January 2025
February 2025
German Court Hears Mask Fraud Case, Charges Dropped
Two businesspeople in Germany face charges related to selling low-quality Corona protective masks, procured from China during the pandemic, to pharmacies, though initial fraud charges were dropped; one defendant is a local politician.
German Court Hears Mask Fraud Case, Charges Dropped
Two businesspeople in Germany face charges related to selling low-quality Corona protective masks, procured from China during the pandemic, to pharmacies, though initial fraud charges were dropped; one defendant is a local politician.
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40% Bias Score
TFF to Regulate Club Statements, Use Foreign VAR Referees
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) plans to implement stricter regulations on public statements by football clubs and officials, particularly Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, following concerns about inflammatory rhetoric; they will also use foreign VAR referees in the Süper Lig to improve public perc...
TFF to Regulate Club Statements, Use Foreign VAR Referees
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) plans to implement stricter regulations on public statements by football clubs and officials, particularly Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, following concerns about inflammatory rhetoric; they will also use foreign VAR referees in the Süper Lig to improve public perc...
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48% Bias Score
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Resigns; Replacement Appointed
Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis resigned today for personal reasons after 5.5 years of service, with Tasos Hadjivasileiou appointed as his replacement, effective Monday.
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Resigns; Replacement Appointed
Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis resigned today for personal reasons after 5.5 years of service, with Tasos Hadjivasileiou appointed as his replacement, effective Monday.
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8% Bias Score
Edinburgh Zoo's £2,000 Tiger Feeding Experience
Edinburgh Zoo offers a £2,000 "Build Your Own Wild Experience", including feeding tigers with tongs, interacting with other animals, and lunch, to raise funds; extra adults cost £1,000, children £500.
Edinburgh Zoo's £2,000 Tiger Feeding Experience
Edinburgh Zoo offers a £2,000 "Build Your Own Wild Experience", including feeding tigers with tongs, interacting with other animals, and lunch, to raise funds; extra adults cost £1,000, children £500.
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48% Bias Score
Community Support Saves Family Candle Business from Closure
Wonky Candles, a Leicestershire-based candle business run by a deaf and blind candlemaker PJ Seaman, his brother Tom, and their mother Helen, avoided closure after a Facebook appeal generated 1,000 orders in two days, providing several months of financial stability.
Community Support Saves Family Candle Business from Closure
Wonky Candles, a Leicestershire-based candle business run by a deaf and blind candlemaker PJ Seaman, his brother Tom, and their mother Helen, avoided closure after a Facebook appeal generated 1,000 orders in two days, providing several months of financial stability.
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48% Bias Score
Saxony-Anhalt's Coalition Divided Over Hospital Closures
Saxony-Anhalt's coalition government is divided over hospital restructuring, with the FDP proposing closures in Köthen, Merseburg, and Querfurt to address financial pressures, while the SPD opposes these closures, prioritizing accessible healthcare; a final decision is expected by October 2026.
Saxony-Anhalt's Coalition Divided Over Hospital Closures
Saxony-Anhalt's coalition government is divided over hospital restructuring, with the FDP proposing closures in Köthen, Merseburg, and Querfurt to address financial pressures, while the SPD opposes these closures, prioritizing accessible healthcare; a final decision is expected by October 2026.
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52% Bias Score
Ale Hop and Titi Bakorta's Collaborative Album Reimagines Congolese Soukous
Peruvian musician Ale Hop and Congolese guitarist Titi Bakorta released a six-track album blending soukous with electronic music, resulting in a unique sound that sometimes teeters on the edge of overwhelm but is mostly exciting and engaging.
Ale Hop and Titi Bakorta's Collaborative Album Reimagines Congolese Soukous
Peruvian musician Ale Hop and Congolese guitarist Titi Bakorta released a six-track album blending soukous with electronic music, resulting in a unique sound that sometimes teeters on the edge of overwhelm but is mostly exciting and engaging.
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4% Bias Score
Salt Research Funds Open 2025 Call for Proposals
The Salt Research Funds, launched their 2025 call for proposals on January 14th, offering eight grants of 70,000 TL each for research on Turkey's urban, societal, and economic transformations since the 19th century, and on art, architecture, and design since 1950, with a focus on under-utilized sour...
Salt Research Funds Open 2025 Call for Proposals
The Salt Research Funds, launched their 2025 call for proposals on January 14th, offering eight grants of 70,000 TL each for research on Turkey's urban, societal, and economic transformations since the 19th century, and on art, architecture, and design since 1950, with a focus on under-utilized sour...
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4% Bias Score
Dutch Singer and TV Presenter Manuëla Kemp Dies at 61
Dutch singer and television presenter Manuëla Kemp died at age 61 following a coma after a scooter accident in Portugal; she was known for her husky voice and work on shows like "Maan bij nacht" and "De vrienden van Amstel.
Dutch Singer and TV Presenter Manuëla Kemp Dies at 61
Dutch singer and television presenter Manuëla Kemp died at age 61 following a coma after a scooter accident in Portugal; she was known for her husky voice and work on shows like "Maan bij nacht" and "De vrienden van Amstel.
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32% Bias Score
Derbyshire Parish Council Faces Bankruptcy, Potential Criminal Charges
An external report reveals the Elmton with Creswell Parish Council in Derbyshire is effectively bankrupt, faces potential criminal proceedings against its councillors, and owes over \£230,000 to Bolsover District Council in addition to a \£3 million government loan, all due to "large and systemic fa...
Derbyshire Parish Council Faces Bankruptcy, Potential Criminal Charges
An external report reveals the Elmton with Creswell Parish Council in Derbyshire is effectively bankrupt, faces potential criminal proceedings against its councillors, and owes over \£230,000 to Bolsover District Council in addition to a \£3 million government loan, all due to "large and systemic fa...
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56% Bias Score
Djokovic Praises Collins' Response to Heckling, Highlighting Shift in Tennis Fan-Player Dynamics
Novak Djokovic praised Danielle Collins' witty responses to heckling fans at the Australian Open, highlighting a shift towards increased player-fan interaction in tennis, potentially influencing future regulations or entertainment additions to the sport.
Djokovic Praises Collins' Response to Heckling, Highlighting Shift in Tennis Fan-Player Dynamics
Novak Djokovic praised Danielle Collins' witty responses to heckling fans at the Australian Open, highlighting a shift towards increased player-fan interaction in tennis, potentially influencing future regulations or entertainment additions to the sport.
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56% Bias Score
Netflix's "Casual Viewing" Strategy Sparks Debate
Netflix's strategy of creating "casual viewing" content, designed to be watched while multitasking, has sparked controversy, with some writers denying receiving instructions to simplify dialogue, while others acknowledge adapting to shorter attention spans. This contrasts with the immersive nature o...
Netflix's "Casual Viewing" Strategy Sparks Debate
Netflix's strategy of creating "casual viewing" content, designed to be watched while multitasking, has sparked controversy, with some writers denying receiving instructions to simplify dialogue, while others acknowledge adapting to shorter attention spans. This contrasts with the immersive nature o...
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44% Bias Score