February 2025
March 2025
Hamburg U5 Subway Line Skips Jungfernstieg to Increase Capacity and Save €130 Million
Hamburg's U5 subway line, opening in 2040, will skip Jungfernstieg due to safety concerns at Hauptbahnhof Nord, saving €130 million and increasing daily ridership to 315,000 by optimizing transfers and travel times.
Hamburg U5 Subway Line Skips Jungfernstieg to Increase Capacity and Save €130 Million
Hamburg's U5 subway line, opening in 2040, will skip Jungfernstieg due to safety concerns at Hauptbahnhof Nord, saving €130 million and increasing daily ridership to 315,000 by optimizing transfers and travel times.
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36% Bias Score
Bavaria's U18-Wahl: Over 500 Polling Stations for Mock Bundestag Election
Bavaria's U18-Wahl, a mock Bundestag election for under-18s, runs February 7-14, with over 500 polling stations and anticipated participation exceeding the 60,000 seen in the 2023 state election simulation; results are expected February 17th.
Bavaria's U18-Wahl: Over 500 Polling Stations for Mock Bundestag Election
Bavaria's U18-Wahl, a mock Bundestag election for under-18s, runs February 7-14, with over 500 polling stations and anticipated participation exceeding the 60,000 seen in the 2023 state election simulation; results are expected February 17th.
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20% Bias Score
German Mother Sentenced for Son's School Truancy
A German court handed a 42-year-old mother a five-month suspended sentence for failing to send her 13-year-old son to school since November 2023; authorities plan to ensure the child attends school in person despite the mother's plan for online schooling.
German Mother Sentenced for Son's School Truancy
A German court handed a 42-year-old mother a five-month suspended sentence for failing to send her 13-year-old son to school since November 2023; authorities plan to ensure the child attends school in person despite the mother's plan for online schooling.
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52% Bias Score
National Museum Cardiff Reopens After Unexpected Closure Due to Mechanical Fault
The National Museum Cardiff unexpectedly closed on Sunday due to a mechanical fault in an isolated area, reopening Friday after essential maintenance. The museum has warned for years about a £25 million backlog of needed repairs.
National Museum Cardiff Reopens After Unexpected Closure Due to Mechanical Fault
The National Museum Cardiff unexpectedly closed on Sunday due to a mechanical fault in an isolated area, reopening Friday after essential maintenance. The museum has warned for years about a £25 million backlog of needed repairs.
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40% Bias Score
Novosibirsk Sixth-Grader Shot with Pellet Gun
On February 5th, in Novosibirsk, Russia, three children shot a sixth-grader, Kostya, in the knee with a pellet gun at an outdoor hockey rink on Ekwatornaya Street. Kostya's mother reported the incident to police, and local residents have reported a series of prior incidents involving airgun attacks.
Novosibirsk Sixth-Grader Shot with Pellet Gun
On February 5th, in Novosibirsk, Russia, three children shot a sixth-grader, Kostya, in the knee with a pellet gun at an outdoor hockey rink on Ekwatornaya Street. Kostya's mother reported the incident to police, and local residents have reported a series of prior incidents involving airgun attacks.
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32% Bias Score
Carnival Costumes: DIY vs. Store-Bought
This year's carnival costume options include homemade creations using simple materials and creativity, or ready-made costumes from specialty shops like Deiters and department stores such as Galeria Kaufhof, which offer varying quality and shopping experiences.
Carnival Costumes: DIY vs. Store-Bought
This year's carnival costume options include homemade creations using simple materials and creativity, or ready-made costumes from specialty shops like Deiters and department stores such as Galeria Kaufhof, which offer varying quality and shopping experiences.
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52% Bias Score
Chiefs Kicker's Year: Record Contract, Life-Saving Act, and Viral Controversy
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker renegotiated his contract to become the NFL's highest-paid kicker, saved a teammate's life by administering CPR after a seizure, underwent knee surgery, and delivered a controversial commencement speech that went viral, all in one year.
Chiefs Kicker's Year: Record Contract, Life-Saving Act, and Viral Controversy
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker renegotiated his contract to become the NFL's highest-paid kicker, saved a teammate's life by administering CPR after a seizure, underwent knee surgery, and delivered a controversial commencement speech that went viral, all in one year.
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48% Bias Score
Khabarovsk Fire Investigation: Suspicious Man Seen Near Multiple Arson Scenes
A series of suspicious fires in Khabarovsk, Russia, starting February 1st, has led police to investigate a possible arsonist after security footage showed the same unidentified man near the scene of each fire; one incident resulted in injuries requiring hospitalization.
Khabarovsk Fire Investigation: Suspicious Man Seen Near Multiple Arson Scenes
A series of suspicious fires in Khabarovsk, Russia, starting February 1st, has led police to investigate a possible arsonist after security footage showed the same unidentified man near the scene of each fire; one incident resulted in injuries requiring hospitalization.
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52% Bias Score
Ajax's Mislintat signings: A mixed bag
Of the twelve players Ajax signed under Sven Mislintat 18 months ago, three remain, six are on loan, and three were sold, resulting in a €7.75 million loss for Ajax, highlighting the mixed success of Mislintat's recruitment strategy.
Ajax's Mislintat signings: A mixed bag
Of the twelve players Ajax signed under Sven Mislintat 18 months ago, three remain, six are on loan, and three were sold, resulting in a €7.75 million loss for Ajax, highlighting the mixed success of Mislintat's recruitment strategy.
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40% Bias Score
Saxony-Anhalt Disability Representative Calls for Inclusive Schooling Amidst Teacher Shortages and Varying Special Needs Identification Rates
In Saxony-Anhalt, Christian Walbrach, the disability representative, is pushing for inclusive schooling, citing a lack of special education teachers and inconsistent special needs identification rates (9.4% in Saxony-Anhalt vs. 5.1% in Hessen) as major obstacles. The Bertelsmann Stiftung ranks Saxon...
Saxony-Anhalt Disability Representative Calls for Inclusive Schooling Amidst Teacher Shortages and Varying Special Needs Identification Rates
In Saxony-Anhalt, Christian Walbrach, the disability representative, is pushing for inclusive schooling, citing a lack of special education teachers and inconsistent special needs identification rates (9.4% in Saxony-Anhalt vs. 5.1% in Hessen) as major obstacles. The Bertelsmann Stiftung ranks Saxon...
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36% Bias Score
Queensland Satellite Hospitals Renamed Amidst Opposition Criticism
The Crisafulli government will rename Queensland's seven satellite hospitals to satellite health centers at a cost exceeding \$200,000, prompting criticism from the opposition for prioritizing image over service expansion.
Queensland Satellite Hospitals Renamed Amidst Opposition Criticism
The Crisafulli government will rename Queensland's seven satellite hospitals to satellite health centers at a cost exceeding \$200,000, prompting criticism from the opposition for prioritizing image over service expansion.
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44% Bias Score
Seal Takes Unexpected Nap in Dutch Hotel Room
A seal was discovered napping in a hotel room in Vlissingen, Netherlands, after entering through an open door; hotel guests contacted local authorities, who safely removed and relocated the animal.
Seal Takes Unexpected Nap in Dutch Hotel Room
A seal was discovered napping in a hotel room in Vlissingen, Netherlands, after entering through an open door; hotel guests contacted local authorities, who safely removed and relocated the animal.
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0% Bias Score