March 2025
April 2025
CalMac Ferry Deliveries Delayed Due to Labor Shortages
The delivery of four CalMac ferries built in a Turkish shipyard is delayed until at least June 2025 due to global labor shortages, compounding existing fleet issues and impacting ferry services on Scotland's west coast; the first vessel, Isle of Islay, was originally expected in October 2024.
CalMac Ferry Deliveries Delayed Due to Labor Shortages
The delivery of four CalMac ferries built in a Turkish shipyard is delayed until at least June 2025 due to global labor shortages, compounding existing fleet issues and impacting ferry services on Scotland's west coast; the first vessel, Isle of Islay, was originally expected in October 2024.
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56% Bias Score
German Guided Munitions in WWII: Successes, Failures, and Technological Limitations
During World War II, Germany developed several guided munitions, including the V-1 and V-2 rockets and the Fritz X and Hs-293 guided bombs; however, their accuracy and effectiveness varied significantly, with only a fraction of V-1s hitting targets, while the Fritz X demonstrated tactical advantages...
German Guided Munitions in WWII: Successes, Failures, and Technological Limitations
During World War II, Germany developed several guided munitions, including the V-1 and V-2 rockets and the Fritz X and Hs-293 guided bombs; however, their accuracy and effectiveness varied significantly, with only a fraction of V-1s hitting targets, while the Fritz X demonstrated tactical advantages...
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36% Bias Score
European Asylum Applications Drop 11% in 2024
Asylum applications in 29 European countries fell by 11% in 2024 to 1,014,000, with Germany receiving the most (237,000), followed by Spain, Italy, and France; Syrians remained the largest group, but numbers decreased, while Ukrainian applications for permanent refugee status increased substantially...
European Asylum Applications Drop 11% in 2024
Asylum applications in 29 European countries fell by 11% in 2024 to 1,014,000, with Germany receiving the most (237,000), followed by Spain, Italy, and France; Syrians remained the largest group, but numbers decreased, while Ukrainian applications for permanent refugee status increased substantially...
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32% Bias Score
Beta Band Reunion After 2004 Split Due to £1.2 Million Debt
The Beta Band, a Scottish indie rock group, disbanded in 2004 due to £1.2 million debt to their label, despite significant critical acclaim and cult following; they are now reuniting for a tour and reissue campaign.
Beta Band Reunion After 2004 Split Due to £1.2 Million Debt
The Beta Band, a Scottish indie rock group, disbanded in 2004 due to £1.2 million debt to their label, despite significant critical acclaim and cult following; they are now reuniting for a tour and reissue campaign.
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40% Bias Score
Supreme Court Investigation Requested into Alleged Irregular Contracts
The Partido Popular requested a Supreme Court investigation into alleged irregular contracts at Ineco and Tragasatec involving the ex-girlfriend of former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and Koldo García Izaguirre's brother, focusing on employment details, travel expenses, and potential conflict...
Supreme Court Investigation Requested into Alleged Irregular Contracts
The Partido Popular requested a Supreme Court investigation into alleged irregular contracts at Ineco and Tragasatec involving the ex-girlfriend of former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and Koldo García Izaguirre's brother, focusing on employment details, travel expenses, and potential conflict...
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Team Wins Second Place at International Snow Sculpture Competition
A Turkish team of academics from Kocaeli and Mimar Sinan Universities won second place at the 42nd Valloire International Snow Sculpture Competition in France (January 14-17) with their "Melting Glaciers" sculpture, raising global warming awareness and securing a spot in the Breckenridge competition...
Turkish Team Wins Second Place at International Snow Sculpture Competition
A Turkish team of academics from Kocaeli and Mimar Sinan Universities won second place at the 42nd Valloire International Snow Sculpture Competition in France (January 14-17) with their "Melting Glaciers" sculpture, raising global warming awareness and securing a spot in the Breckenridge competition...
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20% Bias Score
Delayed T3 Tax Slips Due to Canadian Government Policy Reversal
Due to a late reversal of the Canadian government's increase to the capital gains inclusion rate, the issuance of T3 tax slips by investment fund firms to unitholders is delayed to ensure accuracy; the CRA extended the deadline for filing 2024 T3 returns to May 1st.
Delayed T3 Tax Slips Due to Canadian Government Policy Reversal
Due to a late reversal of the Canadian government's increase to the capital gains inclusion rate, the issuance of T3 tax slips by investment fund firms to unitholders is delayed to ensure accuracy; the CRA extended the deadline for filing 2024 T3 returns to May 1st.
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32% Bias Score
Financial Advisors Help High-Earners Prepare for Potential Recession
Threatened U.S. tariffs are causing anxiety among high-earning clients, prompting financial advisors to recommend strategies like increasing emergency savings, decreasing discretionary spending, and consulting labor lawyers to prepare for potential job losses and economic recession.
Financial Advisors Help High-Earners Prepare for Potential Recession
Threatened U.S. tariffs are causing anxiety among high-earning clients, prompting financial advisors to recommend strategies like increasing emergency savings, decreasing discretionary spending, and consulting labor lawyers to prepare for potential job losses and economic recession.
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20% Bias Score
Nordic Combined's Olympic Future Uncertain
The future of Nordic combined in the 2030 Winter Olympics is uncertain, as the IOC will decide this summer whether to include the sport, which currently lacks gender equality and faces challenges with limited viewership and global participation.
Nordic Combined's Olympic Future Uncertain
The future of Nordic combined in the 2030 Winter Olympics is uncertain, as the IOC will decide this summer whether to include the sport, which currently lacks gender equality and faces challenges with limited viewership and global participation.
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52% Bias Score
Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure
Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.
Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure
Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.
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56% Bias Score
Morena's Failed Anti-Nepotism Law Exposes Internal Divisions".
Mexico's ruling party, Morena, failed to pass an anti-nepotism law, postponing it until 2030 due to internal resistance from powerful party leaders, exposing a contradiction between its promises of change and its actions.
Morena's Failed Anti-Nepotism Law Exposes Internal Divisions".
Mexico's ruling party, Morena, failed to pass an anti-nepotism law, postponing it until 2030 due to internal resistance from powerful party leaders, exposing a contradiction between its promises of change and its actions.
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56% Bias Score
Pope Francis' Condition Stable After Respiratory Crisis
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome since February 14th for bilateral pneumonia, is in stable condition after overcoming a respiratory crisis on Friday, though his recovery remains lengthy and requires close medical monitoring.
Pope Francis' Condition Stable After Respiratory Crisis
Pope Francis, 88, hospitalized in Rome since February 14th for bilateral pneumonia, is in stable condition after overcoming a respiratory crisis on Friday, though his recovery remains lengthy and requires close medical monitoring.
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40% Bias Score