January 2025
February 2025
Melania Trump's New Official Portrait Signals a More Assertive Role
The White House released Melania Trump's new official portrait, a black-and-white photo by Régine Mahaux, depicting her in a business suit in the Yellow Oval Room with the Washington Monument visible, contrasting with her previous portrait and signaling a more assertive role this term.
Melania Trump's New Official Portrait Signals a More Assertive Role
The White House released Melania Trump's new official portrait, a black-and-white photo by Régine Mahaux, depicting her in a business suit in the Yellow Oval Room with the Washington Monument visible, contrasting with her previous portrait and signaling a more assertive role this term.
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56% Bias Score
Mississippi's New CCID Court Holds First Session
The newly established Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court in Jackson, Mississippi, held its first session on Monday, hearing two cases—misdemeanor marijuana possession and simple domestic violence—with Judge Stanley Alexander presiding alongside appointee James Holland; the court aims ...
Mississippi's New CCID Court Holds First Session
The newly established Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court in Jackson, Mississippi, held its first session on Monday, hearing two cases—misdemeanor marijuana possession and simple domestic violence—with Judge Stanley Alexander presiding alongside appointee James Holland; the court aims ...
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44% Bias Score
EPP Rejects Far-Right Bid to Halt EU Green Deal
The European People's Party (EPP) rejected far-right leader Jordan Bardella's proposal to temporarily suspend the EU's Green Deal on January 30th, 2024, citing differing visions for the environmental policy and highlighting divisions within the European Parliament regarding climate action.
EPP Rejects Far-Right Bid to Halt EU Green Deal
The European People's Party (EPP) rejected far-right leader Jordan Bardella's proposal to temporarily suspend the EU's Green Deal on January 30th, 2024, citing differing visions for the environmental policy and highlighting divisions within the European Parliament regarding climate action.
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44% Bias Score
Bayreuth Festival Cuts 2026 Anniversary Program Due to Funding Crisis
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th-anniversary program, initially planned to include eleven Wagner operas, was reduced to seven due to a funding shortfall despite a high self-financing rate exceeding 55 percent, resulting in the cancellation of major productions.
Bayreuth Festival Cuts 2026 Anniversary Program Due to Funding Crisis
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th-anniversary program, initially planned to include eleven Wagner operas, was reduced to seven due to a funding shortfall despite a high self-financing rate exceeding 55 percent, resulting in the cancellation of major productions.
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36% Bias Score
BDI Remains Silent on CDU/CSU Border Control Proposal Amidst Economic Concerns
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) supports a stronger EU but remains silent on CDU/CSU's proposed border closures, despite concerns from businesses about increased costs and supply chain issues; the BDI predicts a 0.1% decline in Germany's GDP in 2024.
BDI Remains Silent on CDU/CSU Border Control Proposal Amidst Economic Concerns
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) supports a stronger EU but remains silent on CDU/CSU's proposed border closures, despite concerns from businesses about increased costs and supply chain issues; the BDI predicts a 0.1% decline in Germany's GDP in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Guinean Man Confesses to Murder and Assault in Beelitz, Germany
A 23-year-old Guinean man confessed to murdering a CDU member and injuring a Ukrainian woman in Beelitz-Heilstätten, Germany, on January 14th and the following weekend; the suspect, a nurse with a valid residence permit, is in custody.
Guinean Man Confesses to Murder and Assault in Beelitz, Germany
A 23-year-old Guinean man confessed to murdering a CDU member and injuring a Ukrainian woman in Beelitz-Heilstätten, Germany, on January 14th and the following weekend; the suspect, a nurse with a valid residence permit, is in custody.
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40% Bias Score
AI Recruitment Software Criticized for Bias After Rejecting Ex-Minister
Former UK Welsh Secretary David TC Davies claims AI recruitment software rejected his job applications due to his lack of a university degree, highlighting concerns about AI bias in hiring and the potential exclusion of diverse talent.
AI Recruitment Software Criticized for Bias After Rejecting Ex-Minister
Former UK Welsh Secretary David TC Davies claims AI recruitment software rejected his job applications due to his lack of a university degree, highlighting concerns about AI bias in hiring and the potential exclusion of diverse talent.
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48% Bias Score
SDLP Defends Handling of Councillor's Rape Case Reference
SDLP leader Claire Hanna defended the party's response to Councillor Brian Tierney's court reference for a man jailed for rape; Tierney apologized, withdrew the reference, and his party membership was suspended pending an internal review.
SDLP Defends Handling of Councillor's Rape Case Reference
SDLP leader Claire Hanna defended the party's response to Councillor Brian Tierney's court reference for a man jailed for rape; Tierney apologized, withdrew the reference, and his party membership was suspended pending an internal review.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg Trial: Man Accused of Raping 82-Year-Old Woman
In Hamburg, Germany, a 36-year-old man is on trial for the rape of an 82-year-old woman, with additional charges of assault and resisting arrest; the trial started on January 25th, 2025.
Hamburg Trial: Man Accused of Raping 82-Year-Old Woman
In Hamburg, Germany, a 36-year-old man is on trial for the rape of an 82-year-old woman, with additional charges of assault and resisting arrest; the trial started on January 25th, 2025.
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24% Bias Score
SAP's Strategic Crossroads: Size, Bureaucracy, and the Search for Western Influence
SAP, Germany's most valuable company (€300 billion market cap), faces challenges due to its relatively small size compared to US tech giants, leading CEO Christian Klein to consider a more Western-oriented future for the company amid EU efforts to boost competitiveness.
SAP's Strategic Crossroads: Size, Bureaucracy, and the Search for Western Influence
SAP, Germany's most valuable company (€300 billion market cap), faces challenges due to its relatively small size compared to US tech giants, leading CEO Christian Klein to consider a more Western-oriented future for the company amid EU efforts to boost competitiveness.
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56% Bias Score
Greek Court Orders Extradition of Israeli Billionaire to Romania
A Greek court ruled on Tuesday to extradite Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz to Romania, where he was convicted in 2020 of illegally obtaining land; however, Steinmetz, currently hospitalized, is appealing the decision, which contradicts a 2022 ruling and the prosecutor's recommendation.
Greek Court Orders Extradition of Israeli Billionaire to Romania
A Greek court ruled on Tuesday to extradite Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz to Romania, where he was convicted in 2020 of illegally obtaining land; however, Steinmetz, currently hospitalized, is appealing the decision, which contradicts a 2022 ruling and the prosecutor's recommendation.
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32% Bias Score
GLP-1 RA Drugs Show Promise, but Limitations Remain
A study of 1.2 million medical records found that GLP-1 RA drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may reduce the risk of several health issues, including substance use disorders, psychiatric disorders, and dementia, by 8-18%, but also carry risks of nausea, vomiting, and pancreatic or kidney complicatio...
GLP-1 RA Drugs Show Promise, but Limitations Remain
A study of 1.2 million medical records found that GLP-1 RA drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may reduce the risk of several health issues, including substance use disorders, psychiatric disorders, and dementia, by 8-18%, but also carry risks of nausea, vomiting, and pancreatic or kidney complicatio...
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44% Bias Score