December 2024
January 2025
Dutch Water Boards Face Rising Beaver-Related Costs, Urge National Policy
Dutch water boards spent over 30,000 hours managing beaver-related issues in 2023, up from 20,000 in 2022, prompting calls for a national policy due to concerns about damage to infrastructure and the potential for dike breaches.
Dutch Water Boards Face Rising Beaver-Related Costs, Urge National Policy
Dutch water boards spent over 30,000 hours managing beaver-related issues in 2023, up from 20,000 in 2022, prompting calls for a national policy due to concerns about damage to infrastructure and the potential for dike breaches.
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56% Bias Score
Mauritius Imposes Stricter Rules for Religious Festivals Following Safety Concerns
On December 23, 2024, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced new laws limiting kanwar sizes and banning generators (but allowing batteries) for Maha Shivaratri and Thaipoosam Cavadee, citing past safety concerns and emphasizing prayer over competition; increased security and healthcare w...
Mauritius Imposes Stricter Rules for Religious Festivals Following Safety Concerns
On December 23, 2024, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced new laws limiting kanwar sizes and banning generators (but allowing batteries) for Maha Shivaratri and Thaipoosam Cavadee, citing past safety concerns and emphasizing prayer over competition; increased security and healthcare w...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Senator Hints at Wolf Reintroduction Conspiracy
A Dutch senator on Nieuwsuur suggested a possible conspiracy regarding the reintroduction of wolves in the Netherlands, citing coincidences between early website registrations about wolves and later wolf sightings as evidence, but without explicitly accusing anyone.
Dutch Senator Hints at Wolf Reintroduction Conspiracy
A Dutch senator on Nieuwsuur suggested a possible conspiracy regarding the reintroduction of wolves in the Netherlands, citing coincidences between early website registrations about wolves and later wolf sightings as evidence, but without explicitly accusing anyone.
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44% Bias Score
NHS Website Sees Surge in Breastfeeding and Alcohol Queries Over Christmas
NHS website data reveals a 146% increase in visits to pages on drinking while breastfeeding over Christmas 2023, rising from 1,028 to 2,526 views, alongside surges in searches for other ailments like norovirus (19,170 views) and chest infections (17,398 views).
NHS Website Sees Surge in Breastfeeding and Alcohol Queries Over Christmas
NHS website data reveals a 146% increase in visits to pages on drinking while breastfeeding over Christmas 2023, rising from 1,028 to 2,526 views, alongside surges in searches for other ailments like norovirus (19,170 views) and chest infections (17,398 views).
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32% Bias Score
Bamberg's St. Michael Monastery Renovation on Schedule for 2026
The €82.9 million renovation of Bamberg's St. Michael monastery, closed since 2012 due to disrepair, is progressing as planned, with completion and the church's reopening expected in the second quarter of 2026; funding comes from federal, private, and other sources.
Bamberg's St. Michael Monastery Renovation on Schedule for 2026
The €82.9 million renovation of Bamberg's St. Michael monastery, closed since 2012 due to disrepair, is progressing as planned, with completion and the church's reopening expected in the second quarter of 2026; funding comes from federal, private, and other sources.
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4% Bias Score
Sybilla Launches Sustainable Anárquika Collection in Madrid
Sybilla's Anárquika collection launched in a temporary Madrid store until February, showcasing sustainable, diverse clothing styles and emphasizing durable, eco-conscious design, reflecting her long-standing commitment to ethical fashion.
Sybilla Launches Sustainable Anárquika Collection in Madrid
Sybilla's Anárquika collection launched in a temporary Madrid store until February, showcasing sustainable, diverse clothing styles and emphasizing durable, eco-conscious design, reflecting her long-standing commitment to ethical fashion.
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40% Bias Score
Four Undervalued Stocks Offer High Dividends Amidst Growth Stock Slowdown
Four undervalued NYSE-listed companies—Alliance Bernstein (AB), Centerra Gold (CGAU), Future Fuel (FF), and Sandridge Energy (SD)—show low P/E ratios, minimal debt, and high dividend yields (above 3%), presenting a contrarian investment opportunity as the growth stock market cools.
Four Undervalued Stocks Offer High Dividends Amidst Growth Stock Slowdown
Four undervalued NYSE-listed companies—Alliance Bernstein (AB), Centerra Gold (CGAU), Future Fuel (FF), and Sandridge Energy (SD)—show low P/E ratios, minimal debt, and high dividend yields (above 3%), presenting a contrarian investment opportunity as the growth stock market cools.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Record Number of Submissions for Germany's 2023 "Unwort des Jahres
Over 2,800 submissions for Germany's 2023 "Unwort des Jahres" include terms like "Sondervermögen" (referencing the Bundeswehr budget), "kriegstüchtig" (used by the Defense Minister), and "Ampelkrach" (referencing coalition infighting), reflecting intense political debates.
Record Number of Submissions for Germany's 2023 "Unwort des Jahres
Over 2,800 submissions for Germany's 2023 "Unwort des Jahres" include terms like "Sondervermögen" (referencing the Bundeswehr budget), "kriegstüchtig" (used by the Defense Minister), and "Ampelkrach" (referencing coalition infighting), reflecting intense political debates.
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12% Bias Score
Carlsbad, California: \$1 Billion Economic Surge Driven by Tourism and Culinary Boom
Carlsbad, California's economy surged by \$1 billion in 2021, fueled by a booming tourism industry and a vibrant new restaurant scene featuring upscale establishments like Wildland and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, alongside local favorites such as Harbor Fish Cafe.
Carlsbad, California: \$1 Billion Economic Surge Driven by Tourism and Culinary Boom
Carlsbad, California's economy surged by \$1 billion in 2021, fueled by a booming tourism industry and a vibrant new restaurant scene featuring upscale establishments like Wildland and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, alongside local favorites such as Harbor Fish Cafe.
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52% Bias Score
Rülke Prioritizes Conservative Coalition, Excludes Greens in Baden-Württemberg 2026 Election
FDP leader Hans-Ulrich Rülke seeks to prevent a coalition with the Greens in Baden-Württemberg's 2026 state election, prioritizing a conservative coalition or one with the CDU and SPD due to policy disagreements and the threat of the AfD's rise; recent polls show the FDP at a historic low of 4 perce...
Rülke Prioritizes Conservative Coalition, Excludes Greens in Baden-Württemberg 2026 Election
FDP leader Hans-Ulrich Rülke seeks to prevent a coalition with the Greens in Baden-Württemberg's 2026 state election, prioritizing a conservative coalition or one with the CDU and SPD due to policy disagreements and the threat of the AfD's rise; recent polls show the FDP at a historic low of 4 perce...
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60% Bias Score
German Fuel Prices: Slight Decrease Expected in 2025 Despite CO2 Price Hike
In 2024, German average gasoline (E10) cost \u20ac1.74/liter, diesel \u20ac1.65/liter; lower oil prices and reduced Chinese demand may slightly lower prices in 2025, but a CO2 price hike will add around 3 cents/liter.
German Fuel Prices: Slight Decrease Expected in 2025 Despite CO2 Price Hike
In 2024, German average gasoline (E10) cost \u20ac1.74/liter, diesel \u20ac1.65/liter; lower oil prices and reduced Chinese demand may slightly lower prices in 2025, but a CO2 price hike will add around 3 cents/liter.
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36% Bias Score
Inter Wins, Closes Gap on Atalanta in Serie A
Inter Milan defeated Como 2-0, closing the gap on Serie A leader Atalanta, while Fiorentina suffered a 1-2 loss against Udinese despite an early penalty.
Inter Wins, Closes Gap on Atalanta in Serie A
Inter Milan defeated Como 2-0, closing the gap on Serie A leader Atalanta, while Fiorentina suffered a 1-2 loss against Udinese despite an early penalty.
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36% Bias Score