December 2024
January 2025
"Stitch Witch" Exhibit Challenges Gender Stereotypes Through Playful Activism
Lara Schnitger's "Stitch Witch" exhibit at Museum Kranenburgh uses playful textile art to challenge negative female stereotypes, reclaiming derogatory terms and celebrating female sexuality; the exhibit, awarded the 2024 Agnes van den Brandeler Museum Prize, features large-scale installations and in...
"Stitch Witch" Exhibit Challenges Gender Stereotypes Through Playful Activism
Lara Schnitger's "Stitch Witch" exhibit at Museum Kranenburgh uses playful textile art to challenge negative female stereotypes, reclaiming derogatory terms and celebrating female sexuality; the exhibit, awarded the 2024 Agnes van den Brandeler Museum Prize, features large-scale installations and in...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Education Budget Vote Postponed Amidst Coalition-Opposition Dispute
The Dutch parliament postponed a vote on the proposed €2 billion education budget cuts due to ongoing negotiations between the ruling coalition and opposition parties, with D66 withdrawing from talks despite some concessions made, including the removal of the 'long-study penalty'.
Dutch Education Budget Vote Postponed Amidst Coalition-Opposition Dispute
The Dutch parliament postponed a vote on the proposed €2 billion education budget cuts due to ongoing negotiations between the ruling coalition and opposition parties, with D66 withdrawing from talks despite some concessions made, including the removal of the 'long-study penalty'.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Education Budget Talks Stall; \u20ac650 Million Proposal Rejected
Negotiations between the Dutch coalition and five opposition parties on the education budget failed to reach an agreement, leaving a \u20ac650 million proposal short of the opposition's demand for \u20ac1.3 billion in adjustments. Further talks are scheduled for Thursday.
Dutch Education Budget Talks Stall; \u20ac650 Million Proposal Rejected
Negotiations between the Dutch coalition and five opposition parties on the education budget failed to reach an agreement, leaving a \u20ac650 million proposal short of the opposition's demand for \u20ac1.3 billion in adjustments. Further talks are scheduled for Thursday.
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36% Bias Score
Samara Deputies Propose 200 Million Ruble Increase for SMO Support
Samara regional parliament deputies visited the "Defenders of the Fatherland" fund to discuss support for SMO participants, proposing a 200 million ruble budget increase and addressing issues of equal support and memorialization.
Samara Deputies Propose 200 Million Ruble Increase for SMO Support
Samara regional parliament deputies visited the "Defenders of the Fatherland" fund to discuss support for SMO participants, proposing a 200 million ruble budget increase and addressing issues of equal support and memorialization.
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36% Bias Score
Conservative MP Credits TV Appearances for Narrow Election Victory
Conservative MP Mel Stride won his seat by 61 votes, attributing his victory to extensive TV appearances during the election campaign, despite other media-active politicians losing their seats, suggesting a complex relationship between media presence and electoral success.
Conservative MP Credits TV Appearances for Narrow Election Victory
Conservative MP Mel Stride won his seat by 61 votes, attributing his victory to extensive TV appearances during the election campaign, despite other media-active politicians losing their seats, suggesting a complex relationship between media presence and electoral success.
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44% Bias Score
House Rejects Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
The House of Representatives voted 206-198 against releasing a House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, effectively ending efforts to make public the findings of a years-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use.
House Rejects Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
The House of Representatives voted 206-198 against releasing a House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, effectively ending efforts to make public the findings of a years-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Education Budget Vote Postponed Amidst Coalition Disagreement
A parliamentary vote on the Dutch government's proposed €2 billion education budget cuts has been postponed due to ongoing negotiations between the ruling coalition and opposition parties, who remain deeply divided on several key issues despite some compromises.
Dutch Education Budget Vote Postponed Amidst Coalition Disagreement
A parliamentary vote on the Dutch government's proposed €2 billion education budget cuts has been postponed due to ongoing negotiations between the ruling coalition and opposition parties, who remain deeply divided on several key issues despite some compromises.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Motion on Tracking Cultural Norms Sparks Controversy
A motion by Dutch VVD member Bente Becker to track cultural and religious norms of Dutch citizens with a migration background passed parliament, sparking controversy and accusations of racism. Despite existing research, concerns remain about data misuse.
Dutch Parliament Motion on Tracking Cultural Norms Sparks Controversy
A motion by Dutch VVD member Bente Becker to track cultural and religious norms of Dutch citizens with a migration background passed parliament, sparking controversy and accusations of racism. Despite existing research, concerns remain about data misuse.
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60% Bias Score
Macron Condemns Parliament's Dismissal of Barnier, Urges Unity Amidst Political Crisis
French President Macron addressed the nation following parliament's dismissal of Prime Minister Barnier, criticizing their actions and urging collaboration while promising a new prime minister and budget in the coming months; polls show 60% of French citizens want Macron to resign.
Macron Condemns Parliament's Dismissal of Barnier, Urges Unity Amidst Political Crisis
French President Macron addressed the nation following parliament's dismissal of Prime Minister Barnier, criticizing their actions and urging collaboration while promising a new prime minister and budget in the coming months; polls show 60% of French citizens want Macron to resign.
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44% Bias Score
Rosé's "Apt." Returns to No. 1 on UK Downloads Chart
Rosé's "Apt.," featuring Bruno Mars, returned to No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Downloads chart this week, surpassing BTS's Jin's "Running Wild," which fell to No. 14, showcasing the song's enduring popularity and strong sales.
Rosé's "Apt." Returns to No. 1 on UK Downloads Chart
Rosé's "Apt.," featuring Bruno Mars, returned to No. 1 on the UK Official Singles Downloads chart this week, surpassing BTS's Jin's "Running Wild," which fell to No. 14, showcasing the song's enduring popularity and strong sales.
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48% Bias Score
HMRC Weighs Opposing Liberty Steel Restructuring
Britain's tax authority, HMRC, is considering opposing a court-led restructuring plan for Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel, potentially resulting in significant tax losses and impacting the company's future. Negotiations are ongoing, with a creditor vote scheduled for next year.
HMRC Weighs Opposing Liberty Steel Restructuring
Britain's tax authority, HMRC, is considering opposing a court-led restructuring plan for Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel, potentially resulting in significant tax losses and impacting the company's future. Negotiations are ongoing, with a creditor vote scheduled for next year.
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44% Bias Score
Boston Defies Trump's Deportation Plans
The Boston City Council unanimously reaffirmed the "Trust Act," a law limiting police cooperation with ICE, directly opposing President-elect Trump's planned mass deportations; this follows similar actions by other Democratic leaders.
Boston Defies Trump's Deportation Plans
The Boston City Council unanimously reaffirmed the "Trust Act," a law limiting police cooperation with ICE, directly opposing President-elect Trump's planned mass deportations; this follows similar actions by other Democratic leaders.
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52% Bias Score