December 2024
January 2025
Turkish Mountaineer Faces Prison for Alleged Disinformation
A Turkish court will try Nasuh Mahruki, a mountaineer and writer, on December 26th for allegedly spreading false information about election fraud on social media, facing up to three years imprisonment.
Turkish Mountaineer Faces Prison for Alleged Disinformation
A Turkish court will try Nasuh Mahruki, a mountaineer and writer, on December 26th for allegedly spreading false information about election fraud on social media, facing up to three years imprisonment.
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40% Bias Score
Yohannes chooses US over Netherlands amidst KNVB funding cuts
17-year-old Ajax player Lily Yohannes chose to play for the United States women's national team despite extensive recruitment efforts by the KNVB, citing her American roots; this comes as the KNVB faces reduced funding from NOC*NSF for women's football.
Yohannes chooses US over Netherlands amidst KNVB funding cuts
17-year-old Ajax player Lily Yohannes chose to play for the United States women's national team despite extensive recruitment efforts by the KNVB, citing her American roots; this comes as the KNVB faces reduced funding from NOC*NSF for women's football.
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44% Bias Score
Feyenoord Supporters Sentenced for Referee Assault
Two Feyenoord supporters were sentenced to 150 hours of community service for assaulting a referee at a June 16th tournament in De Kuip stadium; the club is alleged to have attempted to cover up the incident.
Feyenoord Supporters Sentenced for Referee Assault
Two Feyenoord supporters were sentenced to 150 hours of community service for assaulting a referee at a June 16th tournament in De Kuip stadium; the club is alleged to have attempted to cover up the incident.
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36% Bias Score
Russian-Belarusian Working Group Promotes Domestic Industrial Software at RUMO Plant
A Russian-Belarusian working group visited the RUMO plant in Nizhny Novgorod to discuss industrial software, observing the plant's digital transformation using Russian software like ASKCON's KOMPAS-3D, KOMPAS-Graphic, and VERTIKAL, and exploring further collaboration to implement this software in Be...
Russian-Belarusian Working Group Promotes Domestic Industrial Software at RUMO Plant
A Russian-Belarusian working group visited the RUMO plant in Nizhny Novgorod to discuss industrial software, observing the plant's digital transformation using Russian software like ASKCON's KOMPAS-3D, KOMPAS-Graphic, and VERTIKAL, and exploring further collaboration to implement this software in Be...
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52% Bias Score
Sinatra-Lauper Duet Re-enters Holiday Airplay Chart
Frank Sinatra and Cyndi Lauper's 1992 "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" has reappeared on Billboard's Holiday Airplay chart at No. 43, a testament to the song's enduring appeal and the artists' continued relevance; Sinatra also claims another spot on the chart at No. 13 with "Jingle Bells".
Sinatra-Lauper Duet Re-enters Holiday Airplay Chart
Frank Sinatra and Cyndi Lauper's 1992 "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" has reappeared on Billboard's Holiday Airplay chart at No. 43, a testament to the song's enduring appeal and the artists' continued relevance; Sinatra also claims another spot on the chart at No. 13 with "Jingle Bells".
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32% Bias Score
Luxembourg City's Begging Ban: Displacing Poverty, Not Solving It
Luxembourg City banned begging in December 2023, shifting beggars to the city's outskirts and sparking debate on poverty in this wealthy nation where over 20% of the population is at risk of poverty, despite city efforts to provide food and shelter.
Luxembourg City's Begging Ban: Displacing Poverty, Not Solving It
Luxembourg City banned begging in December 2023, shifting beggars to the city's outskirts and sparking debate on poverty in this wealthy nation where over 20% of the population is at risk of poverty, despite city efforts to provide food and shelter.
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48% Bias Score
PDC World Darts Championship Faces Venue Change Amidst Growing Popularity
The PDC is considering moving the World Darts Championship from Alexandra Palace due to capacity constraints after this year's sold-out event, with discussions about a larger venue, possibly outside the UK, currently underway.
PDC World Darts Championship Faces Venue Change Amidst Growing Popularity
The PDC is considering moving the World Darts Championship from Alexandra Palace due to capacity constraints after this year's sold-out event, with discussions about a larger venue, possibly outside the UK, currently underway.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Black Friday 2024: Fewer Transactions, Higher Spending
Despite fewer transactions on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 in the Netherlands compared to 2023, total spending increased by 10%, indicating a shift to a longer sales period ("Black November") due to earlier promotions and a strategy to manage logistics and consumer expectations.
Dutch Black Friday 2024: Fewer Transactions, Higher Spending
Despite fewer transactions on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 in the Netherlands compared to 2023, total spending increased by 10%, indicating a shift to a longer sales period ("Black November") due to earlier promotions and a strategy to manage logistics and consumer expectations.
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32% Bias Score
Stillborn Baby Found in Chita Hostel Room
A pregnant woman staying at a Chita hostel gave birth to a stillborn baby in her room after concealing her pregnancy and refusing medical help; the woman later died in the hospital.
Stillborn Baby Found in Chita Hostel Room
A pregnant woman staying at a Chita hostel gave birth to a stillborn baby in her room after concealing her pregnancy and refusing medical help; the woman later died in the hospital.
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28% Bias Score
XDefiant Shutting Down: Ubisoft Confirms Closure Amidst 2024 Struggles
Ubisoft announced the closure of its free-to-play shooter XDefiant this summer due to its inability to achieve profitability after struggling with low player counts, highlighting challenges in the competitive multiplayer market and adding to Ubisoft's troubled 2024.
XDefiant Shutting Down: Ubisoft Confirms Closure Amidst 2024 Struggles
Ubisoft announced the closure of its free-to-play shooter XDefiant this summer due to its inability to achieve profitability after struggling with low player counts, highlighting challenges in the competitive multiplayer market and adding to Ubisoft's troubled 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Berlin School Trips at Risk Due to Budget Shortfall
Due to Berlin's budget cuts, many schools may cancel class trips in 2025; although the Senate claims no budget cuts for class trips, many schools lack funding despite pre-approved teacher travel subsidies, causing an uneven distribution of funds and sparking political debate.
Berlin School Trips at Risk Due to Budget Shortfall
Due to Berlin's budget cuts, many schools may cancel class trips in 2025; although the Senate claims no budget cuts for class trips, many schools lack funding despite pre-approved teacher travel subsidies, causing an uneven distribution of funds and sparking political debate.
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44% Bias Score
Wynonna Judd's Daughter Arrested for Grand Larceny After Alleged Heroin-Fueled Van Theft
Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, 28, was arrested in Charlottesville, Virginia, on October 27 for stealing a pastor's van in an alleged heroin-fueled rampage, adding to her extensive history of legal issues.
Wynonna Judd's Daughter Arrested for Grand Larceny After Alleged Heroin-Fueled Van Theft
Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, 28, was arrested in Charlottesville, Virginia, on October 27 for stealing a pastor's van in an alleged heroin-fueled rampage, adding to her extensive history of legal issues.
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56% Bias Score