December 2024
January 2025
Internal Conflicts Fracture Greece's Right-Wing Political Landscape
Three right-wing Greek parties—Hellenic Solution, Voice of Reason, and Niki—are experiencing internal conflicts and power struggles, hindering their ability to consolidate support and challenge New Democracy, with legal disputes and leadership challenges further destabilizing the right-wing bloc.
Internal Conflicts Fracture Greece's Right-Wing Political Landscape
Three right-wing Greek parties—Hellenic Solution, Voice of Reason, and Niki—are experiencing internal conflicts and power struggles, hindering their ability to consolidate support and challenge New Democracy, with legal disputes and leadership challenges further destabilizing the right-wing bloc.
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60% Bias Score
DfI Meets Business Leaders to Tackle Belfast Traffic Congestion
The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is meeting with Belfast business leaders on Monday to discuss solutions to the city's traffic congestion, with potential measures including incentivizing park and rides, and improving public transport.
DfI Meets Business Leaders to Tackle Belfast Traffic Congestion
The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is meeting with Belfast business leaders on Monday to discuss solutions to the city's traffic congestion, with potential measures including incentivizing park and rides, and improving public transport.
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36% Bias Score
California DMV Revokes License Plate Deemed Offensive
The California DMV apologized for and revoked a license plate, "LOLOCT7," considered offensive due to a perceived reference to the October 7th attack on Israel, but the owner's son says it was a reference to his grandfather ('LOLO'), Cybertruck ('CT'), and seven children ('7').
California DMV Revokes License Plate Deemed Offensive
The California DMV apologized for and revoked a license plate, "LOLOCT7," considered offensive due to a perceived reference to the October 7th attack on Israel, but the owner's son says it was a reference to his grandfather ('LOLO'), Cybertruck ('CT'), and seven children ('7').
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52% Bias Score
Italy Rejects Law Protecting Food Delivery Workers During Severe Weather
The Italian government rejected the Griseri Law amendment, which would have paused food deliveries during severe weather and established a fund for gig workers, following a negative government review and right-wing opposition. This occurred despite the unanimous approval of increased funding for the...
Italy Rejects Law Protecting Food Delivery Workers During Severe Weather
The Italian government rejected the Griseri Law amendment, which would have paused food deliveries during severe weather and established a fund for gig workers, following a negative government review and right-wing opposition. This occurred despite the unanimous approval of increased funding for the...
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44% Bias Score
Balancing Wealth Inheritance: Lessons from Carnegie, Vanderbilt, and a Modern Family
A financial management expert contrasts the contrasting wealth inheritance approaches of Andrew Carnegie and Cornelius Vanderbilt, highlighting their family's balanced strategy prioritizing financial education and responsible wealth management to avoid the pitfalls of both extremes.
Balancing Wealth Inheritance: Lessons from Carnegie, Vanderbilt, and a Modern Family
A financial management expert contrasts the contrasting wealth inheritance approaches of Andrew Carnegie and Cornelius Vanderbilt, highlighting their family's balanced strategy prioritizing financial education and responsible wealth management to avoid the pitfalls of both extremes.
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52% Bias Score
Albanese's Approval Rating Plummets Amidst Bleak Economic Outlook
A Guardian Essential poll reveals Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's net approval rating at -11, with 50% disapproving of his performance, as 47% of respondents considered 2024 worse than expected, highlighting challenges for Labor ahead of the election.
Albanese's Approval Rating Plummets Amidst Bleak Economic Outlook
A Guardian Essential poll reveals Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's net approval rating at -11, with 50% disapproving of his performance, as 47% of respondents considered 2024 worse than expected, highlighting challenges for Labor ahead of the election.
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56% Bias Score
Funding Crisis Threatens Dutch Classical Music Despite Individual Successes
Despite the successful completion of training programs by three Dutch classical musicians (organist Laurens de Man, soprano Elisabeth Hetherington, and accordionist Vincent van Amsterdam), funding cuts to six classical talent organizations, partially reversed, threaten the survival of ensembles like...
Funding Crisis Threatens Dutch Classical Music Despite Individual Successes
Despite the successful completion of training programs by three Dutch classical musicians (organist Laurens de Man, soprano Elisabeth Hetherington, and accordionist Vincent van Amsterdam), funding cuts to six classical talent organizations, partially reversed, threaten the survival of ensembles like...
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40% Bias Score
New High-Speed Berlin-Paris Train Launches Amidst Deutsche Bahn's Punctuality Drive
Germany and France launched a daily high-speed train between Berlin and Paris on December 11, 2023, aiming to boost rail travel and symbolize their close relationship, despite the eight-hour journey not significantly reducing travel time compared to indirect routes.
New High-Speed Berlin-Paris Train Launches Amidst Deutsche Bahn's Punctuality Drive
Germany and France launched a daily high-speed train between Berlin and Paris on December 11, 2023, aiming to boost rail travel and symbolize their close relationship, despite the eight-hour journey not significantly reducing travel time compared to indirect routes.
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36% Bias Score
Luxury Market Sees Divergent Performances in 2024: Polène and Vee Collective's Success Contrasts with LVMH and Kering Declines
In 2024, while LVMH and Kering reported sales declines, Prada saw an 18 percent increase; Bain and Altagamma predict minimal market growth, yet Polène and Vee Collective achieved significant success with their handbags, selling hundreds of thousands of units and becoming highly visible due to influe...
Luxury Market Sees Divergent Performances in 2024: Polène and Vee Collective's Success Contrasts with LVMH and Kering Declines
In 2024, while LVMH and Kering reported sales declines, Prada saw an 18 percent increase; Bain and Altagamma predict minimal market growth, yet Polène and Vee Collective achieved significant success with their handbags, selling hundreds of thousands of units and becoming highly visible due to influe...
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60% Bias Score
Armenia's Ruling Party to Implement New Code of Conduct After MP Expulsions
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party will create a new code of conduct for its members following recent controversies involving MPs Hovig Aghazaryan and Hakob Aslanyan, who were expelled for alleged leaks and ethical violations, and Karen Sarukhanyan, who underwent drug tests following a scandal.
Armenia's Ruling Party to Implement New Code of Conduct After MP Expulsions
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party will create a new code of conduct for its members following recent controversies involving MPs Hovig Aghazaryan and Hakob Aslanyan, who were expelled for alleged leaks and ethical violations, and Karen Sarukhanyan, who underwent drug tests following a scandal.
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40% Bias Score
France Destroys 225,000 Non-Compliant Toys in 2023
French authorities destroyed over 225,000 unsafe toys in 2023, a rise from 2022, with online marketplaces showing the most significant issues; dangers included small parts and accessible stuffing in toys.
France Destroys 225,000 Non-Compliant Toys in 2023
French authorities destroyed over 225,000 unsafe toys in 2023, a rise from 2022, with online marketplaces showing the most significant issues; dangers included small parts and accessible stuffing in toys.
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24% Bias Score
Six IMED Hospitals Rank Among Spain's Best in 2024 Merco Health Report
The 2024 Merco Health Reputation Monitor ranked six IMED Hospitals among Spain's top 100 private hospitals, adding three new facilities to its 2023 list, reflecting the group's expansion and the positive reputation of its newer centers.
Six IMED Hospitals Rank Among Spain's Best in 2024 Merco Health Report
The 2024 Merco Health Reputation Monitor ranked six IMED Hospitals among Spain's top 100 private hospitals, adding three new facilities to its 2023 list, reflecting the group's expansion and the positive reputation of its newer centers.
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44% Bias Score