March 2025
April 2025
UK High Street Closures to Rise in 2025 Amidst Rising Costs
UK high street store closures fell to 12,800 in 2024, down from 13,000 in 2023, but rising business costs are predicted to increase closures in 2025, driven by tax increases and minimum wage hikes, impacting consumer spending and new store openings.
UK High Street Closures to Rise in 2025 Amidst Rising Costs
UK high street store closures fell to 12,800 in 2024, down from 13,000 in 2023, but rising business costs are predicted to increase closures in 2025, driven by tax increases and minimum wage hikes, impacting consumer spending and new store openings.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Construction Industry Proposes Plan to Address Labor Shortages
To combat a labor shortage impacting 5% of Spain's GDP, the Spanish construction industry proposes short training programs (60–100 hours) for undocumented immigrants and expanding the list of hard-to-fill occupations to attract foreign professionals.
Spanish Construction Industry Proposes Plan to Address Labor Shortages
To combat a labor shortage impacting 5% of Spain's GDP, the Spanish construction industry proposes short training programs (60–100 hours) for undocumented immigrants and expanding the list of hard-to-fill occupations to attract foreign professionals.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Establishes Commission to Aid Special Military Operation Veterans
A new State Council commission in Russia will support veterans of military actions and special military operations participants, focusing on reintegration, medical and psychological aid, and legislative improvements, with the first meeting scheduled for next week.
Russia Establishes Commission to Aid Special Military Operation Veterans
A new State Council commission in Russia will support veterans of military actions and special military operations participants, focusing on reintegration, medical and psychological aid, and legislative improvements, with the first meeting scheduled for next week.
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44% Bias Score
Japan Loans $90 Million for Bhutan Hydropower Plants
Japan will loan Bhutan $90 million for three hydropower plants, starting construction in May 2024 and finishing in 2029, to bolster energy independence and exports, marking the first such Japanese-backed project in Bhutan.
Japan Loans $90 Million for Bhutan Hydropower Plants
Japan will loan Bhutan $90 million for three hydropower plants, starting construction in May 2024 and finishing in 2029, to bolster energy independence and exports, marking the first such Japanese-backed project in Bhutan.
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32% Bias Score
Longevity Paradox: Bigmouth Buffalo Fish Face Extinction Despite Exceptional Lifespan
A recent study reveals that bigmouth buffalo fish, found in Lake Rice, Minnesota, live exceptionally long lives, some over 100 years, and paradoxically, show better health with age; however, the absence of younger fish for over 60 years raises concerns about the species' survival.
Longevity Paradox: Bigmouth Buffalo Fish Face Extinction Despite Exceptional Lifespan
A recent study reveals that bigmouth buffalo fish, found in Lake Rice, Minnesota, live exceptionally long lives, some over 100 years, and paradoxically, show better health with age; however, the absence of younger fish for over 60 years raises concerns about the species' survival.
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32% Bias Score
Art Advisor Sentenced to 30 Months for \$6.5 Million Fraud
New York art advisor Lisa Schiff was sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding clients of \$6.5 million through the sale of 55 artworks, impacting 12 clients, an artist, an artist's estate, and an art gallery; she spent the money on a lavish lifestyle.
Art Advisor Sentenced to 30 Months for \$6.5 Million Fraud
New York art advisor Lisa Schiff was sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding clients of \$6.5 million through the sale of 55 artworks, impacting 12 clients, an artist, an artist's estate, and an art gallery; she spent the money on a lavish lifestyle.
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28% Bias Score
Sekmun Model UN: Fostering Global Diplomacy Through Student Engagement
Nearly 500 high school students from nine countries gathered in Madrid from March 13-15 for the 19th Sekmun Model UN, simulating UN bodies to address global issues like climate change and international conflicts, fostering skills in diplomacy and negotiation.
Sekmun Model UN: Fostering Global Diplomacy Through Student Engagement
Nearly 500 high school students from nine countries gathered in Madrid from March 13-15 for the 19th Sekmun Model UN, simulating UN bodies to address global issues like climate change and international conflicts, fostering skills in diplomacy and negotiation.
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32% Bias Score
Tuchel's Appointment: A Departure from Traditional English Football Management
England appointed Thomas Tuchel as their third foreign manager; his approach prioritizes a direct, attacking style reflecting the Premier League, contrasting with his predecessors' adherence to traditional English formations.
Tuchel's Appointment: A Departure from Traditional English Football Management
England appointed Thomas Tuchel as their third foreign manager; his approach prioritizes a direct, attacking style reflecting the Premier League, contrasting with his predecessors' adherence to traditional English formations.
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56% Bias Score
Bennet Criticizes Schumer's Leadership Amidst Democratic Party Discord
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet indirectly criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership following a vote on a Republican-led bill to prevent a government shutdown, expressing concerns about a lack of clear messaging and strategy, prompting calls for leadership changes within the Demo...
Bennet Criticizes Schumer's Leadership Amidst Democratic Party Discord
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet indirectly criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership following a vote on a Republican-led bill to prevent a government shutdown, expressing concerns about a lack of clear messaging and strategy, prompting calls for leadership changes within the Demo...
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44% Bias Score
Hope for Endangered Freshwater Fish: A Global Collaboration
In response to dwindling freshwater fish populations due to pollution, climate change, and overfishing, a global community of fish hobbyists maintains "insurance populations" of endangered species in their tanks, with varying degrees of success in reintroduction efforts.
Hope for Endangered Freshwater Fish: A Global Collaboration
In response to dwindling freshwater fish populations due to pollution, climate change, and overfishing, a global community of fish hobbyists maintains "insurance populations" of endangered species in their tanks, with varying degrees of success in reintroduction efforts.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Launches AI Tool in Europe After Regulatory Delays
Meta launched its AI tool, Meta AI, in 41 European countries this week, following delays due to EU regulatory complexities; it will be integrated into Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, offering features like question answering in group chats and personalized content discovery.
Meta Launches AI Tool in Europe After Regulatory Delays
Meta launched its AI tool, Meta AI, in 41 European countries this week, following delays due to EU regulatory complexities; it will be integrated into Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, offering features like question answering in group chats and personalized content discovery.
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44% Bias Score
Meta AI Launches in EU After Regulatory Delays
Meta launched its generative AI assistant, Meta AI, in the EU on March 20, 2025, across its apps after a delay due to complex European regulations; the EU version is text-only, unlike the US version, and was not trained on European user data.
Meta AI Launches in EU After Regulatory Delays
Meta launched its generative AI assistant, Meta AI, in the EU on March 20, 2025, across its apps after a delay due to complex European regulations; the EU version is text-only, unlike the US version, and was not trained on European user data.
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36% Bias Score