January 2025
February 2025
Flamenco Dancer La Chunga Dies at 87
La Chunga, born Micaela Flores Amaya in 1938 in Marseille to Catalan Romani parents, was a celebrated flamenco dancer who died at 87; her career involved collaborations with renowned artists such as Picasso and Dalí, performances in Spain and internationally, and a foray into acting and painting.
Flamenco Dancer La Chunga Dies at 87
La Chunga, born Micaela Flores Amaya in 1938 in Marseille to Catalan Romani parents, was a celebrated flamenco dancer who died at 87; her career involved collaborations with renowned artists such as Picasso and Dalí, performances in Spain and internationally, and a foray into acting and painting.
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28% Bias Score
FBI Offers $500,000 Reward in 2021 Pipe Bomb Case
The FBI is offering a $500,000 reward for information on the person who planted two unexploded pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC headquarters in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021; the suspect is described as approximately 5'7" tall and wearing distinctive Nike Air Max shoes.
FBI Offers $500,000 Reward in 2021 Pipe Bomb Case
The FBI is offering a $500,000 reward for information on the person who planted two unexploded pipe bombs near the RNC and DNC headquarters in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021; the suspect is described as approximately 5'7" tall and wearing distinctive Nike Air Max shoes.
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36% Bias Score
Thune Vows to Preserve Senate Filibuster Rule
On his first day as Senate Majority Leader, Senator John Thune committed to preserving the legislative filibuster, requiring 60 votes for most bills, prioritizing bipartisanship and contrasting with past efforts by President Trump and Democrats to alter the rule.
Thune Vows to Preserve Senate Filibuster Rule
On his first day as Senate Majority Leader, Senator John Thune committed to preserving the legislative filibuster, requiring 60 votes for most bills, prioritizing bipartisanship and contrasting with past efforts by President Trump and Democrats to alter the rule.
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48% Bias Score
Arkansas Supreme Court Blocks Chief Justice's Firings
Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker attempted to fire several top officials without consulting the court, prompting the court to issue new rules to prevent such unilateral actions and reverse the firings, citing potential retaliation and disruption to the state's justice system.
Arkansas Supreme Court Blocks Chief Justice's Firings
Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker attempted to fire several top officials without consulting the court, prompting the court to issue new rules to prevent such unilateral actions and reverse the firings, citing potential retaliation and disruption to the state's justice system.
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52% Bias Score
Spain's 2024 Labor Market: Positive Net Growth Amidst Sectoral Job Losses
Spain's 2024 labor market showed a net positive increase of 500,000 affiliated workers and a decrease of 147,000 unemployed, despite significant job losses (176,351) in agriculture and domestic work since 2018, coinciding with minimum wage increases and sparking government debate on future adjustmen...
Spain's 2024 Labor Market: Positive Net Growth Amidst Sectoral Job Losses
Spain's 2024 labor market showed a net positive increase of 500,000 affiliated workers and a decrease of 147,000 unemployed, despite significant job losses (176,351) in agriculture and domestic work since 2018, coinciding with minimum wage increases and sparking government debate on future adjustmen...
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60% Bias Score
Greece's New Road Code: Stricter Penalties, Lower Speed Limits
Greece's revised Road Code, effective November 1st, 2025, lowers residential speed limits to 30 km/h, allows lane splitting for motorcyclists, and introduces stricter penalties for dangerous driving behaviors, including fines up to 1200 EUR, license suspensions, and potential jail time.
Greece's New Road Code: Stricter Penalties, Lower Speed Limits
Greece's revised Road Code, effective November 1st, 2025, lowers residential speed limits to 30 km/h, allows lane splitting for motorcyclists, and introduces stricter penalties for dangerous driving behaviors, including fines up to 1200 EUR, license suspensions, and potential jail time.
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36% Bias Score
Nevis Seeks Foreign Investment to Fuel Economic Growth and Sustainable Tourism
Nevis, a Caribbean island with a rich history and 5.5% projected GDP growth in 2024, is seeking foreign investment to boost tourism, create jobs, and improve infrastructure while maintaining its sustainable development goals.
Nevis Seeks Foreign Investment to Fuel Economic Growth and Sustainable Tourism
Nevis, a Caribbean island with a rich history and 5.5% projected GDP growth in 2024, is seeking foreign investment to boost tourism, create jobs, and improve infrastructure while maintaining its sustainable development goals.
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48% Bias Score
Creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, Britt Allcroft, Dies at 81
Britt Allcroft, the British-born creator of the globally popular children's TV series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, died last week at 81 in Santa Monica, California; her friend and documentary filmmaker Brannon Carty confirmed the death, but no cause was given.
Creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, Britt Allcroft, Dies at 81
Britt Allcroft, the British-born creator of the globally popular children's TV series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, died last week at 81 in Santa Monica, California; her friend and documentary filmmaker Brannon Carty confirmed the death, but no cause was given.
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8% Bias Score
Young Nurse's MND Diagnosis Highlights Need for Research
Sheree Gregg, a 28-year-old Inverness nurse, received a young-onset MND diagnosis after experiencing symptoms affecting her guitar playing; despite this, she graduated with honors and finds solace in horse-riding, actively supporting the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's fundraising efforts.
Young Nurse's MND Diagnosis Highlights Need for Research
Sheree Gregg, a 28-year-old Inverness nurse, received a young-onset MND diagnosis after experiencing symptoms affecting her guitar playing; despite this, she graduated with honors and finds solace in horse-riding, actively supporting the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation's fundraising efforts.
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20% Bias Score
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
Between September 2023 and August 2024, England saw a record-high 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses detected in early stages (one or two), a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, due to increased screenings; however, wealthier areas show higher early diagnosis rates a...
Record High in Early-Stage Cancer Diagnoses in England
Between September 2023 and August 2024, England saw a record-high 58.7% of approximately 206,000 cancer diagnoses detected in early stages (one or two), a 7,000-patient increase compared to pre-pandemic levels, due to increased screenings; however, wealthier areas show higher early diagnosis rates a...
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24% Bias Score
Mexico Postpones Cruise Ship Tax Until 2025
The Mexican government postponed a $42 per-passenger tax on cruise ships arriving at Mexican ports until July 1, 2025, due to pressure from tourism groups worried about the economic impact on the sector; the tax was expected to generate millions but could negatively affect the millions of tourists v...
Mexico Postpones Cruise Ship Tax Until 2025
The Mexican government postponed a $42 per-passenger tax on cruise ships arriving at Mexican ports until July 1, 2025, due to pressure from tourism groups worried about the economic impact on the sector; the tax was expected to generate millions but could negatively affect the millions of tourists v...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch School's Mobile Phone Ban Yields Mixed Results
The Leonardo College in Leiden, Netherlands, implemented a complete mobile phone ban in August 2024 after an initial trial period of banning phones only in class. While the ban resulted in increased social interaction and concentration among students, it also led to more incidents of fighting due to...
Dutch School's Mobile Phone Ban Yields Mixed Results
The Leonardo College in Leiden, Netherlands, implemented a complete mobile phone ban in August 2024 after an initial trial period of banning phones only in class. While the ban resulted in increased social interaction and concentration among students, it also led to more incidents of fighting due to...
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32% Bias Score