December 2024
January 2025
Connected Devices: A Technological Underperformer
Despite the proliferation of connected devices in daily life, from smart home appliances to fitness trackers, their impact has fallen short of expectations, raising questions about usability, value, and user satisfaction.
Connected Devices: A Technological Underperformer
Despite the proliferation of connected devices in daily life, from smart home appliances to fitness trackers, their impact has fallen short of expectations, raising questions about usability, value, and user satisfaction.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
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24% Bias Score
German Minister Pushes for Standardized Reporting of Suspect Nationalities
Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister Thomas Strobl is pushing for nationwide standardization in police reporting of suspects' nationalities in criminal cases, aiming for consistent disclosure unless specific reasons exist, to address inconsistencies across German states and counter extremism.
German Minister Pushes for Standardized Reporting of Suspect Nationalities
Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister Thomas Strobl is pushing for nationwide standardization in police reporting of suspects' nationalities in criminal cases, aiming for consistent disclosure unless specific reasons exist, to address inconsistencies across German states and counter extremism.
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52% Bias Score
Royal Family Adapts State Visit Amidst Health Challenges
The British Royal Family hosted Qatar's State Visit, with Queen Camilla's reduced role due to pneumonia and Princess Catherine's gradual return after cancer treatment. The event successfully showcased the monarchy's continuing diplomatic importance, despite recent health challenges.
Royal Family Adapts State Visit Amidst Health Challenges
The British Royal Family hosted Qatar's State Visit, with Queen Camilla's reduced role due to pneumonia and Princess Catherine's gradual return after cancer treatment. The event successfully showcased the monarchy's continuing diplomatic importance, despite recent health challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Inflation Exceeds Expectations; 24-25% Minimum Wage Hike Predicted
Turkey's November inflation hit 2.24 percent, exceeding forecasts, while expert İslam Memiş predicts a 24-25 percent minimum wage increase for 2025, acknowledging challenges from global uncertainties and domestic economic pressures.
Turkey's Inflation Exceeds Expectations; 24-25% Minimum Wage Hike Predicted
Turkey's November inflation hit 2.24 percent, exceeding forecasts, while expert İslam Memiş predicts a 24-25 percent minimum wage increase for 2025, acknowledging challenges from global uncertainties and domestic economic pressures.
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36% Bias Score
Spurs Eliminated from NBA Cup After Loss to Suns
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Phoenix Suns 104-93 on Wednesday, eliminated from the NBA Cup; Victor Wembanyama had 15 points and 13 rebounds but was scoreless in the first half; the Spurs shot 18.2% from three-point range.
Spurs Eliminated from NBA Cup After Loss to Suns
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Phoenix Suns 104-93 on Wednesday, eliminated from the NBA Cup; Victor Wembanyama had 15 points and 13 rebounds but was scoreless in the first half; the Spurs shot 18.2% from three-point range.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Judiciary Recruits Hundreds of Lawyers Amidst Staffing Crisis
A recent survey reveals that at least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecutor's offices in the last five years, addressing a significant personnel shortage of 2,000 positions, with many lateral entrants coming from private practice and a high retirement rate expected in the coming year...
Germany's Judiciary Recruits Hundreds of Lawyers Amidst Staffing Crisis
A recent survey reveals that at least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecutor's offices in the last five years, addressing a significant personnel shortage of 2,000 positions, with many lateral entrants coming from private practice and a high retirement rate expected in the coming year...
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40% Bias Score
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
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44% Bias Score
Jackman's Ex-Wife Reportedly "Seething" Over New Relationship
Hugh Jackman's rumored new relationship with Sutton Foster has reportedly angered his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, who claims she was the last to know; the situation involves close friends Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively and has potentially strained relationships within the family.
Jackman's Ex-Wife Reportedly "Seething" Over New Relationship
Hugh Jackman's rumored new relationship with Sutton Foster has reportedly angered his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, who claims she was the last to know; the situation involves close friends Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively and has potentially strained relationships within the family.
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56% Bias Score
Nine News Director Fired Over Minor Infractions, Sparks Staff Outcry
Nine Network's Queensland news director, Amanda Paterson, was fired for three minor infractions, including incomplete online training, leading to a Fair Work Commission complaint and widespread unease among staff who also hadn't completed the training.
Nine News Director Fired Over Minor Infractions, Sparks Staff Outcry
Nine Network's Queensland news director, Amanda Paterson, was fired for three minor infractions, including incomplete online training, leading to a Fair Work Commission complaint and widespread unease among staff who also hadn't completed the training.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Court Archives Case Against Publisher Sanoma, Dismissing Vox's Hate Speech Claims
The Madrid Provincial Court archived a case against publisher Sanoma, dismissing Vox's claims of defamation, libel, and hate speech due to insufficient legal grounds and the lack of a prior conciliation process; the court cited the non-applicability of such crimes to corporate entities and that poli...
Spanish Court Archives Case Against Publisher Sanoma, Dismissing Vox's Hate Speech Claims
The Madrid Provincial Court archived a case against publisher Sanoma, dismissing Vox's claims of defamation, libel, and hate speech due to insufficient legal grounds and the lack of a prior conciliation process; the court cited the non-applicability of such crimes to corporate entities and that poli...
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44% Bias Score
The Outrun: A Woman's Journey of Recovery in the Orkney Islands
Saoirse Ronan stars in Nora Fingscheidt's "The Outrun," a film adaptation of Amy Liptrot's memoir chronicling her return to the Orkney Islands to confront past trauma and overcome alcohol addiction, culminating in her reconciliation with her family and the natural world.
The Outrun: A Woman's Journey of Recovery in the Orkney Islands
Saoirse Ronan stars in Nora Fingscheidt's "The Outrun," a film adaptation of Amy Liptrot's memoir chronicling her return to the Orkney Islands to confront past trauma and overcome alcohol addiction, culminating in her reconciliation with her family and the natural world.
Progress
40% Bias Score