January 2025
February 2025
100,000 Schoenberg Scores Destroyed in Los Angeles Wildfires
At least 100,000 scores of Arnold Schoenberg's music were destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires last week, impacting the accessibility of his music for musicians. The sheet music, owned by Belmont Music Publishing, was stored in a building that burned down in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
100,000 Schoenberg Scores Destroyed in Los Angeles Wildfires
At least 100,000 scores of Arnold Schoenberg's music were destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires last week, impacting the accessibility of his music for musicians. The sheet music, owned by Belmont Music Publishing, was stored in a building that burned down in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
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36% Bias Score
Frankfurt Blocks Building Insulation Despite Federal Grant
A building owner in Frankfurt, Germany, is suing the city for blocking the insulation of their 1960s apartment building, despite receiving a federal grant for energy efficiency improvements.
Frankfurt Blocks Building Insulation Despite Federal Grant
A building owner in Frankfurt, Germany, is suing the city for blocking the insulation of their 1960s apartment building, despite receiving a federal grant for energy efficiency improvements.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Lacks Data on Children Affected by Utility Shutoffs and Evictions
In 2023, German utility companies cut off electricity to 204,441 households and gas to 28,059; 32,669 evictions occurred. The government lacks data on how many children were affected, despite concerns raised by a Left Party politician.
Germany Lacks Data on Children Affected by Utility Shutoffs and Evictions
In 2023, German utility companies cut off electricity to 204,441 households and gas to 28,059; 32,669 evictions occurred. The government lacks data on how many children were affected, despite concerns raised by a Left Party politician.
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32% Bias Score
Frasers Group Retains Thousands on Zero-Hours Contracts Despite New UK Legislation
Frasers Group, owner of Sports Direct, employs 11,500 retail staff (two-thirds of its retail workforce) on zero-hours contracts and 4,000 agency workers at its main warehouse, despite new UK legislation and past promises to improve working conditions, raising concerns about worker exploitation and t...
Frasers Group Retains Thousands on Zero-Hours Contracts Despite New UK Legislation
Frasers Group, owner of Sports Direct, employs 11,500 retail staff (two-thirds of its retail workforce) on zero-hours contracts and 4,000 agency workers at its main warehouse, despite new UK legislation and past promises to improve working conditions, raising concerns about worker exploitation and t...
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52% Bias Score
Indictment of Istanbul Bar Association Leadership for Alleged Terrorist Propaganda
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office indicted 11 members of the Istanbul Bar Association, including its president, for alleged "terrorist propaganda" and dissemination of misinformation following a December 2024 tweet about deaths in Syria; the prosecution seeks their removal and new electi...
Indictment of Istanbul Bar Association Leadership for Alleged Terrorist Propaganda
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office indicted 11 members of the Istanbul Bar Association, including its president, for alleged "terrorist propaganda" and dissemination of misinformation following a December 2024 tweet about deaths in Syria; the prosecution seeks their removal and new electi...
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52% Bias Score
Pope Francis Releases Early Autobiography, "Hope
Pope Francis's autobiography, "Hope," released early in connection with the Holy Year, offers personal anecdotes and insights into his life and papacy, contrasting with the communication styles of previous popes.
Pope Francis Releases Early Autobiography, "Hope
Pope Francis's autobiography, "Hope," released early in connection with the Holy Year, offers personal anecdotes and insights into his life and papacy, contrasting with the communication styles of previous popes.
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40% Bias Score
Bayrou Revives "Democracy Bank" Proposal for Public Campaign Financing
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed a "democracy bank" for public financing of political campaigns to counter private and foreign influence, addressing past financial crises and aiming for increased transparency and political independence.
Bayrou Revives "Democracy Bank" Proposal for Public Campaign Financing
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed a "democracy bank" for public financing of political campaigns to counter private and foreign influence, addressing past financial crises and aiming for increased transparency and political independence.
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36% Bias Score
French Court Critiques EPR Reactor Profitability, Raising Doubts About Nuclear Expansion
A French Court of Auditors report reveals the questionable financial viability of EPR nuclear reactors, citing significant cost overruns, delays (12-13 years globally vs. EDF's projected 7-9), and uncertainty around future electricity prices and renewable energy competition, potentially jeopardizing...
French Court Critiques EPR Reactor Profitability, Raising Doubts About Nuclear Expansion
A French Court of Auditors report reveals the questionable financial viability of EPR nuclear reactors, citing significant cost overruns, delays (12-13 years globally vs. EDF's projected 7-9), and uncertainty around future electricity prices and renewable energy competition, potentially jeopardizing...
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52% Bias Score
Florida Housing Market Slowdown: High Interest Rates and Hurricanes Stall Sales
Florida's housing market is slowing significantly, with homes remaining on the market far longer than usual in December 2024 due to high interest rates and three major hurricanes that caused widespread damage and increased insurance costs.
Florida Housing Market Slowdown: High Interest Rates and Hurricanes Stall Sales
Florida's housing market is slowing significantly, with homes remaining on the market far longer than usual in December 2024 due to high interest rates and three major hurricanes that caused widespread damage and increased insurance costs.
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44% Bias Score
UK Teachers Banned After Misappropriating £200,000 in Public Funds
Two senior teachers at River House School in Warwickshire, UK, were banned from teaching after misappropriating over £200,000 in public funds; former headteacher Michael Turner wrongly claimed £36,000 in bonuses, and his deputy, Simon Constantinou, falsely claimed £174,000 in overtime and expenses, ...
UK Teachers Banned After Misappropriating £200,000 in Public Funds
Two senior teachers at River House School in Warwickshire, UK, were banned from teaching after misappropriating over £200,000 in public funds; former headteacher Michael Turner wrongly claimed £36,000 in bonuses, and his deputy, Simon Constantinou, falsely claimed £174,000 in overtime and expenses, ...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Music Education Crisis: Budget Cuts Cause Talent Drain
Due to €250 million in municipal budget cuts between 2011-2014, numerous Dutch music schools have closed, impacting music associations, conservatories, and resulting in fewer qualified Dutch music students; this is further exacerbated by increased tuition costs, and a lack of accessible music educat...
Dutch Music Education Crisis: Budget Cuts Cause Talent Drain
Due to €250 million in municipal budget cuts between 2011-2014, numerous Dutch music schools have closed, impacting music associations, conservatories, and resulting in fewer qualified Dutch music students; this is further exacerbated by increased tuition costs, and a lack of accessible music educat...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Music Education Crisis: Budget Cuts Cause Widespread School Closures
The Netherlands is experiencing a crisis in music education due to municipal budget cuts, causing numerous music school closures, impacting the quality and accessibility of music education, and resulting in fewer highly skilled Dutch music students.
Dutch Music Education Crisis: Budget Cuts Cause Widespread School Closures
The Netherlands is experiencing a crisis in music education due to municipal budget cuts, causing numerous music school closures, impacting the quality and accessibility of music education, and resulting in fewer highly skilled Dutch music students.
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52% Bias Score