December 2024
January 2025
Death of Russian General Igor Kirillov: Loss of a Key RCBZ Figure
Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological defense (RCBZ) troops, died; he was known for exposing Ukrainian use of chemical weapons and for warning about a potential 'dirty bomb'; his subordinates remember him fondly.
Death of Russian General Igor Kirillov: Loss of a Key RCBZ Figure
Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological defense (RCBZ) troops, died; he was known for exposing Ukrainian use of chemical weapons and for warning about a potential 'dirty bomb'; his subordinates remember him fondly.
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52% Bias Score
War and Peace" Musical Adaptation Premieres in London
Dave Malloy's musical adaptation of "War and Peace", directed by Tim Sheader, premiered in London, condensing Tolstoy's novel with a modern aesthetic including club beats and striking visuals, focusing on Natasha's romantic entanglements while incorporating other key characters and the Napoleonic wa...
War and Peace" Musical Adaptation Premieres in London
Dave Malloy's musical adaptation of "War and Peace", directed by Tim Sheader, premiered in London, condensing Tolstoy's novel with a modern aesthetic including club beats and striking visuals, focusing on Natasha's romantic entanglements while incorporating other key characters and the Napoleonic wa...
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36% Bias Score
Spain to revise right-to-reply law, targeting influential social media users
The Spanish government is reforming its 1984 right-to-reply law, targeting social media users with significant followings who spread misinformation. The changes aim to streamline the process, making it easier to correct false information online and improve the quality of public debate.
Spain to revise right-to-reply law, targeting influential social media users
The Spanish government is reforming its 1984 right-to-reply law, targeting social media users with significant followings who spread misinformation. The changes aim to streamline the process, making it easier to correct false information online and improve the quality of public debate.
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56% Bias Score
AI Adoption in Businesses: High Usage, but Limited Benefits and Concerns
A survey of 700 professionals by InfoCert and Unguess reveals that AI is primarily used for data analysis (78%), task automation (74%), and customer service (72%), with concerns about accuracy, job displacement, and data security.
AI Adoption in Businesses: High Usage, but Limited Benefits and Concerns
A survey of 700 professionals by InfoCert and Unguess reveals that AI is primarily used for data analysis (78%), task automation (74%), and customer service (72%), with concerns about accuracy, job displacement, and data security.
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24% Bias Score
The Meteor Step of the Stork" Screening Celebrates Mastroianni's Legacy
The Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation screens Theo Angelopoulos's "The Meteor Step of the Stork" (1991), starring Marcello Mastroianni, on December 17th, celebrating the actor's centennial with an exhibition of original film posters, highlighting Mastroianni's diverse roles and the film's timely relev...
The Meteor Step of the Stork" Screening Celebrates Mastroianni's Legacy
The Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation screens Theo Angelopoulos's "The Meteor Step of the Stork" (1991), starring Marcello Mastroianni, on December 17th, celebrating the actor's centennial with an exhibition of original film posters, highlighting Mastroianni's diverse roles and the film's timely relev...
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48% Bias Score
China Invests $111 Million in Potala Palace Preservation
Over the past 30 years, the Chinese government invested almost 800 million Yuan (about $111.3 million USD) in preserving the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tibet, including repairs, restorations, and digital archiving of 1.23 million documents; the palace has welcomed 14.4 million vi...
China Invests $111 Million in Potala Palace Preservation
Over the past 30 years, the Chinese government invested almost 800 million Yuan (about $111.3 million USD) in preserving the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tibet, including repairs, restorations, and digital archiving of 1.23 million documents; the palace has welcomed 14.4 million vi...
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44% Bias Score
Electoral College Ratifies Trump's Re-election Amidst 2020 Scheme Aftermath
On December 19, 2024, electors will meet to ratify Donald Trump's second term as president; the 2020 "fake electors" scheme and the subsequent Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 highlight vulnerabilities and reforms in the US electoral process.
Electoral College Ratifies Trump's Re-election Amidst 2020 Scheme Aftermath
On December 19, 2024, electors will meet to ratify Donald Trump's second term as president; the 2020 "fake electors" scheme and the subsequent Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 highlight vulnerabilities and reforms in the US electoral process.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Salary Surge in 2024: Promoters Lead with 88% Increase
Promoters' salaries in Russia surged 88% to 68,000 rubles in 2024 due to increased demand for domestic goods promotion, while drivers and welders also saw significant salary increases; however, collectors experienced a 24% salary decrease.
Russian Salary Surge in 2024: Promoters Lead with 88% Increase
Promoters' salaries in Russia surged 88% to 68,000 rubles in 2024 due to increased demand for domestic goods promotion, while drivers and welders also saw significant salary increases; however, collectors experienced a 24% salary decrease.
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56% Bias Score
Italy Seeks to Modernize its Extensive Network of Protected Areas
Italy's 1049 protected areas, covering over 5 million hectares and involving 10 million citizens, are under review to improve their efficacy in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation, with a goal of increased investment and a more unified management system.
Italy Seeks to Modernize its Extensive Network of Protected Areas
Italy's 1049 protected areas, covering over 5 million hectares and involving 10 million citizens, are under review to improve their efficacy in biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation, with a goal of increased investment and a more unified management system.
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32% Bias Score
Turkish School Bus Seating Ban Sparks Controversy
The Hatay Antakya District National Education Directorate banned girls from sitting in the front seats of school buses, prompting outrage and calls for the dismissal of officials who are accused of undermining Atatürk's legacy, the Republic, and secularism, leading to the directive's subsequent reve...
Turkish School Bus Seating Ban Sparks Controversy
The Hatay Antakya District National Education Directorate banned girls from sitting in the front seats of school buses, prompting outrage and calls for the dismissal of officials who are accused of undermining Atatürk's legacy, the Republic, and secularism, leading to the directive's subsequent reve...
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64% Bias Score
Greece Unveils National Strategy to Combat Online Risks for Minors
Greece is launching a national strategy to protect minors from online risks and social media addiction, featuring parental control tools (parco.gov.gr, Kids Wallet app) and aiming for EU collaboration on a Digital Rights Charter; details will be presented on December 30th.
Greece Unveils National Strategy to Combat Online Risks for Minors
Greece is launching a national strategy to protect minors from online risks and social media addiction, featuring parental control tools (parco.gov.gr, Kids Wallet app) and aiming for EU collaboration on a Digital Rights Charter; details will be presented on December 30th.
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36% Bias Score
European Market Downturn Presents Investment Opportunities
European stocks are expected to underperform US stocks significantly in 2024 due to trade war concerns and political instability in France and Germany, causing the Euro to weaken and prompting investors to seek opportunities in undervalued assets.
European Market Downturn Presents Investment Opportunities
European stocks are expected to underperform US stocks significantly in 2024 due to trade war concerns and political instability in France and Germany, causing the Euro to weaken and prompting investors to seek opportunities in undervalued assets.
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44% Bias Score