January 2025
February 2025
Filmmaker Jeff Baena Dies by Suicide at 47
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, died by suicide last week at his home in Los Angeles; his wife, Aubrey Plaza, and other colleagues publicly mourned his death, prompting renewed conversation about mental health.
Filmmaker Jeff Baena Dies by Suicide at 47
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, 47, died by suicide last week at his home in Los Angeles; his wife, Aubrey Plaza, and other colleagues publicly mourned his death, prompting renewed conversation about mental health.
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24% Bias Score
Delta Employees Ensure Dying Woman Sees Mother
Hannah White's mother was critically ill, and a delayed flight to North Dakota risked preventing a final goodbye; however, Delta employees, through coordinated efforts, ensured she reached her mother before her passing, prompting a viral TikTok video highlighting their compassion.
Delta Employees Ensure Dying Woman Sees Mother
Hannah White's mother was critically ill, and a delayed flight to North Dakota risked preventing a final goodbye; however, Delta employees, through coordinated efforts, ensured she reached her mother before her passing, prompting a viral TikTok video highlighting their compassion.
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36% Bias Score
Aspen Insurance to List on NYSE, Exiting London Stock Exchange
Aspen Insurance, a Lloyd's of London underwriter, plans a £3bn (€3.61bn) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, citing differences in US and UK accounting practices as the primary reason, impacting the London Stock Exchange amid declining listings and stricter UK regulations.
Aspen Insurance to List on NYSE, Exiting London Stock Exchange
Aspen Insurance, a Lloyd's of London underwriter, plans a £3bn (€3.61bn) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, citing differences in US and UK accounting practices as the primary reason, impacting the London Stock Exchange amid declining listings and stricter UK regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Firework Incident Leads to Arrest and Charges
On New Year's Eve, a 23-year-old man launched a firework rocket into a Berlin apartment building, causing a fire; he was arrested, charged with attempted aggravated arson, attempted grievous bodily harm, and property damage, and is now in custody.
Berlin Firework Incident Leads to Arrest and Charges
On New Year's Eve, a 23-year-old man launched a firework rocket into a Berlin apartment building, causing a fire; he was arrested, charged with attempted aggravated arson, attempted grievous bodily harm, and property damage, and is now in custody.
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40% Bias Score
CSU Unveils Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Economic Deregulation, and Rejection of Greens
The CSU, in their annual meeting, outlined their election platform prioritizing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending, economic deregulation, and a rejection of the Green Party in any potential coalition.
CSU Unveils Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Economic Deregulation, and Rejection of Greens
The CSU, in their annual meeting, outlined their election platform prioritizing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending, economic deregulation, and a rejection of the Green Party in any potential coalition.
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68% Bias Score
Kickl to Become Austria's Next Chancellor
Following failed attempts to form a government excluding him, Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), will become Austria's next Chancellor, a decision prompted by the President after the ÖVP's failed attempt to form a government without him.
Kickl to Become Austria's Next Chancellor
Following failed attempts to form a government excluding him, Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), will become Austria's next Chancellor, a decision prompted by the President after the ÖVP's failed attempt to form a government without him.
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40% Bias Score
HMPV Cases Rise in China and Ukraine, but Health Officials Downplay Outbreak Risk
As of January 5th, 2025, 14 HMPV cases have been confirmed in Ukraine, mirroring previous seasonal occurrences; China also reports cases but denies a critical outbreak, emphasizing its seasonal nature; symptoms resemble a common cold, and preventative measures focus on hygiene and avoiding contact w...
HMPV Cases Rise in China and Ukraine, but Health Officials Downplay Outbreak Risk
As of January 5th, 2025, 14 HMPV cases have been confirmed in Ukraine, mirroring previous seasonal occurrences; China also reports cases but denies a critical outbreak, emphasizing its seasonal nature; symptoms resemble a common cold, and preventative measures focus on hygiene and avoiding contact w...
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24% Bias Score
Taxi Driver Jailed for Inciting Southport Riots
A taxi driver, Andrew McIntyre, was jailed for seven and a half years for inciting riots in Southport via a Telegram channel following the stabbing of three girls on July 29th; his posts, identified by Hope Not Hate as catalysts for violence, included threats and calls for attacks on specific locati...
Taxi Driver Jailed for Inciting Southport Riots
A taxi driver, Andrew McIntyre, was jailed for seven and a half years for inciting riots in Southport via a Telegram channel following the stabbing of three girls on July 29th; his posts, identified by Hope Not Hate as catalysts for violence, included threats and calls for attacks on specific locati...
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48% Bias Score
France's New Government Targets Deficit Reduction Amidst Political Challenges
France's new government plans to reduce its 2025 deficit to 5-5.5% of GDP, raising €50 billion through tax increases and spending cuts, aiming for a 3% deficit by 2029, despite political challenges and warnings about relying on temporary emergency legislation.
France's New Government Targets Deficit Reduction Amidst Political Challenges
France's new government plans to reduce its 2025 deficit to 5-5.5% of GDP, raising €50 billion through tax increases and spending cuts, aiming for a 3% deficit by 2029, despite political challenges and warnings about relying on temporary emergency legislation.
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48% Bias Score
Söder Rejects Green Coalition, Citing Austria's Political Climate
CSU chairman Markus Söder rejects a coalition with the Greens, citing Austria's experience as evidence that such a coalition would increase political polarization; the CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, changes to citizenship laws, and economic measures to counter this.
Söder Rejects Green Coalition, Citing Austria's Political Climate
CSU chairman Markus Söder rejects a coalition with the Greens, citing Austria's experience as evidence that such a coalition would increase political polarization; the CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, changes to citizenship laws, and economic measures to counter this.
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56% Bias Score
German Government's Meyer Werft Bailout Based on Incomplete Assessment
In 2022, Germany's Lower Saxony state and the federal government purchased 40% stakes each in the financially troubled Meyer Werft shipyard, guaranteeing €2.6 billion in loans based on initial viability assessments that did not account for cost overruns on new projects, including converter platforms...
German Government's Meyer Werft Bailout Based on Incomplete Assessment
In 2022, Germany's Lower Saxony state and the federal government purchased 40% stakes each in the financially troubled Meyer Werft shipyard, guaranteeing €2.6 billion in loans based on initial viability assessments that did not account for cost overruns on new projects, including converter platforms...
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40% Bias Score
Probo Koala Victims Seek Justice in Amsterdam
Over 100,000 Ivorians affected by the 2006 Probo Koala toxic waste dumping in Abidjan are pursuing legal action against Trafigura in Amsterdam, seeking compensation for health issues and environmental damage; despite a 2007 settlement between Trafigura and the Ivorian government, victims claim exclu...
Probo Koala Victims Seek Justice in Amsterdam
Over 100,000 Ivorians affected by the 2006 Probo Koala toxic waste dumping in Abidjan are pursuing legal action against Trafigura in Amsterdam, seeking compensation for health issues and environmental damage; despite a 2007 settlement between Trafigura and the Ivorian government, victims claim exclu...
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32% Bias Score