Unexpected Bestseller: Harpman's Novel Finds Success
Jacqueline Harpman's novel "I Who Have Never Known Men", initially selling only two or three copies annually, has become a bestseller in 2023, selling 45,000 copies, due to its popularity on BookTok and endorsements from celebrities.
Unexpected Bestseller: Harpman's Novel Finds Success
Jacqueline Harpman's novel "I Who Have Never Known Men", initially selling only two or three copies annually, has become a bestseller in 2023, selling 45,000 copies, due to its popularity on BookTok and endorsements from celebrities.
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32% Bias Score
Internet, Dopamine, and the Algorithmic Future of Democracy
This essay argues that the internet's dopamine-driven reward system weakens critical thinking, making people more susceptible to populism and potentially leading to a future where algorithms hold political power.
Internet, Dopamine, and the Algorithmic Future of Democracy
This essay argues that the internet's dopamine-driven reward system weakens critical thinking, making people more susceptible to populism and potentially leading to a future where algorithms hold political power.
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68% Bias Score
Netherlands Considers Development Aid Cuts to Fund Budget
A proposed 0.4% VAT increase in the Netherlands, projected to increase the monthly cost of a Videoland subscription by two cents, faces opposition. An alternative solution is to further cut development aid, currently reduced by €2.4 billion annually, to cover a €1.2 billion budget shortfall, sparkin...
Netherlands Considers Development Aid Cuts to Fund Budget
A proposed 0.4% VAT increase in the Netherlands, projected to increase the monthly cost of a Videoland subscription by two cents, faces opposition. An alternative solution is to further cut development aid, currently reduced by €2.4 billion annually, to cover a €1.2 billion budget shortfall, sparkin...
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64% Bias Score
Scotland defeats Italy 29-19 in Six Nations opener
Scotland defeated Italy 29-19 in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield, with Huw Jones scoring a hat-trick, but Italy mounted a strong second-half comeback before Scotland secured the bonus-point victory.
Scotland defeats Italy 29-19 in Six Nations opener
Scotland defeated Italy 29-19 in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield, with Huw Jones scoring a hat-trick, but Italy mounted a strong second-half comeback before Scotland secured the bonus-point victory.
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44% Bias Score
Volt Launches Ride-Hailing App in Athens Amidst High Demand
The Estonian ride-hailing app Volt launched in Athens, Greece, capitalizing on high tourism, limited taxi licenses (around 13,600 in Athens), and projected growth in app usage (from 650,000 to 770,000 daily users by 2030), while the European ride-hailing market is expected to reach \$22 billion by 2...
Volt Launches Ride-Hailing App in Athens Amidst High Demand
The Estonian ride-hailing app Volt launched in Athens, Greece, capitalizing on high tourism, limited taxi licenses (around 13,600 in Athens), and projected growth in app usage (from 650,000 to 770,000 daily users by 2030), while the European ride-hailing market is expected to reach \$22 billion by 2...
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40% Bias Score
11-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death in Nieuwegein; 29-Year-Old Arrested
An 11-year-old Dutch girl of Eritrean descent was fatally stabbed in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, on Saturday afternoon; a 29-year-old man has been arrested, and investigations are underway into prior reports of erratic behavior from the suspect.
11-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death in Nieuwegein; 29-Year-Old Arrested
An 11-year-old Dutch girl of Eritrean descent was fatally stabbed in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, on Saturday afternoon; a 29-year-old man has been arrested, and investigations are underway into prior reports of erratic behavior from the suspect.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Omnibus Bill Passes Amidst Political Maneuvering
The Spanish government's omnibus bill, initially stalled over pension adjustments, passed after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez negotiated concessions; this involved unexpected support from the PP, raising questions about evolving political strategies.
Spanish Omnibus Bill Passes Amidst Political Maneuvering
The Spanish government's omnibus bill, initially stalled over pension adjustments, passed after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez negotiated concessions; this involved unexpected support from the PP, raising questions about evolving political strategies.
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56% Bias Score
Former German President Horst Köhler Dies at 81
Former German President Horst Köhler died today at age 81 after a short illness; his 2010 resignation stemmed from criticism over comments linking the Bundeswehr's Afghan mission to German economic interests, and his presidency was marked by disputes with the government.
Former German President Horst Köhler Dies at 81
Former German President Horst Köhler died today at age 81 after a short illness; his 2010 resignation stemmed from criticism over comments linking the Bundeswehr's Afghan mission to German economic interests, and his presidency was marked by disputes with the government.
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32% Bias Score
DNC Elects New Leadership Amidst Party Recalibration
The Democratic National Committee will elect new leadership today, including a new chair to replace Jaime Harrison, with eight candidates including Ken Martin and Ben Wikler as frontrunners; the new chair will inherit a party out of power needing to recalibrate after recent election losses.
DNC Elects New Leadership Amidst Party Recalibration
The Democratic National Committee will elect new leadership today, including a new chair to replace Jaime Harrison, with eight candidates including Ken Martin and Ben Wikler as frontrunners; the new chair will inherit a party out of power needing to recalibrate after recent election losses.
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52% Bias Score
Reform UK Raises £1 Million at Mayfair Fundraiser
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party raised at least £1 million at a fundraiser last week at Oswald's, a Mayfair club frequented by the British elite, attracting wealthy donors previously associated with the Conservative party.
Reform UK Raises £1 Million at Mayfair Fundraiser
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party raised at least £1 million at a fundraiser last week at Oswald's, a Mayfair club frequented by the British elite, attracting wealthy donors previously associated with the Conservative party.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Disability Job Creation Target Significantly Missed
The Netherlands' 2015 Jobs Agreement, aiming to create 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2023, has fallen short, with approximately 88,000 jobs created, due to complex subsidy applications, employer hesitancy, and accessibility issues.
Dutch Disability Job Creation Target Significantly Missed
The Netherlands' 2015 Jobs Agreement, aiming to create 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2023, has fallen short, with approximately 88,000 jobs created, due to complex subsidy applications, employer hesitancy, and accessibility issues.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Misses Disability Job Creation Target by 37,000
The Netherlands' 2015 Jobs Agreement, aiming to create 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2023, has fallen short, creating only around 88,000 positions, despite subsidies and incentives; complexities in the application process and employer concerns regarding risks significantly hindered th...
Netherlands Misses Disability Job Creation Target by 37,000
The Netherlands' 2015 Jobs Agreement, aiming to create 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2023, has fallen short, creating only around 88,000 positions, despite subsidies and incentives; complexities in the application process and employer concerns regarding risks significantly hindered th...
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40% Bias Score