February 2025
March 2025
Trump Announces Potential 65% EPA Budget Cuts
President Trump announced potential 65% cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s budget, prompting concern from employees and environmental groups, despite a White House clarification that it may not be a staff reduction; all federal agencies must submit workforce reduction plans by March...
Trump Announces Potential 65% EPA Budget Cuts
President Trump announced potential 65% cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s budget, prompting concern from employees and environmental groups, despite a White House clarification that it may not be a staff reduction; all federal agencies must submit workforce reduction plans by March...
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52% Bias Score
Romanian Presidential Candidate Arrested for Alleged Russian Election Interference
Former Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu faces six charges related to foreign interference in the 2024 elections, including spreading disinformation via social media accounts suspected to be linked to Russia, following his unexpected lead in the first round of elections which were late...
Romanian Presidential Candidate Arrested for Alleged Russian Election Interference
Former Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu faces six charges related to foreign interference in the 2024 elections, including spreading disinformation via social media accounts suspected to be linked to Russia, following his unexpected lead in the first round of elections which were late...
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48% Bias Score
Syrian Jews Return Home After Decades
A small group of Syrian Jews recently made a historic return visit to their homeland, touring Jewish heritage sites in Damascus, marking the first official Jewish delegation to visit Syria in over three decades, facilitated by the new Syrian government.
Syrian Jews Return Home After Decades
A small group of Syrian Jews recently made a historic return visit to their homeland, touring Jewish heritage sites in Damascus, marking the first official Jewish delegation to visit Syria in over three decades, facilitated by the new Syrian government.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in European Defense Investment
Driven by the Ukraine war and US pressure, European investment in defense industries doubled in 2023 to 47 funds, attracting even ESG investors who previously avoided the sector; this reflects a significant geopolitical shift and potential for major economic growth.
Surge in European Defense Investment
Driven by the Ukraine war and US pressure, European investment in defense industries doubled in 2023 to 47 funds, attracting even ESG investors who previously avoided the sector; this reflects a significant geopolitical shift and potential for major economic growth.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Greece Streamlines Energy Markets to Unlock €260M in Recovery Fund Financing
Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy presented a framework for hydrogen, biomethane, and CCS markets to its Council of Ministers, aiming to absorb €550 million from the Recovery Fund by April 2025 via three bills streamlining licensing and introducing support mechanisms, including a clawback ...
Greece Streamlines Energy Markets to Unlock €260M in Recovery Fund Financing
Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy presented a framework for hydrogen, biomethane, and CCS markets to its Council of Ministers, aiming to absorb €550 million from the Recovery Fund by April 2025 via three bills streamlining licensing and introducing support mechanisms, including a clawback ...
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4% Bias Score
UK Facilitates Turkey's \$8 Billion Eurofighter Deal, Deepening Strategic Defense Partnership
Turkey is poised to finalize an \$8 billion deal for 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, backed by Britain's diplomatic efforts; this strengthens UK-Turkey defense ties encompassing joint projects and security cooperation across North Africa and the Middle East.
UK Facilitates Turkey's \$8 Billion Eurofighter Deal, Deepening Strategic Defense Partnership
Turkey is poised to finalize an \$8 billion deal for 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, backed by Britain's diplomatic efforts; this strengthens UK-Turkey defense ties encompassing joint projects and security cooperation across North Africa and the Middle East.
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44% Bias Score
EU Launches €480 Billion "Clean Industrial Deal" to Boost Industry
The EU is unveiling a €480 billion "Clean Industrial Deal" to revitalize its industry by reducing energy taxes, easing regulations, and boosting state aid, particularly for clean energy and energy-intensive sectors, aiming to counter the exodus of businesses to the US and enhance global competitiven...
EU Launches €480 Billion "Clean Industrial Deal" to Boost Industry
The EU is unveiling a €480 billion "Clean Industrial Deal" to revitalize its industry by reducing energy taxes, easing regulations, and boosting state aid, particularly for clean energy and energy-intensive sectors, aiming to counter the exodus of businesses to the US and enhance global competitiven...
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48% Bias Score
IS Threatens Attacks on Dutch and German Events
German media report that the Islamic State (IS) plans attacks on the Festival der Liebe in Rotterdam (March 6-7), German carnival celebrations, and the Rosenmontag event in Nuremberg; Dutch authorities are investigating and maintaining the threat level at 4 out of 5.
IS Threatens Attacks on Dutch and German Events
German media report that the Islamic State (IS) plans attacks on the Festival der Liebe in Rotterdam (March 6-7), German carnival celebrations, and the Rosenmontag event in Nuremberg; Dutch authorities are investigating and maintaining the threat level at 4 out of 5.
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44% Bias Score
Wolters Kluwer CEO's Retirement Triggers 8% Stock Drop
After 20 years as CEO, Nancy McKinstry announced her retirement from Wolters Kluwer, causing an immediate 8 percent drop in the company's share price; her transformative leadership, which involved shifting the company to a digital focus, is credited with significant growth.
Wolters Kluwer CEO's Retirement Triggers 8% Stock Drop
After 20 years as CEO, Nancy McKinstry announced her retirement from Wolters Kluwer, causing an immediate 8 percent drop in the company's share price; her transformative leadership, which involved shifting the company to a digital focus, is credited with significant growth.
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44% Bias Score
Far-Right AfD Gains Ground in German Bundestag Amidst Controversy
The far-right AfD party secured prominent seats in the German Bundestag, with newly elected members facing investigations for bribery, espionage links, and past associations with neo-Nazi groups and extremist organizations.
Far-Right AfD Gains Ground in German Bundestag Amidst Controversy
The far-right AfD party secured prominent seats in the German Bundestag, with newly elected members facing investigations for bribery, espionage links, and past associations with neo-Nazi groups and extremist organizations.
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64% Bias Score
EU Unveils Plan to Lower Energy Prices, Boost Economic Competitiveness
The European Commission will present a plan today to address high energy costs in Europe, including short-term measures like new pricing methodologies and long-term goals like completing the energy union, based on proposals from Greece's Prime Minister.
EU Unveils Plan to Lower Energy Prices, Boost Economic Competitiveness
The European Commission will present a plan today to address high energy costs in Europe, including short-term measures like new pricing methodologies and long-term goals like completing the energy union, based on proposals from Greece's Prime Minister.
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36% Bias Score
England Beats Spain in Nations League Match
England's Lionesses secured a 1-0 victory against Spain at Wembley Stadium in the Nations League, overcoming a temporary power outage and avenging their World Cup final loss with a solid defensive performance and a goal by Jess Park.
England Beats Spain in Nations League Match
England's Lionesses secured a 1-0 victory against Spain at Wembley Stadium in the Nations League, overcoming a temporary power outage and avenging their World Cup final loss with a solid defensive performance and a goal by Jess Park.
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44% Bias Score