February 2025
March 2025
Karat Celebrates 50 Years Amidst Post-Reunification Challenges
The East German rock band Karat celebrates its 50th anniversary with a concert in Berlin on February 22nd, 2024, releasing a new album "Hohe Himmel", despite facing challenges like the loss of its original lead singer and legal battles after German reunification.
Karat Celebrates 50 Years Amidst Post-Reunification Challenges
The East German rock band Karat celebrates its 50th anniversary with a concert in Berlin on February 22nd, 2024, releasing a new album "Hohe Himmel", despite facing challenges like the loss of its original lead singer and legal battles after German reunification.
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32% Bias Score
Alleged AKP-CHP Collaboration to Annul Turkish Local Elections
Journalist Fatih Altaylı alleged that groups within Turkey's AKP and CHP parties are collaborating to annul local election results, citing a court's rejection of a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a CHP congress; however, concrete evidence is lacking.
Alleged AKP-CHP Collaboration to Annul Turkish Local Elections
Journalist Fatih Altaylı alleged that groups within Turkey's AKP and CHP parties are collaborating to annul local election results, citing a court's rejection of a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a CHP congress; however, concrete evidence is lacking.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish AI Tool Cardiomentor to Aid Doctors in Diagnosing Heart Conditions
Spain is launching Cardiomentor, an AI-powered cardiology assistant built using the Alia language model, to aid general practitioners with diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions, initially focusing on training before incorporating anonymized patient data for predictive modeling.
Spanish AI Tool Cardiomentor to Aid Doctors in Diagnosing Heart Conditions
Spain is launching Cardiomentor, an AI-powered cardiology assistant built using the Alia language model, to aid general practitioners with diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions, initially focusing on training before incorporating anonymized patient data for predictive modeling.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Wage Growth Outpaces Productivity, Impacting Competitiveness
A Rabobank study reveals a growing gap between wage increases and productivity growth in the Netherlands, impacting international competitiveness; while wages have risen faster than in the Eurozone, productivity growth lags, making Dutch exports 22% more expensive than US products but 13% cheaper th...
Dutch Wage Growth Outpaces Productivity, Impacting Competitiveness
A Rabobank study reveals a growing gap between wage increases and productivity growth in the Netherlands, impacting international competitiveness; while wages have risen faster than in the Eurozone, productivity growth lags, making Dutch exports 22% more expensive than US products but 13% cheaper th...
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48% Bias Score
St. Petersburg Crime Report: Decreases in Overall Crime but Increases in Cybercrime and Traffic Fatalities
In 2024, St. Petersburg saw a decrease in overall crime despite a rise in cybercrime and traffic fatalities; police efforts resulted in numerous arrests and asset seizures, but challenges remain in staffing and infrastructure.
St. Petersburg Crime Report: Decreases in Overall Crime but Increases in Cybercrime and Traffic Fatalities
In 2024, St. Petersburg saw a decrease in overall crime despite a rise in cybercrime and traffic fatalities; police efforts resulted in numerous arrests and asset seizures, but challenges remain in staffing and infrastructure.
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48% Bias Score
Tamworth Riots Expose Social Tensions, Community Responds
Following false rumors about migrants, riots erupted in Tamworth, England, last summer, resulting in three men being jailed for their involvement; however, community initiatives are now working to improve integration and understanding.
Tamworth Riots Expose Social Tensions, Community Responds
Following false rumors about migrants, riots erupted in Tamworth, England, last summer, resulting in three men being jailed for their involvement; however, community initiatives are now working to improve integration and understanding.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Election: 10 Million Non-Citizens Denied the Vote
In Germany's upcoming federal elections on February 23rd, approximately 10 million non-citizens—14% of the adult population—cannot vote, creating a 'democratic deficit' despite recent citizenship reforms that still present financial and procedural barriers.
Germany's Election: 10 Million Non-Citizens Denied the Vote
In Germany's upcoming federal elections on February 23rd, approximately 10 million non-citizens—14% of the adult population—cannot vote, creating a 'democratic deficit' despite recent citizenship reforms that still present financial and procedural barriers.
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36% Bias Score
Fragmented France: Assembly President on Political Instability and the Rise of Extremism
France's National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet discusses the unprecedented fragmentation of French politics, the rise of extremist parties, and the challenges of forming a stable governing coalition, highlighting the need for electoral reform and emphasizing the importance of combating extrem...
Fragmented France: Assembly President on Political Instability and the Rise of Extremism
France's National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet discusses the unprecedented fragmentation of French politics, the rise of extremist parties, and the challenges of forming a stable governing coalition, highlighting the need for electoral reform and emphasizing the importance of combating extrem...
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36% Bias Score
Professor Attacked at University of Athens Amidst Student Occupation
At the University of Athens, Professor Sotiris Notaris was attacked by 10–15 masked individuals who threw paint and eggs, destroyed his office, and threatened his life in response to his actions against an occupied cafeteria and other spaces.
Professor Attacked at University of Athens Amidst Student Occupation
At the University of Athens, Professor Sotiris Notaris was attacked by 10–15 masked individuals who threw paint and eggs, destroyed his office, and threatened his life in response to his actions against an occupied cafeteria and other spaces.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Frits Korthals Altes: A Legacy of Dutch Politics
Frits Korthals Altes, a 93-year-old former Dutch Minister of Justice and VVD party chairman, passed away; his career spanned five decades, marked by significant political events and policy decisions, including his involvement in high-profile cases like the release of the 'Two from Breda' and the dea...
Death of Frits Korthals Altes: A Legacy of Dutch Politics
Frits Korthals Altes, a 93-year-old former Dutch Minister of Justice and VVD party chairman, passed away; his career spanned five decades, marked by significant political events and policy decisions, including his involvement in high-profile cases like the release of the 'Two from Breda' and the dea...
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40% Bias Score
Ari Emanuel Achieves Billionaire Status Amid Endeavor's Growth
Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, has a net worth of at least $1.6 billion due to a 48% rise in Endeavor's share price and Endeavor's stake in TKO Group; his wealth is also influenced by past compensation and investments in other ventures.
Ari Emanuel Achieves Billionaire Status Amid Endeavor's Growth
Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, has a net worth of at least $1.6 billion due to a 48% rise in Endeavor's share price and Endeavor's stake in TKO Group; his wealth is also influenced by past compensation and investments in other ventures.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Stock Focus Drives Double-Digit Returns for Baskin Wealth Management
Barry Schwartz, CIO of Baskin Wealth Management, overseeing $2.7 billion, shifted his portfolio to favor U.S. stocks due to a lack of reasonably valued Canadian options; this strategy yielded double-digit returns, including 29.4% in the past year.
U.S. Stock Focus Drives Double-Digit Returns for Baskin Wealth Management
Barry Schwartz, CIO of Baskin Wealth Management, overseeing $2.7 billion, shifted his portfolio to favor U.S. stocks due to a lack of reasonably valued Canadian options; this strategy yielded double-digit returns, including 29.4% in the past year.
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36% Bias Score