£145 Billion in British Companies Acquired in 2024 Amidst Concerns Over London's Financial Standing
British companies worth £145 billion were acquired in 2024, a 51% increase from 2023, with foreign buyers accounting for £74 billion (51%), raising concerns about London's standing as a global listing venue.
£145 Billion in British Companies Acquired in 2024 Amidst Concerns Over London's Financial Standing
British companies worth £145 billion were acquired in 2024, a 51% increase from 2023, with foreign buyers accounting for £74 billion (51%), raising concerns about London's standing as a global listing venue.
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40% Bias Score
Line of Duty Sets New Viewership Record
A May 2021 Line of Duty episode revealing the identity of 'H' achieved a record-breaking 15.8 million viewers, surpassing Heartbeat's 2000 record of 15.2 million, demonstrating the ongoing appeal of high-quality drama in television.
Line of Duty Sets New Viewership Record
A May 2021 Line of Duty episode revealing the identity of 'H' achieved a record-breaking 15.8 million viewers, surpassing Heartbeat's 2000 record of 15.2 million, demonstrating the ongoing appeal of high-quality drama in television.
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's systems via third-party provider BeyondTrust in December 2023, stealing unclassified documents; the incident is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's systems via third-party provider BeyondTrust in December 2023, stealing unclassified documents; the incident is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.
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44% Bias Score
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes Escalate, Raising War Fears
Following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan that killed civilians, the Taliban launched retaliatory artillery strikes on Pakistani border checkpoints, escalating tensions and raising fears of all-out war between the two nations.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clashes Escalate, Raising War Fears
Following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan that killed civilians, the Taliban launched retaliatory artillery strikes on Pakistani border checkpoints, escalating tensions and raising fears of all-out war between the two nations.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Woman Charged with Murder of Partner
A 38-year-old Australian woman, Cheryl Lucas, was charged with the murder of her partner, 47-year-old Heath Speedie, on Saturday after allegedly stabbing him in the chest in front of their young child in their Mount Helen home; the motive remains unknown.
Australian Woman Charged with Murder of Partner
A 38-year-old Australian woman, Cheryl Lucas, was charged with the murder of her partner, 47-year-old Heath Speedie, on Saturday after allegedly stabbing him in the chest in front of their young child in their Mount Helen home; the motive remains unknown.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government's Massive Miscalculation on 2004 Eastern European Immigration
Newly released files reveal the UK government drastically underestimated immigration from Eastern Europe after the 2004 EU expansion, predicting 5,000-13,000 arrivals annually but facing over 91,000 registrants by November 2004, a failure that fueled anti-EU sentiment and contributed to the 2016 Bre...
UK Government's Massive Miscalculation on 2004 Eastern European Immigration
Newly released files reveal the UK government drastically underestimated immigration from Eastern Europe after the 2004 EU expansion, predicting 5,000-13,000 arrivals annually but facing over 91,000 registrants by November 2004, a failure that fueled anti-EU sentiment and contributed to the 2016 Bre...
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Mentally Stimulating Sedentary Activities Shown to Benefit Brain Health in Older Adults
A University of South Australia study found that while prolonged sitting is harmful, mentally stimulating sedentary activities (reading, socializing) improve cognitive function in older adults (397 participants over 60), whereas passive activities (TV, video games) negatively impact it, potentially ...
Mentally Stimulating Sedentary Activities Shown to Benefit Brain Health in Older Adults
A University of South Australia study found that while prolonged sitting is harmful, mentally stimulating sedentary activities (reading, socializing) improve cognitive function in older adults (397 participants over 60), whereas passive activities (TV, video games) negatively impact it, potentially ...
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52-Year-Old Missing Person Case Solved After Photo Release
Sheila Fox, missing from Coventry since 1972 at age 16, has been found safe at age 68 following a renewed police appeal featuring a previously unreleased photograph that led to her identification by the public.
52-Year-Old Missing Person Case Solved After Photo Release
Sheila Fox, missing from Coventry since 1972 at age 16, has been found safe at age 68 following a renewed police appeal featuring a previously unreleased photograph that led to her identification by the public.
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44% Bias Score
South Korea Jet Crash Kills 180
On Sunday, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 crashed in South Korea, killing 180 passengers and crew after a second landing attempt following a reported bird strike; the incident is under investigation, prompting global safety concerns.
South Korea Jet Crash Kills 180
On Sunday, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 crashed in South Korea, killing 180 passengers and crew after a second landing attempt following a reported bird strike; the incident is under investigation, prompting global safety concerns.
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Xi Jinping Warns 'No One Can Stop' Taiwan Unification
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that Taiwan's unification with China is inevitable, escalating tensions after China conducted its largest military drills near Taiwan in years, simulating a blockade and assault on targets, coinciding with rising US-China tensions.
Xi Jinping Warns 'No One Can Stop' Taiwan Unification
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that Taiwan's unification with China is inevitable, escalating tensions after China conducted its largest military drills near Taiwan in years, simulating a blockade and assault on targets, coinciding with rising US-China tensions.
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52% Bias Score
Migrant Girls Abandoned at US Border Amidst Policy Debate
Two young girls from El Salvador were abandoned by smugglers at the Eagle Pass border crossing; the incident highlights the surge in unaccompanied migrant children and the challenges faced by US authorities in handling their cases, prompting proposals for stricter border policies.
Migrant Girls Abandoned at US Border Amidst Policy Debate
Two young girls from El Salvador were abandoned by smugglers at the Eagle Pass border crossing; the incident highlights the surge in unaccompanied migrant children and the challenges faced by US authorities in handling their cases, prompting proposals for stricter border policies.
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60% Bias Score
Australian Tech and Healthcare Stocks Soar in 2024
Australian technology and healthcare stocks soared in 2024, with ZipCo leading at 364% growth, followed by Life360 (201%), Sigma Healthcare (163%), Pro Medicus (166%), and Telix Pharma (146%), significantly outpacing the S&P/ASX200's 7.6% increase, driven by investor confidence and demographic trend...
Australian Tech and Healthcare Stocks Soar in 2024
Australian technology and healthcare stocks soared in 2024, with ZipCo leading at 364% growth, followed by Life360 (201%), Sigma Healthcare (163%), Pro Medicus (166%), and Telix Pharma (146%), significantly outpacing the S&P/ASX200's 7.6% increase, driven by investor confidence and demographic trend...
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48% Bias Score