December 2024
January 2025
Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines
A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...
Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines
A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...
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12% Bias Score
Millar Set for Unopposed Victory as Next Welsh Conservative Leader
Darren Millar is set to become the next leader of the Welsh Conservatives after Andrew RT Davies resigned following a vote of no confidence; 14 of the 15 Welsh Conservative MSs have publicly endorsed Millar, making his election virtually certain.
Millar Set for Unopposed Victory as Next Welsh Conservative Leader
Darren Millar is set to become the next leader of the Welsh Conservatives after Andrew RT Davies resigned following a vote of no confidence; 14 of the 15 Welsh Conservative MSs have publicly endorsed Millar, making his election virtually certain.
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40% Bias Score
East London Over-60s Rowing Group to Compete in National Championships
Over 400 people aged over 60, some of whom were initially unable to walk unaided, from a Romford-based group called Cool Rowings are competing in the British Rowing Indoor Championships in Birmingham this weekend, demonstrating the positive impact of physical activity on older adults' health and wel...
East London Over-60s Rowing Group to Compete in National Championships
Over 400 people aged over 60, some of whom were initially unable to walk unaided, from a Romford-based group called Cool Rowings are competing in the British Rowing Indoor Championships in Birmingham this weekend, demonstrating the positive impact of physical activity on older adults' health and wel...
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28% Bias Score
Keen Games Self-Publishes "Enshrouded," Secures Funding, and Creates 30 Jobs
Keen Games, a German developer, self-published its new game, "Enshrouded," after past negative experiences with publishers, securing €2 million in government funding and attracting investors to finance the €10+ million development cost. The game, available on Steam for about €30, has already created...
Keen Games Self-Publishes "Enshrouded," Secures Funding, and Creates 30 Jobs
Keen Games, a German developer, self-published its new game, "Enshrouded," after past negative experiences with publishers, securing €2 million in government funding and attracting investors to finance the €10+ million development cost. The game, available on Steam for about €30, has already created...
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40% Bias Score
German Hospital Closure Leaves 67 Jobless, Exacerbates Rural Healthcare Crisis
The closure of the 60-bed Neuhaus am Rennweg hospital in Germany on December 6th, 2024, leaves 67 employees jobless, with nurses facing potential financial losses or longer commutes to find new positions, while patients will face increased travel times for emergency care.
German Hospital Closure Leaves 67 Jobless, Exacerbates Rural Healthcare Crisis
The closure of the 60-bed Neuhaus am Rennweg hospital in Germany on December 6th, 2024, leaves 67 employees jobless, with nurses facing potential financial losses or longer commutes to find new positions, while patients will face increased travel times for emergency care.
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36% Bias Score
CMC Invest Launches 4.85% Cash ISA, Intensifying Competition
CMC Invest launched a new easy-access cash ISA with a 4.85% interest rate, available via its app, featuring no withdrawal restrictions and the ability to transfer from other providers; this is in response to significant customer demand and increases competition in the savings market.
CMC Invest Launches 4.85% Cash ISA, Intensifying Competition
CMC Invest launched a new easy-access cash ISA with a 4.85% interest rate, available via its app, featuring no withdrawal restrictions and the ability to transfer from other providers; this is in response to significant customer demand and increases competition in the savings market.
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36% Bias Score
Soaring No- and Low-Alcohol Beer Sales Offer Lifeline to UK Pubs
Sales of no- and low-alcohol beer in the UK are surging to a record 140 million pints in 2024, a 12% increase year-on-year, offering a potential lifeline to the financially-strained pub sector; 86% of pubs now sell these drinks, up from 2% in 2019.
Soaring No- and Low-Alcohol Beer Sales Offer Lifeline to UK Pubs
Sales of no- and low-alcohol beer in the UK are surging to a record 140 million pints in 2024, a 12% increase year-on-year, offering a potential lifeline to the financially-strained pub sector; 86% of pubs now sell these drinks, up from 2% in 2019.
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32% Bias Score
"Les Forces Vives": A Non-Linear Theatrical Exploration of Simone de Beauvoir's Life
Camille Dagen's "Les Forces Vives," playing at the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, uses a non-linear theatrical approach to depict Simone de Beauvoir's life journey from youth to intellectual maturity, highlighting her intellectual and personal evolution and struggles against societal constraints.
"Les Forces Vives": A Non-Linear Theatrical Exploration of Simone de Beauvoir's Life
Camille Dagen's "Les Forces Vives," playing at the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, uses a non-linear theatrical approach to depict Simone de Beauvoir's life journey from youth to intellectual maturity, highlighting her intellectual and personal evolution and struggles against societal constraints.
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40% Bias Score
German Parliament Adjournment Jeopardizes Key Legislation
Due to the upcoming German election, many legislative proposals, including the repeal of §218 (abortion law) and an AfD ban, are unlikely to pass before parliament adjourns for the election on February 23rd, 2024.
German Parliament Adjournment Jeopardizes Key Legislation
Due to the upcoming German election, many legislative proposals, including the repeal of §218 (abortion law) and an AfD ban, are unlikely to pass before parliament adjourns for the election on February 23rd, 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Frankfurt's €70 Million Gas Lamp Replacement: Sustainability Trade-offs
Frankfurt is replacing its gas lamps with LEDs, a €70 million project facing initial public resistance but now accelerating towards completion in six years, improving sustainability but altering the city's aesthetics.
Frankfurt's €70 Million Gas Lamp Replacement: Sustainability Trade-offs
Frankfurt is replacing its gas lamps with LEDs, a €70 million project facing initial public resistance but now accelerating towards completion in six years, improving sustainability but altering the city's aesthetics.
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44% Bias Score
Sum 41 Cancels Final Australian Tour Due to Frontman's Illness
Sum 41 canceled their final Australian tour, including Good Things Festival appearances, due to frontman Deryck Whibley contracting pneumonia, disappointing fans and impacting various parties involved.
Sum 41 Cancels Final Australian Tour Due to Frontman's Illness
Sum 41 canceled their final Australian tour, including Good Things Festival appearances, due to frontman Deryck Whibley contracting pneumonia, disappointing fans and impacting various parties involved.
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32% Bias Score
Penguin Random House Charts Growth Amidst Market Shifts and AI Integration
Following a tumultuous period including a blocked acquisition and CEO change, Penguin Random House is pursuing growth through organic expansion and acquisitions, particularly in the robust Spanish-language market, while also integrating AI into its operations.
Penguin Random House Charts Growth Amidst Market Shifts and AI Integration
Following a tumultuous period including a blocked acquisition and CEO change, Penguin Random House is pursuing growth through organic expansion and acquisitions, particularly in the robust Spanish-language market, while also integrating AI into its operations.
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32% Bias Score