December 2024
January 2025
CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Renowned CNN anchor Aaron Brown, known for his calm 9/11 coverage and shaping of CNN's evening news, died Sunday at 76; his legacy includes mentoring and emphasizing concise, empathetic reporting.
CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Renowned CNN anchor Aaron Brown, known for his calm 9/11 coverage and shaping of CNN's evening news, died Sunday at 76; his legacy includes mentoring and emphasizing concise, empathetic reporting.
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12% Bias Score
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia
The Pentagon announced the repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening in 2002, to Tunisia on Monday, marking the fourth transfer this month; Yazidi was never charged with a crime but was cleared for release since 2007.
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia
The Pentagon announced the repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening in 2002, to Tunisia on Monday, marking the fourth transfer this month; Yazidi was never charged with a crime but was cleared for release since 2007.
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40% Bias Score
France's Political Crisis Deepens Amid Soaring Debt and Economic Downturn
France enters 2025 amidst a severe political crisis marked by Prime Minister François Bayrou's low popularity, a soaring national debt of \3,385 billion euros (\50,000 euros per capita), and a worsening economy, all exacerbated by ineffective political dialogue and media amplification of public disc...
France's Political Crisis Deepens Amid Soaring Debt and Economic Downturn
France enters 2025 amidst a severe political crisis marked by Prime Minister François Bayrou's low popularity, a soaring national debt of \3,385 billion euros (\50,000 euros per capita), and a worsening economy, all exacerbated by ineffective political dialogue and media amplification of public disc...
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56% Bias Score
Venezuela Fines TikTok $10 Million After Teen Deaths from Viral Challenge
Venezuela fined TikTok \$10 million on December 30th, 2023, for negligence in controlling online challenges that resulted in three teenagers' deaths and the poisoning of 200 others after inhaling chemicals promoted through viral challenges on the platform.
Venezuela Fines TikTok $10 Million After Teen Deaths from Viral Challenge
Venezuela fined TikTok \$10 million on December 30th, 2023, for negligence in controlling online challenges that resulted in three teenagers' deaths and the poisoning of 200 others after inhaling chemicals promoted through viral challenges on the platform.
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40% Bias Score
C/O Berlin: A Photography Institution's Resilience in Post-Reunification Berlin
C/O Berlin, a photography institution, initially thrived in temporary spaces, reflecting Berlin's post-reunification energy, before securing a permanent location in the Amerika Haus, showcasing its resilience and unique approach to fundraising and community engagement.
C/O Berlin: A Photography Institution's Resilience in Post-Reunification Berlin
C/O Berlin, a photography institution, initially thrived in temporary spaces, reflecting Berlin's post-reunification energy, before securing a permanent location in the Amerika Haus, showcasing its resilience and unique approach to fundraising and community engagement.
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36% Bias Score
Union Proposes State-Funded "Frühstart-Rente" for Children
Germany's Union party proposes a state-funded "Frühstart-Rente" plan, providing €10 monthly to children (6-18) in capital market depots, aiming to improve private retirement savings and reduce future public pension burdens, costing €7 million monthly per age group.
Union Proposes State-Funded "Frühstart-Rente" for Children
Germany's Union party proposes a state-funded "Frühstart-Rente" plan, providing €10 monthly to children (6-18) in capital market depots, aiming to improve private retirement savings and reduce future public pension burdens, costing €7 million monthly per age group.
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56% Bias Score
Guantanamo Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia
The US repatriated Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening in 2002, to Tunisia on Monday, marking the fourth transfer this month; 26 detainees remain, 14 eligible for transfer.
Guantanamo Detainee Repatriated to Tunisia
The US repatriated Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a 59-year-old Tunisian detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening in 2002, to Tunisia on Monday, marking the fourth transfer this month; 26 detainees remain, 14 eligible for transfer.
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40% Bias Score
Cancer Survivor's Unexpected Inspiration: A Research Project
While en route to a hospital for breast cancer treatment, a South African woman living in Leicester found inspiration in a Nelson Mandela park, spurring a four-year research project, "Named After Nelson," exploring the global impact of places named after the anti-apartheid revolutionary.
Cancer Survivor's Unexpected Inspiration: A Research Project
While en route to a hospital for breast cancer treatment, a South African woman living in Leicester found inspiration in a Nelson Mandela park, spurring a four-year research project, "Named After Nelson," exploring the global impact of places named after the anti-apartheid revolutionary.
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12% Bias Score
Latvia's Stricter Tobacco Rules Face Business Loopholes"
Starting January 2025, Latvia will ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to under-20s and restrict flavors, causing businesses to explore workarounds and predicting a €10 million annual loss in state revenue, while the EU aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
Latvia's Stricter Tobacco Rules Face Business Loopholes"
Starting January 2025, Latvia will ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to under-20s and restrict flavors, causing businesses to explore workarounds and predicting a €10 million annual loss in state revenue, while the EU aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
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40% Bias Score
Vienna Philharmonic's 2024 New Year Concert: A Message of Peace
Riccardo Muti will lead the Vienna Philharmonic in their 2024 New Year's Concert on January 1st, broadcasting to 93 TV stations worldwide; the concert aims to promote peace and harmony, and will feature the work of female composer Constanze Geiger for the first time.
Vienna Philharmonic's 2024 New Year Concert: A Message of Peace
Riccardo Muti will lead the Vienna Philharmonic in their 2024 New Year's Concert on January 1st, broadcasting to 93 TV stations worldwide; the concert aims to promote peace and harmony, and will feature the work of female composer Constanze Geiger for the first time.
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36% Bias Score
Scholz's New Year Address: Unity and Election Appeal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered his fourth New Year's address, urging national unity and participation in the February 23rd election while addressing the Magdeburg Christmas market attack and the influence of social media on the political discourse.
Scholz's New Year Address: Unity and Election Appeal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered his fourth New Year's address, urging national unity and participation in the February 23rd election while addressing the Magdeburg Christmas market attack and the influence of social media on the political discourse.
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48% Bias Score
German Postal Rates Increase, Delivery Times Extend in 2025
Starting January 1st, 2025, German postal rates increase: letters to €0.95, postcards to €0.70, small packages to €4.19; delivery times extend to three days; however, new rules ensure package delivery closer to recipients' addresses and improve internet speed dispute resolution.
German Postal Rates Increase, Delivery Times Extend in 2025
Starting January 1st, 2025, German postal rates increase: letters to €0.95, postcards to €0.70, small packages to €4.19; delivery times extend to three days; however, new rules ensure package delivery closer to recipients' addresses and improve internet speed dispute resolution.
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44% Bias Score