January 2025
February 2025
Novelist David Lodge dies at 89
David Lodge, a celebrated British novelist known for his comedic campus novels like "Changing Places" and "Nice Work," died peacefully at age 89, leaving behind a legacy of impactful literary works and insightful literary criticism.
Novelist David Lodge dies at 89
David Lodge, a celebrated British novelist known for his comedic campus novels like "Changing Places" and "Nice Work," died peacefully at age 89, leaving behind a legacy of impactful literary works and insightful literary criticism.
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32% Bias Score
Congo's Mpox Outbreak Exposes Global Health Failure
The Democratic Republic of Congo's recent false alarm of a new disease outbreak highlights the ongoing neglect of persistent infectious diseases like Mpox, with only 20% of suspected cases tested and slow vaccine rollout, despite wealthy nations possessing hundreds of millions of unused doses, and t...
Congo's Mpox Outbreak Exposes Global Health Failure
The Democratic Republic of Congo's recent false alarm of a new disease outbreak highlights the ongoing neglect of persistent infectious diseases like Mpox, with only 20% of suspected cases tested and slow vaccine rollout, despite wealthy nations possessing hundreds of millions of unused doses, and t...
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52% Bias Score
Hamburg Unemployment Projected to Rise in 2025
Hamburg's unemployment is expected to rise by 2.6 percent in 2025, reaching approximately 88,500 individuals, according to the Institute for Employment Research, although this is less than previous years' increases and job creation is also projected.
Hamburg Unemployment Projected to Rise in 2025
Hamburg's unemployment is expected to rise by 2.6 percent in 2025, reaching approximately 88,500 individuals, according to the Institute for Employment Research, although this is less than previous years' increases and job creation is also projected.
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48% Bias Score
Bayrou Government's Higher Deficit Target Compared to Barnier's
France's Bayrou government targets a 5.4% public deficit for 2025, higher than the Barnier government's 5% target, reflecting ongoing negotiations with Parliament to determine a final figure; this decision prioritizes political dialogue over immediate fiscal consolidation.
Bayrou Government's Higher Deficit Target Compared to Barnier's
France's Bayrou government targets a 5.4% public deficit for 2025, higher than the Barnier government's 5% target, reflecting ongoing negotiations with Parliament to determine a final figure; this decision prioritizes political dialogue over immediate fiscal consolidation.
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40% Bias Score
Moldova's Economy Faces 2025 Challenges After Difficult 2024
Moldova's 2024 economy saw minimal 0.6% growth, hampered by drought, high energy costs, and insufficient investment, leading to a predicted difficult 2025 winter and slow recovery, despite government efforts.
Moldova's Economy Faces 2025 Challenges After Difficult 2024
Moldova's 2024 economy saw minimal 0.6% growth, hampered by drought, high energy costs, and insufficient investment, leading to a predicted difficult 2025 winter and slow recovery, despite government efforts.
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48% Bias Score
Lilium Receives €200 Million Lifeline
Insolvent German electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium will receive €200 million in funding from an investor consortium to reach market readiness, pending legal approvals; the purchase price of Lilium's assets remains undisclosed.
Lilium Receives €200 Million Lifeline
Insolvent German electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium will receive €200 million in funding from an investor consortium to reach market readiness, pending legal approvals; the purchase price of Lilium's assets remains undisclosed.
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36% Bias Score
French Police Officers to Stand Trial in 2020 Delivery Driver Death
Three French police officers face trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Cédric Chouviat, a delivery driver who died in 2020 after police intervention; a judge ruled police acted negligently causing his asphyxiation.
French Police Officers to Stand Trial in 2020 Delivery Driver Death
Three French police officers face trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Cédric Chouviat, a delivery driver who died in 2020 after police intervention; a judge ruled police acted negligently causing his asphyxiation.
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36% Bias Score
\"German Unemployment Rises to 6 Percent Amidst Economic Slowdown\"\
\"Germany's unemployment rate rose to 6 percent in December 2024, reaching 2.807 million unemployed, due to a weak economy, decreased job openings (1.5 million in 2024, a 25-year low), and increased Kurzarbeit (320,000 recipients on average in 2024). The manufacturing sector lost 90,000 jobs in 2024...
\"German Unemployment Rises to 6 Percent Amidst Economic Slowdown\"\
\"Germany's unemployment rate rose to 6 percent in December 2024, reaching 2.807 million unemployed, due to a weak economy, decreased job openings (1.5 million in 2024, a 25-year low), and increased Kurzarbeit (320,000 recipients on average in 2024). The manufacturing sector lost 90,000 jobs in 2024...
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44% Bias Score
Hesse Steps Up Cybersecurity Measures After Surge in Cyberattacks
Following Russia's attack on Ukraine, 21 cyberattacks targeting Hessian municipalities and critical infrastructure were reported in 2022, prompting the state to strengthen its cybersecurity measures through collaboration, training, and penetration testing to improve resilience.
Hesse Steps Up Cybersecurity Measures After Surge in Cyberattacks
Following Russia's attack on Ukraine, 21 cyberattacks targeting Hessian municipalities and critical infrastructure were reported in 2022, prompting the state to strengthen its cybersecurity measures through collaboration, training, and penetration testing to improve resilience.
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36% Bias Score
153 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Wilhelmshaven; German Cocaine Seizures Decrease
German authorities seized 153 kilograms of cocaine from a Colombian cargo ship in Wilhelmshaven, a significant drop compared to last year's confiscations in Hamburg, prompting investigation into evolving smuggling tactics.
153 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized in Wilhelmshaven; German Cocaine Seizures Decrease
German authorities seized 153 kilograms of cocaine from a Colombian cargo ship in Wilhelmshaven, a significant drop compared to last year's confiscations in Hamburg, prompting investigation into evolving smuggling tactics.
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36% Bias Score
Saxony Unemployment to Rise Above 7 Percent in 2025
Saxony's unemployment rate is projected to rise above 7 percent in 2025 due to economic uncertainty, impacting Chemnitz and Görlitz the most; while Ukrainian refugee integration is progressing rapidly, challenges persist for long-term unemployed and younger workers.
Saxony Unemployment to Rise Above 7 Percent in 2025
Saxony's unemployment rate is projected to rise above 7 percent in 2025 due to economic uncertainty, impacting Chemnitz and Görlitz the most; while Ukrainian refugee integration is progressing rapidly, challenges persist for long-term unemployed and younger workers.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.0 Percent in 2024
Germany's unemployment rate increased to 6.0 percent in 2024, a 0.3 percentage point rise from 2023, due to economic stagnation; the number of unemployed rose by 178,000, while short-time work increased to around 320,000.
Germany's Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.0 Percent in 2024
Germany's unemployment rate increased to 6.0 percent in 2024, a 0.3 percentage point rise from 2023, due to economic stagnation; the number of unemployed rose by 178,000, while short-time work increased to around 320,000.
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28% Bias Score