January 2025
February 2025
Data Storytelling: A Triathlon Analogy
Data storytelling mirrors a triathlon, requiring expertise in data analysis, narrative, and visuals; proper sequencing and cross-training are crucial for success, just as in the sport.
Data Storytelling: A Triathlon Analogy
Data storytelling mirrors a triathlon, requiring expertise in data analysis, narrative, and visuals; proper sequencing and cross-training are crucial for success, just as in the sport.
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36% Bias Score
Dolton Mayor Accused of Mismanaging Funds, Obstructing Justice
Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces accusations of mismanaging roughly $3 million in American Rescue Plan funds and covering up the town's finances, resulting in a court contempt charge for obstructing liquor license approvals; an investigation revealed missing receipts and a lack of oversi...
Dolton Mayor Accused of Mismanaging Funds, Obstructing Justice
Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces accusations of mismanaging roughly $3 million in American Rescue Plan funds and covering up the town's finances, resulting in a court contempt charge for obstructing liquor license approvals; an investigation revealed missing receipts and a lack of oversi...
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52% Bias Score
Man Sentenced for Smuggling Endangered Eels into Wales
A 33-year-old man, Kevin Forbes, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for smuggling 37 boxes of endangered European eels from Dublin to Holyhead Port in Wales in January 2024; many eels needed to be euthanised.
Man Sentenced for Smuggling Endangered Eels into Wales
A 33-year-old man, Kevin Forbes, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for smuggling 37 boxes of endangered European eels from Dublin to Holyhead Port in Wales in January 2024; many eels needed to be euthanised.
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24% Bias Score
Berlin Opera's Modern 'Woman Without a Shadow' Offers Ambiguous Ending
Barrie Kosky's modern interpretation of Richard Strauss's 'The Woman Without a Shadow' premiered in Berlin, replacing the original's fantastical setting with contemporary urban locations, using ironic juxtapositions and visual gags to highlight the opera's themes of love, loss, and societal expectat...
Berlin Opera's Modern 'Woman Without a Shadow' Offers Ambiguous Ending
Barrie Kosky's modern interpretation of Richard Strauss's 'The Woman Without a Shadow' premiered in Berlin, replacing the original's fantastical setting with contemporary urban locations, using ironic juxtapositions and visual gags to highlight the opera's themes of love, loss, and societal expectat...
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24% Bias Score
Catalan Parliament Approves Budget Modification Decree with ERC Support
The Catalan Parliament will approve a government decree on Wednesday modifying the extended budget, securing funding for key initiatives such as business loans and university grants, with support from ERC and comuns, but not for all measures.
Catalan Parliament Approves Budget Modification Decree with ERC Support
The Catalan Parliament will approve a government decree on Wednesday modifying the extended budget, securing funding for key initiatives such as business loans and university grants, with support from ERC and comuns, but not for all measures.
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48% Bias Score
Sluggish Australian House Price Growth Fails to Ease Affordability Crisis
KPMG predicts a 3.3 percent increase in Australian house prices in 2025, with units outpacing houses at 4.6 percent; however, experts warn this is insufficient to address affordability concerns stemming from high interest rates and limited housing supply.
Sluggish Australian House Price Growth Fails to Ease Affordability Crisis
KPMG predicts a 3.3 percent increase in Australian house prices in 2025, with units outpacing houses at 4.6 percent; however, experts warn this is insufficient to address affordability concerns stemming from high interest rates and limited housing supply.
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52% Bias Score
Szoboszlai's Versatility Key to Liverpool's Success
Dominik Szoboszlai's impressive goal against Ipswich further solidified his importance to Liverpool's top Premier League and Champions League standings; his tireless work-rate and tactical versatility are crucial to manager Arne Slot's system, impacting both offensive and defensive strategies.
Szoboszlai's Versatility Key to Liverpool's Success
Dominik Szoboszlai's impressive goal against Ipswich further solidified his importance to Liverpool's top Premier League and Champions League standings; his tireless work-rate and tactical versatility are crucial to manager Arne Slot's system, impacting both offensive and defensive strategies.
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24% Bias Score
Trump's Merit-Based Vision: A Chicago Neighborhood's Perspective
At President Trump's inauguration, his call for a colorblind and merit-based society resonated with the author, who contrasts the success of Black entrepreneur Samuel Fuller with the perceived failures of post-1960s social programs in his Chicago neighborhood.
Trump's Merit-Based Vision: A Chicago Neighborhood's Perspective
At President Trump's inauguration, his call for a colorblind and merit-based society resonated with the author, who contrasts the success of Black entrepreneur Samuel Fuller with the perceived failures of post-1960s social programs in his Chicago neighborhood.
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76% Bias Score
Police Chief Reinstated After Suspension
Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg was reinstated two weeks after being suspended by the Police and Crime Commissioner following an IOPC investigation into allegations of failing to properly investigate the improper retention of sensitive police information between 2016 and 2020. The de...
Police Chief Reinstated After Suspension
Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Jason Hogg was reinstated two weeks after being suspended by the Police and Crime Commissioner following an IOPC investigation into allegations of failing to properly investigate the improper retention of sensitive police information between 2016 and 2020. The de...
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44% Bias Score
Wynne Evans Takes Break Following Inappropriate Remark
Opera singer Wynne Evans is taking a break from his BBC radio show and the Strictly Come Dancing tour to prioritize his wellbeing following an inappropriate remark made to a woman at the tour launch on January 16th, for which he apologized and received a warning from producers.
Wynne Evans Takes Break Following Inappropriate Remark
Opera singer Wynne Evans is taking a break from his BBC radio show and the Strictly Come Dancing tour to prioritize his wellbeing following an inappropriate remark made to a woman at the tour launch on January 16th, for which he apologized and received a warning from producers.
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44% Bias Score
Emilia Perez"'s Oscar Nominations Highlight Hollywood Bias
The poorly-reviewed film "Emilia Perez" garnered more Oscar nominations than "The Godfather," "Pulp Fiction," and "Taxi Driver," sparking debate about Hollywood's priorities and the influence of identity politics.
Emilia Perez"'s Oscar Nominations Highlight Hollywood Bias
The poorly-reviewed film "Emilia Perez" garnered more Oscar nominations than "The Godfather," "Pulp Fiction," and "Taxi Driver," sparking debate about Hollywood's priorities and the influence of identity politics.
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64% Bias Score
2025 HELOC Considerations: Low Rates, Rising Risks
Homeowners are considering HELOCs in 2025 due to low current interest rates (8.27%), but rising inflation creates uncertainty. The decision depends on needs, affordability in a variable rate environment, and awareness of potential long-term risks.
2025 HELOC Considerations: Low Rates, Rising Risks
Homeowners are considering HELOCs in 2025 due to low current interest rates (8.27%), but rising inflation creates uncertainty. The decision depends on needs, affordability in a variable rate environment, and awareness of potential long-term risks.
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40% Bias Score