March 2025
April 2025
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Senator Whitehouse Amid Prior Criticism of Supreme Court Justices
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse faces a new ethics complaint alleging his votes led to millions for a green nonprofit linked to his wife's consulting firm, creating irony given his past criticism of Supreme Court justices' ethics.
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Senator Whitehouse Amid Prior Criticism of Supreme Court Justices
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse faces a new ethics complaint alleging his votes led to millions for a green nonprofit linked to his wife's consulting firm, creating irony given his past criticism of Supreme Court justices' ethics.
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44% Bias Score
RBA Cautious on Further Interest Rate Cuts
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes indicate a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts, despite a recent 25 basis point reduction to 4.1%, driven by concerns over economic impacts and global uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's tariffs on China.
RBA Cautious on Further Interest Rate Cuts
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes indicate a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts, despite a recent 25 basis point reduction to 4.1%, driven by concerns over economic impacts and global uncertainties, particularly Donald Trump's tariffs on China.
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52% Bias Score
UK to Guarantee Sick Pay for 1.3 Million Low-Wage Earners
The UK government announced that approximately 1.3 million low-wage earners will receive guaranteed sick pay starting next year, costing employers more but potentially benefiting workers by up to Ā£100 a week and reducing reliance on social welfare.
UK to Guarantee Sick Pay for 1.3 Million Low-Wage Earners
The UK government announced that approximately 1.3 million low-wage earners will receive guaranteed sick pay starting next year, costing employers more but potentially benefiting workers by up to Ā£100 a week and reducing reliance on social welfare.
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40% Bias Score
France's Reformed ISR Label Shows Positive Environmental Impact
A recent Epsor study shows that France's reformed Socially Responsible Investment (ISR) label, effective March 1st, 2024, has led to a 10% reduction in the carbon footprint of labeled funds in 2024, and a significant divestment from fossil fuel companies; only 27 of 197 analyzed funds maintain links...
France's Reformed ISR Label Shows Positive Environmental Impact
A recent Epsor study shows that France's reformed Socially Responsible Investment (ISR) label, effective March 1st, 2024, has led to a 10% reduction in the carbon footprint of labeled funds in 2024, and a significant divestment from fossil fuel companies; only 27 of 197 analyzed funds maintain links...
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40% Bias Score
Condor Resumes Domestic German Flights, Challenging Lufthansa
Condor airline launched two new domestic German flight routes from Frankfurt to Berlin and Hamburg, starting this month, using fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo and A321neo planes, impacting a legal dispute with Lufthansa over discounted connecting flights.
Condor Resumes Domestic German Flights, Challenging Lufthansa
Condor airline launched two new domestic German flight routes from Frankfurt to Berlin and Hamburg, starting this month, using fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo and A321neo planes, impacting a legal dispute with Lufthansa over discounted connecting flights.
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40% Bias Score
Mercedes-Benz Announces Cost-Cutting Plan Affecting 91,000 German Employees
Mercedes-Benz announced a comprehensive cost-cutting plan with its works council, impacting 91,000 German employees through reduced compensation, increased temporary work, and a voluntary severance program, while extending job security until 2034 and targeting a 10% reduction in production and fixed...
Mercedes-Benz Announces Cost-Cutting Plan Affecting 91,000 German Employees
Mercedes-Benz announced a comprehensive cost-cutting plan with its works council, impacting 91,000 German employees through reduced compensation, increased temporary work, and a voluntary severance program, while extending job security until 2034 and targeting a 10% reduction in production and fixed...
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44% Bias Score
Alberta Launches Independent Inquiry into Healthcare Procurement Allegations
Following allegations of political interference in Alberta's health-care procurement, Premier Danielle Smith appointed Raymond Wyant to independently investigate the Ministry of Health and Alberta Health Services' procurement of children's medicine and chartered surgical facilities, with a $500,000 ...
Alberta Launches Independent Inquiry into Healthcare Procurement Allegations
Following allegations of political interference in Alberta's health-care procurement, Premier Danielle Smith appointed Raymond Wyant to independently investigate the Ministry of Health and Alberta Health Services' procurement of children's medicine and chartered surgical facilities, with a $500,000 ...
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44% Bias Score
Staley Challenges UK Financial Ban Over Epstein Links
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley is legally challenging a UK financial industry ban and \$1.8 million fine from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for misleading statements about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which the FCA says included contact through Staley's daughter until at least Febr...
Staley Challenges UK Financial Ban Over Epstein Links
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley is legally challenging a UK financial industry ban and \$1.8 million fine from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for misleading statements about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which the FCA says included contact through Staley's daughter until at least Febr...
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48% Bias Score
Hull Charity Housing for Abuse Survivors Condemned as Substandard
Dozens of women in Hull, England, escaping domestic abuse through the Winner charity, reported severely substandard housing conditionsāincluding broken doors, damp, mold, and leaksāforcing some to return to abusive situations; the charity, funded by the Hull City Council, is reviewing its processes.
Hull Charity Housing for Abuse Survivors Condemned as Substandard
Dozens of women in Hull, England, escaping domestic abuse through the Winner charity, reported severely substandard housing conditionsāincluding broken doors, damp, mold, and leaksāforcing some to return to abusive situations; the charity, funded by the Hull City Council, is reviewing its processes.
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52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Suffers Setback in Pneumonia Recovery
Pope Francis, 88, underwent non-invasive ventilation again on Monday after experiencing two acute respiratory crises at Rome's Gemelli hospital due to mucus accumulation from his pneumonia; his condition remains undisclosed.
Pope Francis Suffers Setback in Pneumonia Recovery
Pope Francis, 88, underwent non-invasive ventilation again on Monday after experiencing two acute respiratory crises at Rome's Gemelli hospital due to mucus accumulation from his pneumonia; his condition remains undisclosed.
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32% Bias Score
German Election: Left Party's Housing Policy a Key to Success
The Left Party's unexpectedly strong showing in Germany's February 2025 election is linked to its radical housing platform advocating rent control, a six-year rent freeze, and partial nationalization of large housing companies; this resonated particularly strongly with young voters (25% of 18ā24 yea...
German Election: Left Party's Housing Policy a Key to Success
The Left Party's unexpectedly strong showing in Germany's February 2025 election is linked to its radical housing platform advocating rent control, a six-year rent freeze, and partial nationalization of large housing companies; this resonated particularly strongly with young voters (25% of 18ā24 yea...
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52% Bias Score
Smartphone Ban in Schools: Germany Lags Behind European Trend
Studies show that banning smartphones in schools improves academic performance and well-being; Germany lags behind other European countries like the UK, France, and Luxembourg who have or are implementing bans, highlighting the need for a broader societal shift in approach to technology.
Smartphone Ban in Schools: Germany Lags Behind European Trend
Studies show that banning smartphones in schools improves academic performance and well-being; Germany lags behind other European countries like the UK, France, and Luxembourg who have or are implementing bans, highlighting the need for a broader societal shift in approach to technology.
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52% Bias Score