January 2025
February 2025
Death of Claude Allègre: Legacy of a Climate Change Denial Campaign
Claude Allègre, a prominent French geochemist and former minister, died on January 4th, 2024, leaving a legacy defined by his impactful yet controversial campaign against climate science, launched in 2006, which involved media appearances, manipulating scientific debates, and publishing works denyin...
Death of Claude Allègre: Legacy of a Climate Change Denial Campaign
Claude Allègre, a prominent French geochemist and former minister, died on January 4th, 2024, leaving a legacy defined by his impactful yet controversial campaign against climate science, launched in 2006, which involved media appearances, manipulating scientific debates, and publishing works denyin...
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60% Bias Score
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges High-Rise Construction Plan
The Munich citizens' group "Hochhausstop" gathered over 40,000 signatures to initiate a referendum against a planned high-rise development near the Paketposthalle, exceeding the required three percent of registered voters and challenging the city council's recent decision to allow high-rise construc...
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges High-Rise Construction Plan
The Munich citizens' group "Hochhausstop" gathered over 40,000 signatures to initiate a referendum against a planned high-rise development near the Paketposthalle, exceeding the required three percent of registered voters and challenging the city council's recent decision to allow high-rise construc...
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44% Bias Score
Turin's Monviso Group Launches 2027 Election Bid
In Turin, Italy, the Monviso political group initiated preparations for the 2027 municipal elections on Friday, aiming to build a centrist electoral list supporting Mayor Stefano Lo Russo, with a focus on creating a think tank for long-term strategy and broader public engagement compared to the 2021...
Turin's Monviso Group Launches 2027 Election Bid
In Turin, Italy, the Monviso political group initiated preparations for the 2027 municipal elections on Friday, aiming to build a centrist electoral list supporting Mayor Stefano Lo Russo, with a focus on creating a think tank for long-term strategy and broader public engagement compared to the 2021...
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40% Bias Score
Katie Piper to Receive Prosthetic Eye Shell After Acid Attack
Katie Piper, a 41-year-old British TV personality, will receive a prosthetic eye shell following a 2008 acid attack that left her with serious injuries, a decision she announced on Instagram after "many years of battling" health issues, highlighting the long-term impact of such trauma.
Katie Piper to Receive Prosthetic Eye Shell After Acid Attack
Katie Piper, a 41-year-old British TV personality, will receive a prosthetic eye shell following a 2008 acid attack that left her with serious injuries, a decision she announced on Instagram after "many years of battling" health issues, highlighting the long-term impact of such trauma.
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20% Bias Score
Antrim Sisters' Surprise Performance for Ed Sheeran
Two teenage sisters from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, unexpectedly performed for Ed Sheeran and Gary Lightbody at the launch of Sheeran's foundation supporting music education in schools in Belfast on Friday, after being asked to play for unspecified "very special guests".
Antrim Sisters' Surprise Performance for Ed Sheeran
Two teenage sisters from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, unexpectedly performed for Ed Sheeran and Gary Lightbody at the launch of Sheeran's foundation supporting music education in schools in Belfast on Friday, after being asked to play for unspecified "very special guests".
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20% Bias Score
Thuringia's 2025 Budget: €150 Million Shortfall in Personnel Costs
Thuringia's 2025 budget faces a €150 million shortfall in personnel expenses due to underestimation of salary increases by the previous government, intensifying pressure on the new coalition's austerity plans and drawing criticism from the Linke party.
Thuringia's 2025 Budget: €150 Million Shortfall in Personnel Costs
Thuringia's 2025 budget faces a €150 million shortfall in personnel expenses due to underestimation of salary increases by the previous government, intensifying pressure on the new coalition's austerity plans and drawing criticism from the Linke party.
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48% Bias Score
Zheng Qinwen Advances at Rain-Delayed Australian Open
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won her first-round Australian Open match 7-6 (3), 6-1 against Anca Todoni on Rod Laver Arena Sunday, while rain caused delays and the closure of outdoor courts.
Zheng Qinwen Advances at Rain-Delayed Australian Open
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won her first-round Australian Open match 7-6 (3), 6-1 against Anca Todoni on Rod Laver Arena Sunday, while rain caused delays and the closure of outdoor courts.
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20% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to Maintain Investments Despite €805 Million Tax Revenue Shortfall
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's government plans to maintain its high investment budget and free childcare despite an €805 million tax revenue shortfall in 2025, using reserve funds, suspending debt repayment, and implementing spending cuts to balance the budget. The shortfall is attributed to lower than e...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to Maintain Investments Despite €805 Million Tax Revenue Shortfall
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's government plans to maintain its high investment budget and free childcare despite an €805 million tax revenue shortfall in 2025, using reserve funds, suspending debt repayment, and implementing spending cuts to balance the budget. The shortfall is attributed to lower than e...
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44% Bias Score
Queensland Expands State Flying Squad to Combat Crime Spikes
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a $32.5 million, five-year expansion of the State Flying Squad to 58 officers, aiming to tackle crime spikes by absorbing resources from existing task forces and addressing high police attrition rates.
Queensland Expands State Flying Squad to Combat Crime Spikes
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a $32.5 million, five-year expansion of the State Flying Squad to 58 officers, aiming to tackle crime spikes by absorbing resources from existing task forces and addressing high police attrition rates.
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52% Bias Score
Derry City Sign Northern Ireland Internationals Boyce and Whyte
Northern Ireland internationals Liam Boyce and Gavin Whyte joined Derry City; Boyce signed a two-year contract from Hearts, while Whyte agreed to a three-year deal after leaving Portsmouth, significantly boosting Derry City's squad for the upcoming season.
Derry City Sign Northern Ireland Internationals Boyce and Whyte
Northern Ireland internationals Liam Boyce and Gavin Whyte joined Derry City; Boyce signed a two-year contract from Hearts, while Whyte agreed to a three-year deal after leaving Portsmouth, significantly boosting Derry City's squad for the upcoming season.
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8% Bias Score
Australian Open Opening Day Disrupted by Weather, Technology Issues
On opening day, the Australian Open faced severe weather disruptions halting play for over six hours on most courts, while a new virtual queuing system malfunctioned, causing long wait times and overcrowding at John Cain Arena; however, the three-day opening round schedule helped mitigate the impact...
Australian Open Opening Day Disrupted by Weather, Technology Issues
On opening day, the Australian Open faced severe weather disruptions halting play for over six hours on most courts, while a new virtual queuing system malfunctioned, causing long wait times and overcrowding at John Cain Arena; however, the three-day opening round schedule helped mitigate the impact...
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48% Bias Score
Resurgent German Lugers Show Improved Form in Altenberg World Cup
At the Altenberg World Cup, German lugers Max Langenhan and Felix Loch secured a 1-2 finish in the men's singles, while Anna Berreiter and Merle Fräbel took second and third in the women's singles; this follows previous struggles against Austria, improving team confidence before the Winterberg Europ...
Resurgent German Lugers Show Improved Form in Altenberg World Cup
At the Altenberg World Cup, German lugers Max Langenhan and Felix Loch secured a 1-2 finish in the men's singles, while Anna Berreiter and Merle Fräbel took second and third in the women's singles; this follows previous struggles against Austria, improving team confidence before the Winterberg Europ...
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24% Bias Score