December 2024
January 2025
Belfast Urges Work From Home to Combat City Centre Traffic Congestion
Belfast's Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is urging residents to work from home one day a week to ease heavy traffic congestion across the city center, supplementing road engineering projects and public information campaigns.
Belfast Urges Work From Home to Combat City Centre Traffic Congestion
Belfast's Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is urging residents to work from home one day a week to ease heavy traffic congestion across the city center, supplementing road engineering projects and public information campaigns.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Court Upholds Academy Closure, Criticizes Lack of Student Support
Greece's Council of State ruled that closing the Thessaloniki Higher Ecclesiastical Academy is constitutional but criticized the government's failure to support relocating students, ordering the administration to address their academic and logistical needs within eight months.
Greek Court Upholds Academy Closure, Criticizes Lack of Student Support
Greece's Council of State ruled that closing the Thessaloniki Higher Ecclesiastical Academy is constitutional but criticized the government's failure to support relocating students, ordering the administration to address their academic and logistical needs within eight months.
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28% Bias Score
Twins' Budgetary Constraints Hamper Offseason Moves
The Minnesota Twins, facing a $10 million payroll shortfall and the uncertainty of an impending sale, are unlikely to make significant offseason additions despite having a roster projected to contend for the AL Central title; their current payroll is projected at $140 million, exceeding their self-i...
Twins' Budgetary Constraints Hamper Offseason Moves
The Minnesota Twins, facing a $10 million payroll shortfall and the uncertainty of an impending sale, are unlikely to make significant offseason additions despite having a roster projected to contend for the AL Central title; their current payroll is projected at $140 million, exceeding their self-i...
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60% Bias Score
"2023 Dax Supervisory Board Compensation: Diekmann, Pötsch Top Earners, Volkswagen Leads in Total Pay"
"A 2023 DSW study reveals Michael Diekmann of Allianz (€759,000) and Hans Dieter Pötsch of Volkswagen (€676,000) as top-earning Dax supervisory board members, while the highest-paid women received €450,000 each; Volkswagen leads in total supervisory board compensation with €7.5 million, and all Dax ...
"2023 Dax Supervisory Board Compensation: Diekmann, Pötsch Top Earners, Volkswagen Leads in Total Pay"
"A 2023 DSW study reveals Michael Diekmann of Allianz (€759,000) and Hans Dieter Pötsch of Volkswagen (€676,000) as top-earning Dax supervisory board members, while the highest-paid women received €450,000 each; Volkswagen leads in total supervisory board compensation with €7.5 million, and all Dax ...
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32% Bias Score
"Arson Investigation Reveals Insurance Fraud Scheme in German House Fire"
"A year after a house fire in Wittgenborn, Germany, initially believed to be a hate crime, four individuals including the homeowner Mubashar Z. are on trial for arson and insurance fraud, with alleged damages of €850,000 and only €17,500 insurance payout before arrests."
"Arson Investigation Reveals Insurance Fraud Scheme in German House Fire"
"A year after a house fire in Wittgenborn, Germany, initially believed to be a hate crime, four individuals including the homeowner Mubashar Z. are on trial for arson and insurance fraud, with alleged damages of €850,000 and only €17,500 insurance payout before arrests."
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56% Bias Score
"French Local Governments Prioritize Ecological Transition Amidst Political Instability"
"French local governments are tackling climate change by implementing free or heavily subsidized public transport, resulting in significant ridership increases and CO2 emission reductions, while also investing in renewable energy sources like wood and promoting green technologies."
"French Local Governments Prioritize Ecological Transition Amidst Political Instability"
"French local governments are tackling climate change by implementing free or heavily subsidized public transport, resulting in significant ridership increases and CO2 emission reductions, while also investing in renewable energy sources like wood and promoting green technologies."
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44% Bias Score
Fire Damages Thomas Hardy's Apprentice Building in Dorchester
A fire severely damaged a Dorchester building where Thomas Hardy worked as an apprentice architect from 1856 to 1862; the building's facade collapsed, and adjacent properties were affected, but no injuries were reported.
Fire Damages Thomas Hardy's Apprentice Building in Dorchester
A fire severely damaged a Dorchester building where Thomas Hardy worked as an apprentice architect from 1856 to 1862; the building's facade collapsed, and adjacent properties were affected, but no injuries were reported.
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20% Bias Score
"Burning Stars" Premieres to Critical Acclaim and Box Office Success
"Burning Stars," a spy thriller set in 1920s Shanghai, premiered in Beijing on December 6th, 2024, grossing over $6.87 million by December 7th, and has been praised for its historical accuracy and youthful cast.
"Burning Stars" Premieres to Critical Acclaim and Box Office Success
"Burning Stars," a spy thriller set in 1920s Shanghai, premiered in Beijing on December 6th, 2024, grossing over $6.87 million by December 7th, and has been praised for its historical accuracy and youthful cast.
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56% Bias Score
Thessaloniki Metro Launch: PASOK Announces Expansion Plans
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis visited the newly opened Thessaloniki metro, highlighting its planned expansion to the airport, Kalamaria, and western Thessaloniki, along with plans to integrate it with OASTH under a single, publicly controlled entity.
Thessaloniki Metro Launch: PASOK Announces Expansion Plans
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis visited the newly opened Thessaloniki metro, highlighting its planned expansion to the airport, Kalamaria, and western Thessaloniki, along with plans to integrate it with OASTH under a single, publicly controlled entity.
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40% Bias Score
Bavarian Tourism Relies on Volunteers Amidst Climate Change and Increased Visitor Numbers
Volunteer organizations like the Bergwacht and Wasserwacht are essential to Bavarian tourism, managing rescues and trail maintenance amid increasing visitor numbers and climate change impacts, with a new campaign planned to highlight their contributions.
Bavarian Tourism Relies on Volunteers Amidst Climate Change and Increased Visitor Numbers
Volunteer organizations like the Bergwacht and Wasserwacht are essential to Bavarian tourism, managing rescues and trail maintenance amid increasing visitor numbers and climate change impacts, with a new campaign planned to highlight their contributions.
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Higher Education Outlook: Stable Enrollment Despite Rising Costs
Fitch's "U.S. Higher Education Outlook 2025" reports stable enrollment despite rising costs and stagnant funding; net tuition revenue is projected to increase 2-4% in 2024-2025, indicating financial challenges stem from cost pressures rather than declining demand.
U.S. Higher Education Outlook: Stable Enrollment Despite Rising Costs
Fitch's "U.S. Higher Education Outlook 2025" reports stable enrollment despite rising costs and stagnant funding; net tuition revenue is projected to increase 2-4% in 2024-2025, indicating financial challenges stem from cost pressures rather than declining demand.
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56% Bias Score
Mount Kanlaon Erupts, Sending Ash Four Kilometers High
Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines erupted at 3:03 PM local time (7:03 AM GMT) on [Date], sending a four-kilometer-high ash column and pyroclastic flows three kilometers down its southeastern flank; evacuations are underway in four villages, with authorities warning of potential further eruptions and ...
Mount Kanlaon Erupts, Sending Ash Four Kilometers High
Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines erupted at 3:03 PM local time (7:03 AM GMT) on [Date], sending a four-kilometer-high ash column and pyroclastic flows three kilometers down its southeastern flank; evacuations are underway in four villages, with authorities warning of potential further eruptions and ...
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8% Bias Score