Montenegro Mass Shooting Leaves 11 Dead
An August 2022 shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro's historic capital, was followed by another mass shooting on Wednesday, where a 45-year-old man, Aco Martinović, killed eleven people, including two children, and injured four others, before committing suicide; the government has declared three days of ...
Montenegro Mass Shooting Leaves 11 Dead
An August 2022 shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro's historic capital, was followed by another mass shooting on Wednesday, where a 45-year-old man, Aco Martinović, killed eleven people, including two children, and injured four others, before committing suicide; the government has declared three days of ...
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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
Taiwan Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Combat Workforce Crisis
Taiwan launched a six-month digital nomad visa on January 1, 2025, aiming to attract 400,000 remote workers by 2032 to address a workforce crisis and boost its economy, collaborating with Japan and South Korea to attract more workers from East Asia.
Taiwan Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Combat Workforce Crisis
Taiwan launched a six-month digital nomad visa on January 1, 2025, aiming to attract 400,000 remote workers by 2032 to address a workforce crisis and boost its economy, collaborating with Japan and South Korea to attract more workers from East Asia.
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48% Bias Score
Gallant Resigns from Knesset Amidst Gaza War Disagreements
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant resigned from the Knesset on Wednesday, citing disagreements with the government's handling of the Gaza war and its policy on ultra-Orthodox military exemptions; his dismissal by Prime Minister Netanyahu two months prior, and the ongoing war and the exemp...
Gallant Resigns from Knesset Amidst Gaza War Disagreements
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant resigned from the Knesset on Wednesday, citing disagreements with the government's handling of the Gaza war and its policy on ultra-Orthodox military exemptions; his dismissal by Prime Minister Netanyahu two months prior, and the ongoing war and the exemp...
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Investing for Beginners: A Guide to Bonds, Stocks, and Pooled Funds
This article explains various investment types—bonds, stocks, and pooled funds—highlighting their features, risks, and benefits, advising beginners to diversify, maintain patience, and avoid impulsive decisions based on short-term market trends.
Investing for Beginners: A Guide to Bonds, Stocks, and Pooled Funds
This article explains various investment types—bonds, stocks, and pooled funds—highlighting their features, risks, and benefits, advising beginners to diversify, maintain patience, and avoid impulsive decisions based on short-term market trends.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Tackles Heat Pump Misconceptions to Meet Net-Zero Goals
The UK government is employing behavioral insights and relaxing planning rules to increase heat pump installations, aiming for 600,000 units annually by 2028 to meet net-zero targets, despite common misconceptions and high installation costs.
UK Government Tackles Heat Pump Misconceptions to Meet Net-Zero Goals
The UK government is employing behavioral insights and relaxing planning rules to increase heat pump installations, aiming for 600,000 units annually by 2028 to meet net-zero targets, despite common misconceptions and high installation costs.
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Russia Halts Gas Transit to Europe via Ukraine, Spiking Prices
On January 1st, 2024, Russia stopped supplying natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, causing European gas prices to surge to €51 per megawatt-hour and depleting European gas inventories to 75% amid freezing temperatures. Central European countries are most affected.
Russia Halts Gas Transit to Europe via Ukraine, Spiking Prices
On January 1st, 2024, Russia stopped supplying natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, causing European gas prices to surge to €51 per megawatt-hour and depleting European gas inventories to 75% amid freezing temperatures. Central European countries are most affected.
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Massive Pipe Bomb Seizure in Virginia Raises National Security Concerns
US investigators seized over 150 pipe bombs and other homemade explosives from the Virginia home of 36-year-old Brad Spafford in December 2023 following his arrest on a firearms charge; the discovery, potentially the largest of its kind in FBI history, has led to numerous potential additional charge...
Massive Pipe Bomb Seizure in Virginia Raises National Security Concerns
US investigators seized over 150 pipe bombs and other homemade explosives from the Virginia home of 36-year-old Brad Spafford in December 2023 following his arrest on a firearms charge; the discovery, potentially the largest of its kind in FBI history, has led to numerous potential additional charge...
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David Lodge, Celebrated British Author, Dies at 89
British author David Lodge, known for novels like "Small World" and the "Changing Places" trilogy, died on January 1st, 2024, at age 89; his publisher lauded his international literary influence and kind nature.
David Lodge, Celebrated British Author, Dies at 89
British author David Lodge, known for novels like "Small World" and the "Changing Places" trilogy, died on January 1st, 2024, at age 89; his publisher lauded his international literary influence and kind nature.
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ASML Forecasts Strong Revenue Growth Despite 2024 Slowdown
ASML, Europe's formerly largest tech firm, projects 7-25% revenue growth in 2025 (€30bn-€35bn) despite a 2024 slowdown due to weaker-than-expected semiconductor recovery; long-term projections show €44bn-€60bn revenue by 2030, driven by its dominant position in EUV lithography and continued strong b...
ASML Forecasts Strong Revenue Growth Despite 2024 Slowdown
ASML, Europe's formerly largest tech firm, projects 7-25% revenue growth in 2025 (€30bn-€35bn) despite a 2024 slowdown due to weaker-than-expected semiconductor recovery; long-term projections show €44bn-€60bn revenue by 2030, driven by its dominant position in EUV lithography and continued strong b...
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Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
In England, 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 were at stages one or two, a record high and a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, though survival rates remain lower than in the rest of Europe and disparities exist between afflue...
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
In England, 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses between September 2023 and August 2024 were at stages one or two, a record high and a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, though survival rates remain lower than in the rest of Europe and disparities exist between afflue...
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Svalbard Seed Vault Receives Record Number of Seed Samples in 2024
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, opened in 2008, currently holds over 1,331,458 seed samples from 6,297 crop species, acting as a global backup for national seed banks to ensure food security in a changing climate; 64,331 new samples were added in 2024.
Svalbard Seed Vault Receives Record Number of Seed Samples in 2024
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, opened in 2008, currently holds over 1,331,458 seed samples from 6,297 crop species, acting as a global backup for national seed banks to ensure food security in a changing climate; 64,331 new samples were added in 2024.
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32% Bias Score