December 2024
January 2025
Winter Solstice Illuminates 5,000-Year-Old Irish Passage Tombs
Ireland's Newgrange and Slieve Gullion passage tombs, dating back approximately 5,000 years, are precisely aligned with the winter solstice sun; Newgrange with the rising sun, and Slieve Gullion with the setting sun, showcasing advanced astronomical knowledge of prehistoric builders.
Winter Solstice Illuminates 5,000-Year-Old Irish Passage Tombs
Ireland's Newgrange and Slieve Gullion passage tombs, dating back approximately 5,000 years, are precisely aligned with the winter solstice sun; Newgrange with the rising sun, and Slieve Gullion with the setting sun, showcasing advanced astronomical knowledge of prehistoric builders.
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32% Bias Score
Hamburg Increases Cultural Budget Amidst Nationwide Cuts
Hamburg's Senator for Culture criticized planned cultural budget cuts in several German cities, warning of infrastructure loss and arguing that culture is a societal necessity, unlike Hamburg, which increased its cultural budget by 11%.
Hamburg Increases Cultural Budget Amidst Nationwide Cuts
Hamburg's Senator for Culture criticized planned cultural budget cuts in several German cities, warning of infrastructure loss and arguing that culture is a societal necessity, unlike Hamburg, which increased its cultural budget by 11%.
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40% Bias Score
Curaçao Home Invasion: 28-Year Sentence Sought for Killing of Royal Marechaussee Officer
On May 31, 2023, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officer Toon Brood was shot and killed during a home invasion on Curaçao; three suspects face sentences up to 28 years for qualified manslaughter, while a fourth faces 5 years.
Curaçao Home Invasion: 28-Year Sentence Sought for Killing of Royal Marechaussee Officer
On May 31, 2023, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officer Toon Brood was shot and killed during a home invasion on Curaçao; three suspects face sentences up to 28 years for qualified manslaughter, while a fourth faces 5 years.
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48% Bias Score
Amsterdam Protest Highlights Over tourism Crisis
A protest against overtourism in Amsterdam is planned today near Leidseplein, highlighting the city's struggle with exceeding its 20 million overnight stay limit despite implementing various measures like curfews and buyback programs for tourist businesses. The demonstration follows similar actions ...
Amsterdam Protest Highlights Over tourism Crisis
A protest against overtourism in Amsterdam is planned today near Leidseplein, highlighting the city's struggle with exceeding its 20 million overnight stay limit despite implementing various measures like curfews and buyback programs for tourist businesses. The demonstration follows similar actions ...
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52% Bias Score
Slovenia Calls for Israel's Disqualification from Eurovision 2025
RTV SLO called for Israel's disqualification from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, prompting debate over the politicization of international events and setting a potential precedent.
Slovenia Calls for Israel's Disqualification from Eurovision 2025
RTV SLO called for Israel's disqualification from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, prompting debate over the politicization of international events and setting a potential precedent.
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36% Bias Score
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Record $944 Million
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has soared to $944 million for Tuesday's drawing, the largest December prize ever, exceeding Friday's $862 million; five tickets won $1 million each.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches Record $944 Million
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has soared to $944 million for Tuesday's drawing, the largest December prize ever, exceeding Friday's $862 million; five tickets won $1 million each.
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52% Bias Score
Global Sugar Consumption Surge Fuels Health Concerns
Global sugar consumption has dramatically increased from a few kilograms per person annually two centuries ago to 30-40 kg in many countries today, driven by historical use as a cheap energy source and industry marketing, leading to significant health concerns and future implications for global heal...
Global Sugar Consumption Surge Fuels Health Concerns
Global sugar consumption has dramatically increased from a few kilograms per person annually two centuries ago to 30-40 kg in many countries today, driven by historical use as a cheap energy source and industry marketing, leading to significant health concerns and future implications for global heal...
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48% Bias Score
Álvarez's Impact: Atlético Madrid's Tactical Shift Fuels Title Contention
Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid's coach, credits his team's recent success to the tactical balance achieved by integrating Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann, a strategy that has led to 8 goals from Álvarez since October 31, placing him among Europe's top scorers in this period.
Álvarez's Impact: Atlético Madrid's Tactical Shift Fuels Title Contention
Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid's coach, credits his team's recent success to the tactical balance achieved by integrating Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann, a strategy that has led to 8 goals from Álvarez since October 31, placing him among Europe's top scorers in this period.
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40% Bias Score
Curaçao: 19-28 Years Sought for Murder of Sergeant During Home Invasion
On Curaçao, three suspects face 19-28 years for the May 31, 2024, murder of Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Sergeant Toon Brood during a home invasion where his family was also threatened; a fourth suspect faces five years.
Curaçao: 19-28 Years Sought for Murder of Sergeant During Home Invasion
On Curaçao, three suspects face 19-28 years for the May 31, 2024, murder of Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Sergeant Toon Brood during a home invasion where his family was also threatened; a fourth suspect faces five years.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Cabinet Formation: Insider Reveals Challenges and Near Misses
Richard van Zwol, a key architect of the Schoof cabinet, reveals behind-the-scenes details of the formation process, including near-missed deadlines, financial challenges, and consideration of emergency powers in asylum policy, highlighting the complex dynamics of Dutch coalition politics.
Dutch Cabinet Formation: Insider Reveals Challenges and Near Misses
Richard van Zwol, a key architect of the Schoof cabinet, reveals behind-the-scenes details of the formation process, including near-missed deadlines, financial challenges, and consideration of emergency powers in asylum policy, highlighting the complex dynamics of Dutch coalition politics.
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36% Bias Score
World's Steepest Cable Car Opens in Swiss Alps
A new cable car in Switzerland's Bernese Alps, the Schilthorn Cableway, opened, boasting the world's steepest incline at 159.4%, connecting Stechelberg to the car-free village of Mürren in four minutes.
World's Steepest Cable Car Opens in Swiss Alps
A new cable car in Switzerland's Bernese Alps, the Schilthorn Cableway, opened, boasting the world's steepest incline at 159.4%, connecting Stechelberg to the car-free village of Mürren in four minutes.
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40% Bias Score
Medieval Spanish Cave Community's Genome Reveals Endogamy, Violence, and Disease
A genetic study of a medieval Christian community in Las Gobas, Spain (6th-11th centuries), reveals endogamy, violence, and disease, challenging assumptions about the impact of the Islamic conquest and offering insights into rural life in medieval Iberia.
Medieval Spanish Cave Community's Genome Reveals Endogamy, Violence, and Disease
A genetic study of a medieval Christian community in Las Gobas, Spain (6th-11th centuries), reveals endogamy, violence, and disease, challenging assumptions about the impact of the Islamic conquest and offering insights into rural life in medieval Iberia.
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24% Bias Score