January 2025
February 2025
Murder Rocks Close-Knit Australian Town
In Quambatook, Australia, a body found in a grass fire is believed to be that of respected community member Merril Kelly; 67-year-old Brian Barnes was arrested and charged with murder, deeply impacting the close-knit town.
Murder Rocks Close-Knit Australian Town
In Quambatook, Australia, a body found in a grass fire is believed to be that of respected community member Merril Kelly; 67-year-old Brian Barnes was arrested and charged with murder, deeply impacting the close-knit town.
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32% Bias Score
Luxury Real Estate Soars in Washington D.C. Amidst Trump Administration's Wealth
A $14.5 million house sale in Washington D.C.'s affluent Kalorama neighborhood, near embassies and Jeff Bezos' residence, exemplifies a surge in luxury real estate purchases since the Trump administration's arrival, driven by the immense wealth of its officials and their preference for lavish, event...
Luxury Real Estate Soars in Washington D.C. Amidst Trump Administration's Wealth
A $14.5 million house sale in Washington D.C.'s affluent Kalorama neighborhood, near embassies and Jeff Bezos' residence, exemplifies a surge in luxury real estate purchases since the Trump administration's arrival, driven by the immense wealth of its officials and their preference for lavish, event...
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48% Bias Score
Widespread Fraud Impacts Germany's Public Transportation Ticket
The Germany-wide public transportation ticket, launched in May 2023, is experiencing widespread fraud; the RMV estimates that approximately one million of the nearly 14 million sold tickets are fraudulent or unpaid, resulting in significant financial losses due to systematic digital abuse involving ...
Widespread Fraud Impacts Germany's Public Transportation Ticket
The Germany-wide public transportation ticket, launched in May 2023, is experiencing widespread fraud; the RMV estimates that approximately one million of the nearly 14 million sold tickets are fraudulent or unpaid, resulting in significant financial losses due to systematic digital abuse involving ...
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48% Bias Score
Belarus Presidential Election: Lukashenko Seeks Re-election Amidst International Scrutiny
Belarus holds its seventh presidential election, with incumbent Alexander Lukashenko facing four challengers proposing diverse policies, from national sovereignty to social programs and economic reforms; however, the election's legitimacy is questioned internationally due to concerns about the lack ...
Belarus Presidential Election: Lukashenko Seeks Re-election Amidst International Scrutiny
Belarus holds its seventh presidential election, with incumbent Alexander Lukashenko facing four challengers proposing diverse policies, from national sovereignty to social programs and economic reforms; however, the election's legitimacy is questioned internationally due to concerns about the lack ...
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64% Bias Score
Greece Launches €200 Million SME Export Support Program
The Greek government launched a €200 million program to boost SME exports, funding business plans, market research, and digital upgrades for eligible manufacturing SMEs within the 2021-2027 ESPA Competitiveness program.
Greece Launches €200 Million SME Export Support Program
The Greek government launched a €200 million program to boost SME exports, funding business plans, market research, and digital upgrades for eligible manufacturing SMEs within the 2021-2027 ESPA Competitiveness program.
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32% Bias Score
Greek Football's European Success Boosts UEFA Ranking
Following victories by Olympiacos and PAOK in the Europa League, Greece climbed to 11th place in the UEFA coefficient ranking, its highest position in 14 years, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Olympiacos-Panathinaikos derby and potentially securing more Champions League spots.
Greek Football's European Success Boosts UEFA Ranking
Following victories by Olympiacos and PAOK in the Europa League, Greece climbed to 11th place in the UEFA coefficient ranking, its highest position in 14 years, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Olympiacos-Panathinaikos derby and potentially securing more Champions League spots.
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32% Bias Score
Ukrainian Wines and Vodkas Launch in U.S., Supporting Mine Removal
Spyrt Worldwide, a new U.S. import company, is launching Ukrainian wines and vodkas, with a portion of profits benefiting a veteran-run mine removal nonprofit; this aims to showcase Ukraine's culture beyond the war.
Ukrainian Wines and Vodkas Launch in U.S., Supporting Mine Removal
Spyrt Worldwide, a new U.S. import company, is launching Ukrainian wines and vodkas, with a portion of profits benefiting a veteran-run mine removal nonprofit; this aims to showcase Ukraine's culture beyond the war.
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48% Bias Score
Mieko Kanai's "Leichter Schwindel": A Portrait of Japanese Society
Mieko Kanai's "Leichter Schwindel" ("Slight Dizziness"), published originally in 1997, uses stream-of-consciousness narration to depict the life of Natsumi, a Japanese housewife in the 1990s, revealing societal anxieties and patriarchal structures through her experiences and perceptions, impacting c...
Mieko Kanai's "Leichter Schwindel": A Portrait of Japanese Society
Mieko Kanai's "Leichter Schwindel" ("Slight Dizziness"), published originally in 1997, uses stream-of-consciousness narration to depict the life of Natsumi, a Japanese housewife in the 1990s, revealing societal anxieties and patriarchal structures through her experiences and perceptions, impacting c...
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28% Bias Score
Controversial Senate Confirmation of Pete Hegseth as US Defense Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense despite accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual assault, a 50-50 tie being broken by Vice President J.D. Vance's vote; opposition came from all Democrats and three Republicans.
Controversial Senate Confirmation of Pete Hegseth as US Defense Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense despite accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual assault, a 50-50 tie being broken by Vice President J.D. Vance's vote; opposition came from all Democrats and three Republicans.
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44% Bias Score
Son of Jack the Stripper Victim Demands Cold Case Reopening
The son of Frances Brown, a victim of the unsolved "Jack the Stripper" murders in 1960s London, is urging the Metropolitan Police to reopen the case based on strong circumstantial evidence implicating Harold Jones, a man convicted of two murders in the 1920s.
Son of Jack the Stripper Victim Demands Cold Case Reopening
The son of Frances Brown, a victim of the unsolved "Jack the Stripper" murders in 1960s London, is urging the Metropolitan Police to reopen the case based on strong circumstantial evidence implicating Harold Jones, a man convicted of two murders in the 1920s.
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52% Bias Score
Greece Fast-Tracks Power Grid Expansion to Integrate Renewable Energy
Greece is fast-tracking licensing for new power transmission lines to alleviate grid congestion from high renewable energy penetration, using fast-track procedures, expropriation, and streamlined environmental approvals to address delays plaguing projects like the Argyroupolis substation and West Co...
Greece Fast-Tracks Power Grid Expansion to Integrate Renewable Energy
Greece is fast-tracking licensing for new power transmission lines to alleviate grid congestion from high renewable energy penetration, using fast-track procedures, expropriation, and streamlined environmental approvals to address delays plaguing projects like the Argyroupolis substation and West Co...
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48% Bias Score
China Film Market Booms: Spring Festival Pre-Sales Exceed 525 Million Yuan
China's 2025 Spring Festival film pre-sales exceeded 525 million yuan (73.2 million USD) by January 25th, indicating a market rebound driven by diverse domestic films and government support, with potential to surpass the 2024 record of 8 billion yuan.
China Film Market Booms: Spring Festival Pre-Sales Exceed 525 Million Yuan
China's 2025 Spring Festival film pre-sales exceeded 525 million yuan (73.2 million USD) by January 25th, indicating a market rebound driven by diverse domestic films and government support, with potential to surpass the 2024 record of 8 billion yuan.
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44% Bias Score