Bitcoin Surges Past $103,000 After Trump's Pro-Crypto SEC Nominee Announcement
President-elect Trump's nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the SEC sent bitcoin prices above $103,000, fueled by a pro-crypto political climate and over $119 million in crypto industry election spending in 2024, marking a sharp contrast to bitcoin's origins as a decentralized currency outside govern...
Bitcoin Surges Past $103,000 After Trump's Pro-Crypto SEC Nominee Announcement
President-elect Trump's nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the SEC sent bitcoin prices above $103,000, fueled by a pro-crypto political climate and over $119 million in crypto industry election spending in 2024, marking a sharp contrast to bitcoin's origins as a decentralized currency outside govern...
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44% Bias Score
Barcelona to Regulate Short-Term Rentals to Tackle Housing Crisis
Barcelona City Council plans to regulate short-term rentals to combat their use as a loophole to avoid rent control, modifying the city's urban plan to prioritize permanent housing; this initiative requires further political support and faces potential obstacles.
Barcelona to Regulate Short-Term Rentals to Tackle Housing Crisis
Barcelona City Council plans to regulate short-term rentals to combat their use as a loophole to avoid rent control, modifying the city's urban plan to prioritize permanent housing; this initiative requires further political support and faces potential obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Canal+ to Withdraw from French TNT by June 2025
Canal+ announced it will remove its four pay-TV channels from French TNT by June 2025, citing the non-renewal of C8's frequency and increased regulatory and tax burdens; 700,000 subscribers will receive alternative access equipment.
Canal+ to Withdraw from French TNT by June 2025
Canal+ announced it will remove its four pay-TV channels from French TNT by June 2025, citing the non-renewal of C8's frequency and increased regulatory and tax burdens; 700,000 subscribers will receive alternative access equipment.
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36% Bias Score
France Urges Comprehensive National AI Policy
A French parliamentary report advocates for a comprehensive national AI policy with clear goals, governance, and monitoring, recommending a high-level inter-ministerial approach, extensive training programs, and a potential UN institution for global AI governance.
France Urges Comprehensive National AI Policy
A French parliamentary report advocates for a comprehensive national AI policy with clear goals, governance, and monitoring, recommending a high-level inter-ministerial approach, extensive training programs, and a potential UN institution for global AI governance.
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40% Bias Score
Meta to Verify Financial Advertisers to Combat Investment Scams
Meta will verify financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram in Australia from early February, requiring licenses and IDs to combat the \$135 million in investment scam losses reported in 2024, a move preceding new government regulations.
Meta to Verify Financial Advertisers to Combat Investment Scams
Meta will verify financial advertisers on Facebook and Instagram in Australia from early February, requiring licenses and IDs to combat the \$135 million in investment scam losses reported in 2024, a move preceding new government regulations.
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28% Bias Score
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Europe Weighs Response
Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, while European nations express varying interest and approaches to regulation.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Europe Weighs Response
Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, while European nations express varying interest and approaches to regulation.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish EV Chargers Form Association to Overcome Bureaucratic Hurdles
Six major Spanish ultra-rapid EV charging companies, including Tesla, formed a new association, AORU, to overcome bureaucratic obstacles hindering the deployment of charging stations, impacting Spain's EV infrastructure development and economic growth.
Spanish EV Chargers Form Association to Overcome Bureaucratic Hurdles
Six major Spanish ultra-rapid EV charging companies, including Tesla, formed a new association, AORU, to overcome bureaucratic obstacles hindering the deployment of charging stations, impacting Spain's EV infrastructure development and economic growth.
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48% Bias Score
Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny
U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.
Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny
U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Conflicts of Interest in Canada's Financial Advisory System
Canada's financial advisory system faces conflicts of interest due to commission structures, insufficient regulations, and industry lobbying, undermining client trust and professional integrity; systemic reforms are needed to align client, advisor, and firm interests.
Conflicts of Interest in Canada's Financial Advisory System
Canada's financial advisory system faces conflicts of interest due to commission structures, insufficient regulations, and industry lobbying, undermining client trust and professional integrity; systemic reforms are needed to align client, advisor, and firm interests.
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36% Bias Score
Pro-Crypto SEC Candidates Emerge Under Trump Transition
With Gary Gensler's resignation, the Trump transition team is considering pro-crypto candidates for the SEC chair, potentially creating a more favorable environment for the crypto industry; leading candidates include Paul Atkins, Brian Brooks, and Robert Stebbins.
Pro-Crypto SEC Candidates Emerge Under Trump Transition
With Gary Gensler's resignation, the Trump transition team is considering pro-crypto candidates for the SEC chair, potentially creating a more favorable environment for the crypto industry; leading candidates include Paul Atkins, Brian Brooks, and Robert Stebbins.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin and XRP Soar After Trump Victory Amidst Regulatory Shifts
Following Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election, Bitcoin neared $100,000, boosted by a $15 trillion bet, while Ripple's XRP surged 200% due to anticipated regulatory changes and a potential stablecoin launch.
Bitcoin and XRP Soar After Trump Victory Amidst Regulatory Shifts
Following Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election, Bitcoin neared $100,000, boosted by a $15 trillion bet, while Ripple's XRP surged 200% due to anticipated regulatory changes and a potential stablecoin launch.
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56% Bias Score
Concerns over For-Profit Higher Education in France
A parliamentary report in France raises concerns about the quality and commercialization of for-profit private higher education, particularly its impact on vulnerable students.
Concerns over For-Profit Higher Education in France
A parliamentary report in France raises concerns about the quality and commercialization of for-profit private higher education, particularly its impact on vulnerable students.
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40% Bias Score