December 2024
January 2025
Before": Billy Crystal in Apple TV+ Mystery Series
Billy Crystal stars in Apple TV+'s "Before," a 10-episode mystery series about a grieving child psychologist who develops a connection with an eight-year-old patient, exploring themes of trauma, loss, and the possibility of life before birth.
Before": Billy Crystal in Apple TV+ Mystery Series
Billy Crystal stars in Apple TV+'s "Before," a 10-episode mystery series about a grieving child psychologist who develops a connection with an eight-year-old patient, exploring themes of trauma, loss, and the possibility of life before birth.
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40% Bias Score
German Customs Seizes Millions of Illegal Imports in 2023
German customs intercepted millions of illegal or improperly declared items in 2023, including live animals, uncertified medical devices, and counterfeit goods, due to increased online shopping from non-EU countries. These seizures resulted in financial losses and legal consequences.
German Customs Seizes Millions of Illegal Imports in 2023
German customs intercepted millions of illegal or improperly declared items in 2023, including live animals, uncertified medical devices, and counterfeit goods, due to increased online shopping from non-EU countries. These seizures resulted in financial losses and legal consequences.
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52% Bias Score
UK Debt Falls to Three-Year Low in November
In November, UK government borrowing fell to £11.2bn, defying forecasts of £13bn and marking the lowest November figure since 2019, owing to lower interest payments (£3bn) and higher tax receipts, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary respite from budget criticism.
UK Debt Falls to Three-Year Low in November
In November, UK government borrowing fell to £11.2bn, defying forecasts of £13bn and marking the lowest November figure since 2019, owing to lower interest payments (£3bn) and higher tax receipts, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary respite from budget criticism.
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48% Bias Score
UK Ash Dieback: New Research Offers Hope Amidst Ongoing Losses
Ash dieback disease has killed millions of UK ash trees, but recent research suggests average losses of 50% over 30 years, not the previously feared 95%, due to breeding disease-tolerant trees, improved woodland management, and microbiome-based solutions.
UK Ash Dieback: New Research Offers Hope Amidst Ongoing Losses
Ash dieback disease has killed millions of UK ash trees, but recent research suggests average losses of 50% over 30 years, not the previously feared 95%, due to breeding disease-tolerant trees, improved woodland management, and microbiome-based solutions.
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20% Bias Score
Barilla's 2024 Food Donation Supports 5.7 Million Italians Facing Poverty
Barilla donated 1,400 tons of food to Banco Alimentare in 2024, supporting over 5.7 million Italians in absolute poverty (ISTAT 2024), alongside €3.2 million and 3,200 tons of global donations in 2023, and over €60 million since 2010.
Barilla's 2024 Food Donation Supports 5.7 Million Italians Facing Poverty
Barilla donated 1,400 tons of food to Banco Alimentare in 2024, supporting over 5.7 million Italians in absolute poverty (ISTAT 2024), alongside €3.2 million and 3,200 tons of global donations in 2023, and over €60 million since 2010.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Tourism Minister Under Investigation for Fraudulent Bankruptcy
Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè is under investigation for fraudulent bankruptcy related to Ki Group srl, facing charges alongside her former partner and others; a Milan court ordered Ki Group's liquidation due to insolvency and significant financial losses, adding to existing charges fro...
Italian Tourism Minister Under Investigation for Fraudulent Bankruptcy
Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè is under investigation for fraudulent bankruptcy related to Ki Group srl, facing charges alongside her former partner and others; a Milan court ordered Ki Group's liquidation due to insolvency and significant financial losses, adding to existing charges fro...
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44% Bias Score
Bundestag Approves 2024 Deutschlandticket Funding
The German Bundestag approved a law amendment securing funding for the 58 Euro Deutschlandticket in 2024, overcoming regional resistance and ensuring its continuation for over 13 million users, pending Bundesrat approval.
Bundestag Approves 2024 Deutschlandticket Funding
The German Bundestag approved a law amendment securing funding for the 58 Euro Deutschlandticket in 2024, overcoming regional resistance and ensuring its continuation for over 13 million users, pending Bundesrat approval.
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44% Bias Score
\"All of Us Strangers\": Internal Struggles Amidst LGBTQ+ Progress
Andrew Haigh's \"All of Us Strangers\" depicts a gay man grappling with loneliness and past trauma despite societal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, contrasting external acceptance with internal struggles.
\"All of Us Strangers\": Internal Struggles Amidst LGBTQ+ Progress
Andrew Haigh's \"All of Us Strangers\" depicts a gay man grappling with loneliness and past trauma despite societal progress in LGBTQ+ rights, contrasting external acceptance with internal struggles.
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40% Bias Score
Weak UK Retail Sales in November Despite Early Black Friday Discounts
Great Britain's November retail sales rose a meager 0.2% month-on-month, defying economists' 0.5% prediction and highlighting weak consumer spending; clothing sales plummeted 2.6%, hitting a low since January 2022, while food and household goods showed modest growth.
Weak UK Retail Sales in November Despite Early Black Friday Discounts
Great Britain's November retail sales rose a meager 0.2% month-on-month, defying economists' 0.5% prediction and highlighting weak consumer spending; clothing sales plummeted 2.6%, hitting a low since January 2022, while food and household goods showed modest growth.
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16% Bias Score
Somalian Teacher in Italy Overcomes Adversity
Rahma Nur, a Somalian immigrant and teacher with polio, overcame numerous obstacles to become a beloved fifth-grade teacher in Pomezia, Italy, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in inclusive education.
Somalian Teacher in Italy Overcomes Adversity
Rahma Nur, a Somalian immigrant and teacher with polio, overcame numerous obstacles to become a beloved fifth-grade teacher in Pomezia, Italy, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in inclusive education.
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36% Bias Score
Madrid Nuevo Norte Land Transfer Finalized After 30-Year Delay
After over 30 years of delays, Adif transferred land for the Madrid Nuevo Norte project to Crea MNN (controlled by BBVA, Merlin, and San José) for €1.245 billion, with an initial €210 million payment, concluding a major urban regeneration project in northern Madrid.
Madrid Nuevo Norte Land Transfer Finalized After 30-Year Delay
After over 30 years of delays, Adif transferred land for the Madrid Nuevo Norte project to Crea MNN (controlled by BBVA, Merlin, and San José) for €1.245 billion, with an initial €210 million payment, concluding a major urban regeneration project in northern Madrid.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Agrees to 37.5-Hour Workweek, Mandating Digital Time Tracking
Spain's new labor pact reduces the maximum workweek to 37.5 hours by December 31, 2025, mandating digital time registration, digital disconnection rights, and fines up to \u20ac10,000 per worker for non-compliance, with the CEOE employers' association dissenting.
Spain Agrees to 37.5-Hour Workweek, Mandating Digital Time Tracking
Spain's new labor pact reduces the maximum workweek to 37.5 hours by December 31, 2025, mandating digital time registration, digital disconnection rights, and fines up to \u20ac10,000 per worker for non-compliance, with the CEOE employers' association dissenting.
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24% Bias Score