December 2024
January 2025
Aretha Franklin, Annie Lennox: Two Musical Icons
Aretha Franklin's 1967 version of "Respect" and Eurythmics' 1983 hit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" are discussed, highlighting the contrasting career paths of Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox and their unique contributions to music. Annie Lennox's solo career, marked by artistic transformations ...
Aretha Franklin, Annie Lennox: Two Musical Icons
Aretha Franklin's 1967 version of "Respect" and Eurythmics' 1983 hit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" are discussed, highlighting the contrasting career paths of Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox and their unique contributions to music. Annie Lennox's solo career, marked by artistic transformations ...
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44% Bias Score
Embraer 190 Crash in Aktau: Erratic Flight Path and Control Failure Investigated
An Azerbaijani Embraer 190 aircraft, flight J2 8243, en route to Grozny, crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan after an unexplained change of course over the Caspian Sea, exhibiting erratic flight patterns before impact; the cause is under investigation.
Embraer 190 Crash in Aktau: Erratic Flight Path and Control Failure Investigated
An Azerbaijani Embraer 190 aircraft, flight J2 8243, en route to Grozny, crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan after an unexplained change of course over the Caspian Sea, exhibiting erratic flight patterns before impact; the cause is under investigation.
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48% Bias Score
Labour Transfers MP Misconduct Complaints to Independent System
To improve transparency and accountability, the UK Labour party is transferring handling of serious MP misconduct complaints to the Independent Complaints and Grievance System (ICGS), following criticism of past internal processes and cases such as John Woodcock, Chris Pincher, Mike Hill, Imran Ahma...
Labour Transfers MP Misconduct Complaints to Independent System
To improve transparency and accountability, the UK Labour party is transferring handling of serious MP misconduct complaints to the Independent Complaints and Grievance System (ICGS), following criticism of past internal processes and cases such as John Woodcock, Chris Pincher, Mike Hill, Imran Ahma...
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44% Bias Score
Teacher Stabbed 54 Times; Boyfriend Charged with Murder
Gemma Devonish, a 42-year-old teacher at Rosebery Secondary School in Epsom, Surrey, was found stabbed 54 times at her home in Carshalton on December 19th; her boyfriend, James Madden, has been charged with her murder.
Teacher Stabbed 54 Times; Boyfriend Charged with Murder
Gemma Devonish, a 42-year-old teacher at Rosebery Secondary School in Epsom, Surrey, was found stabbed 54 times at her home in Carshalton on December 19th; her boyfriend, James Madden, has been charged with her murder.
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32% Bias Score
Storm Waves Cause Death, Multiple Rescues in Northern California
On Christmas Eve, strong waves in Northern California resulted in one death, two missing persons, and multiple rescues, prompting warnings and highlighting the dangers of high surf during storms.
Storm Waves Cause Death, Multiple Rescues in Northern California
On Christmas Eve, strong waves in Northern California resulted in one death, two missing persons, and multiple rescues, prompting warnings and highlighting the dangers of high surf during storms.
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24% Bias Score
Turkish Citizens Protest Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase
Turkish citizens in Kadirli, Osmaniye protested the 2025 minimum wage set at 22,104 TL, deeming it insufficient amidst rising living costs; several voiced discontent and called for early elections.
Turkish Citizens Protest Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase
Turkish citizens in Kadirli, Osmaniye protested the 2025 minimum wage set at 22,104 TL, deeming it insufficient amidst rising living costs; several voiced discontent and called for early elections.
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56% Bias Score
Macedonian Official's Escape Highlights Border Security Failures
Former Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi left Macedonia on December 15th, allegedly traveling to Albania, after a border guard falsified records allowing him to cross undetected; investigations are ongoing and political accusations about responsibility for his escape abound.
Macedonian Official's Escape Highlights Border Security Failures
Former Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi left Macedonia on December 15th, allegedly traveling to Albania, after a border guard falsified records allowing him to cross undetected; investigations are ongoing and political accusations about responsibility for his escape abound.
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44% Bias Score
Scottish Charity's Novel Method Boosts Rare Aspen Tree Reproduction
In a Scottish Highlands nature reserve, a charity uses a unique method to make the rare aspen tree flower and produce seeds by stressing 104 specimens in a polytunnel, addressing the species' infrequent natural reproduction and contributing to rewilding efforts across Britain.
Scottish Charity's Novel Method Boosts Rare Aspen Tree Reproduction
In a Scottish Highlands nature reserve, a charity uses a unique method to make the rare aspen tree flower and produce seeds by stressing 104 specimens in a polytunnel, addressing the species' infrequent natural reproduction and contributing to rewilding efforts across Britain.
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36% Bias Score
UK Box Office to Surpass £1 Billion in 2025 Despite Industry Challenges
The UK box office is predicted to surpass £1 billion in 2025, recovering from a 2024 decline caused by Hollywood strikes; however, a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels is not expected until 2026, as seen in the difficulties faced by Cineworld.
UK Box Office to Surpass £1 Billion in 2025 Despite Industry Challenges
The UK box office is predicted to surpass £1 billion in 2025, recovering from a 2024 decline caused by Hollywood strikes; however, a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels is not expected until 2026, as seen in the difficulties faced by Cineworld.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Minimum Wage Hike Falls Short of Inflation
Turkey's 2025 minimum wage increased by 30.01% to 22,104 lira, falling short of the 45% increase needed to match 2024's 60% inflation and TÜRK-İŞ's calculated poverty line of 66,976 lira for a family of four, impacting 7 million direct and 13.5 million indirect recipients.
Turkey's Minimum Wage Hike Falls Short of Inflation
Turkey's 2025 minimum wage increased by 30.01% to 22,104 lira, falling short of the 45% increase needed to match 2024's 60% inflation and TÜRK-İŞ's calculated poverty line of 66,976 lira for a family of four, impacting 7 million direct and 13.5 million indirect recipients.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's 2023 Average Income: 26,402 TRY Per Capita
TÜİK reported that the average monthly gross income per capita in Turkey was 26,402 TRY in 2023, while the average monthly gross wage was 23,789 TRY; men earned more than women across all categories, and income increased with education level.
Turkey's 2023 Average Income: 26,402 TRY Per Capita
TÜİK reported that the average monthly gross income per capita in Turkey was 26,402 TRY in 2023, while the average monthly gross wage was 23,789 TRY; men earned more than women across all categories, and income increased with education level.
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28% Bias Score
Turkish Retirees Express Hardship Amid High Inflation
Retired citizens in Bursa, Turkey, express discontent over insufficient pensions amid high inflation, revealing a grim outlook for 2025 and highlighting the economic hardship faced by many elderly people.
Turkish Retirees Express Hardship Amid High Inflation
Retired citizens in Bursa, Turkey, express discontent over insufficient pensions amid high inflation, revealing a grim outlook for 2025 and highlighting the economic hardship faced by many elderly people.
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52% Bias Score