December 2024
January 2025
Euríbor Continues Decline; Relief for Spanish Mortgage Holders
The daily Euríbor rate dropped to 2.348% on December 4th, 2024, impacting 4.1 million Spanish families with variable-rate mortgages, signifying a continued downward trend from its peak earlier this year.
Euríbor Continues Decline; Relief for Spanish Mortgage Holders
The daily Euríbor rate dropped to 2.348% on December 4th, 2024, impacting 4.1 million Spanish families with variable-rate mortgages, signifying a continued downward trend from its peak earlier this year.
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16% Bias Score
Zandvoort's Dutch Grand Prix to End After 2026
The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will conclude after the 2026 season, a decision made by organizers to end on a high note rather than risk financial instability due to the privately funded nature of the event.
Zandvoort's Dutch Grand Prix to End After 2026
The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will conclude after the 2026 season, a decision made by organizers to end on a high note rather than risk financial instability due to the privately funded nature of the event.
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52% Bias Score
British-Indian Artist Wins 2024 Turner Prize
Jocelyn Kaur, a 38-year-old British-Indian artist, won the 2024 Turner Prize on December 3rd for her installation "Altar Alter," which uses everyday objects to explore themes of cultural identity and community in a world of increasing nationalism and social control.
British-Indian Artist Wins 2024 Turner Prize
Jocelyn Kaur, a 38-year-old British-Indian artist, won the 2024 Turner Prize on December 3rd for her installation "Altar Alter," which uses everyday objects to explore themes of cultural identity and community in a world of increasing nationalism and social control.
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20% 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
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote, Expected to Trigger Resignation
On December 4th, the French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing a no-confidence vote expected to pass with 325 votes, triggering his resignation and potentially leading to a new government or early elections.
French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote, Expected to Trigger Resignation
On December 4th, the French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing a no-confidence vote expected to pass with 325 votes, triggering his resignation and potentially leading to a new government or early elections.
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32% Bias Score
Taylor Swift Tops Spotify Global and German Charts in 2024
Taylor Swift's music was the most streamed on Spotify globally and in Germany in 2024, with her album "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" topping charts; in Germany, Ayliva's "In Liebe" was the most popular album, and Artemas's "i like the way you kiss me" the most streamed song.
Taylor Swift Tops Spotify Global and German Charts in 2024
Taylor Swift's music was the most streamed on Spotify globally and in Germany in 2024, with her album "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" topping charts; in Germany, Ayliva's "In Liebe" was the most popular album, and Artemas's "i like the way you kiss me" the most streamed song.
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24% Bias Score
Vox Suspends Budget Talks With PP Over Immigration
Vox suspended budget negotiations with the PP in all regions where they share government due to the PP's resumed talks with the central government on immigration reform, highlighting a deep political rift.
Vox Suspends Budget Talks With PP Over Immigration
Vox suspended budget negotiations with the PP in all regions where they share government due to the PP's resumed talks with the central government on immigration reform, highlighting a deep political rift.
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52% Bias Score
Euro 2025 Qualification Complete: Poland Qualifies for First Major Tournament
Sixteen teams qualified for the 2025 UEFA Women's Championship: eight from the UEFA Women's Nations League group stage and eight from two-round playoffs, with Poland making its first major tournament appearance.
Euro 2025 Qualification Complete: Poland Qualifies for First Major Tournament
Sixteen teams qualified for the 2025 UEFA Women's Championship: eight from the UEFA Women's Nations League group stage and eight from two-round playoffs, with Poland making its first major tournament appearance.
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24% Bias Score
Iran, Morocco Explore Resumption of Diplomatic Ties After Years of Strained Relations
Iran and Morocco are considering restoring diplomatic ties after years of estrangement, marked by accusations of Iranian support for the Polisario Front in the Western Sahara conflict. Recent statements from Iranian officials express a willingness to improve relations, while Moroccan media reports i...
Iran, Morocco Explore Resumption of Diplomatic Ties After Years of Strained Relations
Iran and Morocco are considering restoring diplomatic ties after years of estrangement, marked by accusations of Iranian support for the Polisario Front in the Western Sahara conflict. Recent statements from Iranian officials express a willingness to improve relations, while Moroccan media reports i...
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28% Bias Score
Bank of America Sponsors FIFA Club World Cup Despite Lack of Broadcast Deals
Bank of America signed a second FIFA sponsorship deal for the 2024 Club World Cup, which lacks broadcast deals, six months before the tournament starts in the United States, featuring teams like Real Madrid and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
Bank of America Sponsors FIFA Club World Cup Despite Lack of Broadcast Deals
Bank of America signed a second FIFA sponsorship deal for the 2024 Club World Cup, which lacks broadcast deals, six months before the tournament starts in the United States, featuring teams like Real Madrid and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
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44% Bias Score
EU Pushes for Stricter Outdoor Smoking Ban; Germany Abstains
A majority of EU health ministers endorsed a stricter outdoor smoking ban covering playgrounds, restaurants, and other public spaces; however, Germany abstained from the vote, maintaining its own health policy jurisdiction while ranking among the least effective against tobacco use.
EU Pushes for Stricter Outdoor Smoking Ban; Germany Abstains
A majority of EU health ministers endorsed a stricter outdoor smoking ban covering playgrounds, restaurants, and other public spaces; however, Germany abstained from the vote, maintaining its own health policy jurisdiction while ranking among the least effective against tobacco use.
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56% Bias Score
Walter Lübcke Democracy Prize Awarded to Amiri and Other Groups
The Walter Lübcke Democracy Prize, commemorating a government president murdered by a right-wing extremist, was awarded to journalist Natalie Amiri, the Darmstadt History Workshop, and the "Open for Diversity" initiative in Darmstadt on December 4th, 2024, recognizing their commitment to social cohe...
Walter Lübcke Democracy Prize Awarded to Amiri and Other Groups
The Walter Lübcke Democracy Prize, commemorating a government president murdered by a right-wing extremist, was awarded to journalist Natalie Amiri, the Darmstadt History Workshop, and the "Open for Diversity" initiative in Darmstadt on December 4th, 2024, recognizing their commitment to social cohe...
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24% Bias Score