December 2024
January 2025
Looks Delicious!" Exhibition Showcases Hyperrealistic Japanese Food Replicas
The "Looks Delicious!" exhibition at Japan House London displays hyperrealistic Japanese food replicas, showcasing the Iwasaki Group's craftsmanship and the evolution of these visual marketing tools from their post-1923 earthquake origins to their modern uses in quality control and nutritional educa...
Looks Delicious!" Exhibition Showcases Hyperrealistic Japanese Food Replicas
The "Looks Delicious!" exhibition at Japan House London displays hyperrealistic Japanese food replicas, showcasing the Iwasaki Group's craftsmanship and the evolution of these visual marketing tools from their post-1923 earthquake origins to their modern uses in quality control and nutritional educa...
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24% Bias Score
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment, Echoes Past Uncertainties
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in US AI infrastructure projects over four years, aiming for 100,000 new jobs, a move similar to a 2016 pledge with uncertain results, raising questions about transparency and actual impact.
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment, Echoes Past Uncertainties
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in US AI infrastructure projects over four years, aiming for 100,000 new jobs, a move similar to a 2016 pledge with uncertain results, raising questions about transparency and actual impact.
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40% Bias Score
Jashn-e-Rekhta Faces Criticism Over Ticket Prices and Guest Selection
Jashn-e-Rekhta, a three-day Urdu literature festival in Delhi, concluded with mixed reactions; high ticket prices and the inclusion of Bollywood actors sparked controversy, despite the festival's success in gathering Urdu enthusiasts.
Jashn-e-Rekhta Faces Criticism Over Ticket Prices and Guest Selection
Jashn-e-Rekhta, a three-day Urdu literature festival in Delhi, concluded with mixed reactions; high ticket prices and the inclusion of Bollywood actors sparked controversy, despite the festival's success in gathering Urdu enthusiasts.
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40% Bias Score
Marseille's Rise: From Gritty Port to Global Hotspot
Marseille, France's second-largest city, has experienced a surge in popularity after a Chanel fashion show and being named home to the world's coolest neighborhood, attracting tourists with its historical architecture, multicultural food scene, and edgy atmosphere.
Marseille's Rise: From Gritty Port to Global Hotspot
Marseille, France's second-largest city, has experienced a surge in popularity after a Chanel fashion show and being named home to the world's coolest neighborhood, attracting tourists with its historical architecture, multicultural food scene, and edgy atmosphere.
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52% Bias Score
Two Russian Oil Tankers Cause Kerch Strait Spill
Two Russian oil tankers, "Volgoneft 212" and "Volgoneft 239", carrying a combined 9000 tons of fuel oil, suffered accidents in the Kerch Strait on Sunday during a storm, resulting in at least one death and an oil spill; all crew members are now accounted for.
Two Russian Oil Tankers Cause Kerch Strait Spill
Two Russian oil tankers, "Volgoneft 212" and "Volgoneft 239", carrying a combined 9000 tons of fuel oil, suffered accidents in the Kerch Strait on Sunday during a storm, resulting in at least one death and an oil spill; all crew members are now accounted for.
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40% Bias Score
Bavarian Basic Income Party Announces Top Candidates, Reflecting Left-Wing Roots
The Basic Income Party (BSW) in Bavaria, Germany, announced its top five election candidates, led by Klaus Ernst, a former Left Party leader, highlighting the party's focus on social justice and opposition to arms exports, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.
Bavarian Basic Income Party Announces Top Candidates, Reflecting Left-Wing Roots
The Basic Income Party (BSW) in Bavaria, Germany, announced its top five election candidates, led by Klaus Ernst, a former Left Party leader, highlighting the party's focus on social justice and opposition to arms exports, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Centuries-Old Ciise Customary Law
UNESCO officially recognized the centuries-old Ciise customary law, practiced by the Ciise community in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia, for its role in unifying communities, preserving culture, and promoting justice, after a youth committee worked for two years to achieve this recognition.
UNESCO Recognizes Centuries-Old Ciise Customary Law
UNESCO officially recognized the centuries-old Ciise customary law, practiced by the Ciise community in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia, for its role in unifying communities, preserving culture, and promoting justice, after a youth committee worked for two years to achieve this recognition.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Housing Crisis Drives Surge in Capsule Hotel Occupancy"
Soaring rental costs in major Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Malaga are forcing many to opt for capsule hotels as affordable housing alternatives; hostels offering these accommodations report increased demand from professionals and students, highlighting a severe housing shortage and the...
Spain's Housing Crisis Drives Surge in Capsule Hotel Occupancy"
Soaring rental costs in major Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Malaga are forcing many to opt for capsule hotels as affordable housing alternatives; hostels offering these accommodations report increased demand from professionals and students, highlighting a severe housing shortage and the...
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44% Bias Score
Avatar-Inspired Zhangjiajie Park Sees Tourism Surge
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan, China, inspired by the movie Avatar, features over 3,000 unique sandstone pillars and attracts significant tourism due to its breathtaking views and accessibility options, including hiking trails, cable cars, and elevators.
Avatar-Inspired Zhangjiajie Park Sees Tourism Surge
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan, China, inspired by the movie Avatar, features over 3,000 unique sandstone pillars and attracts significant tourism due to its breathtaking views and accessibility options, including hiking trails, cable cars, and elevators.
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24% Bias Score
Vsio Chotko!" Wins BBC Book of the Year
Yuriy Roketsky's biography of Serhiy Kuzminsky, the frontman of Braty Hadyukiny, won BBC's Book of the Year 2024; it details Kuzminsky's life, musical influences, and the impact of his death on Ukrainian rock.
Vsio Chotko!" Wins BBC Book of the Year
Yuriy Roketsky's biography of Serhiy Kuzminsky, the frontman of Braty Hadyukiny, won BBC's Book of the Year 2024; it details Kuzminsky's life, musical influences, and the impact of his death on Ukrainian rock.
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32% Bias Score
US Art Market Shows Resilience Despite Trump's Return
Following the US election resulting in Donald Trump's second term, the international art market shows mixed signals: a $121.2 million Magritte sale contrasts with overall lower auction results; Art Basel Miami Beach reports strong sales, but concerns remain about potential import tariffs and arts fu...
US Art Market Shows Resilience Despite Trump's Return
Following the US election resulting in Donald Trump's second term, the international art market shows mixed signals: a $121.2 million Magritte sale contrasts with overall lower auction results; Art Basel Miami Beach reports strong sales, but concerns remain about potential import tariffs and arts fu...
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Budget Impasse: Provisional Rules Limit Spending
Due to the collapse of Germany's governing coalition and the subsequent failure to pass a 2025 budget, the German government will operate under provisional budget rules from January, limiting spending to 45 percent of initially planned funds for the year, while mandatory payments will continue.
Germany's Budget Impasse: Provisional Rules Limit Spending
Due to the collapse of Germany's governing coalition and the subsequent failure to pass a 2025 budget, the German government will operate under provisional budget rules from January, limiting spending to 45 percent of initially planned funds for the year, while mandatory payments will continue.
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40% Bias Score