January 2025
February 2025
Merz's Shifting Stance on AfD Cooperation Highlights Challenges of German Coalition Politics
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz's initial refusal to cooperate with the AfD on any votes was later contradicted by his more flexible stance, highlighting the difficulties of maintaining consistent messaging in coalition politics and the challenges of drawing firm political 'red lines'.
Merz's Shifting Stance on AfD Cooperation Highlights Challenges of German Coalition Politics
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz's initial refusal to cooperate with the AfD on any votes was later contradicted by his more flexible stance, highlighting the difficulties of maintaining consistent messaging in coalition politics and the challenges of drawing firm political 'red lines'.
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48% Bias Score
Serial Criminal Guilty of Murdering Taxi Driver
Steven Greig, a 47-year-old serial offender with 189 prior convictions, was found guilty of murdering taxi driver Mark Ward in Dundee after an argument over a cigarette; Greig will be sentenced in March.
Serial Criminal Guilty of Murdering Taxi Driver
Steven Greig, a 47-year-old serial offender with 189 prior convictions, was found guilty of murdering taxi driver Mark Ward in Dundee after an argument over a cigarette; Greig will be sentenced in March.
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36% Bias Score
Your Wedding's Invited": Ferrell and Witherspoon in a Romantic Comedy
Your Wedding's Invited," a romantic comedy starring Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, premieres January 30th on Prime Video. Two families' wedding plans collide at the same hotel, creating chaotic yet humorous situations that highlight generational differences and family conflicts.
Your Wedding's Invited": Ferrell and Witherspoon in a Romantic Comedy
Your Wedding's Invited," a romantic comedy starring Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, premieres January 30th on Prime Video. Two families' wedding plans collide at the same hotel, creating chaotic yet humorous situations that highlight generational differences and family conflicts.
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36% Bias Score
A concise, factual title that captures the core news value, highlighting the most significant aspect with specificity. Avoid sensationalism and maintain neutrality. In English.
A one-sentence summary answering the key journalistic questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why) with specific details. Ensure it provides unique information not repeated verbatim in other sections. In English.
A concise, factual title that captures the core news value, highlighting the most significant aspect with specificity. Avoid sensationalism and maintain neutrality. In English.
A one-sentence summary answering the key journalistic questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why) with specific details. Ensure it provides unique information not repeated verbatim in other sections. In English.
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48% Bias Score
Bavaria Cracks Down on Unlicensed Barbershops
Munich launches a major inspection of barbershops today due to widespread concerns about unlicensed hair cutting services; this follows numerous complaints about hygiene issues, unqualified staff and price undercutting in the state of Bavaria.
Bavaria Cracks Down on Unlicensed Barbershops
Munich launches a major inspection of barbershops today due to widespread concerns about unlicensed hair cutting services; this follows numerous complaints about hygiene issues, unqualified staff and price undercutting in the state of Bavaria.
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48% Bias Score
Chip Lindsey's Hiring Aims to Revitalize Michigan's Offense
Chip Lindsey, lauded by former quarterback Drake Maye, becomes Michigan's new offensive coordinator, bringing a balanced Air Raid-influenced scheme and a proven track record of quarterback development to a team needing to improve its passing attack.
Chip Lindsey's Hiring Aims to Revitalize Michigan's Offense
Chip Lindsey, lauded by former quarterback Drake Maye, becomes Michigan's new offensive coordinator, bringing a balanced Air Raid-influenced scheme and a proven track record of quarterback development to a team needing to improve its passing attack.
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44% Bias Score
Bookshop.org Supports Local Bookstores Through E-book Sales
Bookshop.org, a new online retailer, exclusively supports local bookstores by selling e-books, addressing the technical challenges smaller stores face in offering digital formats; this new income stream helps indie bookstores remain competitive.
Bookshop.org Supports Local Bookstores Through E-book Sales
Bookshop.org, a new online retailer, exclusively supports local bookstores by selling e-books, addressing the technical challenges smaller stores face in offering digital formats; this new income stream helps indie bookstores remain competitive.
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28% Bias Score
German Poll Averages Show Fluctuating Party Support Before Bundestag Election
An analysis of German voting intention polls from various institutes reveals fluctuating support for political parties in the lead-up to the Bundestag election; a weighted average is used to show trends.
German Poll Averages Show Fluctuating Party Support Before Bundestag Election
An analysis of German voting intention polls from various institutes reveals fluctuating support for political parties in the lead-up to the Bundestag election; a weighted average is used to show trends.
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32% Bias Score
French Road Fatalities Rise Slightly in 2024, Underscoring Persistent Safety Concerns
France's 2024 road accident statistics show a slight increase in overall fatalities (3,190 in mainland France, +0.7%; 241 in overseas territories, +4%), despite a decrease in injuries (-0.8%) in mainland France; motorcyclists account for a third of fatalities.
French Road Fatalities Rise Slightly in 2024, Underscoring Persistent Safety Concerns
France's 2024 road accident statistics show a slight increase in overall fatalities (3,190 in mainland France, +0.7%; 241 in overseas territories, +4%), despite a decrease in injuries (-0.8%) in mainland France; motorcyclists account for a third of fatalities.
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60% Bias Score
AI Sex Bot Romance Turns Violent in "Companion"
Companion," a 97-minute thriller opening January 31, follows Iris and Josh's seemingly normal romance until Iris discovers she's an AI sex bot controlled by Josh, leading to a violent confrontation at a lake house party with his friends.
AI Sex Bot Romance Turns Violent in "Companion"
Companion," a 97-minute thriller opening January 31, follows Iris and Josh's seemingly normal romance until Iris discovers she's an AI sex bot controlled by Josh, leading to a violent confrontation at a lake house party with his friends.
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52% Bias Score
Basque PP Demands Tax Cuts in Fiscal Reform Negotiations
The Basque PP is demanding personal income tax (IRPF) cuts in fiscal reform negotiations with the PNV, citing inflation's impact and aiming for a joint agreement in Álava and Gipuzkoa, contrasting with EH Bildu's rejection of the provincial government's proposal.
Basque PP Demands Tax Cuts in Fiscal Reform Negotiations
The Basque PP is demanding personal income tax (IRPF) cuts in fiscal reform negotiations with the PNV, citing inflation's impact and aiming for a joint agreement in Álava and Gipuzkoa, contrasting with EH Bildu's rejection of the provincial government's proposal.
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52% Bias Score
Gerrard Leaves Al-Ettifaq After 18 Months
Steven Gerrard mutually parted ways with Al-Ettifaq after 18 months, despite a contract extension, due to the club's poor league performance (5 wins from 17 matches) and his reported \$15 million annual salary.
Gerrard Leaves Al-Ettifaq After 18 Months
Steven Gerrard mutually parted ways with Al-Ettifaq after 18 months, despite a contract extension, due to the club's poor league performance (5 wins from 17 matches) and his reported \$15 million annual salary.
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36% Bias Score