Aspen Insurance to List on NYSE, Exiting London Stock Exchange
Aspen Insurance, a Lloyd's of London underwriter, plans a £3bn (€3.61bn) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, citing differences in US and UK accounting practices as the primary reason, impacting the London Stock Exchange amid declining listings and stricter UK regulations.
Aspen Insurance to List on NYSE, Exiting London Stock Exchange
Aspen Insurance, a Lloyd's of London underwriter, plans a £3bn (€3.61bn) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, citing differences in US and UK accounting practices as the primary reason, impacting the London Stock Exchange amid declining listings and stricter UK regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Carter Funeral Observances Begin in Plains, Georgia
Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in Plains, Georgia, tracing his life from his hometown to the global stage, culminating in a state funeral in Washington, D.C., and a private burial in Plains.
Carter Funeral Observances Begin in Plains, Georgia
Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in Plains, Georgia, tracing his life from his hometown to the global stage, culminating in a state funeral in Washington, D.C., and a private burial in Plains.
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16% Bias Score
Biden Blocks US Steel Acquisition, Citing National Security
President Joe Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the companies' claims that the deal would benefit US production and employment and despite support from some conservatives and business groups; the decision comes weeks befor...
Biden Blocks US Steel Acquisition, Citing National Security
President Joe Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the companies' claims that the deal would benefit US production and employment and despite support from some conservatives and business groups; the decision comes weeks befor...
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48% Bias Score
Poland Begins EU Council Presidency Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Poland began its six-month term as president of the Council of the European Union on January 1st, 2024, with a gala in Warsaw featuring Prime Minister Donald Tusk's speech emphasizing Poland's commitment to European unity and security, while notable absences included Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej...
Poland Begins EU Council Presidency Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Poland began its six-month term as president of the Council of the European Union on January 1st, 2024, with a gala in Warsaw featuring Prime Minister Donald Tusk's speech emphasizing Poland's commitment to European unity and security, while notable absences included Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej...
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Plane Crash Kills 179, Prompts Police Investigation
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed on Sunday at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 passengers and injuring two flight attendants. Police have raided the offices of Jeju Air and the airport operator as part of an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash, which involved pot...
South Korea Plane Crash Kills 179, Prompts Police Investigation
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed on Sunday at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 passengers and injuring two flight attendants. Police have raided the offices of Jeju Air and the airport operator as part of an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash, which involved pot...
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32% Bias Score
Austria and Sweden Push EU for Stronger Action on Irregular Migration
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urged the EU to enhance border security and migrant return mechanisms during a Vienna meeting marking their nations' 30th EU anniversary, citing irregular migration's impact on recent elections and the rise of far-right par...
Austria and Sweden Push EU for Stronger Action on Irregular Migration
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urged the EU to enhance border security and migrant return mechanisms during a Vienna meeting marking their nations' 30th EU anniversary, citing irregular migration's impact on recent elections and the rise of far-right par...
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48% Bias Score
US to Sell $8 Billion in Arms to Israel Amid Gaza War
The US plans an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, including air-to-air missiles, artillery shells, and bombs, to aid in its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza; this adds to $17.9 billion in aid already provided since October 2023.
US to Sell $8 Billion in Arms to Israel Amid Gaza War
The US plans an $8 billion arms sale to Israel, including air-to-air missiles, artillery shells, and bombs, to aid in its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza; this adds to $17.9 billion in aid already provided since October 2023.
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64% Bias Score
MiAlgae: Sustainable Omega-3 Production Using Whisky Wastewater
Douglas Martin's MiAlgae uses whisky distillery wastewater to grow algae, providing a sustainable Omega-3 alternative that reduces overfishing and carbon emissions; in 2024 alone, they recycled enough wastewater to fill nearly 300 Olympic-sized swimming pools, preventing 150,000 kg of CO2 emissions.
MiAlgae: Sustainable Omega-3 Production Using Whisky Wastewater
Douglas Martin's MiAlgae uses whisky distillery wastewater to grow algae, providing a sustainable Omega-3 alternative that reduces overfishing and carbon emissions; in 2024 alone, they recycled enough wastewater to fill nearly 300 Olympic-sized swimming pools, preventing 150,000 kg of CO2 emissions.
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52% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot Vote
Republican Mike Johnson won the House speakership on the first ballot by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing a key endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, who personally intervened by phone during the vote, highlighting significant division...
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot Vote
Republican Mike Johnson won the House speakership on the first ballot by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing a key endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, who personally intervened by phone during the vote, highlighting significant division...
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48% Bias Score
Global Conflict Surge: 25% Rise in Political Violence, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence surged 25% in 2024, with 223,000 deaths; Palestine is the most conflict-ridden country, experiencing over 50,000 fatalities in the past year and 81% of its population exposed to conflict; the UN projects 305 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2025.
Global Conflict Surge: 25% Rise in Political Violence, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence surged 25% in 2024, with 223,000 deaths; Palestine is the most conflict-ridden country, experiencing over 50,000 fatalities in the past year and 81% of its population exposed to conflict; the UN projects 305 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
New Orleans Car Attack: Army Veteran Investigated for ISIS Links
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday, injuring two police officers before being shot and killed by police; authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism linked to ISIS.
New Orleans Car Attack: Army Veteran Investigated for ISIS Links
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran, drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday, injuring two police officers before being shot and killed by police; authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism linked to ISIS.
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48% Bias Score
Côte d'Ivoire Withdraws French Troops, Following Regional Trend
Côte d'Ivoire announced the withdrawal of French troops starting this month, handing over the Port Bouét military infantry battalion to Ivorian forces; this follows a similar trend in West Africa, where nations are reducing military ties with France, leaving France with troops only in Djibouti and G...
Côte d'Ivoire Withdraws French Troops, Following Regional Trend
Côte d'Ivoire announced the withdrawal of French troops starting this month, handing over the Port Bouét military infantry battalion to Ivorian forces; this follows a similar trend in West Africa, where nations are reducing military ties with France, leaving France with troops only in Djibouti and G...
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36% Bias Score