November 2024
December 2024
Ryanair Cuts German Flights by 2.5 Million Due to High Fees and Airport Inefficiency
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary criticizes German aviation and politics, citing high fees (€50+), BER airport inefficiency, and slow post-pandemic recovery. The airline will cut 2.5 million seats in Germany by 2025, with complete withdrawals from Dortmund, Dresden, and Halle/Leipzig.
Ryanair Cuts German Flights by 2.5 Million Due to High Fees and Airport Inefficiency
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary criticizes German aviation and politics, citing high fees (€50+), BER airport inefficiency, and slow post-pandemic recovery. The airline will cut 2.5 million seats in Germany by 2025, with complete withdrawals from Dortmund, Dresden, and Halle/Leipzig.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Sweden Distributes War Preparedness Booklet to All Households
The Swedish government distributed a booklet titled "If Crisis or War Comes" to all households, outlining preparedness measures for various emergencies, including war and nuclear attack; the booklet includes survival advice for a nuclear attack, prompting debate about fear-mongering and societal pre...
Sweden Distributes War Preparedness Booklet to All Households
The Swedish government distributed a booklet titled "If Crisis or War Comes" to all households, outlining preparedness measures for various emergencies, including war and nuclear attack; the booklet includes survival advice for a nuclear attack, prompting debate about fear-mongering and societal pre...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Bundesliga: Bayern and Dortmund Draw in Thriller
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 in a Bundesliga match; Harry Kane left injured for Bayern, Jamal Musiala scored a late equalizer for Bayern, and Jamie Gittens scored for Dortmund.
Bundesliga: Bayern and Dortmund Draw in Thriller
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 in a Bundesliga match; Harry Kane left injured for Bayern, Jamal Musiala scored a late equalizer for Bayern, and Jamie Gittens scored for Dortmund.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Bali Nine: Varying Sentences Highlight Indonesia's Drug Laws
In 2005, nine Australians were arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin, resulting in various sentences ranging from death to life imprisonment, with some eventually released while others remain incarcerated.
Bali Nine: Varying Sentences Highlight Indonesia's Drug Laws
In 2005, nine Australians were arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin, resulting in various sentences ranging from death to life imprisonment, with some eventually released while others remain incarcerated.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Biden's EV Charging Initiative Lags Far Behind Schedule
As of late 2024, the Biden administration's $7.5 billion plan to install 500,000 EV charging stations by 2030 has resulted in only 102 operational units, raising concerns about the initiative's feasibility and the administration's climate goals amidst declining EV sales and a potential change in adm...
Biden's EV Charging Initiative Lags Far Behind Schedule
As of late 2024, the Biden administration's $7.5 billion plan to install 500,000 EV charging stations by 2030 has resulted in only 102 operational units, raising concerns about the initiative's feasibility and the administration's climate goals amidst declining EV sales and a potential change in adm...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Court Dismisses Investigation into Guardia Civil Officers in Fatal Narco-lancha Collision
A Cádiz court dismissed an investigation into two Guardia Civil officers for the deaths of two agents in a February 9th narco-lancha collision, concluding the officers' deaths were caused solely by the narco-lancha's actions, not resource deficiencies.
Court Dismisses Investigation into Guardia Civil Officers in Fatal Narco-lancha Collision
A Cádiz court dismissed an investigation into two Guardia Civil officers for the deaths of two agents in a February 9th narco-lancha collision, concluding the officers' deaths were caused solely by the narco-lancha's actions, not resource deficiencies.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Turkish Protesters Face Charges After Criticizing Israeli Trade
Nine protesters detained in Turkey for criticizing Israeli-Turkish trade at a presidential address are facing charges of insulting the president, with their detention extended a day despite public nature of protest and lack of evidence; Saadet Party providing legal assistance.
Turkish Protesters Face Charges After Criticizing Israeli Trade
Nine protesters detained in Turkey for criticizing Israeli-Turkish trade at a presidential address are facing charges of insulting the president, with their detention extended a day despite public nature of protest and lack of evidence; Saadet Party providing legal assistance.
Progress
44% Bias Score
SPD Launches Bundestag Election Campaign Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) launched its Bundestag election campaign on November 30th, 85 days before the February 23rd vote, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighting the election's significance for Germany's future and the SPD's focus on key social issues.
SPD Launches Bundestag Election Campaign Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) launched its Bundestag election campaign on November 30th, 85 days before the February 23rd vote, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighting the election's significance for Germany's future and the SPD's focus on key social issues.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France
Donald Trump nominated Charles Kushner, Ivanka Trump's father-in-law, as the US ambassador to France on Saturday. Kushner, a businessman with a history of philanthropy and a 2005 conviction for 18 counts including illegal campaign contributions and witness tampering, was later pardoned by Trump. The...
Trump Nominates Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France
Donald Trump nominated Charles Kushner, Ivanka Trump's father-in-law, as the US ambassador to France on Saturday. Kushner, a businessman with a history of philanthropy and a 2005 conviction for 18 counts including illegal campaign contributions and witness tampering, was later pardoned by Trump. The...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Starmer Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost Approval Ratings
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an ambitious plan this week to improve NHS waiting lists, reduce crime, raise living standards, and enhance early years education by the next election, aiming to boost his falling approval ratings after a cabinet resignation and early policy missteps.
Starmer Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost Approval Ratings
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an ambitious plan this week to improve NHS waiting lists, reduce crime, raise living standards, and enhance early years education by the next election, aiming to boost his falling approval ratings after a cabinet resignation and early policy missteps.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Irish Ruling Coalition Poised to Win Despite Opposition Gains
Ireland's general election saw a projected win for the ruling coalition despite an exit poll indicating 60% support for opposition parties, with Sinn Féin leading in first-preference votes but facing challenges in forming a coalition.
Irish Ruling Coalition Poised to Win Despite Opposition Gains
Ireland's general election saw a projected win for the ruling coalition despite an exit poll indicating 60% support for opposition parties, with Sinn Féin leading in first-preference votes but facing challenges in forming a coalition.
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Nursing Homes Lack Internet Access, Leaving Elderly Isolated
A lack of internet access in many German nursing homes is leaving elderly and immobile residents isolated from family and friends, with four states lacking any legal requirements for internet access, highlighting a digital divide and the need for federal action.
German Nursing Homes Lack Internet Access, Leaving Elderly Isolated
A lack of internet access in many German nursing homes is leaving elderly and immobile residents isolated from family and friends, with four states lacking any legal requirements for internet access, highlighting a digital divide and the need for federal action.
Progress
36% Bias Score