February 2025
March 2025
House Hacking: A Response to the US Housing Shortage
Amidst a US housing shortage of 4-7 million homes, driving up costs and leaving single renters paying $7,500 more yearly than those with roommates, house hacking—renting parts of one's property—is gaining popularity, but raises safety concerns in some markets.
House Hacking: A Response to the US Housing Shortage
Amidst a US housing shortage of 4-7 million homes, driving up costs and leaving single renters paying $7,500 more yearly than those with roommates, house hacking—renting parts of one's property—is gaining popularity, but raises safety concerns in some markets.
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40% Bias Score
Brisbane Murder Trial: Body Found in Concrete Pit
In Brisbane, Australia, Joshua Searston and Dewald De Klerk are on trial for the murder of Andrew Walsh, whose body was found encased in concrete in November 2021 following an alleged attack related to a dispute within a criminal group. Key evidence includes witness testimony, phone call recordings,...
Brisbane Murder Trial: Body Found in Concrete Pit
In Brisbane, Australia, Joshua Searston and Dewald De Klerk are on trial for the murder of Andrew Walsh, whose body was found encased in concrete in November 2021 following an alleged attack related to a dispute within a criminal group. Key evidence includes witness testimony, phone call recordings,...
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44% Bias Score
FDP's Election Defeat Prompts Leadership Fight and Potential Party Split
Following the FDP's failure to surpass the 5% threshold in the German election, securing only 4.3% of the vote, former vice-president Wolfgang Kubicki is considering a bid for party leadership, while the Thuringian FDP head suggests a potential new party formation due to internal divisions.
FDP's Election Defeat Prompts Leadership Fight and Potential Party Split
Following the FDP's failure to surpass the 5% threshold in the German election, securing only 4.3% of the vote, former vice-president Wolfgang Kubicki is considering a bid for party leadership, while the Thuringian FDP head suggests a potential new party formation due to internal divisions.
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48% Bias Score
Stuttgart Gymnastics Scandal Jeopardizes German Championships
Abuse allegations at Stuttgart's Kunst-Turn-Forum (KTF) threaten Germany's European Gymnastics Championships in Leipzig; top gymnasts lack coaches, investigations are underway, and funding is frozen, jeopardizing athletes' training and competition readiness.
Stuttgart Gymnastics Scandal Jeopardizes German Championships
Abuse allegations at Stuttgart's Kunst-Turn-Forum (KTF) threaten Germany's European Gymnastics Championships in Leipzig; top gymnasts lack coaches, investigations are underway, and funding is frozen, jeopardizing athletes' training and competition readiness.
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48% Bias Score
CDU Dominates Rhineland-Palatinate Bundestag Election; SPD and FDP Suffer Historic Losses
The 2024 Bundestag election in Rhineland-Palatinate saw CDU win 14 of 15 constituencies, AfD and Linke gaining significant support particularly in structurally weak regions and among younger voters, while SPD and FDP reached historic lows, resulting in a major shift in the political landscape.
CDU Dominates Rhineland-Palatinate Bundestag Election; SPD and FDP Suffer Historic Losses
The 2024 Bundestag election in Rhineland-Palatinate saw CDU win 14 of 15 constituencies, AfD and Linke gaining significant support particularly in structurally weak regions and among younger voters, while SPD and FDP reached historic lows, resulting in a major shift in the political landscape.
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52% Bias Score
CSU Wins Bavarian Elections Despite Lower Seat Count
In Bavaria's state elections, the CSU won all 47 direct mandates but secured only 44 seats due to the new electoral law; high voter turnout (84.5%) and regional variations in party support shaped the results.
CSU Wins Bavarian Elections Despite Lower Seat Count
In Bavaria's state elections, the CSU won all 47 direct mandates but secured only 44 seats due to the new electoral law; high voter turnout (84.5%) and regional variations in party support shaped the results.
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40% Bias Score
Shanghai Extends Business Support Measures Until December 31, 2024
Shanghai extends 21 business support measures until December 31, 2024, including tax cuts, 50% maternity leave subsidy reimbursement for eligible enterprises, energy discounts, and enhanced credit support for SMEs, to reduce operational costs and boost competitiveness.
Shanghai Extends Business Support Measures Until December 31, 2024
Shanghai extends 21 business support measures until December 31, 2024, including tax cuts, 50% maternity leave subsidy reimbursement for eligible enterprises, energy discounts, and enhanced credit support for SMEs, to reduce operational costs and boost competitiveness.
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44% Bias Score
Bivol Wins Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title in Rematch
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dmitry Bivol won the undisputed light heavyweight world title from Artur Beterbiev by majority decision (116-112, 115-113, 114-114) on Sunday, avenging his previous defeat.
Bivol Wins Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title in Rematch
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dmitry Bivol won the undisputed light heavyweight world title from Artur Beterbiev by majority decision (116-112, 115-113, 114-114) on Sunday, avenging his previous defeat.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Fuel Canadian Financial Uncertainty
President Trump's February 2025 announcement of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports triggered widespread anxiety among Canadian financial planners and their clients, who are now grappling with uncertainty surrounding major financial decisions such as retirement, real estate purchases, and bus...
Trump Tariffs Fuel Canadian Financial Uncertainty
President Trump's February 2025 announcement of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports triggered widespread anxiety among Canadian financial planners and their clients, who are now grappling with uncertainty surrounding major financial decisions such as retirement, real estate purchases, and bus...
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60% Bias Score
Mixed Legacy of Doug Ford's Labor Policies in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's seven years in office have seen a mix of worker-friendly legislation and policies criticized by labor advocates; while minimum wage increases and right-to-disconnect rules were enacted, public-sector wage freezes and the now-repealed Bill 124, costing over $6 billion, hig...
Mixed Legacy of Doug Ford's Labor Policies in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's seven years in office have seen a mix of worker-friendly legislation and policies criticized by labor advocates; while minimum wage increases and right-to-disconnect rules were enacted, public-sector wage freezes and the now-repealed Bill 124, costing over $6 billion, hig...
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16% Bias Score
Germany's Stagnant Economy Faces US Trade Risks
Germany's economy shows slight first-quarter growth, but remains stagnant amid weak consumer sentiment and rising unemployment, while the Bundesbank warns of US trade policy risks and suggests fiscal policy adjustments.
Germany's Stagnant Economy Faces US Trade Risks
Germany's economy shows slight first-quarter growth, but remains stagnant amid weak consumer sentiment and rising unemployment, while the Bundesbank warns of US trade policy risks and suggests fiscal policy adjustments.
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40% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Election: CDU Victory, but Electoral Law Creates Unexpected Fallout
The CDU won Baden-Württemberg's Bundestag election, but six of its constituency winners won't enter parliament due to a new electoral law; this has left three constituencies without Bundestag representation, sparking criticism.
Baden-Württemberg Election: CDU Victory, but Electoral Law Creates Unexpected Fallout
The CDU won Baden-Württemberg's Bundestag election, but six of its constituency winners won't enter parliament due to a new electoral law; this has left three constituencies without Bundestag representation, sparking criticism.
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44% Bias Score