February 2025
March 2025
Frankfurt's Northwest Expansion Plan Awaits Regional Council Approval
Frankfurt seeks approval for a new district ("Stadtteil der Quartiere") in its northwest on 550 hectares, involving 6800 housing units and 5300 jobs, contingent on five environmental conditions set by Darmstadt Regional Council.
Frankfurt's Northwest Expansion Plan Awaits Regional Council Approval
Frankfurt seeks approval for a new district ("Stadtteil der Quartiere") in its northwest on 550 hectares, involving 6800 housing units and 5300 jobs, contingent on five environmental conditions set by Darmstadt Regional Council.
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36% Bias Score
Financial Strain Prolongs Post-Breakup Cohabitation in Toronto
High rental costs in Toronto are forcing some couples to live together after breaking up, causing emotional distress and delaying the separation process; a Royal Bank of Canada report highlights the significant financial burden faced by singles compared to couples.
Financial Strain Prolongs Post-Breakup Cohabitation in Toronto
High rental costs in Toronto are forcing some couples to live together after breaking up, causing emotional distress and delaying the separation process; a Royal Bank of Canada report highlights the significant financial burden faced by singles compared to couples.
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40% Bias Score
Baum Warns of Anti-Democratic Trends in Germany
Former German Interior Minister Gerhart Baum, 92, warned against rising anti-democratic tendencies in Germany, citing his hometown Dresden as an example, urging citizens to actively defend democracy and fight against threats like racism and antisemitism on the 80th anniversary of Dresden's bombing i...
Baum Warns of Anti-Democratic Trends in Germany
Former German Interior Minister Gerhart Baum, 92, warned against rising anti-democratic tendencies in Germany, citing his hometown Dresden as an example, urging citizens to actively defend democracy and fight against threats like racism and antisemitism on the 80th anniversary of Dresden's bombing i...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Macedonian PM to Lobby for EU Support at Munich Security Conference
Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will lead a delegation to the Munich Security Conference (Feb 14-16), aiming to secure increased EU support for Macedonian integration and address strained relations with Bulgaria. He will also attend the CPAC conference in Washington.
Macedonian PM to Lobby for EU Support at Munich Security Conference
Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski will lead a delegation to the Munich Security Conference (Feb 14-16), aiming to secure increased EU support for Macedonian integration and address strained relations with Bulgaria. He will also attend the CPAC conference in Washington.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Wirtz and Musiala: A Bundesliga Duel and Germany's Football Future
Bundesliga's top match showcases the exceptional talents of German national players Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, prompting discussions about their future and potential collaboration in a single team, especially in light of Musiala's contract renewal.
Wirtz and Musiala: A Bundesliga Duel and Germany's Football Future
Bundesliga's top match showcases the exceptional talents of German national players Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, prompting discussions about their future and potential collaboration in a single team, especially in light of Musiala's contract renewal.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Chilean Karaoke Singer Wins World Championship
A Chilean woman with no formal training won the Karaoke World Championships in Finland, singing four songs and beating 42 other countries' competitors, highlighting the growing global presence of competitive karaoke and the dedication it requires.
Chilean Karaoke Singer Wins World Championship
A Chilean woman with no formal training won the Karaoke World Championships in Finland, singing four songs and beating 42 other countries' competitors, highlighting the growing global presence of competitive karaoke and the dedication it requires.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Bangladesh Textbook Revisions Spark Controversy After Government Change
Following the August 2024 fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh, the interim government revised 441 school textbooks from primary to secondary levels, altering the portrayal of historical figures and sparking controversies regarding the balance and inclusivity of historical accounts.
Bangladesh Textbook Revisions Spark Controversy After Government Change
Following the August 2024 fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh, the interim government revised 441 school textbooks from primary to secondary levels, altering the portrayal of historical figures and sparking controversies regarding the balance and inclusivity of historical accounts.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Questrade Eliminates Commissions, Challenging Canadian Brokerage Status Quo
Questrade, a Canadian digital brokerage, recently eliminated its commission structure, becoming the latest to offer zero-commission trading in a market where competitors had not lowered their prices significantly in years. This move is noteworthy because it is different from established players' pri...
Questrade Eliminates Commissions, Challenging Canadian Brokerage Status Quo
Questrade, a Canadian digital brokerage, recently eliminated its commission structure, becoming the latest to offer zero-commission trading in a market where competitors had not lowered their prices significantly in years. This move is noteworthy because it is different from established players' pri...
Progress
48% Bias Score
SoVD Demands Better Support for Young Carers in Lower Saxony
The Social Welfare Association of Germany (SoVD) demands better support for young carers in Lower Saxony, citing a concerning situation and lack of adequate lobbying for children and youth; a Bundestag inquiry revealed around 480,000 young carers nationwide (2015-2017).
SoVD Demands Better Support for Young Carers in Lower Saxony
The Social Welfare Association of Germany (SoVD) demands better support for young carers in Lower Saxony, citing a concerning situation and lack of adequate lobbying for children and youth; a Bundestag inquiry revealed around 480,000 young carers nationwide (2015-2017).
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32% Bias Score
\"German Transportation Costs Rise Sharply in January 2024\"\
In Germany, public transportation costs increased in January 2024, with train fares up 6 percent, local transport up 7.6 percent, and combined tickets up almost 12 percent, mainly driven by the Deutschlandticket's price increase. Car insurance also rose by nearly 21 percent, while car maintenance in...
\"German Transportation Costs Rise Sharply in January 2024\"\
In Germany, public transportation costs increased in January 2024, with train fares up 6 percent, local transport up 7.6 percent, and combined tickets up almost 12 percent, mainly driven by the Deutschlandticket's price increase. Car insurance also rose by nearly 21 percent, while car maintenance in...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Thames Water Appeals for Higher Bill Increases
Thames Water, facing financial collapse, is appealing to the CMA for permission to raise customer bills by more than the 35% approved by Ofwat for 2025-2030, citing insufficient funds for infrastructure improvements despite criticism from campaigners and a Liberal Democrat MP who advocates for speci...
Thames Water Appeals for Higher Bill Increases
Thames Water, facing financial collapse, is appealing to the CMA for permission to raise customer bills by more than the 35% approved by Ofwat for 2025-2030, citing insufficient funds for infrastructure improvements despite criticism from campaigners and a Liberal Democrat MP who advocates for speci...
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60% Bias Score
CMA Proposes Baby Formula Price Reforms
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed five measures to lower baby formula prices, including standardized hospital packaging, allowing gift vouchers and loyalty points, and improved information for parents, following a year-long study showing price hikes of up to 36% and three com...
CMA Proposes Baby Formula Price Reforms
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed five measures to lower baby formula prices, including standardized hospital packaging, allowing gift vouchers and loyalty points, and improved information for parents, following a year-long study showing price hikes of up to 36% and three com...
Progress
48% Bias Score