Dutch Short Film Wins Oscar; "Anora" Dominates
The 2024 Oscars saw "I'm Not a Robot," a Dutch short film directed by Victoria Warmerdam, win Best Short Film; "Anora," a dark romantic comedy, won five Oscars, including Best Picture; and several other films, including a Palestinian documentary, received awards.
Dutch Short Film Wins Oscar; "Anora" Dominates
The 2024 Oscars saw "I'm Not a Robot," a Dutch short film directed by Victoria Warmerdam, win Best Short Film; "Anora," a dark romantic comedy, won five Oscars, including Best Picture; and several other films, including a Palestinian documentary, received awards.
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48% Bias Score
Hancock Prospecting's Record Profit Amidst Warnings of Government-Induced Economic Stagnation
Hancock Prospecting reported record A$5.6 billion net profit in FY24, but Executive Chairman Gina Rinehart warns that excessive government red tape is hindering further growth, advocating for an "Australia-first" policy to boost investment and living standards, contrasting Australia's situation with...
Hancock Prospecting's Record Profit Amidst Warnings of Government-Induced Economic Stagnation
Hancock Prospecting reported record A$5.6 billion net profit in FY24, but Executive Chairman Gina Rinehart warns that excessive government red tape is hindering further growth, advocating for an "Australia-first" policy to boost investment and living standards, contrasting Australia's situation with...
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64% Bias Score
Amazon Sales Increase 1% During Boycott, Raising Questions About Consumer Activism Effectiveness
Despite a February 28th economic boycott targeting major retailers, Amazon sales increased by 1% compared to typical Friday sales, according to Momentum Commerce data; however, further boycotts are planned.
Amazon Sales Increase 1% During Boycott, Raising Questions About Consumer Activism Effectiveness
Despite a February 28th economic boycott targeting major retailers, Amazon sales increased by 1% compared to typical Friday sales, according to Momentum Commerce data; however, further boycotts are planned.
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48% Bias Score
Singer Angie Stone Dies at 63 in Alabama Highway Crash
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, 63, died Saturday in a highway crash in Alabama while traveling from a performance; her Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van overturned on I-65 before being hit by a truck, impacting the music industry and leaving fans mourning the loss of a pioneering artist.
Singer Angie Stone Dies at 63 in Alabama Highway Crash
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, 63, died Saturday in a highway crash in Alabama while traveling from a performance; her Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van overturned on I-65 before being hit by a truck, impacting the music industry and leaving fans mourning the loss of a pioneering artist.
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24% Bias Score
Syrian Refugees Find New Lives, Question 'Home' on Scottish Isle
Over the past decade, Bute, a small Scottish island, has welcomed 125 Syrian refugees who fled the Syrian civil war. Many have successfully integrated, starting businesses and becoming UK citizens, yet the fall of Assad's regime has raised questions about returning to Syria.
Syrian Refugees Find New Lives, Question 'Home' on Scottish Isle
Over the past decade, Bute, a small Scottish island, has welcomed 125 Syrian refugees who fled the Syrian civil war. Many have successfully integrated, starting businesses and becoming UK citizens, yet the fall of Assad's regime has raised questions about returning to Syria.
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40% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Programme for Government: 70,000 More Patients Treated, 5,850 New Social Homes Targeted by 2027
The Northern Ireland Executive's new Programme for Government, "Doing What Matters Most," sets targets to treat 70,000 extra patients and build over 5,850 new social homes by 2027, allocating £135 million and £80 million annually respectively, following a public consultation with over 1,400 response...
Northern Ireland Programme for Government: 70,000 More Patients Treated, 5,850 New Social Homes Targeted by 2027
The Northern Ireland Executive's new Programme for Government, "Doing What Matters Most," sets targets to treat 70,000 extra patients and build over 5,850 new social homes by 2027, allocating £135 million and £80 million annually respectively, following a public consultation with over 1,400 response...
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16% Bias Score
Study Reveals Differences in Russian-Speaking Jewish Communities
A study comparing Russian-speaking Jewish communities in North America and globally reveals distinct characteristics shaped by environment and context, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to community engagement and fostering inclusive Jewish spaces.
Study Reveals Differences in Russian-Speaking Jewish Communities
A study comparing Russian-speaking Jewish communities in North America and globally reveals distinct characteristics shaped by environment and context, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to community engagement and fostering inclusive Jewish spaces.
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24% Bias Score
Sydney Metro Bankstown Line Opening Delayed
Sydney Metro's multibillion-dollar conversion of the Bankstown rail line to metro standards is delayed, potentially missing its planned opening this year due to industrial action and the project's complexity, impacting 60,000 daily commuters.
Sydney Metro Bankstown Line Opening Delayed
Sydney Metro's multibillion-dollar conversion of the Bankstown rail line to metro standards is delayed, potentially missing its planned opening this year due to industrial action and the project's complexity, impacting 60,000 daily commuters.
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44% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred Prompts Queensland Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit south-east Queensland later this week, prompting warnings for damaging winds, high tides, heavy rainfall and flash flooding; Brisbane City Council provides sandbags and severe weather alerts, but some collection points have run out.
Cyclone Alfred Prompts Queensland Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit south-east Queensland later this week, prompting warnings for damaging winds, high tides, heavy rainfall and flash flooding; Brisbane City Council provides sandbags and severe weather alerts, but some collection points have run out.
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40% Bias Score
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
South Carolina will execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, marking the first use of this method in the state since 2010 and the first in the US in nearly 15 years; Sigmon was convicted of a double murder in 2001, and the state's shift to the firing squad is linked to challenges obtaining let...
South Carolina to Execute Inmate by Firing Squad
South Carolina will execute Brad Sigmon by firing squad on Friday, marking the first use of this method in the state since 2010 and the first in the US in nearly 15 years; Sigmon was convicted of a double murder in 2001, and the state's shift to the firing squad is linked to challenges obtaining let...
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36% Bias Score
Birmingham ChessCafé: A haven for young adults seeking offline social connection
ChessCafé, a Birmingham venue, hosts a fortnightly chess event attracting over 70 young adults seeking social interaction in a low-pressure environment, contrasting with the rise of online gaming and addressing post-pandemic social isolation.
Birmingham ChessCafé: A haven for young adults seeking offline social connection
ChessCafé, a Birmingham venue, hosts a fortnightly chess event attracting over 70 young adults seeking social interaction in a low-pressure environment, contrasting with the rise of online gaming and addressing post-pandemic social isolation.
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20% Bias Score
French Ski Mountaineering Duo Favored in World Championships
The Ski Mountaineering World Championships begin March 3rd in Morgins, Switzerland, with France's Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet favored in the mixed relay; this serves as key preparation for the 2026 Milan Olympics, despite both athletes experiencing recent burnout from overtraining.
French Ski Mountaineering Duo Favored in World Championships
The Ski Mountaineering World Championships begin March 3rd in Morgins, Switzerland, with France's Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet favored in the mixed relay; this serves as key preparation for the 2026 Milan Olympics, despite both athletes experiencing recent burnout from overtraining.
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28% Bias Score