February 2025
March 2025
Dutch Poet Laureate Title Renamed to Reflect Modern Identity
The Dutch title "Dichter des Vaderlands" (Poet of the Fatherland) has been changed to "Dichter der Nederlanden" (Poet of the Netherlands) to be more inclusive and reflect the modern understanding of Dutch national identity. The current Poet Laureate, Babs Gons, along with other title holders, initia...
Dutch Poet Laureate Title Renamed to Reflect Modern Identity
The Dutch title "Dichter des Vaderlands" (Poet of the Fatherland) has been changed to "Dichter der Nederlanden" (Poet of the Netherlands) to be more inclusive and reflect the modern understanding of Dutch national identity. The current Poet Laureate, Babs Gons, along with other title holders, initia...
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36% Bias Score
Munich's Cultural Director Appointment Overturned: New Selection Process Planned
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter must choose a new cultural director after a court overturned the appointment of Florian Roth due to procedural flaws; a new selection process will be decided on March 26th, with a decision expected before the summer break.
Munich's Cultural Director Appointment Overturned: New Selection Process Planned
Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter must choose a new cultural director after a court overturned the appointment of Florian Roth due to procedural flaws; a new selection process will be decided on March 26th, with a decision expected before the summer break.
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36% Bias Score
Arıkan Urges Erdoğan for Compassionate Governance, Condemns "Toxic" Political Climate
Saadet Party leader Mahmut Arıkan criticized Turkey's current political climate as "toxic," urging President Erdoğan to adopt a more compassionate and just approach to governance, citing the negative consequences of the 1997 military coup as a key example.
Arıkan Urges Erdoğan for Compassionate Governance, Condemns "Toxic" Political Climate
Saadet Party leader Mahmut Arıkan criticized Turkey's current political climate as "toxic," urging President Erdoğan to adopt a more compassionate and just approach to governance, citing the negative consequences of the 1997 military coup as a key example.
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52% Bias Score
Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay: Enduring Popularity Amidst Brand Uncertainty
Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay, a popular Australian wine sold in Canada for 40 years, saw its 2024 vintage receive mixed reviews due to a synthetic note, despite its consistent mass appeal, amidst the brand's failed sale attempt by Treasury Wine Estates in 2024.
Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay: Enduring Popularity Amidst Brand Uncertainty
Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay, a popular Australian wine sold in Canada for 40 years, saw its 2024 vintage receive mixed reviews due to a synthetic note, despite its consistent mass appeal, amidst the brand's failed sale attempt by Treasury Wine Estates in 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Deutsche Post Strike: 25% of Packages, 10% of Letters Delayed
Nationwide strikes at Deutsche Post in Germany caused delays for 25 percent of packages and 10 percent of letters; around 3300 employees participated in the strikes lasting until Wednesday morning, highlighting a significant wage and benefit dispute between Verdi union and the company.
Deutsche Post Strike: 25% of Packages, 10% of Letters Delayed
Nationwide strikes at Deutsche Post in Germany caused delays for 25 percent of packages and 10 percent of letters; around 3300 employees participated in the strikes lasting until Wednesday morning, highlighting a significant wage and benefit dispute between Verdi union and the company.
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40% Bias Score
Liverpool's Unpredictable Long-Ball Tactic
Liverpool's new tactic under manager Arne Slot uses long passes to Mohamed Salah, combined with complex team movements and off-ball runs, creating high-scoring opportunities and exploiting defensive weaknesses; this is evident in matches against Bournemouth, West Ham, and Tottenham.
Liverpool's Unpredictable Long-Ball Tactic
Liverpool's new tactic under manager Arne Slot uses long passes to Mohamed Salah, combined with complex team movements and off-ball runs, creating high-scoring opportunities and exploiting defensive weaknesses; this is evident in matches against Bournemouth, West Ham, and Tottenham.
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48% Bias Score
Airline Places Deceased Passenger Next to Living Passengers for Four Hours
On a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha, a female passenger died mid-flight; after failed resuscitation attempts, the crew placed her body next to other passengers for four hours, leading to a traumatic experience for the couple.
Airline Places Deceased Passenger Next to Living Passengers for Four Hours
On a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha, a female passenger died mid-flight; after failed resuscitation attempts, the crew placed her body next to other passengers for four hours, leading to a traumatic experience for the couple.
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44% Bias Score
Hanau Secedes from Main-Kinzig District Amidst Cost Concerns
The Hessian state parliament approved Hanau's independence from the Main-Kinzig district, effective January 1, 2026, despite criticism from the Hessian Taxpayers' Association about potential increased costs due to duplicated structures and concerns that other municipalities might follow suit, while ...
Hanau Secedes from Main-Kinzig District Amidst Cost Concerns
The Hessian state parliament approved Hanau's independence from the Main-Kinzig district, effective January 1, 2026, despite criticism from the Hessian Taxpayers' Association about potential increased costs due to duplicated structures and concerns that other municipalities might follow suit, while ...
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40% Bias Score
Crufts Bans Dog with Medically Amputated Tail
Gwen, a three-year-old Dalmatian Vizsla cross from Merthyr Tydfil, was banned from Crufts 2025 because her tail was amputated due to happy tail syndrome, despite the amputation being medically necessary; the Kennel Club cites the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Crufts Bans Dog with Medically Amputated Tail
Gwen, a three-year-old Dalmatian Vizsla cross from Merthyr Tydfil, was banned from Crufts 2025 because her tail was amputated due to happy tail syndrome, despite the amputation being medically necessary; the Kennel Club cites the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
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52% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Farmers Face Economic Hardship Amidst German Economic Slowdown
Farmers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are struggling due to Germany's weak economy and bureaucratic environmental regulations; the state opposes redistribution of EU agricultural funds to smaller farms, advocating for technology support and adequate payments for all.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Farmers Face Economic Hardship Amidst German Economic Slowdown
Farmers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are struggling due to Germany's weak economy and bureaucratic environmental regulations; the state opposes redistribution of EU agricultural funds to smaller farms, advocating for technology support and adequate payments for all.
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg's Left Party Rejects Tschentscher's Coalition Claim
Cansu Özdemir, Hamburg's Left party's top candidate, denies rejecting coalition talks with Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD), who opposes it due to policy differences and concerns about coalition stability after the Left party's unexpectedly strong performance in the recent federal elections, doubling ...
Hamburg's Left Party Rejects Tschentscher's Coalition Claim
Cansu Özdemir, Hamburg's Left party's top candidate, denies rejecting coalition talks with Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD), who opposes it due to policy differences and concerns about coalition stability after the Left party's unexpectedly strong performance in the recent federal elections, doubling ...
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52% Bias Score
Nunez Benched: Subpar Work Rate Fuels Liverpool Exit Speculation
Liverpool manager Arne Slot publicly criticized striker Darwin Nunez for his lack of work rate, benching him after a costly miss against Aston Villa and leaving him as an unused substitute against Manchester City; Nunez's low goal output this season (six goals in 35 appearances) and recent subpar wo...
Nunez Benched: Subpar Work Rate Fuels Liverpool Exit Speculation
Liverpool manager Arne Slot publicly criticized striker Darwin Nunez for his lack of work rate, benching him after a costly miss against Aston Villa and leaving him as an unused substitute against Manchester City; Nunez's low goal output this season (six goals in 35 appearances) and recent subpar wo...
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40% Bias Score