February 2025
March 2025
Fetterman's Staff Turnover Amidst Bipartisan Stances
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is experiencing significant staff turnover, with two top staffers and several others resigning recently, amidst his often-rebellious Democratic stance on issues such as supporting President Trump's Gaza annexation proposal and the Republican-backed Laken Riley Act...
Fetterman's Staff Turnover Amidst Bipartisan Stances
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is experiencing significant staff turnover, with two top staffers and several others resigning recently, amidst his often-rebellious Democratic stance on issues such as supporting President Trump's Gaza annexation proposal and the Republican-backed Laken Riley Act...
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48% Bias Score
Pittsburgh Penguins Broadcaster Mike Lange Dies at 76
Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange, known for his distinctive goal calls during his nearly five decades with the Pittsburgh Penguins, died Wednesday at age 76.
Pittsburgh Penguins Broadcaster Mike Lange Dies at 76
Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange, known for his distinctive goal calls during his nearly five decades with the Pittsburgh Penguins, died Wednesday at age 76.
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28% Bias Score
Unprecedented Rise in Homelessness in Baden-Württemberg Demands Urgent Action
A recent survey in Baden-Württemberg reveals a dramatic increase in homelessness, affecting both urban and rural areas, prompting calls for urgent policy changes and implementation of the National Action Plan to combat homelessness.
Unprecedented Rise in Homelessness in Baden-Württemberg Demands Urgent Action
A recent survey in Baden-Württemberg reveals a dramatic increase in homelessness, affecting both urban and rural areas, prompting calls for urgent policy changes and implementation of the National Action Plan to combat homelessness.
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40% Bias Score
Antisemitic Attack in Berlin Leads to Higher Education Act Changes
A Jewish student, Lahav Shapira, was severely assaulted in Berlin on February 2, 2024, by a former classmate allegedly motivated by antisemitism related to Shapira's activism following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; the incident led to changes in Berlin's Higher Education Act allowing f...
Antisemitic Attack in Berlin Leads to Higher Education Act Changes
A Jewish student, Lahav Shapira, was severely assaulted in Berlin on February 2, 2024, by a former classmate allegedly motivated by antisemitism related to Shapira's activism following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel; the incident led to changes in Berlin's Higher Education Act allowing f...
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44% Bias Score
Thuringia's Bundestag Election: High Stakes and Prominent Candidates
Thuringia holds Bundestag elections on Sunday, a significant event following a year of numerous local and regional elections. Prominent politicians, including Bodo Ramelow and Katrin Göring-Eckardt, are competing, with the Erfurt-Weimar-Weimarer Land II district considered a key battleground. The el...
Thuringia's Bundestag Election: High Stakes and Prominent Candidates
Thuringia holds Bundestag elections on Sunday, a significant event following a year of numerous local and regional elections. Prominent politicians, including Bodo Ramelow and Katrin Göring-Eckardt, are competing, with the Erfurt-Weimar-Weimarer Land II district considered a key battleground. The el...
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44% Bias Score
Icy Bike Paths Pose Risk During Berlin BVG Strike
Due to a 48-hour warning strike at the Berlin public transport company BVG on Thursday and Friday, many commuters are expected to cycle to work, facing hazardous conditions on icy bike paths, as the Berlin cycling club ADFC points out, urging the city to prioritize clearing them.
Icy Bike Paths Pose Risk During Berlin BVG Strike
Due to a 48-hour warning strike at the Berlin public transport company BVG on Thursday and Friday, many commuters are expected to cycle to work, facing hazardous conditions on icy bike paths, as the Berlin cycling club ADFC points out, urging the city to prioritize clearing them.
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32% Bias Score
California Considers Ban on Disposable Vapes to Curb Pollution
California lawmakers proposed a bill to ban the sale of disposable vapes by January 1, 2026, aiming to reduce plastic pollution and address concerns about battery acid leaching; violators face fines up to $2,000, while opponents cite potential economic consequences and increased tobacco smuggling.
California Considers Ban on Disposable Vapes to Curb Pollution
California lawmakers proposed a bill to ban the sale of disposable vapes by January 1, 2026, aiming to reduce plastic pollution and address concerns about battery acid leaching; violators face fines up to $2,000, while opponents cite potential economic consequences and increased tobacco smuggling.
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36% Bias Score
UK's Temporary Visas for Ukrainian Refugees Fuel Uncertainty
A UK charity is urging the government to provide a permanent settlement route for Ukrainian refugees in the UK under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE), which currently offers only an 18-month extension. Many refugees, who have found work and integrated into communities, face uncertainty ...
UK's Temporary Visas for Ukrainian Refugees Fuel Uncertainty
A UK charity is urging the government to provide a permanent settlement route for Ukrainian refugees in the UK under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE), which currently offers only an 18-month extension. Many refugees, who have found work and integrated into communities, face uncertainty ...
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52% Bias Score
German Public Backs Energy Transition Despite Growing Concerns
A new poll shows 60% of Germans support the energy transition despite concerns; 35% see more risks than benefits, linked to the Ukraine war shifting public focus from climate change.
German Public Backs Energy Transition Despite Growing Concerns
A new poll shows 60% of Germans support the energy transition despite concerns; 35% see more risks than benefits, linked to the Ukraine war shifting public focus from climate change.
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40% Bias Score
French Senate Passes Agricultural Bill, Sparking Environmental Concerns
The French Senate passed a new agricultural bill, declaring agriculture a major public interest, streamlining project approvals but weakening environmental protections by potentially allowing EU-approved pesticides without viable alternatives and reducing penalties for unintentional environmental da...
French Senate Passes Agricultural Bill, Sparking Environmental Concerns
The French Senate passed a new agricultural bill, declaring agriculture a major public interest, streamlining project approvals but weakening environmental protections by potentially allowing EU-approved pesticides without viable alternatives and reducing penalties for unintentional environmental da...
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48% Bias Score
Early Retirement Desire Challenges Germany's Labor Market and Pension System
A YouGov survey of 2,000 Germans aged 18-67 revealed that 27 percent want early retirement, despite labor shortages and potential pension cuts; higher pay was the top factor to incentivize delayed retirement; the survey highlights challenges to Germany's labor market and pension system.
Early Retirement Desire Challenges Germany's Labor Market and Pension System
A YouGov survey of 2,000 Germans aged 18-67 revealed that 27 percent want early retirement, despite labor shortages and potential pension cuts; higher pay was the top factor to incentivize delayed retirement; the survey highlights challenges to Germany's labor market and pension system.
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52% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Bundestag Election: CDU Leads, Electoral Reform Adds Uncertainty
In Rhineland-Palatinate's Bundestag election, 2.97 million voters choose from 14 parties; polls show CDU leading with 33%, followed by SPD and AfD; a new electoral reform eliminates overhang mandates and impacts seat allocation, creating uncertainty; mail-in ballots present logistical challenges.
Rhineland-Palatinate Bundestag Election: CDU Leads, Electoral Reform Adds Uncertainty
In Rhineland-Palatinate's Bundestag election, 2.97 million voters choose from 14 parties; polls show CDU leading with 33%, followed by SPD and AfD; a new electoral reform eliminates overhang mandates and impacts seat allocation, creating uncertainty; mail-in ballots present logistical challenges.
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32% Bias Score