December 2024
January 2025
German Rents Rise Amidst Housing Shortage
German rents increased by 4 percent in 2024, while house prices initially fell by 5 percent before rebounding; low vacancy rates and unmet housing construction targets highlight a persistent housing shortage.
German Rents Rise Amidst Housing Shortage
German rents increased by 4 percent in 2024, while house prices initially fell by 5 percent before rebounding; low vacancy rates and unmet housing construction targets highlight a persistent housing shortage.
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36% Bias Score
Saxony's Minister President Election: Kretschmer Seeks Minority Government
In Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is seeking re-election as Minister President, aiming to form a minority government with the SPD, facing opposition from Jörg Urban (AfD) and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). A simple majority is needed after the first round. The election must be completed by early ...
Saxony's Minister President Election: Kretschmer Seeks Minority Government
In Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is seeking re-election as Minister President, aiming to form a minority government with the SPD, facing opposition from Jörg Urban (AfD) and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). A simple majority is needed after the first round. The election must be completed by early ...
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36% Bias Score
Australia's Mid-Year Economic Update: Minimal New Spending, Focus on Existing Commitments
Australia's mid-year economic update reveals $5.5 billion in unannounced spending, primarily allocated to existing programs and commitments such as pension indexation and veteran support, totaling $25.1 billion in spending, with no major new initiatives announced before the Christmas holiday season.
Australia's Mid-Year Economic Update: Minimal New Spending, Focus on Existing Commitments
Australia's mid-year economic update reveals $5.5 billion in unannounced spending, primarily allocated to existing programs and commitments such as pension indexation and veteran support, totaling $25.1 billion in spending, with no major new initiatives announced before the Christmas holiday season.
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44% Bias Score
Bail Granted in Brisbane Hit-and-Run Murder Case
Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was allegedly struck by a car driven by Sant in Brisbane, Australia in July; police allege the car had false plates which were changed before and after the incident.
Bail Granted in Brisbane Hit-and-Run Murder Case
Larissa Sant, 24, was granted bail after being charged with the murder of Kiesha Thompson, 23, who was allegedly struck by a car driven by Sant in Brisbane, Australia in July; police allege the car had false plates which were changed before and after the incident.
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52% Bias Score
UK MPs Push for Electronic Voting to Boost Parliamentary Efficiency
Over 60 UK backbench MPs, including 39 newly elected Labour MPs, are urging the Commons to adopt electronic voting to address inefficiencies in the current physical system, which wastes up to 20% of their working day, impacting parliamentary productivity and potentially causing a reduction in the nu...
UK MPs Push for Electronic Voting to Boost Parliamentary Efficiency
Over 60 UK backbench MPs, including 39 newly elected Labour MPs, are urging the Commons to adopt electronic voting to address inefficiencies in the current physical system, which wastes up to 20% of their working day, impacting parliamentary productivity and potentially causing a reduction in the nu...
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44% Bias Score
UK Storm: High Winds Cause Widespread Travel Disruptions
High winds of up to 65mph caused widespread travel chaos across the UK today, leading to road closures (M48 Severn Bridge), rail delays (ScotRail, Transport for Wales), ferry cancellations (Isle of Man), and flood alerts (Environment Agency).
UK Storm: High Winds Cause Widespread Travel Disruptions
High winds of up to 65mph caused widespread travel chaos across the UK today, leading to road closures (M48 Severn Bridge), rail delays (ScotRail, Transport for Wales), ferry cancellations (Isle of Man), and flood alerts (Environment Agency).
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32% Bias Score
Unicredit Expands Commerzbank Stake Amidst German Opposition
Unicredit, an Italian bank, increased its stake in Germany's Commerzbank to about 28 percent, primarily through financial instruments, despite the German government's opposition, viewing it as a hostile takeover, raising concerns about potential job cuts.
Unicredit Expands Commerzbank Stake Amidst German Opposition
Unicredit, an Italian bank, increased its stake in Germany's Commerzbank to about 28 percent, primarily through financial instruments, despite the German government's opposition, viewing it as a hostile takeover, raising concerns about potential job cuts.
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40% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation rose to 2.6 percent in November, driven by increased petrol and tobacco prices, partially offset by lower airfares; this follows October's 2.3 percent figure and adds pressure to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation rose to 2.6 percent in November, driven by increased petrol and tobacco prices, partially offset by lower airfares; this follows October's 2.3 percent figure and adds pressure to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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44% Bias Score
Disney Removes Transgender Character from Pixar Series
Disney removed dialogue referencing the transgender identity of a character in its upcoming Pixar series, "Win or Lose," airing on Disney+ in February, prompting disappointment from the transgender voice actor and raising concerns about LGBTQ+ representation in children's media.
Disney Removes Transgender Character from Pixar Series
Disney removed dialogue referencing the transgender identity of a character in its upcoming Pixar series, "Win or Lose," airing on Disney+ in February, prompting disappointment from the transgender voice actor and raising concerns about LGBTQ+ representation in children's media.
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56% Bias Score
Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk
A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.
Waste Incinerator Proximity Linked to Elevated PCBs and Dioxins in Breast Milk
A UK study found increased levels of PCBs and dioxins in breast milk of mothers living near waste incinerators, although levels remained within the European average; further monitoring is recommended.
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24% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to Eight-Month High, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK inflation hit a eight-month high of 2.6% in November 2024, exceeding the Bank of England's target, driven by rising fuel and grocery prices, and a tobacco duty increase, despite a record drop in airfares; this adds pressure on the Bank to keep interest rates unchanged amidst concerns about slowin...
UK Inflation Rises to Eight-Month High, Adding Pressure on Bank of England
UK inflation hit a eight-month high of 2.6% in November 2024, exceeding the Bank of England's target, driven by rising fuel and grocery prices, and a tobacco duty increase, despite a record drop in airfares; this adds pressure on the Bank to keep interest rates unchanged amidst concerns about slowin...
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48% Bias Score
Restoration Underway for Diego Rivera's Chapingo Mural
Seven mural restorers are repairing Diego Rivera's Chapingo University mural, damaged in the 2023 earthquake, using archival research and materials compatible with the original; the project, a collaboration between the university and INBAL, started November 13th and is expected to finish mid-March.
Restoration Underway for Diego Rivera's Chapingo Mural
Seven mural restorers are repairing Diego Rivera's Chapingo University mural, damaged in the 2023 earthquake, using archival research and materials compatible with the original; the project, a collaboration between the university and INBAL, started November 13th and is expected to finish mid-March.
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20% Bias Score