December 2024
January 2025
German Court Sentences 'Mourning Swindler' to 5.5 Years
A German court sentenced a 50-year-old man, known as the "mourning swindler", to five years and six months in prison for defrauding three women of approximately €260,000 between 2016 and 2018, exploiting their emotional vulnerability following bereavements; the judge criticized the justice system's ...
German Court Sentences 'Mourning Swindler' to 5.5 Years
A German court sentenced a 50-year-old man, known as the "mourning swindler", to five years and six months in prison for defrauding three women of approximately €260,000 between 2016 and 2018, exploiting their emotional vulnerability following bereavements; the judge criticized the justice system's ...
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40% Bias Score
"Thüringer Linke Conditions Support for Voigt on Inter-Party Agreement"
"Thüringen's Linke party demands a written agreement outlining inter-party relations before supporting CDU leader Mario Voigt's election as Ministerpräsident, aiming to prevent reliance on the far-right AfD for a majority and ensure coalition stability."
"Thüringer Linke Conditions Support for Voigt on Inter-Party Agreement"
"Thüringen's Linke party demands a written agreement outlining inter-party relations before supporting CDU leader Mario Voigt's election as Ministerpräsident, aiming to prevent reliance on the far-right AfD for a majority and ensure coalition stability."
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44% Bias Score
Basque Country and Canary Islands to Propose Reform of Spain's Migrant Management
The Basque Country and Canary Islands will present a joint proposal to reform Spain's migrant management system at the upcoming Conference of Presidents, addressing concerns about the lack of a national contingency plan and unequal distribution of resources, particularly for unaccompanied minors.
Basque Country and Canary Islands to Propose Reform of Spain's Migrant Management
The Basque Country and Canary Islands will present a joint proposal to reform Spain's migrant management system at the upcoming Conference of Presidents, addressing concerns about the lack of a national contingency plan and unequal distribution of resources, particularly for unaccompanied minors.
Progress
44% Bias Score
AI-Driven Hiring Tools Transform Résumé Evaluation
AI-driven hiring tools are changing résumé evaluation, requiring applicants to use specific keywords and measurable achievements in their résumés to pass AI screening and reach recruiters; failure to adapt will lead to fewer opportunities.
AI-Driven Hiring Tools Transform Résumé Evaluation
AI-driven hiring tools are changing résumé evaluation, requiring applicants to use specific keywords and measurable achievements in their résumés to pass AI screening and reach recruiters; failure to adapt will lead to fewer opportunities.
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48% Bias Score
ARFID Awareness: Girl's Social Media Campaign Highlights Eating Disorder's Challenges
Nine-year-old Hannah from Los Angeles battles ARFID, an eating disorder marked by food anxiety and avoidance, gaining millions of social media followers while improving through therapy and online support, highlighting the need for greater awareness and improved treatment.
ARFID Awareness: Girl's Social Media Campaign Highlights Eating Disorder's Challenges
Nine-year-old Hannah from Los Angeles battles ARFID, an eating disorder marked by food anxiety and avoidance, gaining millions of social media followers while improving through therapy and online support, highlighting the need for greater awareness and improved treatment.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Photographer Uses Surreal Art to Depict Florida's Climate Crisis
Anastasia Samoylova's photography exhibition, showcasing surreal images of Florida's decaying pastel-pink landscapes, is currently displayed at the Met Museum and Saatchi Gallery; her work uses vibrant colors to depict the anxieties of environmental collapse, contrasting with the reality of recent h...
Photographer Uses Surreal Art to Depict Florida's Climate Crisis
Anastasia Samoylova's photography exhibition, showcasing surreal images of Florida's decaying pastel-pink landscapes, is currently displayed at the Met Museum and Saatchi Gallery; her work uses vibrant colors to depict the anxieties of environmental collapse, contrasting with the reality of recent h...
Progress
28% Bias Score
Srebrenica Faces 7 Million KM Budget Deficit After Local Elections
Following the October 2024 Bosnian local elections, Srebrenica's newly formed council, led by President Almir Dudić and Vice-President Radomir Pavlović, faces a significant budget deficit exceeding 7 million KM due to prior mismanagement, demanding immediate financial reforms and collaborative effor...
Srebrenica Faces 7 Million KM Budget Deficit After Local Elections
Following the October 2024 Bosnian local elections, Srebrenica's newly formed council, led by President Almir Dudić and Vice-President Radomir Pavlović, faces a significant budget deficit exceeding 7 million KM due to prior mismanagement, demanding immediate financial reforms and collaborative effor...
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44% Bias Score
"UK Government to Reform Civil Service with Tech Focus and Innovation Fund"
"The UK government is reforming the civil service to improve efficiency by bringing in tech experts, simplifying recruitment, and launching a £100 million innovation fund to test new approaches in public services, starting with family support and temporary accommodation projects in four cities in Ja...
"UK Government to Reform Civil Service with Tech Focus and Innovation Fund"
"The UK government is reforming the civil service to improve efficiency by bringing in tech experts, simplifying recruitment, and launching a £100 million innovation fund to test new approaches in public services, starting with family support and temporary accommodation projects in four cities in Ja...
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40% Bias Score
Beijing Hosts International Traditional Music Festival
The 2024 Traditional Music Festival, held in Beijing from December 4-8, featured ensembles from seven countries in concerts and workshops, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through diverse musical performances and collaborative learning experiences.
Beijing Hosts International Traditional Music Festival
The 2024 Traditional Music Festival, held in Beijing from December 4-8, featured ensembles from seven countries in concerts and workshops, fostering cross-cultural dialogue through diverse musical performances and collaborative learning experiences.
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20% Bias Score
"Adelaide Test Highlights Struggles of Aging Cricket Stars"
"In the Adelaide Test, Australia defeated India; however, veteran batters Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma underperformed, raising concerns about their future contributions and impacting the series' outcome."
"Adelaide Test Highlights Struggles of Aging Cricket Stars"
"In the Adelaide Test, Australia defeated India; however, veteran batters Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma underperformed, raising concerns about their future contributions and impacting the series' outcome."
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52% Bias Score
French Film Industry Grapples with Financial Fallout from Sexual Violence Allegations
On December 5th, 2023, French film distributors and exhibitors testified before the French National Assembly about the financial and legal difficulties they face with films involving reported sexual violence during production, highlighting the lack of contractual protection and financial support.
French Film Industry Grapples with Financial Fallout from Sexual Violence Allegations
On December 5th, 2023, French film distributors and exhibitors testified before the French National Assembly about the financial and legal difficulties they face with films involving reported sexual violence during production, highlighting the lack of contractual protection and financial support.
Progress
36% Bias Score
15-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Croydon Dispute
On September 27, 2023, 15-year-old Elianne Andam was fatally stabbed in Croydon, south London, by 17-year-old Hassan Sentamu during a dispute over a teddy bear between Andam's friend and Sentamu's ex-girlfriend; Sentamu is now on trial for murder.
15-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Croydon Dispute
On September 27, 2023, 15-year-old Elianne Andam was fatally stabbed in Croydon, south London, by 17-year-old Hassan Sentamu during a dispute over a teddy bear between Andam's friend and Sentamu's ex-girlfriend; Sentamu is now on trial for murder.
Progress
28% Bias Score