March 2025
April 2025
Russia Offers £1,000 to Pregnant Schoolgirls to Boost Birth Rate
Russia is introducing a £1,000 payment for pregnant schoolgirls as young as 16 in an attempt to boost the country's birth rate, which has fallen to a record low of 1.5 children per woman, following a population slump of almost 8,000 people in the Oryol region.
Russia Offers £1,000 to Pregnant Schoolgirls to Boost Birth Rate
Russia is introducing a £1,000 payment for pregnant schoolgirls as young as 16 in an attempt to boost the country's birth rate, which has fallen to a record low of 1.5 children per woman, following a population slump of almost 8,000 people in the Oryol region.
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64% Bias Score
Sumar Pressures Spanish Government to Present Budget Amidst Coalition Disputes
Amid internal disagreements and recent clashes over taxation and defense spending, Spain's Sumar party is pressuring the government to present a budget proposal for this year, while a new budget extension is deemed highly likely due to the fragmented parliament and the conditions imposed by Podemos ...
Sumar Pressures Spanish Government to Present Budget Amidst Coalition Disputes
Amid internal disagreements and recent clashes over taxation and defense spending, Spain's Sumar party is pressuring the government to present a budget proposal for this year, while a new budget extension is deemed highly likely due to the fragmented parliament and the conditions imposed by Podemos ...
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44% Bias Score
Yavaş's Saraçhane Remarks Spark Controversy
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş sparked controversy with remarks comparing police responses to protests in Şırnak and Saraçhane, criticizing a perceived double standard; he later clarified his stance, emphasizing support for Kurdish citizens while condemning terrorism.
Yavaş's Saraçhane Remarks Spark Controversy
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş sparked controversy with remarks comparing police responses to protests in Şırnak and Saraçhane, criticizing a perceived double standard; he later clarified his stance, emphasizing support for Kurdish citizens while condemning terrorism.
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52% Bias Score
Greek Elections: Handouts vs. Reforms
Analysis of Greek and international elections reveals that neither social welfare programs nor reforms alone guarantee electoral success; the effectiveness depends on various factors including timing, targeting, public perception, and political capital.
Greek Elections: Handouts vs. Reforms
Analysis of Greek and international elections reveals that neither social welfare programs nor reforms alone guarantee electoral success; the effectiveness depends on various factors including timing, targeting, public perception, and political capital.
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16% Bias Score
New Zealand qualifies for 2026 World Cup, defeating New Caledonia
New Zealand defeated New Caledonia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying match, securing their third World Cup appearance and ending New Caledonia's bid, despite New Caledonia's strong performance in the earlier stages of qualifying.
New Zealand qualifies for 2026 World Cup, defeating New Caledonia
New Zealand defeated New Caledonia 3-0 in a World Cup qualifying match, securing their third World Cup appearance and ending New Caledonia's bid, despite New Caledonia's strong performance in the earlier stages of qualifying.
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36% Bias Score
Parsha Pekudei: The Completion of the Tabernacle and its Modern Significance
This week's Parsha, Pekudei, details the completion of the Tabernacle, a project that involved significant communal effort and devotion. Moses blessed the workers, wishing God's presence to rest upon their work, emphasizing its spiritual significance, and connecting this historical event to the impo...
Parsha Pekudei: The Completion of the Tabernacle and its Modern Significance
This week's Parsha, Pekudei, details the completion of the Tabernacle, a project that involved significant communal effort and devotion. Moses blessed the workers, wishing God's presence to rest upon their work, emphasizing its spiritual significance, and connecting this historical event to the impo...
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48% Bias Score
Visigothic Medallion Repatriated to Spain After 18-Year Search
The United States returned a Visigothic medallion, stolen from Peraleda de la Mata, Cáceres, Spain, to the Spanish authorities after an 18-year search; the medallion, dating from the 5th-7th centuries, was found in a New York gallery with a starting auction price of $210,000.
Visigothic Medallion Repatriated to Spain After 18-Year Search
The United States returned a Visigothic medallion, stolen from Peraleda de la Mata, Cáceres, Spain, to the Spanish authorities after an 18-year search; the medallion, dating from the 5th-7th centuries, was found in a New York gallery with a starting auction price of $210,000.
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24% Bias Score
Italy's Renewable Energy Growth in 2024: Record Numbers, but Short of 2030 Targets
Italy's 2024 renewable energy installations reached nearly 7 GW, a 15% increase over 2023, primarily driven by photovoltaic (6 GW) and wind (614 MW) power. However, this falls short of the 2030 decarbonization targets, hampered by slow authorization processes and regional regulations.
Italy's Renewable Energy Growth in 2024: Record Numbers, but Short of 2030 Targets
Italy's 2024 renewable energy installations reached nearly 7 GW, a 15% increase over 2023, primarily driven by photovoltaic (6 GW) and wind (614 MW) power. However, this falls short of the 2030 decarbonization targets, hampered by slow authorization processes and regional regulations.
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36% Bias Score
Madriñán's Portraits: Grindr's Impact on LGBTQ+ Identity
Jesús Madriñán's "Afectos fugaces" exhibition in Málaga contrasts two series of large-format portraits exploring the impact of Grindr on LGBTQ+ identity, using a 1903 camera to capture the intimacy and complexities of online relationships.
Madriñán's Portraits: Grindr's Impact on LGBTQ+ Identity
Jesús Madriñán's "Afectos fugaces" exhibition in Málaga contrasts two series of large-format portraits exploring the impact of Grindr on LGBTQ+ identity, using a 1903 camera to capture the intimacy and complexities of online relationships.
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52% Bias Score
Wallace's Strong Homestead Finish Signals Turnaround for 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace finished third at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, marking his best result of the season and showcasing a new focus and a strong collaboration with his new crew chief, Charles Denike, resulting in increased competitiveness and a possible end to his 85-race winless streak.
Wallace's Strong Homestead Finish Signals Turnaround for 23XI Racing
Bubba Wallace finished third at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, marking his best result of the season and showcasing a new focus and a strong collaboration with his new crew chief, Charles Denike, resulting in increased competitiveness and a possible end to his 85-race winless streak.
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32% Bias Score
Six Dead in Crimean Bus Crash
A bus accident in Crimea on March 24, 2025, killed six and injured 36 after colliding with a grain truck near Ukromnoye; the driver cited sun glare, but the investigation will examine driver responsibility and safety measures.
Six Dead in Crimean Bus Crash
A bus accident in Crimea on March 24, 2025, killed six and injured 36 after colliding with a grain truck near Ukromnoye; the driver cited sun glare, but the investigation will examine driver responsibility and safety measures.
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56% Bias Score
MIT Media Lab's "Gaze to the Stars" Project Amplifies Underrepresented Voices
The MIT Media Lab's Critical Matter group, led by Behnaz Farahi, recently held a three-day live event called "Gaze to the Stars," using AI to moderate participant stories projected onto the MIT dome, aiming to amplify unheard voices and explore technology's human impact.
MIT Media Lab's "Gaze to the Stars" Project Amplifies Underrepresented Voices
The MIT Media Lab's Critical Matter group, led by Behnaz Farahi, recently held a three-day live event called "Gaze to the Stars," using AI to moderate participant stories projected onto the MIT dome, aiming to amplify unheard voices and explore technology's human impact.
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36% Bias Score