February 2025
March 2025
Dutch Miller's Craft Sees Resurgence with 110 New Qualifiers
The Netherlands is experiencing a renaissance in its traditional miller's craft, with 110 new millers recently qualifying to maintain the nation's 1,200 windmills, a testament to the enduring importance of this UNESCO intangible heritage.
Dutch Miller's Craft Sees Resurgence with 110 New Qualifiers
The Netherlands is experiencing a renaissance in its traditional miller's craft, with 110 new millers recently qualifying to maintain the nation's 1,200 windmills, a testament to the enduring importance of this UNESCO intangible heritage.
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16% Bias Score
CDU Challenges Left in Berlin's Local Elections
In Berlin's upcoming Bundestag elections, CDU candidates Mario Czaja and Danny Freymark are focusing on local issues and portraying themselves as 'locals' to challenge the Left party in their traditional strongholds of Marzahn-Hellersdorf and Lichtenberg, respectively; early polls show Czaja leading...
CDU Challenges Left in Berlin's Local Elections
In Berlin's upcoming Bundestag elections, CDU candidates Mario Czaja and Danny Freymark are focusing on local issues and portraying themselves as 'locals' to challenge the Left party in their traditional strongholds of Marzahn-Hellersdorf and Lichtenberg, respectively; early polls show Czaja leading...
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52% Bias Score
A$AP Rocky Acquitted in Hollywood Shooting Case
American rapper A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers) was acquitted on July 11, 2024, of assault with a deadly weapon charges stemming from a 2021 Hollywood shooting incident involving A$AP Relli (Terell Ephron); the defense claimed the gun fired blanks.
A$AP Rocky Acquitted in Hollywood Shooting Case
American rapper A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers) was acquitted on July 11, 2024, of assault with a deadly weapon charges stemming from a 2021 Hollywood shooting incident involving A$AP Relli (Terell Ephron); the defense claimed the gun fired blanks.
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48% Bias Score
German Private Health Insurance: High Premiums and Limited Options
Stiftung Warentest Finanzen" compared 1245 German private health insurance plans to public coverage, finding that only 384 met minimum standards; affordable, high-quality plans exist, but premiums significantly increase with age, making it difficult to switch back to public insurance after age 55.
German Private Health Insurance: High Premiums and Limited Options
Stiftung Warentest Finanzen" compared 1245 German private health insurance plans to public coverage, finding that only 384 met minimum standards; affordable, high-quality plans exist, but premiums significantly increase with age, making it difficult to switch back to public insurance after age 55.
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48% Bias Score
Darmstadt Bundestag Election: Incumbents Face Tight Race Under New Electoral Rules
In Darmstadt's Bundestag election (February 23rd), incumbent Astrid Mannes (CDU) faces strong competition from fellow incumbent Andreas Larem (SPD) and newcomer Philip Krämer (Grüne), all with local government experience; a new electoral law limits seats per party based on second votes, affecting el...
Darmstadt Bundestag Election: Incumbents Face Tight Race Under New Electoral Rules
In Darmstadt's Bundestag election (February 23rd), incumbent Astrid Mannes (CDU) faces strong competition from fellow incumbent Andreas Larem (SPD) and newcomer Philip Krämer (Grüne), all with local government experience; a new electoral law limits seats per party based on second votes, affecting el...
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36% Bias Score
Slight Rise in Spanish Births Fails to Offset High Death Rate
Spain's 2024 birth rate increased by 0.4% to 322,034, the first rise in 10 years, but this was offset by 439,146 deaths, resulting in a negative population balance of 114,937; experts attribute the birth increase to immigration.
Slight Rise in Spanish Births Fails to Offset High Death Rate
Spain's 2024 birth rate increased by 0.4% to 322,034, the first rise in 10 years, but this was offset by 439,146 deaths, resulting in a negative population balance of 114,937; experts attribute the birth increase to immigration.
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44% Bias Score
Foraging Courses Reflect Growing Interest in Nature and Self-Sufficiency in Germany
Jennifer Engelbrecht teaches foraging courses in Germany, showcasing readily available edible winter plants to aspiring educators at a recent seminar in Loccum; this reflects a broader societal shift towards nature awareness and self-sufficiency.
Foraging Courses Reflect Growing Interest in Nature and Self-Sufficiency in Germany
Jennifer Engelbrecht teaches foraging courses in Germany, showcasing readily available edible winter plants to aspiring educators at a recent seminar in Loccum; this reflects a broader societal shift towards nature awareness and self-sufficiency.
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32% Bias Score
Scottish Labour Faces Steep Challenge in Holyrood Elections Amidst Popularity Slump
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar admits his party faces a significant challenge in the upcoming Holyrood elections due to a slump in popularity linked to government cuts impacting over-55s, despite winning 19 of 34 council byelections since last July, contrasting with a general election victory.
Scottish Labour Faces Steep Challenge in Holyrood Elections Amidst Popularity Slump
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar admits his party faces a significant challenge in the upcoming Holyrood elections due to a slump in popularity linked to government cuts impacting over-55s, despite winning 19 of 34 council byelections since last July, contrasting with a general election victory.
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44% Bias Score
Manila's Mosquito Bounty: A Dengue Prevention Program
Barangay Addition Hills in Manila is offering a one-peso reward for five mosquitoes, dead or alive, to combat a recent dengue fever outbreak that has resulted in 44 cases and two deaths, despite facing social media criticism.
Manila's Mosquito Bounty: A Dengue Prevention Program
Barangay Addition Hills in Manila is offering a one-peso reward for five mosquitoes, dead or alive, to combat a recent dengue fever outbreak that has resulted in 44 cases and two deaths, despite facing social media criticism.
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36% Bias Score
Saarland Rejects AfD Proposal to Add "Western Roots" to Constitution
The Saarland parliament rejected an AfD proposal to add "Western historical roots" to the state constitution, with the ruling SPD and CDU citing its divisive nature and the AfD framing integration around national identity, triggering a debate around immigration and national identity in Germany.
Saarland Rejects AfD Proposal to Add "Western Roots" to Constitution
The Saarland parliament rejected an AfD proposal to add "Western historical roots" to the state constitution, with the ruling SPD and CDU citing its divisive nature and the AfD framing integration around national identity, triggering a debate around immigration and national identity in Germany.
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56% Bias Score
Martin Parr: Capturing the Tragicomic Heart of British Holiday Culture
A documentary explores the work of English photographer Martin Parr, focusing on his vibrant color images from the 70s and 80s that capture the British working class on holiday, revealing both the humor and poignancy of everyday life through his unique photographic approach.
Martin Parr: Capturing the Tragicomic Heart of British Holiday Culture
A documentary explores the work of English photographer Martin Parr, focusing on his vibrant color images from the 70s and 80s that capture the British working class on holiday, revealing both the humor and poignancy of everyday life through his unique photographic approach.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Derby to be Officiated by Foreign Referee Amidst Rivalry Concerns
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president announced a world-class foreign referee will officiate the Galatasaray-Fenerbahce derby, reversing his prior stance against foreign referees due to concerns about the intense rivalry's negative impact on Turkish football. This decision follows a meetin...
Turkish Derby to be Officiated by Foreign Referee Amidst Rivalry Concerns
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president announced a world-class foreign referee will officiate the Galatasaray-Fenerbahce derby, reversing his prior stance against foreign referees due to concerns about the intense rivalry's negative impact on Turkish football. This decision follows a meetin...
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32% Bias Score