February 2025
March 2025
Death of Finnish Postmodern Furniture Designer Yrjรถ Kukkapuro at 91
Finnish furniture designer Yrjรถ Kukkapuro, known for his postmodern chairs in museums worldwide and public spaces across Finland, died at age 91 on Saturday at his home outside Helsinki; his most famous design, the Experiment chair, is now being re-produced.
Death of Finnish Postmodern Furniture Designer Yrjรถ Kukkapuro at 91
Finnish furniture designer Yrjรถ Kukkapuro, known for his postmodern chairs in museums worldwide and public spaces across Finland, died at age 91 on Saturday at his home outside Helsinki; his most famous design, the Experiment chair, is now being re-produced.
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12% Bias Score
Labour Faces Steep Poll Decline Amid Reform UK Surge
A new poll predicts that the Reform UK party could take 146 seats from Labour, prompting Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to admit voters' frustration with Labour's performance since last July's election, though she expressed confidence in a turnaround, citing the complexity of addressing long-st...
Labour Faces Steep Poll Decline Amid Reform UK Surge
A new poll predicts that the Reform UK party could take 146 seats from Labour, prompting Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner to admit voters' frustration with Labour's performance since last July's election, though she expressed confidence in a turnaround, citing the complexity of addressing long-st...
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64% Bias Score
Talgo Bidding War: Polish Fund Challenges Basque Consortium
Facing a February 14th deadline, Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer, is embroiled in a bidding war involving a Polish fund (PFR), a Basque consortium (Sidenor), and multiple investors, prompting the Spanish government to balance national interests with shareholder demands amidst operational challen...
Talgo Bidding War: Polish Fund Challenges Basque Consortium
Facing a February 14th deadline, Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer, is embroiled in a bidding war involving a Polish fund (PFR), a Basque consortium (Sidenor), and multiple investors, prompting the Spanish government to balance national interests with shareholder demands amidst operational challen...
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40% Bias Score
Greek Author Argues Political Motivation Behind Tempe Crash Criticism
Following the February 2023 Tempe train crash in Greece, the Mitsotakis government faced intense criticism, which the author views as politically motivated; despite protests and accusations of a cover-up, the New Democracy party won the June 2023 elections with 41% of the vote.
Greek Author Argues Political Motivation Behind Tempe Crash Criticism
Following the February 2023 Tempe train crash in Greece, the Mitsotakis government faced intense criticism, which the author views as politically motivated; despite protests and accusations of a cover-up, the New Democracy party won the June 2023 elections with 41% of the vote.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Mental Healthcare Plan Excludes Crucial Nursing Input
A new plan to improve mental healthcare in the Netherlands was released, but it failed to include the input of the 20,000 nurses and specialized nurses, who are vital to its success. This top-down approach, excluding the largest professional group, threatens the feasibility of solutions to severe st...
Dutch Mental Healthcare Plan Excludes Crucial Nursing Input
A new plan to improve mental healthcare in the Netherlands was released, but it failed to include the input of the 20,000 nurses and specialized nurses, who are vital to its success. This top-down approach, excluding the largest professional group, threatens the feasibility of solutions to severe st...
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56% Bias Score
Scamps Challenges Parties on Long-Term Reforms
Independent MP Sophie Scamps is proposing a commission to advise on long-term reforms to address issues such as housing, tax, and climate change, highlighting a policy dispute with the Liberals over tax breaks and contrasting her proposals for small business tax relief with the Liberals' plan for bu...
Scamps Challenges Parties on Long-Term Reforms
Independent MP Sophie Scamps is proposing a commission to advise on long-term reforms to address issues such as housing, tax, and climate change, highlighting a policy dispute with the Liberals over tax breaks and contrasting her proposals for small business tax relief with the Liberals' plan for bu...
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40% Bias Score
Brother of Parkland Shooter Arrested for Attempted School Break-Ins
Zachary Cruz, brother of the Parkland shooter, was arrested in Virginia after attempting to break into three schools on January 25th; he was charged with trespassing and released on bail, sparking heightened security concerns.
Brother of Parkland Shooter Arrested for Attempted School Break-Ins
Zachary Cruz, brother of the Parkland shooter, was arrested in Virginia after attempting to break into three schools on January 25th; he was charged with trespassing and released on bail, sparking heightened security concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Casado's Attack on Vox Fractures Spanish Right, Shifting Political Landscape
Pablo Casado's 2020 attack on Vox leader Abascal fractured the Spanish right, creating opportunities for the PSOE; recent shifts by Abascal towards Orban and away from Meloni further destabilize the conservative bloc, impacting future alliances and potentially harming cooperation with other European...
Casado's Attack on Vox Fractures Spanish Right, Shifting Political Landscape
Pablo Casado's 2020 attack on Vox leader Abascal fractured the Spanish right, creating opportunities for the PSOE; recent shifts by Abascal towards Orban and away from Meloni further destabilize the conservative bloc, impacting future alliances and potentially harming cooperation with other European...
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68% Bias Score
Tempe Disaster Fuels Mass Protests, Exposing Deepening Crisis of Trust in Greek Institutions
Triggered by the deadly Tempe train crash, massive protests across Greece demand transparency and accountability, challenging perceptions of systemic cover-ups and raising questions about democratic erosion.
Tempe Disaster Fuels Mass Protests, Exposing Deepening Crisis of Trust in Greek Institutions
Triggered by the deadly Tempe train crash, massive protests across Greece demand transparency and accountability, challenging perceptions of systemic cover-ups and raising questions about democratic erosion.
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40% Bias Score
Low Approval Ratings for Greek Government and Opposition
Recent polling data reveals low approval ratings for both Greece's governing party (27%) and main opposition party (20%), highlighting the challenges faced by the democratic opposition amidst a rise in far-right influence and concerns about the government's spending.
Low Approval Ratings for Greek Government and Opposition
Recent polling data reveals low approval ratings for both Greece's governing party (27%) and main opposition party (20%), highlighting the challenges faced by the democratic opposition amidst a rise in far-right influence and concerns about the government's spending.
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48% Bias Score
Barcelona's 4-1 Win Over Sevilla Shakes Up La Liga Title Race
Barcelona defeated Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga, significantly impacting the title race; despite a red card, they maintained dominance, closing the gap to Real Madrid to two points.
Barcelona's 4-1 Win Over Sevilla Shakes Up La Liga Title Race
Barcelona defeated Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga, significantly impacting the title race; despite a red card, they maintained dominance, closing the gap to Real Madrid to two points.
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40% Bias Score
East Perth Power Station: Festival's Bold Transformation
The Perth Festival's Casa Musica transforms the long-shuttered East Perth Power Station into a striking live music venue, showcasing Electric Fields' performance to enthusiastic crowds, raising questions about the site's future development.
East Perth Power Station: Festival's Bold Transformation
The Perth Festival's Casa Musica transforms the long-shuttered East Perth Power Station into a striking live music venue, showcasing Electric Fields' performance to enthusiastic crowds, raising questions about the site's future development.
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40% Bias Score