4.9% to 4.08 million units, a decline attributed to high mortgage rates around 7% and a median home price of $396,900; however, unsold homes increased to 1.18 million units.
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36% Bias Score
NH House Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession, Awaits Senate Vote
The New Hampshire House passed HB 75, decriminalizing adult recreational marijuana possession and use, but not sales, mirroring Vermont's approach; supporters emphasized reduced harm, while opponents sought regulated sales.
NH House Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession, Awaits Senate Vote
The New Hampshire House passed HB 75, decriminalizing adult recreational marijuana possession and use, but not sales, mirroring Vermont's approach; supporters emphasized reduced harm, while opponents sought regulated sales.
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36% Bias Score
Thuringia Faces €2.7 Billion Budget Deficit
Thuringia's Finance Minister Katja Wolf warns of an "extremely difficult" budget situation, proposing a 30-year repayment plan for Corona-aid loans to alleviate some pressure while facing a projected €2.7 billion deficit for 2026/27.
Thuringia Faces €2.7 Billion Budget Deficit
Thuringia's Finance Minister Katja Wolf warns of an "extremely difficult" budget situation, proposing a 30-year repayment plan for Corona-aid loans to alleviate some pressure while facing a projected €2.7 billion deficit for 2026/27.
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48% Bias Score
FC Twente Eliminated from Europa League by Bodø/Glimt
FC Twente's Europa League campaign ended with a 5-2 extra-time loss to FK Bodø/Glimt in Norway, despite winning the first leg 2-1. Two late goals in stoppage time forced extra time, where Bodø/Glimt scored again to eliminate Twente.
FC Twente Eliminated from Europa League by Bodø/Glimt
FC Twente's Europa League campaign ended with a 5-2 extra-time loss to FK Bodø/Glimt in Norway, despite winning the first leg 2-1. Two late goals in stoppage time forced extra time, where Bodø/Glimt scored again to eliminate Twente.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Military Academy Graduate Faces Disciplinary Action for Oath Recitation
Lieutenant Ebru Eroğlu, the top graduate of the Turkish Military Academy, faced disciplinary action for reciting a military oath at her graduation ceremony against orders, citing her belief that it was her duty as valedictorian; the event gained media attention despite her claims that she did not in...
Turkish Military Academy Graduate Faces Disciplinary Action for Oath Recitation
Lieutenant Ebru Eroğlu, the top graduate of the Turkish Military Academy, faced disciplinary action for reciting a military oath at her graduation ceremony against orders, citing her belief that it was her duty as valedictorian; the event gained media attention despite her claims that she did not in...
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52% Bias Score