January 2025
February 2025
Teenagers Convicted in Helmond Gang Rape
Four teenagers received up to fifteen months of juvenile detention for the gang rape of a 31-year-old homeless woman in Helmond's Burgemeester Geukerspark on December 2023; a fifth was convicted of assault. The court considered both the severity of the crime and the perpetrators' circumstances as un...
Teenagers Convicted in Helmond Gang Rape
Four teenagers received up to fifteen months of juvenile detention for the gang rape of a 31-year-old homeless woman in Helmond's Burgemeester Geukerspark on December 2023; a fifth was convicted of assault. The court considered both the severity of the crime and the perpetrators' circumstances as un...
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44% Bias Score
EU President's Hospitalization Sparks Transparency Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Germany for over a week with severe pneumonia, a fact initially withheld from journalists, causing a controversy over transparency and eroding trust in the Commission's communication.
EU President's Hospitalization Sparks Transparency Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Germany for over a week with severe pneumonia, a fact initially withheld from journalists, causing a controversy over transparency and eroding trust in the Commission's communication.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia's Probation Reform: Early Release Impacts Thousands
Georgia's 2021 law, aiming to reduce its high probation population, has led to at least 26,523 early releases by January, impacting individuals like Jamariel Hobbs who was released from a nine-year probation sentence after three years, due to the 2021 legislation.
Georgia's Probation Reform: Early Release Impacts Thousands
Georgia's 2021 law, aiming to reduce its high probation population, has led to at least 26,523 early releases by January, impacting individuals like Jamariel Hobbs who was released from a nine-year probation sentence after three years, due to the 2021 legislation.
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32% Bias Score
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Takes Control of State House
The Wyoming House of Representatives will be led by the conservative Freedom Caucus starting Tuesday, initiating a 10-day plan to pass five bills focused on immigration restrictions, eliminating diversity programs, prioritizing fossil fuels, and cutting property taxes, representing a significant shi...
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Takes Control of State House
The Wyoming House of Representatives will be led by the conservative Freedom Caucus starting Tuesday, initiating a 10-day plan to pass five bills focused on immigration restrictions, eliminating diversity programs, prioritizing fossil fuels, and cutting property taxes, representing a significant shi...
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40% Bias Score
Southeastern Europe Hit by Severe Storm, Causing Widespread Disruptions
Heavy snow and strong winds caused by a severe storm system disrupted transport and led to school closures across southeastern Europe, affecting countries like Albania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia, with the Predel Pass in Bulgaria experiencing accidents due to heavy snowfall, aligning with the EEA...
Southeastern Europe Hit by Severe Storm, Causing Widespread Disruptions
Heavy snow and strong winds caused by a severe storm system disrupted transport and led to school closures across southeastern Europe, affecting countries like Albania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia, with the Predel Pass in Bulgaria experiencing accidents due to heavy snowfall, aligning with the EEA...
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32% Bias Score
France's Population Growth Slows Amidst Aging Population and Record Low Fertility
France's population reached 68.6 million in 2024, a 0.25% increase driven by high life expectancy despite a 1.1% rise in mortality and a record low fertility rate of 1.62 children per woman, the lowest since World War II.
France's Population Growth Slows Amidst Aging Population and Record Low Fertility
France's population reached 68.6 million in 2024, a 0.25% increase driven by high life expectancy despite a 1.1% rise in mortality and a record low fertility rate of 1.62 children per woman, the lowest since World War II.
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24% Bias Score
Netherlands Implements FMD Restrictions After German Outbreak
Following a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Germany affecting 3600 calves recently imported into the Netherlands, the Dutch government implemented restrictions including an export ban on veal calves (except for slaughter), hygiene protocols for transport, and visitation bans to prevent an o...
Netherlands Implements FMD Restrictions After German Outbreak
Following a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Germany affecting 3600 calves recently imported into the Netherlands, the Dutch government implemented restrictions including an export ban on veal calves (except for slaughter), hygiene protocols for transport, and visitation bans to prevent an o...
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32% Bias Score
Palestinian Activists to Stand Trial for Alleged Revenge Attack, Not Racially Motivated Crime
Three Palestinian activists face trial in Melbourne for an alleged revenge attack on Nemer Abusamha, involving kidnapping and assault, after initial media reports falsely claimed the attack was racially or religiously motivated; the incident involved accusations of sexual assault against Abusamha.
Palestinian Activists to Stand Trial for Alleged Revenge Attack, Not Racially Motivated Crime
Three Palestinian activists face trial in Melbourne for an alleged revenge attack on Nemer Abusamha, involving kidnapping and assault, after initial media reports falsely claimed the attack was racially or religiously motivated; the incident involved accusations of sexual assault against Abusamha.
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48% Bias Score
Avian Flu Causes Widespread US Egg Shortages, Prices Soar
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December 2024, causing widespread egg shortages across the US and a 25% price increase in December alone, with the situation expected to last six to nine months.
Avian Flu Causes Widespread US Egg Shortages, Prices Soar
Avian influenza killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December 2024, causing widespread egg shortages across the US and a 25% price increase in December alone, with the situation expected to last six to nine months.
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28% Bias Score
Fire Destroys Major Portion of Arnold Schönberg's Archive
A fire in Los Angeles destroyed a significant portion of composer Arnold Schönberg's archive, housed at Belmont Music Publishers, including manuscripts and scores, impacting the preservation of his musical legacy.
Fire Destroys Major Portion of Arnold Schönberg's Archive
A fire in Los Angeles destroyed a significant portion of composer Arnold Schönberg's archive, housed at Belmont Music Publishers, including manuscripts and scores, impacting the preservation of his musical legacy.
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24% Bias Score
Switzerland to Join EU Military Mobility Project
Following an agreement by EU member states, Switzerland will join the EU's Military Mobility project to improve the swift movement of military personnel, equipment, and goods across borders, enhancing crisis response times and aligning with its neutrality policy.
Switzerland to Join EU Military Mobility Project
Following an agreement by EU member states, Switzerland will join the EU's Military Mobility project to improve the swift movement of military personnel, equipment, and goods across borders, enhancing crisis response times and aligning with its neutrality policy.
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32% Bias Score
Bayern Rejects Nkunku-Tel Swap, Focuses on Bundesliga Title
Amidst transfer speculation surrounding players like Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel, FC Bayern München sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed the club's commitment to maintaining its current squad and securing the Bundesliga title, focusing on winning upcoming matches and ongoing contract n...
Bayern Rejects Nkunku-Tel Swap, Focuses on Bundesliga Title
Amidst transfer speculation surrounding players like Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel, FC Bayern München sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed the club's commitment to maintaining its current squad and securing the Bundesliga title, focusing on winning upcoming matches and ongoing contract n...
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32% Bias Score