December 2024
January 2025
UNESCO Honors Diverse Cultural Traditions with New Intangible Heritage Additions
UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list gained several new entries, including Ukrainian pysanky, Slovak naïve art, Parisian zinc roof restoration, Estonian mulgi puder, and others, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions amidst conflict and global change.
UNESCO Honors Diverse Cultural Traditions with New Intangible Heritage Additions
UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list gained several new entries, including Ukrainian pysanky, Slovak naïve art, Parisian zinc roof restoration, Estonian mulgi puder, and others, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural traditions amidst conflict and global change.
Progress
32% Bias Score
French PM Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
On December 4th, 2023, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was forced to resign after a no-confidence vote by 331 deputies, highlighting the instability of the French parliamentary system compared to Germany's more stable system with its constructive vote of no confidence.
French PM Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
On December 4th, 2023, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was forced to resign after a no-confidence vote by 331 deputies, highlighting the instability of the French parliamentary system compared to Germany's more stable system with its constructive vote of no confidence.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Bayreuth Festival Curtails 150th Anniversary Program Due to Financial Constraints
Due to increased personnel costs from recent collective bargaining agreements and a challenging economic climate, the Bayreuth Festival will present a reduced program for its 150th anniversary in 2026, featuring a new "Rienzi" production, revivals of "Der fliegende Holländer" and "Parsifal", and a s...
Bayreuth Festival Curtails 150th Anniversary Program Due to Financial Constraints
Due to increased personnel costs from recent collective bargaining agreements and a challenging economic climate, the Bayreuth Festival will present a reduced program for its 150th anniversary in 2026, featuring a new "Rienzi" production, revivals of "Der fliegende Holländer" and "Parsifal", and a s...
Progress
36% Bias Score
French PM Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted Wednesday night by a no-confidence vote (331-577), marking only the second such event in the Fifth Republic, leaving France unable to pass a 2025 budget before year's end and raising concerns about economic and political stability.
French PM Barnier Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted Wednesday night by a no-confidence vote (331-577), marking only the second such event in the Fifth Republic, leaving France unable to pass a 2025 budget before year's end and raising concerns about economic and political stability.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany's Kabul Evacuation: Disagreements and a Saigon-like Scenario Avoided
On August 15th, 2021, the Taliban seized Kabul, prompting Germany's chaotic evacuation; disagreements within the German government regarding the acceptance of local staff and Chancellor Merkel's desire to avoid a Saigon-like scenario shaped the operation.
Germany's Kabul Evacuation: Disagreements and a Saigon-like Scenario Avoided
On August 15th, 2021, the Taliban seized Kabul, prompting Germany's chaotic evacuation; disagreements within the German government regarding the acceptance of local staff and Chancellor Merkel's desire to avoid a Saigon-like scenario shaped the operation.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Leipzig Ends Losing Streak with DFB-Pokal Victory Over Frankfurt
RB Leipzig defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, ending a five-game losing streak and boosting team morale, particularly for coach Marco Rose whose position had been under scrutiny following a string of losses and injuries within the squad.
Leipzig Ends Losing Streak with DFB-Pokal Victory Over Frankfurt
RB Leipzig defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday, ending a five-game losing streak and boosting team morale, particularly for coach Marco Rose whose position had been under scrutiny following a string of losses and injuries within the squad.
Progress
48% Bias Score
False Claim: Starmer Approval Rating Not Record Low
A false claim that Keir Starmer's -38 approval rating is the lowest in UK history was shared on TikTok, garnering 25,000+ likes; fact-checks reveal this is inaccurate, as previous prime ministers had far lower ratings.
False Claim: Starmer Approval Rating Not Record Low
A false claim that Keir Starmer's -38 approval rating is the lowest in UK history was shared on TikTok, garnering 25,000+ likes; fact-checks reveal this is inaccurate, as previous prime ministers had far lower ratings.
Progress
12% Bias Score
ETAS to Cut 400 Jobs Amidst Automotive Industry Crisis
Bosch subsidiary ETAS plans to cut up to 400 jobs globally by 2026 due to weak demand for intelligent driver assistance systems and the overall automotive industry crisis; this impacts approximately one-eighth of its workforce, with details on German job losses pending negotiations.
ETAS to Cut 400 Jobs Amidst Automotive Industry Crisis
Bosch subsidiary ETAS plans to cut up to 400 jobs globally by 2026 due to weak demand for intelligent driver assistance systems and the overall automotive industry crisis; this impacts approximately one-eighth of its workforce, with details on German job losses pending negotiations.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UNESCO Designates Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO inscribed sake, a Japanese rice wine with a history dating back to at least the 11th century, onto its intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday, aiming to boost its global image and the Japanese export economy.
UNESCO Designates Sake as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO inscribed sake, a Japanese rice wine with a history dating back to at least the 11th century, onto its intangible cultural heritage list on Wednesday, aiming to boost its global image and the Japanese export economy.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Frankfurt's New Ginnheim S-Bahn Station Opens, Enhancing Regional Transit
The new Ginnheim S-Bahn station in Frankfurt opened ahead of schedule, improving transfers to U-Bahn lines U1 and U9 and offering barrier-free access via elevators; the station is part of a 13km Main-Weser-Bahn expansion, completed after six years of construction, adding two tracks and improving pun...
Frankfurt's New Ginnheim S-Bahn Station Opens, Enhancing Regional Transit
The new Ginnheim S-Bahn station in Frankfurt opened ahead of schedule, improving transfers to U-Bahn lines U1 and U9 and offering barrier-free access via elevators; the station is part of a 13km Main-Weser-Bahn expansion, completed after six years of construction, adding two tracks and improving pun...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Corruption Cripples North Macedonia's Progress
Corruption remains a critical issue in North Macedonia, hindering public services, Euro-integration, and development; stakeholders call for increased accountability, resources, and a unified approach to combat it.
Corruption Cripples North Macedonia's Progress
Corruption remains a critical issue in North Macedonia, hindering public services, Euro-integration, and development; stakeholders call for increased accountability, resources, and a unified approach to combat it.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Bundestag Debates Decriminalization of Abortion
The German Bundestag debated a bill to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks, sparking intense debate between those advocating for women's reproductive rights and those prioritizing the unborn child's life; the bill's future is uncertain due to the upcoming election.
German Bundestag Debates Decriminalization of Abortion
The German Bundestag debated a bill to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks, sparking intense debate between those advocating for women's reproductive rights and those prioritizing the unborn child's life; the bill's future is uncertain due to the upcoming election.
Progress
48% Bias Score