January 2025
February 2025
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Minor Tsunami
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on January 13, 2025, at 12:19 GMT, causing level 5 shaking and triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to one meter; initial reports indicate waves reached 20 centimeters with no major damage.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Minor Tsunami
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on January 13, 2025, at 12:19 GMT, causing level 5 shaking and triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to one meter; initial reports indicate waves reached 20 centimeters with no major damage.
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32% Bias Score
Venezuela Reopens Borders After Closure Caused \$3.5 Million Daily Loss
Venezuela reopened its borders with Brazil and Colombia on January 13, 2025, three days after Nicolás Maduro's inauguration, following a closure due to an alleged international conspiracy that caused an estimated daily loss of \$3.5 million.
Venezuela Reopens Borders After Closure Caused \$3.5 Million Daily Loss
Venezuela reopened its borders with Brazil and Colombia on January 13, 2025, three days after Nicolás Maduro's inauguration, following a closure due to an alleged international conspiracy that caused an estimated daily loss of \$3.5 million.
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52% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Sparks Export Concerns
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany—the first in 35 years—has prompted export restrictions from several countries, causing major concern among German farmers who fear market disruptions and price drops. The virus, while posing no human health risk, is highly contagious to lives...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Sparks Export Concerns
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany—the first in 35 years—has prompted export restrictions from several countries, causing major concern among German farmers who fear market disruptions and price drops. The virus, while posing no human health risk, is highly contagious to lives...
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48% Bias Score
SGK Rejects Ankara Municipality's Property Offer Due to Legal Restrictions
The Social Security Institution (SGK) rejected Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's (ABB) offer of 572 properties, including the Anafartalar Market, as collateral for debt repayment due to existing liens totaling approximately 3 million Turkish lira on properties valued at 1.193 billion Turkish lira, ...
SGK Rejects Ankara Municipality's Property Offer Due to Legal Restrictions
The Social Security Institution (SGK) rejected Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's (ABB) offer of 572 properties, including the Anafartalar Market, as collateral for debt repayment due to existing liens totaling approximately 3 million Turkish lira on properties valued at 1.193 billion Turkish lira, ...
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52% Bias Score
Cyberattack Halts Classes at Eindhoven University; Belgian Strike Disrupts Nation
A cyberattack shut down the Eindhoven University of Technology's network, halting classes, while the Horecava trade fair opened in Amsterdam. In Belgium, a strike protesting pension reforms caused widespread disruptions, including school closures and transportation delays.
Cyberattack Halts Classes at Eindhoven University; Belgian Strike Disrupts Nation
A cyberattack shut down the Eindhoven University of Technology's network, halting classes, while the Horecava trade fair opened in Amsterdam. In Belgium, a strike protesting pension reforms caused widespread disruptions, including school closures and transportation delays.
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24% Bias Score
Court Reviews Kachlon's Appointment to Civil Service Commission
A court hearing challenges the appointment of Roi Kachlon as acting head of the Civil Service Commission, focusing on his qualifications and the Prime Minister's justification, with the Attorney General's opinion highlighting insufficient senior management experience while the defense emphasizes sig...
Court Reviews Kachlon's Appointment to Civil Service Commission
A court hearing challenges the appointment of Roi Kachlon as acting head of the Civil Service Commission, focusing on his qualifications and the Prime Minister's justification, with the Attorney General's opinion highlighting insufficient senior management experience while the defense emphasizes sig...
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48% Bias Score
Macedonia Simplifies Foreign Worker Visas for Corridor Construction
North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to streamline the process of employing foreign workers, particularly for the construction of Corridors 8 and 10d, addressing prior procedural inconsistencies and aiming for faster project completion. The draft law, p...
Macedonia Simplifies Foreign Worker Visas for Corridor Construction
North Macedonia's Ministry of Interior proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners to streamline the process of employing foreign workers, particularly for the construction of Corridors 8 and 10d, addressing prior procedural inconsistencies and aiming for faster project completion. The draft law, p...
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36% Bias Score
Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads
A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.
Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads
A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.
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40% Bias Score
Reading Council Proposes Emissions-Based Parking Charges
Reading Council is proposing emissions-based parking charges, starting April 2024, with higher-emitting vehicles paying more; the council meeting on January 20th will discuss this, alongside proposals from other UK councils to implement similar schemes.
Reading Council Proposes Emissions-Based Parking Charges
Reading Council is proposing emissions-based parking charges, starting April 2024, with higher-emitting vehicles paying more; the council meeting on January 20th will discuss this, alongside proposals from other UK councils to implement similar schemes.
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36% Bias Score
Fact-Checking's Effectiveness: Conflicting Studies and Broader Implications
Professor Walter Quattrociocchi's claim that fact-checking is ineffective contradicts numerous studies showing positive effects; Meta's data shows fact-checker decisions are overturned in only 3-4% of appeals, highlighting the ongoing debate on its efficacy and future.
Fact-Checking's Effectiveness: Conflicting Studies and Broader Implications
Professor Walter Quattrociocchi's claim that fact-checking is ineffective contradicts numerous studies showing positive effects; Meta's data shows fact-checker decisions are overturned in only 3-4% of appeals, highlighting the ongoing debate on its efficacy and future.
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Banks Face Criticism Over Interest Rate Disparity
Israeli banks are criticized for earning significant profits from high overdraft fees while paying low interest rates on large current account balances; a proposed solution involves charging fees on large balances to encourage investment and financial literacy.
Israeli Banks Face Criticism Over Interest Rate Disparity
Israeli banks are criticized for earning significant profits from high overdraft fees while paying low interest rates on large current account balances; a proposed solution involves charging fees on large balances to encourage investment and financial literacy.
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56% Bias Score
Casey Stoney Appointed Head Coach of Canadian Women's National Soccer Team
Casey Stoney, former England captain and coach, was appointed head coach of the Canadian women's national soccer team on a three-year contract, replacing interim coach Andy Spence, and will be supported by a new fund for women in elite coaching.
Casey Stoney Appointed Head Coach of Canadian Women's National Soccer Team
Casey Stoney, former England captain and coach, was appointed head coach of the Canadian women's national soccer team on a three-year contract, replacing interim coach Andy Spence, and will be supported by a new fund for women in elite coaching.
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56% Bias Score