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Stasi Surveillance: Scale, Methods, and Legacy in East Germany
From 1957 to 1989, East Germany's Stasi secret police, led by Erich Mielke, used a vast network of 90,000 full-time employees and 100,000-200,000 informants to monitor citizens, suppress dissent, and maintain the Socialist Unity Party's control, employing methods such as mail opening, phone tapping,...
Stasi Surveillance: Scale, Methods, and Legacy in East Germany
From 1957 to 1989, East Germany's Stasi secret police, led by Erich Mielke, used a vast network of 90,000 full-time employees and 100,000-200,000 informants to monitor citizens, suppress dissent, and maintain the Socialist Unity Party's control, employing methods such as mail opening, phone tapping,...
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44% Bias Score
China's July Exports Surge Despite US Trade Tensions
Despite a 21.7 percent drop in exports to the US, China's overall exports surged 7.2 percent in July, exceeding expectations, while imports rose 4.1 percent; this growth was driven by increased exports to the EU and ASEAN, amid ongoing US-China trade talks and US sanctions against Russia.
China's July Exports Surge Despite US Trade Tensions
Despite a 21.7 percent drop in exports to the US, China's overall exports surged 7.2 percent in July, exceeding expectations, while imports rose 4.1 percent; this growth was driven by increased exports to the EU and ASEAN, amid ongoing US-China trade talks and US sanctions against Russia.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Multiple Countries
On August 7th, 2025, President Trump enacted new tariffs ranging from 15% to 41% on goods from numerous countries, including the EU, Japan, and South Korea, to reduce the US trade deficit, despite some countries negotiating lower rates; exceptions include Mexico and Canada.
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Multiple Countries
On August 7th, 2025, President Trump enacted new tariffs ranging from 15% to 41% on goods from numerous countries, including the EU, Japan, and South Korea, to reduce the US trade deficit, despite some countries negotiating lower rates; exceptions include Mexico and Canada.
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60% Bias Score
Bolsonaro Lawyers Appeal House Arrest, Claiming Censorship
On August 6th, 2025, Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers appealed his house arrest to Brazil's Supreme Court, arguing it's censorship after supporters shared a video, violating his social media ban stemming from an alleged coup attempt trial. The court will decide whether the restriction constitutes censorship...
Bolsonaro Lawyers Appeal House Arrest, Claiming Censorship
On August 6th, 2025, Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers appealed his house arrest to Brazil's Supreme Court, arguing it's censorship after supporters shared a video, violating his social media ban stemming from an alleged coup attempt trial. The court will decide whether the restriction constitutes censorship...
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44% Bias Score
German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of State Spyware
The German Federal Constitutional Court will rule on a 2018 constitutional complaint against the 2017 reform of the Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO), focusing on the use of state-sponsored spyware for online searches and communication surveillance; the court's decision will have significant implica...
German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of State Spyware
The German Federal Constitutional Court will rule on a 2018 constitutional complaint against the 2017 reform of the Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO), focusing on the use of state-sponsored spyware for online searches and communication surveillance; the court's decision will have significant implica...
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40% Bias Score
US Multifamily Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Economic Headwinds
The US multifamily market is experiencing a potential upswing driven by robust rental demand, high homeownership costs, and anticipated interest rate decreases, despite a significant drop in new construction and a large volume of maturing loans presenting both risks and opportunities.
US Multifamily Market Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Economic Headwinds
The US multifamily market is experiencing a potential upswing driven by robust rental demand, high homeownership costs, and anticipated interest rate decreases, despite a significant drop in new construction and a large volume of maturing loans presenting both risks and opportunities.
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40% Bias Score
Rheinmetall Reports Record Profits Amidst Global Military Spending Surge
Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, reported record first-half 2025 revenue (€4.7 billion, +24%) and profit (€475 million, +18%), driven by increased global military spending due to the Ukraine war and higher NATO defense budgets; the company anticipates further growth with a €63 billion order ...
Rheinmetall Reports Record Profits Amidst Global Military Spending Surge
Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, reported record first-half 2025 revenue (€4.7 billion, +24%) and profit (€475 million, +18%), driven by increased global military spending due to the Ukraine war and higher NATO defense budgets; the company anticipates further growth with a €63 billion order ...
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48% Bias Score
Qatar Threatens to Halt LNG Exports to Europe Over EU Sustainability Directive
Facing the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Qatar, a major LNG supplier to Europe, threatens to halt exports due to high compliance costs and potential fines for its state-owned QatarEnergy, potentially triggering energy shortages and price hikes in Europe.
Qatar Threatens to Halt LNG Exports to Europe Over EU Sustainability Directive
Facing the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Qatar, a major LNG supplier to Europe, threatens to halt exports due to high compliance costs and potential fines for its state-owned QatarEnergy, potentially triggering energy shortages and price hikes in Europe.
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32% Bias Score
Texas Democrats Block Gerrymandering Vote
Over 50 Texas Democratic representatives fled the state to prevent a vote on Republican-led gerrymandering of electoral districts, creating a political stalemate and exposing deep partisan divisions.
Texas Democrats Block Gerrymandering Vote
Over 50 Texas Democratic representatives fled the state to prevent a vote on Republican-led gerrymandering of electoral districts, creating a political stalemate and exposing deep partisan divisions.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Tariffs on Brazil: Political Dispute Overrides Economic Logic
The U.S. imposed tariffs up to 50 percent on Brazilian goods due to alleged persecution of Jair Bolsonaro, creating a major bilateral crisis impacting trade, and prompting strong criticism from Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
U.S. Tariffs on Brazil: Political Dispute Overrides Economic Logic
The U.S. imposed tariffs up to 50 percent on Brazilian goods due to alleged persecution of Jair Bolsonaro, creating a major bilateral crisis impacting trade, and prompting strong criticism from Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
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48% Bias Score
German Jobcenters Undercover Heating Costs for 334,000 Bürgergeld Households
In 2022, German Jobcenters undercovered heating costs for 12.6 percent (334,000) of Bürgergeld households, forcing them to pay an average of €116 from their monthly allowance due to municipal cost limits, sparking criticism from the opposition.
German Jobcenters Undercover Heating Costs for 334,000 Bürgergeld Households
In 2022, German Jobcenters undercovered heating costs for 12.6 percent (334,000) of Bürgergeld households, forcing them to pay an average of €116 from their monthly allowance due to municipal cost limits, sparking criticism from the opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Oil and Gas Profits Dip Despite Cost-Cutting Success
Major oil and gas companies like Shell, BP, and Saudi Aramco experienced profit declines in Q2 2024 due to OPEC+'s increased oil production, market volatility, and cost-cutting measures, exceeding analyst expectations.
Oil and Gas Profits Dip Despite Cost-Cutting Success
Major oil and gas companies like Shell, BP, and Saudi Aramco experienced profit declines in Q2 2024 due to OPEC+'s increased oil production, market volatility, and cost-cutting measures, exceeding analyst expectations.
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36% Bias Score
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