January 2025
February 2025
30% of Spanish Municipalities Increased Mayoral Salaries Significantly Above Standard Rate in 2023
In 2023, 30% of Spanish municipalities raised mayoral salaries above the standard 3.5% public sector increase, with some showing extreme percentage increases due to changes in dedication levels from zero to full-time, according to the ISPA 2024 data; however, nearly 1,500 municipalities did not prov...
30% of Spanish Municipalities Increased Mayoral Salaries Significantly Above Standard Rate in 2023
In 2023, 30% of Spanish municipalities raised mayoral salaries above the standard 3.5% public sector increase, with some showing extreme percentage increases due to changes in dedication levels from zero to full-time, according to the ISPA 2024 data; however, nearly 1,500 municipalities did not prov...
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48% Bias Score
Blue Jackets Rout Kraken 6-2, Three Players Achieve Milestones
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2, with Owen Sillinger making his NHL debut, Luca Del Bel Belluz scoring in his second consecutive NHL game, and Denton Mateychuk scoring his first NHL goal; this victory moved the Blue Jackets to 19-17-6 on the season and secured their hold on...
Blue Jackets Rout Kraken 6-2, Three Players Achieve Milestones
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2, with Owen Sillinger making his NHL debut, Luca Del Bel Belluz scoring in his second consecutive NHL game, and Denton Mateychuk scoring his first NHL goal; this victory moved the Blue Jackets to 19-17-6 on the season and secured their hold on...
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28% Bias Score
Verdi Threatens Berlin Public Transport Strikes Over €250 Million Wage Demand
The German trade union Verdi is threatening strike action for Berlin's BVG public transport system, demanding a €750 monthly pay rise, 13th-month salary, and additional allowances totaling €250 million annually, starting negotiations on January 15th, 2025.
Verdi Threatens Berlin Public Transport Strikes Over €250 Million Wage Demand
The German trade union Verdi is threatening strike action for Berlin's BVG public transport system, demanding a €750 monthly pay rise, 13th-month salary, and additional allowances totaling €250 million annually, starting negotiations on January 15th, 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Benin's Vodun Days Festival: Preserving Tradition Amidst Commercialization Concerns
The annual Vodun Days festival in southern Benin showcases the enduring legacy of Vodou, particularly its influence on Guadeloupean Gwoka music, while raising concerns about the potential for commercialization.
Benin's Vodun Days Festival: Preserving Tradition Amidst Commercialization Concerns
The annual Vodun Days festival in southern Benin showcases the enduring legacy of Vodou, particularly its influence on Guadeloupean Gwoka music, while raising concerns about the potential for commercialization.
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32% Bias Score
China Approves HPV Vaccine for Males
On January 9th, 2025, China administered its first HPV vaccine dose to a man in Changsha, Hunan province, expanding access to Merck's Gardasil vaccine for males aged 9-26 to prevent HPV-related cancers and genital warts.
China Approves HPV Vaccine for Males
On January 9th, 2025, China administered its first HPV vaccine dose to a man in Changsha, Hunan province, expanding access to Merck's Gardasil vaccine for males aged 9-26 to prevent HPV-related cancers and genital warts.
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36% Bias Score
Pilot Project Tackles Depopulation in Rural Spain Through Housing Initiatives
A pilot project in San Esteban de Gormaz, Soria, seeks to reverse depopulation by addressing a 42% housing vacancy rate through community engagement, landlord support, and public incentives, aiming to attract renters and revitalize the rural area.
Pilot Project Tackles Depopulation in Rural Spain Through Housing Initiatives
A pilot project in San Esteban de Gormaz, Soria, seeks to reverse depopulation by addressing a 42% housing vacancy rate through community engagement, landlord support, and public incentives, aiming to attract renters and revitalize the rural area.
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44% Bias Score
Brighton's Injury Crisis: Striker Shortage Threatens Premier League Campaign
Brighton & Hove Albion faces a severe striker shortage due to injuries to Joao Pedro (ankle), Danny Welbeck (ankle), and Evan Ferguson (ankle), impacting their winless streak and low goal count; the club is considering January transfer market interventions.
Brighton's Injury Crisis: Striker Shortage Threatens Premier League Campaign
Brighton & Hove Albion faces a severe striker shortage due to injuries to Joao Pedro (ankle), Danny Welbeck (ankle), and Evan Ferguson (ankle), impacting their winless streak and low goal count; the club is considering January transfer market interventions.
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36% Bias Score
Dutton's Shadow Ministry Reshuffle: A Test of Authority
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is facing a difficult decision on reshuffling his shadow ministry, particularly regarding the foreign affairs portfolio and the potential return of Julian Leeser to the frontbench, creating tension between the party's moderate and conservative wings as senio...
Dutton's Shadow Ministry Reshuffle: A Test of Authority
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is facing a difficult decision on reshuffling his shadow ministry, particularly regarding the foreign affairs portfolio and the potential return of Julian Leeser to the frontbench, creating tension between the party's moderate and conservative wings as senio...
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44% Bias Score
Schlüttsiel Protest: One Arrest, Insufficient Evidence Hampers Investigation
Following a January 4th, 2023, protest in Schlüttsiel, Germany, against planned agricultural subsidy cuts targeting Minister Robert Habeck, only one individual faces charges for resisting law enforcement due to limited usable evidence from the event.
Schlüttsiel Protest: One Arrest, Insufficient Evidence Hampers Investigation
Following a January 4th, 2023, protest in Schlüttsiel, Germany, against planned agricultural subsidy cuts targeting Minister Robert Habeck, only one individual faces charges for resisting law enforcement due to limited usable evidence from the event.
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48% Bias Score
Hammer Attack Injures Eight at Tokyo University
A female student at Hosei University's Tama Campus in Tokyo injured eight people with a hammer in an attack around 4 pm local time; the assailant, a woman in her 20s, was arrested by university staff.
Hammer Attack Injures Eight at Tokyo University
A female student at Hosei University's Tama Campus in Tokyo injured eight people with a hammer in an attack around 4 pm local time; the assailant, a woman in her 20s, was arrested by university staff.
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48% Bias Score
Zagreb's Confucius Institute: A Bridge Between Croatia and China
The Confucius Institute in Zagreb, under director Kresimir Jurak since 2012, has taught thousands of Croatian students Chinese through 45 teaching locations in eight cities, fostering cultural exchange and bilateral relations with China.
Zagreb's Confucius Institute: A Bridge Between Croatia and China
The Confucius Institute in Zagreb, under director Kresimir Jurak since 2012, has taught thousands of Croatian students Chinese through 45 teaching locations in eight cities, fostering cultural exchange and bilateral relations with China.
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40% Bias Score
Slot to Give Elliott and Chiesa FA Cup Opportunity
Liverpool manager Arne Slot will give Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa a chance to showcase their abilities in the upcoming FA Cup match against Accrington Stanley at Anfield on Saturday, as both players aim to overcome injury setbacks and increase their playing time within a highly competitive sq...
Slot to Give Elliott and Chiesa FA Cup Opportunity
Liverpool manager Arne Slot will give Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa a chance to showcase their abilities in the upcoming FA Cup match against Accrington Stanley at Anfield on Saturday, as both players aim to overcome injury setbacks and increase their playing time within a highly competitive sq...
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24% Bias Score