February 2025
March 2025
Follow Agency Launches Micro-Influencer Incubator
Follow agency launched "Spotted By Follow," a micro-influencer incubator (20k-200k followers) offering brands authentic engagement at lower costs compared to macro-influencers; the program, already with seven creators, aims for ten by May 2024.
Follow Agency Launches Micro-Influencer Incubator
Follow agency launched "Spotted By Follow," a micro-influencer incubator (20k-200k followers) offering brands authentic engagement at lower costs compared to macro-influencers; the program, already with seven creators, aims for ten by May 2024.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall Despite Refinery Increase; Canadian Imports Surge
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 2.3 million-barrel decrease in crude oil inventories for the week ending February 21, defying analyst expectations, while gasoline and distillate inventories rose unexpectedly; increased Canadian crude oil imports and upcoming tariffs add complex...
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall Despite Refinery Increase; Canadian Imports Surge
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 2.3 million-barrel decrease in crude oil inventories for the week ending February 21, defying analyst expectations, while gasoline and distillate inventories rose unexpectedly; increased Canadian crude oil imports and upcoming tariffs add complex...
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36% Bias Score
BGH: Phone Number Not Mandatory in Distance Selling Revocation Instructions
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that a phone number is not mandatory in a distance selling contract's revocation instruction if a postal address and email are provided, dismissing a consumer's complaint about a car purchase where the seller's website listed the phone number. The cour...
BGH: Phone Number Not Mandatory in Distance Selling Revocation Instructions
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that a phone number is not mandatory in a distance selling contract's revocation instruction if a postal address and email are provided, dismissing a consumer's complaint about a car purchase where the seller's website listed the phone number. The cour...
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32% Bias Score
Merz Accused of Broken Border Control Promise: A Fact-Check
Following the German election, CDU's Friedrich Merz faced accusations of breaking his campaign promise on border control. Analysis reveals Merz advocated for stronger border security and controls, not closure, clarifying that no one in his party sought closure. Misinterpretations led to false accusa...
Merz Accused of Broken Border Control Promise: A Fact-Check
Following the German election, CDU's Friedrich Merz faced accusations of breaking his campaign promise on border control. Analysis reveals Merz advocated for stronger border security and controls, not closure, clarifying that no one in his party sought closure. Misinterpretations led to false accusa...
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48% Bias Score
North Macedonia Seeks EU Approval for Waste Imports Amid Stricter Regulations
North Macedonia is among 24 countries seeking EU approval to import non-hazardous waste, facing stricter EU regulations starting in 2027 that will largely ban such imports to non-OECD countries unless environmental standards are met; this includes a complete ban on plastic waste exports from 2026 to...
North Macedonia Seeks EU Approval for Waste Imports Amid Stricter Regulations
North Macedonia is among 24 countries seeking EU approval to import non-hazardous waste, facing stricter EU regulations starting in 2027 that will largely ban such imports to non-OECD countries unless environmental standards are met; this includes a complete ban on plastic waste exports from 2026 to...
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44% Bias Score
Gelsenkirchen: From "Swiftkirchen" to "Shithole City" – Economic Hardship Fuels Far-Right Rise
Gelsenkirchen, Germany, experienced contrasting international attention: initially praised for its Taylor Swift concerts ("Swiftkirchen"), it was later disparaged as a "Shithole City," highlighting its high unemployment (over 14 percent), low average income (under \$20,000), and the rise of the far-...
Gelsenkirchen: From "Swiftkirchen" to "Shithole City" – Economic Hardship Fuels Far-Right Rise
Gelsenkirchen, Germany, experienced contrasting international attention: initially praised for its Taylor Swift concerts ("Swiftkirchen"), it was later disparaged as a "Shithole City," highlighting its high unemployment (over 14 percent), low average income (under \$20,000), and the rise of the far-...
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56% Bias Score
Lowe's Predicts Subdued Sales Growth Amidst High Interest Rates
Lowe's projected flat to 1% growth in 2025 comparable sales, below analyst estimates, due to persistent weakness in the home improvement sector caused by high interest rates; shares initially fell but closed up 3%.
Lowe's Predicts Subdued Sales Growth Amidst High Interest Rates
Lowe's projected flat to 1% growth in 2025 comparable sales, below analyst estimates, due to persistent weakness in the home improvement sector caused by high interest rates; shares initially fell but closed up 3%.
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40% Bias Score
SPD Co-Chair Klingbeil Wins Leadership Vote with Lowest Approval in 15 Years
Lars Klingbeil, SPD co-chair, received 85.6% approval in a leadership vote following the party's 16.4% Bundestag election result, prompting internal criticism despite his emphasis on necessary party reform and coalition negotiations.
SPD Co-Chair Klingbeil Wins Leadership Vote with Lowest Approval in 15 Years
Lars Klingbeil, SPD co-chair, received 85.6% approval in a leadership vote following the party's 16.4% Bundestag election result, prompting internal criticism despite his emphasis on necessary party reform and coalition negotiations.
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52% Bias Score
BGH: Phone Number Not Mandatory in Distance Contract Withdrawal Instructions
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that a phone number isn't mandatory in distance contract withdrawal instructions if a postal address and email are provided; a consumer's appeal was rejected because the court found the withdrawal instruction sufficient, impacting businesses' legal com...
BGH: Phone Number Not Mandatory in Distance Contract Withdrawal Instructions
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that a phone number isn't mandatory in distance contract withdrawal instructions if a postal address and email are provided; a consumer's appeal was rejected because the court found the withdrawal instruction sufficient, impacting businesses' legal com...
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36% Bias Score
German Union Party Investigates NGO Funding Amidst Criticism
The German Union party is reviewing state funding for several NGOs, including environmental and activist groups, due to alleged party affiliations, sparking criticism and raising concerns about freedom of expression and potential retaliation for past protests.
German Union Party Investigates NGO Funding Amidst Criticism
The German Union party is reviewing state funding for several NGOs, including environmental and activist groups, due to alleged party affiliations, sparking criticism and raising concerns about freedom of expression and potential retaliation for past protests.
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40% Bias Score
German Court to Review Law Allowing Intelligence Agency to Share Data for Reliability Checks
A Berlin bar owner is challenging a new German law that permits the domestic intelligence agency to share data with other authorities for reliability checks, fearing it could lead to the revocation of his license due to his bar's association with left-wing groups.
German Court to Review Law Allowing Intelligence Agency to Share Data for Reliability Checks
A Berlin bar owner is challenging a new German law that permits the domestic intelligence agency to share data with other authorities for reliability checks, fearing it could lead to the revocation of his license due to his bar's association with left-wing groups.
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52% Bias Score
Brandenburg Hospital Reform: Assurances Amidst Financial Challenges
Brandenburg's healthcare minister assures no compromise to medical services despite hospital reform, citing Hennigsdorf clinic restructuring as an example; at least 80 percent of Brandenburg hospitals are currently operating at a loss, prompting calls for increased federal and state aid.
Brandenburg Hospital Reform: Assurances Amidst Financial Challenges
Brandenburg's healthcare minister assures no compromise to medical services despite hospital reform, citing Hennigsdorf clinic restructuring as an example; at least 80 percent of Brandenburg hospitals are currently operating at a loss, prompting calls for increased federal and state aid.
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48% Bias Score