December 2024
January 2025
Podemos's Internal Primaries Result in New Regional Leadership
Podemos's internal primary elections across five Spanish regions saw official candidates win in Andalucía, Castilla-La Mancha, and País Vasco, while in Extremadura and Galicia, sole candidates were elected; the results signal an effort to bolster the party's territorial presence.
Podemos's Internal Primaries Result in New Regional Leadership
Podemos's internal primary elections across five Spanish regions saw official candidates win in Andalucía, Castilla-La Mancha, and País Vasco, while in Extremadura and Galicia, sole candidates were elected; the results signal an effort to bolster the party's territorial presence.
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40% Bias Score
Port Talbot Nightclub Reopens for Photography Exhibition
A 1990s-era nightclub in Port Talbot, Wales, the Troubador, is reopening for two weeks to host a photography exhibition by Roo Lewis, featuring portraits of local residents and showcasing the town's unique character and community spirit.
Port Talbot Nightclub Reopens for Photography Exhibition
A 1990s-era nightclub in Port Talbot, Wales, the Troubador, is reopening for two weeks to host a photography exhibition by Roo Lewis, featuring portraits of local residents and showcasing the town's unique character and community spirit.
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24% Bias Score
Firearms Officer Receives Written Warning for Falling Asleep on Duty
South Yorkshire Police firearms officer PC Samad Sagir received an 18-month written warning for falling asleep on duty in January 2022 while carrying loaded weapons in a police vehicle; a separate allegation of sexual harassment was dismissed.
Firearms Officer Receives Written Warning for Falling Asleep on Duty
South Yorkshire Police firearms officer PC Samad Sagir received an 18-month written warning for falling asleep on duty in January 2022 while carrying loaded weapons in a police vehicle; a separate allegation of sexual harassment was dismissed.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Morale Boosted by Improved Logistics and Amenities at Vostochny Training Ground
At the Vostochny training ground, Russian soldiers receive high-quality meals, access to a sauna, laundry facilities, and other amenities, improving their morale and preparedness for combat; the daily menu is updated and caters to soldiers' preferences, and supplies are regularly delivered despite r...
Russian Soldiers' Morale Boosted by Improved Logistics and Amenities at Vostochny Training Ground
At the Vostochny training ground, Russian soldiers receive high-quality meals, access to a sauna, laundry facilities, and other amenities, improving their morale and preparedness for combat; the daily menu is updated and caters to soldiers' preferences, and supplies are regularly delivered despite r...
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52% Bias Score
Bogg Bag: From Defective Order to \$100 Million Brand
Kim Vaccarella founded Bogg Bag in 2008 to address the lack of durable, easy-to-clean beach bags; after overcoming initial manufacturing setbacks and leveraging unexpected demand during the Covid-19 pandemic, the company is projected to generate \$100 million in revenue in 2024.
Bogg Bag: From Defective Order to \$100 Million Brand
Kim Vaccarella founded Bogg Bag in 2008 to address the lack of durable, easy-to-clean beach bags; after overcoming initial manufacturing setbacks and leveraging unexpected demand during the Covid-19 pandemic, the company is projected to generate \$100 million in revenue in 2024.
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20% Bias Score
False Image Claims Saddam Hussein Found in Saydnaya Prison
A manipulated image falsely claiming to show Saddam Hussein in Syria's Saydnaya prison circulated on social media; CNN Arabic debunked it, revealing the original image was of Mikheil Saakashvili's arrest and showing the alterations using forensic analysis.
False Image Claims Saddam Hussein Found in Saydnaya Prison
A manipulated image falsely claiming to show Saddam Hussein in Syria's Saydnaya prison circulated on social media; CNN Arabic debunked it, revealing the original image was of Mikheil Saakashvili's arrest and showing the alterations using forensic analysis.
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28% Bias Score
Saratov Hosts Pimen Readings, Emphasizing Victory Day Anniversary and National Identity
The 22nd Interregional Educational Pimen Readings, held December 12-14 at Saratov State University, commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, emphasizing historical memory and spiritual resilience; the event included plenary sessions, section meetings, awards, and an excursion, highlighting ...
Saratov Hosts Pimen Readings, Emphasizing Victory Day Anniversary and National Identity
The 22nd Interregional Educational Pimen Readings, held December 12-14 at Saratov State University, commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, emphasizing historical memory and spiritual resilience; the event included plenary sessions, section meetings, awards, and an excursion, highlighting ...
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52% Bias Score
Bitcoin Price Dips Below \$100,000 Amidst Volatility and Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price recently fell below \$100,000, despite previous highs and endorsements from prominent figures; its future remains uncertain, despite its peer-to-peer payment model and use by a small number of websites.
Bitcoin Price Dips Below \$100,000 Amidst Volatility and Uncertainty
Bitcoin's price recently fell below \$100,000, despite previous highs and endorsements from prominent figures; its future remains uncertain, despite its peer-to-peer payment model and use by a small number of websites.
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52% Bias Score
Thuringian Greens Elect New Leadership After Election Defeat
Following their failure to win seats in the Thuringian state election on September 1st, the Green party elected Ann-Sophie Bohm and Luis Schäfer as their new leaders on December 14th. Bohm received 66.3% and Schäfer 76.7% of the votes.
Thuringian Greens Elect New Leadership After Election Defeat
Following their failure to win seats in the Thuringian state election on September 1st, the Green party elected Ann-Sophie Bohm and Luis Schäfer as their new leaders on December 14th. Bohm received 66.3% and Schäfer 76.7% of the votes.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey's New Law Facilitates Development Rights Transfer to Resolve Land Disputes
Turkey's new law allows transferring development rights of pre-2019 plots designated for public services but not yet expropriated to other areas, resolving legal disputes and providing public services without land seizures or financial burdens on citizens.
Turkey's New Law Facilitates Development Rights Transfer to Resolve Land Disputes
Turkey's new law allows transferring development rights of pre-2019 plots designated for public services but not yet expropriated to other areas, resolving legal disputes and providing public services without land seizures or financial burdens on citizens.
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44% Bias Score
Congo's Women's Football Teams Begin 2026 WAFCON and World Cup Qualifiers
Thirty-eight African nations will compete in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Congo's senior women's team facing Malawi in the first round (Feb 17-26, 2025), while their under-20 and under-17 teams also face qualifying matches in 2025.
Congo's Women's Football Teams Begin 2026 WAFCON and World Cup Qualifiers
Thirty-eight African nations will compete in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Congo's senior women's team facing Malawi in the first round (Feb 17-26, 2025), while their under-20 and under-17 teams also face qualifying matches in 2025.
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28% Bias Score
French Crémant Wine Production Expands Across Regions
Crémant wines, sparkling wines made using the traditional method, originated in Alsace, Loire, and Burgundy in the mid-1970s and have since expanded to Limoux, Bordeaux, Die, Jura, and Savoie, with Alsace leading production (one-third of national output).
French Crémant Wine Production Expands Across Regions
Crémant wines, sparkling wines made using the traditional method, originated in Alsace, Loire, and Burgundy in the mid-1970s and have since expanded to Limoux, Bordeaux, Die, Jura, and Savoie, with Alsace leading production (one-third of national output).
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12% Bias Score