January 2025
February 2025
Dutch Comedian David Linszen Wins Leids Cabaret Festival
David Linszen, a 33-year-old comedian and former clinical psychologist, won all awards at the 2024 Leids Cabaret Festival; his unique comedic style, characterized by sincerity and absurd humor, prioritizes genuine connection with the audience over easily relatable experiences.
Dutch Comedian David Linszen Wins Leids Cabaret Festival
David Linszen, a 33-year-old comedian and former clinical psychologist, won all awards at the 2024 Leids Cabaret Festival; his unique comedic style, characterized by sincerity and absurd humor, prioritizes genuine connection with the audience over easily relatable experiences.
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40% Bias Score
Leerdam Wins Third Straight European Sprint Title
Jutta Leerdam secured her third consecutive European sprint title in Thialf, narrowly beating Femke Kok by 0.04 seconds in the final 1000m race, with Suzanne Schulting completing the all-Dutch podium; Kok's recovery from illness made her second-place finish even more remarkable.
Leerdam Wins Third Straight European Sprint Title
Jutta Leerdam secured her third consecutive European sprint title in Thialf, narrowly beating Femke Kok by 0.04 seconds in the final 1000m race, with Suzanne Schulting completing the all-Dutch podium; Kok's recovery from illness made her second-place finish even more remarkable.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Speed Skater Conijn's Comeback After Calcium Deficiency
Dutch speed skater Merel Conijn, after narrowly missing the 2022 Olympics due to a severe calcium deficiency caused by a restrictive diet, is making a comeback, qualifying for the European Allround Championships with three personal bests, aiming for the 2026 Milan Olympics.
Dutch Speed Skater Conijn's Comeback After Calcium Deficiency
Dutch speed skater Merel Conijn, after narrowly missing the 2022 Olympics due to a severe calcium deficiency caused by a restrictive diet, is making a comeback, qualifying for the European Allround Championships with three personal bests, aiming for the 2026 Milan Olympics.
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36% Bias Score
Rangers' Defensemen Receive Mixed Grades at Midseason
The New York Rangers' defensemen received mixed grades at midseason, with Adam Fox earning a C, Braden Schneider a B-, Ryan Lindgren a D, and K'Andre Miller a D-, reflecting inconsistent performance and impacting goaltending.
Rangers' Defensemen Receive Mixed Grades at Midseason
The New York Rangers' defensemen received mixed grades at midseason, with Adam Fox earning a C, Braden Schneider a B-, Ryan Lindgren a D, and K'Andre Miller a D-, reflecting inconsistent performance and impacting goaltending.
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24% Bias Score
Uneven Uptake of Balcony Solar Panel Subsidies in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's €10 million subsidy program for balcony solar panels saw 6000 homeowner applications in summer 2023, exhausting their allocation, while only around 3000 renter applications were received by the end of 2024, leaving €4.5 million unspent; the funds will be reallocated to clima...
Uneven Uptake of Balcony Solar Panel Subsidies in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's €10 million subsidy program for balcony solar panels saw 6000 homeowner applications in summer 2023, exhausting their allocation, while only around 3000 renter applications were received by the end of 2024, leaving €4.5 million unspent; the funds will be reallocated to clima...
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36% Bias Score
SSW Aims for Second Bundestag Seat in Upcoming Election
The South Schleswig Voter Association (SSW) aims for a second Bundestag seat in the February 23rd election, needing around 40,000 votes, focusing on regional issues like high energy costs and advocating for minority rights and language recognition.
SSW Aims for Second Bundestag Seat in Upcoming Election
The South Schleswig Voter Association (SSW) aims for a second Bundestag seat in the February 23rd election, needing around 40,000 votes, focusing on regional issues like high energy costs and advocating for minority rights and language recognition.
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36% Bias Score
Den Dolder Residents Demand Action After Fatal Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing in Den Dolder, Netherlands, by a psychiatric patient, over 300 residents voiced safety concerns at a community meeting, expressing frustration with authorities' responses and demanding stricter measures to prevent similar incidents.
Den Dolder Residents Demand Action After Fatal Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing in Den Dolder, Netherlands, by a psychiatric patient, over 300 residents voiced safety concerns at a community meeting, expressing frustration with authorities' responses and demanding stricter measures to prevent similar incidents.
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60% Bias Score
Armed Man Attacks Health Center in Isla Cristina, Spain
A man with a history of violent crime injured a minor in a nightclub, then attacked a health center in Isla Cristina, Spain, on January 1st with a katana, assaulting staff before fleeing; he was arrested on January 3rd following a police search of his home.
Armed Man Attacks Health Center in Isla Cristina, Spain
A man with a history of violent crime injured a minor in a nightclub, then attacked a health center in Isla Cristina, Spain, on January 1st with a katana, assaulting staff before fleeing; he was arrested on January 3rd following a police search of his home.
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40% Bias Score
Oliver! West End Revival Highlights Enduring Relevance of Female Characters
In London's Gielgud Theatre, Shanay Holmes's powerful portrayal of Nancy in a new West End production of Oliver! highlights the character's enduring relevance, showcasing women's resilience and vulnerability in the face of abuse, while Simon Lipkin, playing Fagin, emphasizes Dickens' timeless social...
Oliver! West End Revival Highlights Enduring Relevance of Female Characters
In London's Gielgud Theatre, Shanay Holmes's powerful portrayal of Nancy in a new West End production of Oliver! highlights the character's enduring relevance, showcasing women's resilience and vulnerability in the face of abuse, while Simon Lipkin, playing Fagin, emphasizes Dickens' timeless social...
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44% Bias Score
Go Ahead Eagles Rout Fortuna Sittard 3-0 in Eredivisie Match
Go Ahead Eagles won their Eredivisie match against Fortuna Sittard 3-0 on Friday, with Jakob Breum scoring a hat-trick; the match was delayed due to fireworks smoke.
Go Ahead Eagles Rout Fortuna Sittard 3-0 in Eredivisie Match
Go Ahead Eagles won their Eredivisie match against Fortuna Sittard 3-0 on Friday, with Jakob Breum scoring a hat-trick; the match was delayed due to fireworks smoke.
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36% Bias Score
14-Year-Old Stabbed to Death in Evreux; 16-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
A 14-year-old boy died after being stabbed by a 16-year-old in Evreux, France, on Friday, January 10th, between 8 pm and 9 pm, in the La Madeleine neighborhood; the suspect is in custody.
14-Year-Old Stabbed to Death in Evreux; 16-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
A 14-year-old boy died after being stabbed by a 16-year-old in Evreux, France, on Friday, January 10th, between 8 pm and 9 pm, in the La Madeleine neighborhood; the suspect is in custody.
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36% Bias Score
Suns Favored to Beat Jazz in Saturday Matchup
The Phoenix Suns, favored by 11 points, will host the Utah Jazz at Footprint Center on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET; the Suns are coming off a win against the Hawks, while the Jazz lost to the Heat.
Suns Favored to Beat Jazz in Saturday Matchup
The Phoenix Suns, favored by 11 points, will host the Utah Jazz at Footprint Center on Saturday at 5:00 PM ET; the Suns are coming off a win against the Hawks, while the Jazz lost to the Heat.
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44% Bias Score