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Mariano Worried About Federal Funding Cuts, Defends Audit Resistance
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano voiced concerns about potential federal funding cuts impacting the state's \$15 billion in annual federal funding and defended the legislature's resistance to an audit by State Auditor DiZoglio, citing constitutional issues while implementing new rules to impr...
Mariano Worried About Federal Funding Cuts, Defends Audit Resistance
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano voiced concerns about potential federal funding cuts impacting the state's \$15 billion in annual federal funding and defended the legislature's resistance to an audit by State Auditor DiZoglio, citing constitutional issues while implementing new rules to impr...
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52% Bias Score
Cool-Climate Wines: South African Sauvignon Blanc and English Bacchus
A review of two cool-climate wines: Iona Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (£17.99, virginwines.co.uk) from Elgin, South Africa, and M&S Lyme Bay Bacchus 2023 (£15, Marks & Spencer) from Devon, England, highlights the stylistic attributes associated with cool-climate winemaking, namely high acidi...
Cool-Climate Wines: South African Sauvignon Blanc and English Bacchus
A review of two cool-climate wines: Iona Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (£17.99, virginwines.co.uk) from Elgin, South Africa, and M&S Lyme Bay Bacchus 2023 (£15, Marks & Spencer) from Devon, England, highlights the stylistic attributes associated with cool-climate winemaking, namely high acidi...
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28% Bias Score
USAID Funding Freeze Devastates West Kenya
The abrupt termination of USAID funding in West Kenya has resulted in severe consequences, including clinic closures, economic hardship, and a projected rise in HIV and TB cases; the funding freeze, announced January 24th, left 37,000 aid workers jobless, created a $200 million budget hole for Kenya...
USAID Funding Freeze Devastates West Kenya
The abrupt termination of USAID funding in West Kenya has resulted in severe consequences, including clinic closures, economic hardship, and a projected rise in HIV and TB cases; the funding freeze, announced January 24th, left 37,000 aid workers jobless, created a $200 million budget hole for Kenya...
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68% Bias Score
US Stocks End February in the Red Amidst Market Volatility
US stocks closed February lower despite Friday's gains, fueled by "extreme fear" and uncertainty from a White House exchange, a sharp drop in consumer spending, and concerns about AI investment and economic growth.
US Stocks End February in the Red Amidst Market Volatility
US stocks closed February lower despite Friday's gains, fueled by "extreme fear" and uncertainty from a White House exchange, a sharp drop in consumer spending, and concerns about AI investment and economic growth.
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52% Bias Score
Kretinsky's Royal Mail Acquisition Raises Concerns
Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky is acquiring Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) for £3.6 billion despite a failed similar attempt in the Netherlands involving PostNL; the deal raises concerns about service quality and financial stability.
Kretinsky's Royal Mail Acquisition Raises Concerns
Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky is acquiring Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) for £3.6 billion despite a failed similar attempt in the Netherlands involving PostNL; the deal raises concerns about service quality and financial stability.
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68% Bias Score
Lithuania: Energy Independence and Amber Renaissance
Lithuania has fully integrated with the European energy network, ending reliance on Russian energy; simultaneously, its amber industry thrives, attracting global attention and tourism.
Lithuania: Energy Independence and Amber Renaissance
Lithuania has fully integrated with the European energy network, ending reliance on Russian energy; simultaneously, its amber industry thrives, attracting global attention and tourism.
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36% Bias Score
Valencia Man Arrested for €100,000 Friend Fraud
A 34-year-old man in Valencia, Spain, was arrested for defrauding nearly €100,000 from 19 friends by using their identities to open bank accounts and credit cards, starting his operation in February after a fraud report was filed.
Valencia Man Arrested for €100,000 Friend Fraud
A 34-year-old man in Valencia, Spain, was arrested for defrauding nearly €100,000 from 19 friends by using their identities to open bank accounts and credit cards, starting his operation in February after a fraud report was filed.
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32% Bias Score
USAID Instability Threatens Global Food Aid
Edesia, a Rhode Island company producing life-saving nutritional paste for malnourished children, experienced a temporary contract termination from USAID, highlighting broader instability within the agency due to recent staff changes and contract cancellations affecting the global supply of aid.
USAID Instability Threatens Global Food Aid
Edesia, a Rhode Island company producing life-saving nutritional paste for malnourished children, experienced a temporary contract termination from USAID, highlighting broader instability within the agency due to recent staff changes and contract cancellations affecting the global supply of aid.
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48% Bias Score
Nippon Steel Resumes US Steel Acquisition Bid Despite Trump Opposition
Nippon Steel plans to pursue its $14 billion acquisition of US Steel despite President Trump's opposition and various legal and political challenges, while facing competition from Cleveland-Cliffs and an activist investor seeking to replace US Steel's management.
Nippon Steel Resumes US Steel Acquisition Bid Despite Trump Opposition
Nippon Steel plans to pursue its $14 billion acquisition of US Steel despite President Trump's opposition and various legal and political challenges, while facing competition from Cleveland-Cliffs and an activist investor seeking to replace US Steel's management.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Considers Matching U.S. Tariffs on China
Canada is considering matching U.S. tariffs on China to create a "Fortress North America," as proposed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, amid ongoing negotiations to avoid separate U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods scheduled for March 4th.
Canada Considers Matching U.S. Tariffs on China
Canada is considering matching U.S. tariffs on China to create a "Fortress North America," as proposed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, amid ongoing negotiations to avoid separate U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods scheduled for March 4th.
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56% Bias Score
First Solar Excludes Deep-Sea Mined Minerals Amid Growing Environmental Concerns
As You Sow and First Solar's January 2025 agreement to exclude deep-sea mined minerals reflects growing global concerns over environmental damage from deep-sea mining, particularly concerning biodiversity, and the need for sustainable sourcing of minerals for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
First Solar Excludes Deep-Sea Mined Minerals Amid Growing Environmental Concerns
As You Sow and First Solar's January 2025 agreement to exclude deep-sea mined minerals reflects growing global concerns over environmental damage from deep-sea mining, particularly concerning biodiversity, and the need for sustainable sourcing of minerals for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
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56% Bias Score
El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Law, Secures $1.4 Billion IMF Loan
El Salvador amended its Bitcoin Law on January 29th, 2024, making Bitcoin acceptance voluntary for merchants and eliminating it from tax payments to secure a $1.4 billion loan from the IMF, resulting in an immediate $113 million disbursement and unlocking potential access to $3.5 billion more in fun...
El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Law, Secures $1.4 Billion IMF Loan
El Salvador amended its Bitcoin Law on January 29th, 2024, making Bitcoin acceptance voluntary for merchants and eliminating it from tax payments to secure a $1.4 billion loan from the IMF, resulting in an immediate $113 million disbursement and unlocking potential access to $3.5 billion more in fun...
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48% Bias Score
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