March 2025
April 2025
Fintel Connect Study Benchmarks Customer Acquisition Costs in US Fintech
A Fintel Connect study benchmarks customer acquisition costs (CAC) in the US banking and fintech sectors, identifying key drivers like product complexity, brand recognition, marketing channels, and market forces, and offering strategies for cost optimization.
Fintel Connect Study Benchmarks Customer Acquisition Costs in US Fintech
A Fintel Connect study benchmarks customer acquisition costs (CAC) in the US banking and fintech sectors, identifying key drivers like product complexity, brand recognition, marketing channels, and market forces, and offering strategies for cost optimization.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Schumer Defends Vote to Avoid Government Shutdown Amidst Party Criticism
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defended his vote to prevent a government shutdown by supporting a Republican-backed bill, citing the potential for drastic cuts to essential social programs under a Republican administration; he faces criticism from some within his own party, and a potential pri...
Schumer Defends Vote to Avoid Government Shutdown Amidst Party Criticism
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defended his vote to prevent a government shutdown by supporting a Republican-backed bill, citing the potential for drastic cuts to essential social programs under a Republican administration; he faces criticism from some within his own party, and a potential pri...
Progress
48% Bias Score
France Delays Publication of Environmental Report Amidst Concerns of Political Interference
France delayed releasing its 140-page environmental report, initially slated for late January 2025, due to governmental requests for highlighting positive trends, despite nine revisions and the Aarhus Convention's five-year publication mandate.
France Delays Publication of Environmental Report Amidst Concerns of Political Interference
France delayed releasing its 140-page environmental report, initially slated for late January 2025, due to governmental requests for highlighting positive trends, despite nine revisions and the Aarhus Convention's five-year publication mandate.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Public Funding: A Critique of Predictable Outcomes
This article uses the examples of the internet and Picasso's art to critique systems that prioritize predictable public funding outcomes. It highlights how innovation often arises from unconventional sources and argues for a more tolerant approach to funding potentially transformative projects.
Public Funding: A Critique of Predictable Outcomes
This article uses the examples of the internet and Picasso's art to critique systems that prioritize predictable public funding outcomes. It highlights how innovation often arises from unconventional sources and argues for a more tolerant approach to funding potentially transformative projects.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Greek Government Faces Widespread Disapproval Amidst Protests
70% of Greeks disapprove of the government's handling of the Tempe train disaster and other issues, leading to widespread protests with demands for improved infrastructure, faster justice, and governmental accountability.
Greek Government Faces Widespread Disapproval Amidst Protests
70% of Greeks disapprove of the government's handling of the Tempe train disaster and other issues, leading to widespread protests with demands for improved infrastructure, faster justice, and governmental accountability.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Sydney Metro Rail Projects Face \$566 Million Cost Overrun
Construction costs for Sydney's Metro West and Sydney Airport metro lines have increased by \$566 million, due to factors including additional tunnel cross passages and unforeseen excavation challenges, raising concerns about project budgets and funding for future transport initiatives.
Sydney Metro Rail Projects Face \$566 Million Cost Overrun
Construction costs for Sydney's Metro West and Sydney Airport metro lines have increased by \$566 million, due to factors including additional tunnel cross passages and unforeseen excavation challenges, raising concerns about project budgets and funding for future transport initiatives.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Houlihan Wins Silver Medal in Comeback After Doping Ban
Shelby Houlihan, a U.S. record holder in the 1,500 meters, won a silver medal in the 3,000 meters at the world indoor championships in Nanjing, China, marking her return to competitive running after a two-year doping ban she attributed to a contaminated burrito.
Houlihan Wins Silver Medal in Comeback After Doping Ban
Shelby Houlihan, a U.S. record holder in the 1,500 meters, won a silver medal in the 3,000 meters at the world indoor championships in Nanjing, China, marking her return to competitive running after a two-year doping ban she attributed to a contaminated burrito.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Netflix's "Million Dollar Secret", "The Sims" Rival "InZoi", and Mumford & Sons' New Album
This week sees the release of Netflix's "Million Dollar Secret", a reality show similar to "The Traitors"; the life simulation game "InZoi", a rival to "The Sims"; Mumford & Sons' new album "Rushmere"; and the film "Holland" starring Nicole Kidman.
Netflix's "Million Dollar Secret", "The Sims" Rival "InZoi", and Mumford & Sons' New Album
This week sees the release of Netflix's "Million Dollar Secret", a reality show similar to "The Traitors"; the life simulation game "InZoi", a rival to "The Sims"; Mumford & Sons' new album "Rushmere"; and the film "Holland" starring Nicole Kidman.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Belliard Wins Green Nomination for 2026 Paris Mayoral Election
David Belliard, Paris's Deputy Mayor for Transportation, won the Green party's nomination for the 2026 Paris mayoral election with 52.6% of the vote in a close race against Anne-Claire Boux (47.4%), following a two-round primary with 66% participation of the 1340 Parisian party members.
Belliard Wins Green Nomination for 2026 Paris Mayoral Election
David Belliard, Paris's Deputy Mayor for Transportation, won the Green party's nomination for the 2026 Paris mayoral election with 52.6% of the vote in a close race against Anne-Claire Boux (47.4%), following a two-round primary with 66% participation of the 1340 Parisian party members.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Vandalism sparks debate on modern art's role and the decline of critical discourse
A Greek MP vandalized artwork by Christoforos Katsadiotis, sparking a debate about modern art's role and the lack of critical analysis in various creative fields, leading to concerns about the loss of critical thinking in society.
Vandalism sparks debate on modern art's role and the decline of critical discourse
A Greek MP vandalized artwork by Christoforos Katsadiotis, sparking a debate about modern art's role and the lack of critical analysis in various creative fields, leading to concerns about the loss of critical thinking in society.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Eight Greek Judges Dismissed for Misconduct and Delays
Eight Greek judges—one appeals court prosecutor, one appeals court judge, two presiding judges, and four judges—were dismissed by the Supreme Court's Disciplinary Committee due to inappropriate conduct, significant delays, and health reasons, highlighting systemic issues within the judiciary.
Eight Greek Judges Dismissed for Misconduct and Delays
Eight Greek judges—one appeals court prosecutor, one appeals court judge, two presiding judges, and four judges—were dismissed by the Supreme Court's Disciplinary Committee due to inappropriate conduct, significant delays, and health reasons, highlighting systemic issues within the judiciary.
Progress
36% Bias Score
London Exhibitions Showcase Painting's Power to Inspire Change
London's Barbican and Serpentine North galleries host concurrent exhibitions of Noah Davis and Arpita Singh, showcasing their distinct painting styles and highlighting art's role in challenging social issues and inspiring change.
London Exhibitions Showcase Painting's Power to Inspire Change
London's Barbican and Serpentine North galleries host concurrent exhibitions of Noah Davis and Arpita Singh, showcasing their distinct painting styles and highlighting art's role in challenging social issues and inspiring change.
Progress
44% Bias Score