February 2025
March 2025
The 'Natural' Myth in Marketing: How Brands Exploit a Dangerous Misconception
This article reveals how brands exploit the misconception that natural products are superior to synthetic ones, using examples of naturally occurring toxins and marketing campaigns to illustrate the dangers of this fallacy.
The 'Natural' Myth in Marketing: How Brands Exploit a Dangerous Misconception
This article reveals how brands exploit the misconception that natural products are superior to synthetic ones, using examples of naturally occurring toxins and marketing campaigns to illustrate the dangers of this fallacy.
Progress
56% Bias Score
McKinley's Tariffs: Revenue Impact and Economic Debate
In 1890, William McKinley's legislation increased tariffs on imported goods to around 50%, resulting in tariffs providing more than half of U.S. government revenue. However, modern economic analysis disputes the notion that these tariffs alone created significant wealth.
McKinley's Tariffs: Revenue Impact and Economic Debate
In 1890, William McKinley's legislation increased tariffs on imported goods to around 50%, resulting in tariffs providing more than half of U.S. government revenue. However, modern economic analysis disputes the notion that these tariffs alone created significant wealth.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Shirin David Speaks Out Against AfD
German popstar Shirin David publicly declared her opposition to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a Stern magazine interview, connecting her stance to her values of feminism, self-determination, and democracy, and releasing her new album "Schlau aber blond" on Friday.
Shirin David Speaks Out Against AfD
German popstar Shirin David publicly declared her opposition to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a Stern magazine interview, connecting her stance to her values of feminism, self-determination, and democracy, and releasing her new album "Schlau aber blond" on Friday.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Elbphilharmonie Visions Festival Highlights Quotation Trends and Audience Engagement
The Elbphilharmonie Visions festival in Hamburg showcased contemporary orchestral works, revealing a trend of quoting past composers alongside more original pieces. The festival successfully attracted a younger audience but also observed a disconnect between audience engagement and the musical deman...
Elbphilharmonie Visions Festival Highlights Quotation Trends and Audience Engagement
The Elbphilharmonie Visions festival in Hamburg showcased contemporary orchestral works, revealing a trend of quoting past composers alongside more original pieces. The festival successfully attracted a younger audience but also observed a disconnect between audience engagement and the musical deman...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Financial Crisis Grips Brandenburg Hospitals, Leading to Service Closures
Facing financial distress, at least 80 percent of Brandenburg hospitals are operating at a loss, leading to planned closures of inpatient services in Hennigsdorf and consolidation in Oranienburg to address the crisis exacerbated by staff shortages and the national hospital reform.
Financial Crisis Grips Brandenburg Hospitals, Leading to Service Closures
Facing financial distress, at least 80 percent of Brandenburg hospitals are operating at a loss, leading to planned closures of inpatient services in Hennigsdorf and consolidation in Oranienburg to address the crisis exacerbated by staff shortages and the national hospital reform.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Posing Health Hazards
Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Tuesday, spewing lava 330 feet high, posing hazards of volcanic gas and Pele's hair to nearby communities and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, but no residential areas are currently threatened.
Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Posing Health Hazards
Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted Tuesday, spewing lava 330 feet high, posing hazards of volcanic gas and Pele's hair to nearby communities and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, but no residential areas are currently threatened.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Sergeant to Leave Army After Alleged Assault of Teenage Soldier
An inquest heard that Sergeant Michael Webber, who allegedly assaulted Gunner Jaysley Beck in July 2021, will leave the Army in April after receiving a minor sanction for "inappropriate behavior." Beck, 19, was found dead in her barracks in December 2021, having filed a complaint against Webber.
Sergeant to Leave Army After Alleged Assault of Teenage Soldier
An inquest heard that Sergeant Michael Webber, who allegedly assaulted Gunner Jaysley Beck in July 2021, will leave the Army in April after receiving a minor sanction for "inappropriate behavior." Beck, 19, was found dead in her barracks in December 2021, having filed a complaint against Webber.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Hessian Cabinet Meets in Frankfurt to Boost Financial Sector
The Hessian state government's new Financial Center Cabinet met at Commerzbank headquarters in Frankfurt on Wednesday to address challenges faced by German banks, including bureaucratic burdens and potential takeovers, aiming to strengthen Frankfurt's position as Europe's leading financial center.
Hessian Cabinet Meets in Frankfurt to Boost Financial Sector
The Hessian state government's new Financial Center Cabinet met at Commerzbank headquarters in Frankfurt on Wednesday to address challenges faced by German banks, including bureaucratic burdens and potential takeovers, aiming to strengthen Frankfurt's position as Europe's leading financial center.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Germany Prioritizes Pedestrian Safety with New National Strategy
Germany's new national pedestrian strategy aims to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, who constitute 22% of daily trips, by prioritizing equal rights, safer infrastructure, and healthier communities, and advocating for stronger enforcement of pedestrian laws.
Germany Prioritizes Pedestrian Safety with New National Strategy
Germany's new national pedestrian strategy aims to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, who constitute 22% of daily trips, by prioritizing equal rights, safer infrastructure, and healthier communities, and advocating for stronger enforcement of pedestrian laws.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Youth Vote Shift: Leftward Trend Among Women
A Forsa poll shows 19% of 18–29 year-old German voters support the Left and Green parties, a significant increase from the 26% combined support for left-leaning parties among 16–24 year-olds in the 2024 European elections; 17% still favor the AfD, but the leftward trend is notable among young women.
German Youth Vote Shift: Leftward Trend Among Women
A Forsa poll shows 19% of 18–29 year-old German voters support the Left and Green parties, a significant increase from the 26% combined support for left-leaning parties among 16–24 year-olds in the 2024 European elections; 17% still favor the AfD, but the leftward trend is notable among young women.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein pushes for Europe-wide PFAS ban
The Schleswig-Holstein state government is pushing for a Europe-wide ban on PFAS chemicals due to their persistence and potential health risks, spurred by Greenpeace data showing high PFAS levels in sea foam. Economic interests present a challenge.
Schleswig-Holstein pushes for Europe-wide PFAS ban
The Schleswig-Holstein state government is pushing for a Europe-wide ban on PFAS chemicals due to their persistence and potential health risks, spurred by Greenpeace data showing high PFAS levels in sea foam. Economic interests present a challenge.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Brenton's "Churchill in Moscow" Examines Wartime Diplomacy
Howard Brenton's new play, "Churchill in Moscow," recounts an August 1942 meeting between Churchill and Stalin in Moscow, focusing on their shared anxieties regarding Hitler's potential victory and the communication challenges between the two leaders.
Brenton's "Churchill in Moscow" Examines Wartime Diplomacy
Howard Brenton's new play, "Churchill in Moscow," recounts an August 1942 meeting between Churchill and Stalin in Moscow, focusing on their shared anxieties regarding Hitler's potential victory and the communication challenges between the two leaders.
Progress
24% Bias Score