December 2024
January 2025
Record-breaking Gaudí Nominations Highlight Catalan Cinema's Success
The 2025 Gaudí Awards announced a record 74 nominations for Catalan films, with "El 47" leading with 18, followed by "Casa en flames" and "Polvo serán" with 14 each, reflecting a successful year for Catalan cinema and a balanced gender representation among nominees.
Record-breaking Gaudí Nominations Highlight Catalan Cinema's Success
The 2025 Gaudí Awards announced a record 74 nominations for Catalan films, with "El 47" leading with 18, followed by "Casa en flames" and "Polvo serán" with 14 each, reflecting a successful year for Catalan cinema and a balanced gender representation among nominees.
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28% Bias Score
AI Revolutionizes Arts: Blurring Reality and Creativity
AI is transforming the arts, with examples ranging from a new Beatles song created using AI to theater productions employing AI-generated scripts and voices. This raises questions about authenticity but also unveils new creative potential.
AI Revolutionizes Arts: Blurring Reality and Creativity
AI is transforming the arts, with examples ranging from a new Beatles song created using AI to theater productions employing AI-generated scripts and voices. This raises questions about authenticity but also unveils new creative potential.
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44% Bias Score
East Renfrewshire Council Delays Social Care Charges Decision
East Renfrewshire Council deferred a decision on introducing £20-per-hour charges for non-residential social care services until February 2025, following a public outcry and a petition signed by almost 1,000 people, amid concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents and social isolation.
East Renfrewshire Council Delays Social Care Charges Decision
East Renfrewshire Council deferred a decision on introducing £20-per-hour charges for non-residential social care services until February 2025, following a public outcry and a petition signed by almost 1,000 people, amid concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents and social isolation.
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40% Bias Score
VersaBank Stock Soars on U.S. Expansion
VersaBank's stock price has more than doubled in the past year, reaching near all-time highs, driven by its US$14-million acquisition of Stearns Bank and expansion into the U.S. market with its receivables purchase program, despite lower-than-expected Q4 earnings due to deal costs.
VersaBank Stock Soars on U.S. Expansion
VersaBank's stock price has more than doubled in the past year, reaching near all-time highs, driven by its US$14-million acquisition of Stearns Bank and expansion into the U.S. market with its receivables purchase program, despite lower-than-expected Q4 earnings due to deal costs.
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24% Bias Score
Valencian Parliament Demands €2.2 Billion for Flood Mitigation After Devastating Storm
The Valencian Parliament approved a non-binding motion urging the Spanish government to spend €2.2 billion on flood mitigation works, following a devastating storm on October 29, 2023, prompting criticism for budget cuts by the regional government.
Valencian Parliament Demands €2.2 Billion for Flood Mitigation After Devastating Storm
The Valencian Parliament approved a non-binding motion urging the Spanish government to spend €2.2 billion on flood mitigation works, following a devastating storm on October 29, 2023, prompting criticism for budget cuts by the regional government.
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56% Bias Score
Japanese Sumo Wrestlers Return to Europe Amidst Skepticism
Top Japanese Sumo wrestlers will compete in London's Royal Albert Hall in October 2025, a rare European event that faces skepticism due to the sport's unique traditions and cultural differences, according to former European champion Pieter Vroon.
Japanese Sumo Wrestlers Return to Europe Amidst Skepticism
Top Japanese Sumo wrestlers will compete in London's Royal Albert Hall in October 2025, a rare European event that faces skepticism due to the sport's unique traditions and cultural differences, according to former European champion Pieter Vroon.
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52% Bias Score
Armenia's New Constitution Draft Faces Significant Delays
Armenia's new constitution draft, ordered by the Prime Minister for completion by 2026, is significantly delayed due to unspecified reasons, raising concerns about political maneuvering and impacting Armenia's response to Azerbaijan's objections to the current constitution's preamble.
Armenia's New Constitution Draft Faces Significant Delays
Armenia's new constitution draft, ordered by the Prime Minister for completion by 2026, is significantly delayed due to unspecified reasons, raising concerns about political maneuvering and impacting Armenia's response to Azerbaijan's objections to the current constitution's preamble.
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36% Bias Score
Scottish First Minister to Meet Family of Unsolved Murder Victim
On November 28, 2004, Alistair Wilson, a 30-year-old Scottish banker, was murdered on his doorstep in Nairn; 20 years later, First Minister John Swinney offered to meet his family following criticism of the police investigation.
Scottish First Minister to Meet Family of Unsolved Murder Victim
On November 28, 2004, Alistair Wilson, a 30-year-old Scottish banker, was murdered on his doorstep in Nairn; 20 years later, First Minister John Swinney offered to meet his family following criticism of the police investigation.
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44% Bias Score
RMV's 1% Service Increase Highlights Funding Challenges Amidst Billions in Promised Investment
Despite billions in promised funding, the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) only increased service by 1% due to a 34% cost increase (vs. 10% revenue increase) since 2019, driven by energy prices and personnel costs, hindering climate goals.
RMV's 1% Service Increase Highlights Funding Challenges Amidst Billions in Promised Investment
Despite billions in promised funding, the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) only increased service by 1% due to a 34% cost increase (vs. 10% revenue increase) since 2019, driven by energy prices and personnel costs, hindering climate goals.
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52% Bias Score
Court Rules Against Sanremo-RAI Contract; RAI Maintains 2025 Festival Control
A Ligurian court deemed Sanremo's direct contract with RAI for the 2024 Italian Song Festival illegal; however, RAI maintains its 2025 contract and format ownership, sparking political debate and concern about economic impact.
Court Rules Against Sanremo-RAI Contract; RAI Maintains 2025 Festival Control
A Ligurian court deemed Sanremo's direct contract with RAI for the 2024 Italian Song Festival illegal; however, RAI maintains its 2025 contract and format ownership, sparking political debate and concern about economic impact.
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Education System: Last in School Autonomy
Greece's highly centralized education system, ranking last among OECD countries in school autonomy, faces challenges from a 2018 law requiring additional teacher duties and accusations of principal authoritarianism, highlighting the need for reforms inspired by high-ranking countries such as Mexico,...
Greece's Education System: Last in School Autonomy
Greece's highly centralized education system, ranking last among OECD countries in school autonomy, faces challenges from a 2018 law requiring additional teacher duties and accusations of principal authoritarianism, highlighting the need for reforms inspired by high-ranking countries such as Mexico,...
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52% Bias Score
"Top Ten Paris Attractions: A Blend of History, Culture, and Modern Experiences"
"Paris offers diverse attractions, including Seine River cruises, the Musée d'Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle, Tuileries Garden, Moulin Rouge, Marché des Enfants Rouge, Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen flea market, classic bistros, Bar Hemingway, and Le Bon Marché."
"Top Ten Paris Attractions: A Blend of History, Culture, and Modern Experiences"
"Paris offers diverse attractions, including Seine River cruises, the Musée d'Orsay, Sainte-Chapelle, Tuileries Garden, Moulin Rouge, Marché des Enfants Rouge, Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen flea market, classic bistros, Bar Hemingway, and Le Bon Marché."
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36% Bias Score