Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
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48% Bias Score
Actively Managed ETFs Rise in Canada
Canada launched the world's first ETF in 1990, and today actively managed ETFs constitute over half of the approximately 1,500 ETFs listed in Canada, representing a significant shift from a decade ago, though passive ETFs still hold the majority of assets.
Actively Managed ETFs Rise in Canada
Canada launched the world's first ETF in 1990, and today actively managed ETFs constitute over half of the approximately 1,500 ETFs listed in Canada, representing a significant shift from a decade ago, though passive ETFs still hold the majority of assets.
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36% Bias Score
Software Failure Spurs Cash Rush, Underscoring Need for Payment Diversity
A major software failure caused widespread digital payment disruptions, leading to a 30% surge in U.K. ATM withdrawals and highlighting the ongoing importance of cash as a backup payment method amid growing concerns about digital security and privacy.
Software Failure Spurs Cash Rush, Underscoring Need for Payment Diversity
A major software failure caused widespread digital payment disruptions, leading to a 30% surge in U.K. ATM withdrawals and highlighting the ongoing importance of cash as a backup payment method amid growing concerns about digital security and privacy.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish ESO Completion Rate: Stagnation Claim Refuted, Exposing Systemic Inequalities
Analysis reveals that claims of stagnation in Spain's ESO completion rate are false; data shows a slight increase, but significant disparities exist between public and private schools, particularly in Madrid, highlighting inequitable resource allocation and a narrative that blames students for syste...
Spanish ESO Completion Rate: Stagnation Claim Refuted, Exposing Systemic Inequalities
Analysis reveals that claims of stagnation in Spain's ESO completion rate are false; data shows a slight increase, but significant disparities exist between public and private schools, particularly in Madrid, highlighting inequitable resource allocation and a narrative that blames students for syste...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Deficits and Inflation at Davos
During a Davos speech, President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU and Canada, asserting that the EU doesn't import US farm products or cars, and exaggerating the US-Canada trade deficit to $200-$250 billion (it was actually $40.6 billion in 2023). He also misrepresented the US-Chin...
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Deficits and Inflation at Davos
During a Davos speech, President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU and Canada, asserting that the EU doesn't import US farm products or cars, and exaggerating the US-Canada trade deficit to $200-$250 billion (it was actually $40.6 billion in 2023). He also misrepresented the US-Chin...
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20% Bias Score
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Relationships
President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU, China, and Canada during a Davos speech, misrepresenting agricultural and vehicle exports to the EU, exaggerating the US trade deficit with China, and grossly overstating the deficit with Canada while ignoring the significant role of Cana...
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Relationships
President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU, China, and Canada during a Davos speech, misrepresenting agricultural and vehicle exports to the EU, exaggerating the US trade deficit with China, and grossly overstating the deficit with Canada while ignoring the significant role of Cana...
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16% Bias Score
Dutch Government Urges Halt to In-Store "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urges, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers while Klarna adds information screens and explores an opt-out feature.
Dutch Government Urges Halt to In-Store "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urges, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers while Klarna adds information screens and explores an opt-out feature.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist
Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.
Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist
Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.
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32% Bias Score
Castlelake to Sell Aedas Homes for Over €1.1 Billion
US fund Castlelake is selling its 79% stake in Spanish real estate company Aedas Homes, with bids expected in February from major investors like Hines and Starwood Capital for a deal potentially exceeding €1.1 billion, reflecting increased international interest in Spain's housing market.
Castlelake to Sell Aedas Homes for Over €1.1 Billion
US fund Castlelake is selling its 79% stake in Spanish real estate company Aedas Homes, with bids expected in February from major investors like Hines and Starwood Capital for a deal potentially exceeding €1.1 billion, reflecting increased international interest in Spain's housing market.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
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40% Bias Score
CNN Announces 200 Layoffs, New Streaming Service in Restructuring
CNN announced Thursday that it is laying off around 6% of its workforce, or approximately 200 employees, as it overhauls its programming and invests $70 million in a new streaming service and digital strategy to address declining viewership and revenue.
CNN Announces 200 Layoffs, New Streaming Service in Restructuring
CNN announced Thursday that it is laying off around 6% of its workforce, or approximately 200 employees, as it overhauls its programming and invests $70 million in a new streaming service and digital strategy to address declining viewership and revenue.
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40% Bias Score
CD Rates Remain High in Early 2025, But Choices Abound
In early 2025, savers face a choice between relatively high-yield CDs and high-yield savings accounts, weighing the trade-off between fixed versus variable interest rates and the penalty for early CD withdrawals against their need for liquidity and risk tolerance.
CD Rates Remain High in Early 2025, But Choices Abound
In early 2025, savers face a choice between relatively high-yield CDs and high-yield savings accounts, weighing the trade-off between fixed versus variable interest rates and the penalty for early CD withdrawals against their need for liquidity and risk tolerance.
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52% Bias Score