March 2025
April 2025
Plaid Cymru Proposes Business Rate Restructuring in Wales
Plaid Cymru's proposed plan for the next Senedd election in May 2026, aims to cut business rates for domestic small businesses in Wales by up to half, offsetting the costs by increasing rates for larger multinationals to revitalize Welsh town centers, citing a case study of a Bridgend coffee shop wh...
Plaid Cymru Proposes Business Rate Restructuring in Wales
Plaid Cymru's proposed plan for the next Senedd election in May 2026, aims to cut business rates for domestic small businesses in Wales by up to half, offsetting the costs by increasing rates for larger multinationals to revitalize Welsh town centers, citing a case study of a Bridgend coffee shop wh...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Oval Office Redesign: Gold Accents and Political Messaging
President Trump's Oval Office redesign includes numerous gold accents, additional portraits (including President Polk), a copy of the Declaration of Independence, and the removal of a long-standing ivy plant, reflecting his personal brand and political messaging.
Trump's Oval Office Redesign: Gold Accents and Political Messaging
President Trump's Oval Office redesign includes numerous gold accents, additional portraits (including President Polk), a copy of the Declaration of Independence, and the removal of a long-standing ivy plant, reflecting his personal brand and political messaging.
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44% Bias Score
East German Representation in Thuringian Ministerial Leadership
In Thuringia, 49.4% of ministerial leadership positions are held by East Germans, with the highest representation (73.5%) in the Ministry of Education and the lowest (31.4%) in Justice and Interior Ministries; the State Chancellery attributes this to post-reunification hiring and ongoing natural shi...
East German Representation in Thuringian Ministerial Leadership
In Thuringia, 49.4% of ministerial leadership positions are held by East Germans, with the highest representation (73.5%) in the Ministry of Education and the lowest (31.4%) in Justice and Interior Ministries; the State Chancellery attributes this to post-reunification hiring and ongoing natural shi...
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36% Bias Score
Madrid's Storm Tanks Prevent Flooding Amidst Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rainfall in Madrid has swollen rivers, but 1.42 billion liters of rainwater are stored in underground storm tanks, preventing flooding and protecting rivers from pollution; the region plans to build 100 more.
Madrid's Storm Tanks Prevent Flooding Amidst Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rainfall in Madrid has swollen rivers, but 1.42 billion liters of rainwater are stored in underground storm tanks, preventing flooding and protecting rivers from pollution; the region plans to build 100 more.
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40% Bias Score
FDP Reevaluates Strategy After Crushing Election Losses
Following substantial losses in the recent German federal election, the FDP is undergoing a leadership transition, with Christian Dürr replacing the previous leader. The party lost over 2.2 million votes to the CDU and AfD, prompting an internal reevaluation of its strategic direction, particularly ...
FDP Reevaluates Strategy After Crushing Election Losses
Following substantial losses in the recent German federal election, the FDP is undergoing a leadership transition, with Christian Dürr replacing the previous leader. The party lost over 2.2 million votes to the CDU and AfD, prompting an internal reevaluation of its strategic direction, particularly ...
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44% Bias Score
Horse Trek Across Ligurian Alps Creates First Official Trail
A British man rode a horse 2,000 miles from Siena, Italy to Finisterre, Spain, unexpectedly creating the first official horse trail across the Ligurian Alps in the process, aided by locals and a fellow traveler, ultimately leading him to found a charity based on his experiences.
Horse Trek Across Ligurian Alps Creates First Official Trail
A British man rode a horse 2,000 miles from Siena, Italy to Finisterre, Spain, unexpectedly creating the first official horse trail across the Ligurian Alps in the process, aided by locals and a fellow traveler, ultimately leading him to found a charity based on his experiences.
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4% Bias Score
Extreme Day Trips: A Trend Balancing Budget Travel and Environmental Impact
Monica Stott and Luka Chijutomi-Ghosh popularized "extreme day trips," single-day international excursions, highlighting their budget-friendliness and time efficiency despite environmental concerns.
Extreme Day Trips: A Trend Balancing Budget Travel and Environmental Impact
Monica Stott and Luka Chijutomi-Ghosh popularized "extreme day trips," single-day international excursions, highlighting their budget-friendliness and time efficiency despite environmental concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Hessian Election Law Reform Favors Larger Parties
The Hessian state government proposes amending the municipal election law, replacing the Hare-Niemeyer with the d'Hondt vote counting method for seat allocation in local parliaments, a move opposed by the opposition who argue that it would disadvantage smaller parties and potentially threaten democr...
Hessian Election Law Reform Favors Larger Parties
The Hessian state government proposes amending the municipal election law, replacing the Hare-Niemeyer with the d'Hondt vote counting method for seat allocation in local parliaments, a move opposed by the opposition who argue that it would disadvantage smaller parties and potentially threaten democr...
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52% Bias Score
East German Representation in Thuringian Ministerial Leadership
February data from the Thuringian State Chancellery reveals that 49.4% of leadership positions in Thuringian ministries are held by East Germans, with significant variations across ministries and leadership levels, prompting discussions about diversity and inclusion.
East German Representation in Thuringian Ministerial Leadership
February data from the Thuringian State Chancellery reveals that 49.4% of leadership positions in Thuringian ministries are held by East Germans, with significant variations across ministries and leadership levels, prompting discussions about diversity and inclusion.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia Approves $300 Million in Tax Breaks for Hurricane Helene Relief
Georgia lawmakers approved almost $300 million in tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene, including tax exemptions on federal aid and credits for replanting trees, supplementing earlier disaster relief allocations.
Georgia Approves $300 Million in Tax Breaks for Hurricane Helene Relief
Georgia lawmakers approved almost $300 million in tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene, including tax exemptions on federal aid and credits for replanting trees, supplementing earlier disaster relief allocations.
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36% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Addresses Surge in Violent Crime with Enhanced Victim Support
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 2023 crime statistics reveal 25,000 victims of violence and threats, including 1,350 sexual offenses and 8,400 crimes against personal freedom, prompting calls for enhanced victim support services.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Addresses Surge in Violent Crime with Enhanced Victim Support
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 2023 crime statistics reveal 25,000 victims of violence and threats, including 1,350 sexual offenses and 8,400 crimes against personal freedom, prompting calls for enhanced victim support services.
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24% Bias Score
Greek Opposition Parties Face Decline Amidst 'Plefsi Eleftherias''s Rise
Recent polls show PASOK and SYRIZA experiencing significant declines, while 'Plefsi Eleftherias' gains ground, leading to internal criticism within PASOK and strategic adjustments within SYRIZA regarding the political agenda.
Greek Opposition Parties Face Decline Amidst 'Plefsi Eleftherias''s Rise
Recent polls show PASOK and SYRIZA experiencing significant declines, while 'Plefsi Eleftherias' gains ground, leading to internal criticism within PASOK and strategic adjustments within SYRIZA regarding the political agenda.
Progress
48% Bias Score