December 2024
January 2025
German Government Extends Funding for WWII Missing Persons Tracing Service
Germany's government has reinstated funding for the German Red Cross's WWII tracing service until 2028, enabling its continuation of assisting families seeking information on 1.3 million missing Germans, despite receiving over 7800 inquiries in 2023 alone.
German Government Extends Funding for WWII Missing Persons Tracing Service
Germany's government has reinstated funding for the German Red Cross's WWII tracing service until 2028, enabling its continuation of assisting families seeking information on 1.3 million missing Germans, despite receiving over 7800 inquiries in 2023 alone.
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24% Bias Score
Death of Social Commentator Jeremy Seabrook at 85
Jeremy Seabrook, a British social commentator, died aged 85; his six-decade career documented the impact of inequality and exploitation in post-industrial and post-imperial societies, using his research to analyze human experiences amidst rapid change, challenging both 1960s hedonism and later neoli...
Death of Social Commentator Jeremy Seabrook at 85
Jeremy Seabrook, a British social commentator, died aged 85; his six-decade career documented the impact of inequality and exploitation in post-industrial and post-imperial societies, using his research to analyze human experiences amidst rapid change, challenging both 1960s hedonism and later neoli...
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28% Bias Score
Mangione Charged with Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, 26, was federally charged in New York with first-degree murder for shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and faces additional weapons and identity fraud charges in Pennsylvania; the Manhattan District Attorney is pursuing eleven charges, including potential terrorism-related ...
Mangione Charged with Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, 26, was federally charged in New York with first-degree murder for shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and faces additional weapons and identity fraud charges in Pennsylvania; the Manhattan District Attorney is pursuing eleven charges, including potential terrorism-related ...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Government Navigates Narrow Legislative Victories Amidst Internal Divisions
The Spanish government passed a justice reform bill and a tax package, but opposition parties repealed a tax on large energy companies, highlighting challenges in forging a unified tax policy within the ruling coalition.
Spanish Government Navigates Narrow Legislative Victories Amidst Internal Divisions
The Spanish government passed a justice reform bill and a tax package, but opposition parties repealed a tax on large energy companies, highlighting challenges in forging a unified tax policy within the ruling coalition.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
Madrid Crime: Parla and San Martín de la Vega See Sharp Increases
Between January and September 2024, crime in Parla and San Martín de la Vega, Madrid increased by 20.5% and 19.7% respectively; in response, 40 new police officers will be added to Parla's force in 2025 under the 'Plan Parla'.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Plaintiffs Denounce Judicial Restrictions on Popular Accusations
Three Spanish plaintiffs' groups—Hazte Oír, Iustitia Europa, and Adade—denounced restrictions imposed by judges in several cases against the government, including the José Luis Ábalos case where the Supreme Court appointed the Popular Party as the sole representative of all plaintiffs, preventing ot...
Spanish Plaintiffs Denounce Judicial Restrictions on Popular Accusations
Three Spanish plaintiffs' groups—Hazte Oír, Iustitia Europa, and Adade—denounced restrictions imposed by judges in several cases against the government, including the José Luis Ábalos case where the Supreme Court appointed the Popular Party as the sole representative of all plaintiffs, preventing ot...
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52% Bias Score
Study Links Specific Genes to Brain Structural Changes in Dyslexia
Researchers using data from over a million people identified specific DNA mutations associated with dyslexia, revealing lower brain volume in speech and movement areas and higher volume in visual areas; this could lead to earlier diagnosis and targeted interventions.
Study Links Specific Genes to Brain Structural Changes in Dyslexia
Researchers using data from over a million people identified specific DNA mutations associated with dyslexia, revealing lower brain volume in speech and movement areas and higher volume in visual areas; this could lead to earlier diagnosis and targeted interventions.
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24% Bias Score
3,000 Syrian Refugees Daily Return to Syria via Turkey
Turkish MP Hüseyin Yayman reported that approximately 3,000 Syrian refugees are returning to Syria daily via three border crossings in Hatay, Turkey, and that their return will play a significant role in Syria's future political processes.
3,000 Syrian Refugees Daily Return to Syria via Turkey
Turkish MP Hüseyin Yayman reported that approximately 3,000 Syrian refugees are returning to Syria daily via three border crossings in Hatay, Turkey, and that their return will play a significant role in Syria's future political processes.
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64% Bias Score
Valencian Government Condemns Zero Funding for Flood Prevention in 2025 Budget
The Valencian regional government criticized the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation's 2025 budget for allocating zero euros to new flood prevention projects, despite allocating nearly one million euros in 2024 which were not executed, while focusing only on repairing damage from October's devastating ...
Valencian Government Condemns Zero Funding for Flood Prevention in 2025 Budget
The Valencian regional government criticized the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation's 2025 budget for allocating zero euros to new flood prevention projects, despite allocating nearly one million euros in 2024 which were not executed, while focusing only on repairing damage from October's devastating ...
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60% Bias Score
IMF: Syria Monitoring, Fed Policy Approval, and El Salvador Bitcoin Loan
IMF official Kozack commented on Syria's reconstruction needs, the Fed's monetary policy, and El Salvador's $1.4 billion IMF loan program aimed at mitigating risks associated with the country's Bitcoin project.
IMF: Syria Monitoring, Fed Policy Approval, and El Salvador Bitcoin Loan
IMF official Kozack commented on Syria's reconstruction needs, the Fed's monetary policy, and El Salvador's $1.4 billion IMF loan program aimed at mitigating risks associated with the country's Bitcoin project.
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32% Bias Score
Mass Sick Leave at Zaballa Prison Sparks Investigation
In Zaballa prison (Álava, Spain), 73 of nearly 200 workers have been on sick leave since December 4th, 2023, causing suspension of basic services and prompting a judicial investigation into a potential covert strike during collective bargaining negotiations for a new job classification plan.
Mass Sick Leave at Zaballa Prison Sparks Investigation
In Zaballa prison (Álava, Spain), 73 of nearly 200 workers have been on sick leave since December 4th, 2023, causing suspension of basic services and prompting a judicial investigation into a potential covert strike during collective bargaining negotiations for a new job classification plan.
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56% Bias Score
333,000 Greek University Students Face Expulsion
Over 333,000 Greek university students, nearly half the total enrollment, face expulsion for exceeding maximum study duration due to a 2022 law, despite universities failing to inform them proactively.
333,000 Greek University Students Face Expulsion
Over 333,000 Greek university students, nearly half the total enrollment, face expulsion for exceeding maximum study duration due to a 2022 law, despite universities failing to inform them proactively.
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56% Bias Score