January 2025
February 2025
Dutch Fireworks Ban Ineffective: Nationwide Measures Needed
Despite local fireworks bans in 19 Dutch municipalities, injuries remain high due to conflicting government messaging and lack of enforcement; experts advocate for a nationwide ban and improved public education.
Dutch Fireworks Ban Ineffective: Nationwide Measures Needed
Despite local fireworks bans in 19 Dutch municipalities, injuries remain high due to conflicting government messaging and lack of enforcement; experts advocate for a nationwide ban and improved public education.
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44% Bias Score
Curiosity: A Transformative Force in Workplace Innovation
Curiosity, encompassing both inherent traits and situational states, is a key driver of innovation, but its expression is heavily influenced by environment and social norms; cultivating curiosity requires creating psychologically safe spaces and balancing exploration with accountability.
Curiosity: A Transformative Force in Workplace Innovation
Curiosity, encompassing both inherent traits and situational states, is a key driver of innovation, but its expression is heavily influenced by environment and social norms; cultivating curiosity requires creating psychologically safe spaces and balancing exploration with accountability.
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24% Bias Score
Rollercoaster Ride Possibly Leads to Early Diagnosis of Aggressive Childhood Brain Cancer
A 13-year-old girl's medulloblastoma diagnosis, potentially triggered by a rollercoaster ride, led to early treatment before the cancer spread to her spinal cord, highlighting the importance of early detection in improving survival rates.
Rollercoaster Ride Possibly Leads to Early Diagnosis of Aggressive Childhood Brain Cancer
A 13-year-old girl's medulloblastoma diagnosis, potentially triggered by a rollercoaster ride, led to early treatment before the cancer spread to her spinal cord, highlighting the importance of early detection in improving survival rates.
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44% Bias Score
Almería Man Confesses to Killing and Burning Woman After Drug-Fueled Argument
On December 30th, in Almería, Spain, a 28-year-old man confessed to killing a 38-year-old Moroccan woman he recently met, after a drug-fueled argument, then burning her body; he is now in prison.
Almería Man Confesses to Killing and Burning Woman After Drug-Fueled Argument
On December 30th, in Almería, Spain, a 28-year-old man confessed to killing a 38-year-old Moroccan woman he recently met, after a drug-fueled argument, then burning her body; he is now in prison.
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32% Bias Score
Netherlands Eases 2025 Homebuying Rules
New 2025 regulations in the Netherlands increase the maximum mortgage for single buyers by €17,000 to €16,000, raise the property transfer tax exemption for first-time buyers under 35 to €525,000, and expand the mortgage guarantee scheme coverage to €450,000, with a reduced 0.4% fee.
Netherlands Eases 2025 Homebuying Rules
New 2025 regulations in the Netherlands increase the maximum mortgage for single buyers by €17,000 to €16,000, raise the property transfer tax exemption for first-time buyers under 35 to €525,000, and expand the mortgage guarantee scheme coverage to €450,000, with a reduced 0.4% fee.
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44% Bias Score
€60 Million Postcode Lottery Win Impacts Balkbrug Residents
Nine residents of Boslaan in Balkbrug, Netherlands, won a total of €60 million in the Postcode Lottery on January 7th, with half immediately distributed, ranging from €477,600 to €6,208,800, while the remaining €30 million will be shared among those with postcode 7707 on January 8th.
€60 Million Postcode Lottery Win Impacts Balkbrug Residents
Nine residents of Boslaan in Balkbrug, Netherlands, won a total of €60 million in the Postcode Lottery on January 7th, with half immediately distributed, ranging from €477,600 to €6,208,800, while the remaining €30 million will be shared among those with postcode 7707 on January 8th.
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52% Bias Score
Peter the Great's Legacy: How New Year's Traditions Evolved in Russia
Peter the Great established many New Year traditions in Russia in 1699, including shifting the date to January 1st and decorating with fir branches, although only fireworks initially remained a consistent tradition; the Christmas tree's popularity has since fluctuated throughout history due to vario...
Peter the Great's Legacy: How New Year's Traditions Evolved in Russia
Peter the Great established many New Year traditions in Russia in 1699, including shifting the date to January 1st and decorating with fir branches, although only fireworks initially remained a consistent tradition; the Christmas tree's popularity has since fluctuated throughout history due to vario...
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44% Bias Score
Gold IRAs: A Smart Investment Strategy for 2025
High inflation (2.7%) and stock market volatility make gold IRAs an attractive investment in 2025, offering inflation protection, portfolio diversification, and tax benefits.
Gold IRAs: A Smart Investment Strategy for 2025
High inflation (2.7%) and stock market volatility make gold IRAs an attractive investment in 2025, offering inflation protection, portfolio diversification, and tax benefits.
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52% Bias Score
Cushendall's Electrifying Centenary Play
Cushendall, a village in Northern Ireland's Glens of Antrim, commemorated the centenary of its 1924 electrification, becoming one of Ireland's first villages with streetlights thanks to Anthony O'Connor, through a community play, "Keep er lit", produced by the Lurig Drama Group, highlighting the end...
Cushendall's Electrifying Centenary Play
Cushendall, a village in Northern Ireland's Glens of Antrim, commemorated the centenary of its 1924 electrification, becoming one of Ireland's first villages with streetlights thanks to Anthony O'Connor, through a community play, "Keep er lit", produced by the Lurig Drama Group, highlighting the end...
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32% Bias Score
Brandenburg Cargo Bike Subsidy Applications Decline
Brandenburg's cargo bike subsidy program saw a decrease in applications from 102 in 2023 to 96 by early December 2024, though funding disbursed slightly increased; approved applications dropped from 95 to 87. The program's future depends on a 2025 evaluation and the 2025/2026 budget.
Brandenburg Cargo Bike Subsidy Applications Decline
Brandenburg's cargo bike subsidy program saw a decrease in applications from 102 in 2023 to 96 by early December 2024, though funding disbursed slightly increased; approved applications dropped from 95 to 87. The program's future depends on a 2025 evaluation and the 2025/2026 budget.
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36% Bias Score
AKC Recognizes Danish-Swedish Farmdog as 202nd Breed
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has added the Danish-Swedish farmdog as its 202nd recognized breed, effective Thursday, opening up competition opportunities for the small, versatile dogs but also raising concerns among breeders about potential rapid growth in popularity.
AKC Recognizes Danish-Swedish Farmdog as 202nd Breed
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has added the Danish-Swedish farmdog as its 202nd recognized breed, effective Thursday, opening up competition opportunities for the small, versatile dogs but also raising concerns among breeders about potential rapid growth in popularity.
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36% Bias Score
Fatal Collision at Haneda Airport: Five Dead
A Japan Coast Guard plane collided with a Japan Airlines jet on January 2, 2024, at Tokyo's Haneda airport, resulting in five deaths and highlighting safety concerns; investigations are underway.
Fatal Collision at Haneda Airport: Five Dead
A Japan Coast Guard plane collided with a Japan Airlines jet on January 2, 2024, at Tokyo's Haneda airport, resulting in five deaths and highlighting safety concerns; investigations are underway.
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8% Bias Score