January 2025
February 2025
Right-Wing Appropriation of "Grenzüberschreitung": A Shift in Political Discourse
The German term "Grenzüberschreitung" (border crossing), originating in left-wing philosophy, has been adopted by the right-wing as a political slogan, signifying a shift in political discourse and a rise of far-right parties.
Right-Wing Appropriation of "Grenzüberschreitung": A Shift in Political Discourse
The German term "Grenzüberschreitung" (border crossing), originating in left-wing philosophy, has been adopted by the right-wing as a political slogan, signifying a shift in political discourse and a rise of far-right parties.
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40% Bias Score
German Expert Warns of Populist Migration Rhetoric Ahead of Elections
Conflict researcher Andreas Zick criticizes the populist manipulation of migration issues in the German federal election campaign, advocating for earlier immigrant support, a dedicated migration ministry, and highlighting the disproportionate focus on the relatively low number of irregular migrants ...
German Expert Warns of Populist Migration Rhetoric Ahead of Elections
Conflict researcher Andreas Zick criticizes the populist manipulation of migration issues in the German federal election campaign, advocating for earlier immigrant support, a dedicated migration ministry, and highlighting the disproportionate focus on the relatively low number of irregular migrants ...
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44% Bias Score
Berlin's Haus der Statistik Project: A Success Story in Collaboration, and a Contrast to the Dragonerareal Challenges
Berlin's Haus der Statistik project, initially slated for demolition, will open this spring, housing a tax office and a center for refugees, social services, and culture following a successful collaboration between an initiative, the district, the senate, and a housing association; in contrast, the ...
Berlin's Haus der Statistik Project: A Success Story in Collaboration, and a Contrast to the Dragonerareal Challenges
Berlin's Haus der Statistik project, initially slated for demolition, will open this spring, housing a tax office and a center for refugees, social services, and culture following a successful collaboration between an initiative, the district, the senate, and a housing association; in contrast, the ...
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60% Bias Score
Syria Slaps Steep Tariffs on Imports, Angering Turkey
Syria's new government implemented a 300 percent tariff increase on all imports, with Turkish cement facing a 385.7 percent hike, causing strong reactions from Turkish businesses and prompting a meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials next week.
Syria Slaps Steep Tariffs on Imports, Angering Turkey
Syria's new government implemented a 300 percent tariff increase on all imports, with Turkish cement facing a 385.7 percent hike, causing strong reactions from Turkish businesses and prompting a meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials next week.
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48% Bias Score
Biden's Presidency Ends with Low Approval Ratings Amidst Policy Successes and Negative Events
President Biden concluded his single term with approval ratings consistently below 50%, despite legislative wins, due to negative reactions to events such as the Afghanistan withdrawal, rising inflation, and border issues, leaving his historical legacy uncertain.
Biden's Presidency Ends with Low Approval Ratings Amidst Policy Successes and Negative Events
President Biden concluded his single term with approval ratings consistently below 50%, despite legislative wins, due to negative reactions to events such as the Afghanistan withdrawal, rising inflation, and border issues, leaving his historical legacy uncertain.
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60% Bias Score
18th-Century Trial Proposal Foreshadowed Modern Clinical Research
New research suggests Francis Hauksbee the Younger's 1743 proposal for a controlled clinical trial, though never conducted, may have influenced James Lind's 1747 scurvy trial, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of modern clinical research.
18th-Century Trial Proposal Foreshadowed Modern Clinical Research
New research suggests Francis Hauksbee the Younger's 1743 proposal for a controlled clinical trial, though never conducted, may have influenced James Lind's 1747 scurvy trial, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of modern clinical research.
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28% Bias Score
Germany's Inflation Rises to 2.6 Percent in December 2024
Germany's December 2024 inflation hit 2.6 percent year-on-year, the second-highest in 2024 after January's 2.9 percent, due to rising service and food prices; 2024's average inflation was 1 percent, with food price increases offset by energy price decreases.
Germany's Inflation Rises to 2.6 Percent in December 2024
Germany's December 2024 inflation hit 2.6 percent year-on-year, the second-highest in 2024 after January's 2.9 percent, due to rising service and food prices; 2024's average inflation was 1 percent, with food price increases offset by energy price decreases.
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40% Bias Score
Ramelow's Bundestag Bid: A Revitalization Attempt for the Left Party
Bodo Ramelow, 68, former Minister President of Thuringia, is running for the German Bundestag with the Left Party, aiming to revitalize the party's public image and electoral prospects; he highlights recent membership growth in Thuringia and his social media collaboration with younger party members.
Ramelow's Bundestag Bid: A Revitalization Attempt for the Left Party
Bodo Ramelow, 68, former Minister President of Thuringia, is running for the German Bundestag with the Left Party, aiming to revitalize the party's public image and electoral prospects; he highlights recent membership growth in Thuringia and his social media collaboration with younger party members.
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40% Bias Score
Blood Simple: A Coen Brothers Noir
In Joel and Ethan Coen's 1984 debut, Blood Simple, a Texas bar owner hires a private investigator to murder his wife and her lover, but the detective's incompetence and greed trigger a disastrous chain of events, showcasing the chaotic nature of crime and the unpredictable consequences of impulsive ...
Blood Simple: A Coen Brothers Noir
In Joel and Ethan Coen's 1984 debut, Blood Simple, a Texas bar owner hires a private investigator to murder his wife and her lover, but the detective's incompetence and greed trigger a disastrous chain of events, showcasing the chaotic nature of crime and the unpredictable consequences of impulsive ...
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48% Bias Score
California Wildfires Expose Water Shortage Crisis in Emergency Response
A California father lost his home in the January 8th wildfires due to water shortages affecting fire hydrants and fire trucks, highlighting systemic failures in emergency response and prompting calls for leadership changes.
California Wildfires Expose Water Shortage Crisis in Emergency Response
A California father lost his home in the January 8th wildfires due to water shortages affecting fire hydrants and fire trucks, highlighting systemic failures in emergency response and prompting calls for leadership changes.
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44% Bias Score
Pompeii Spa: Elite Roman Hospitality and Social Strategies
In Pompeii, archaeologists unearthed a large and sophisticated spa complex connected to a banquet hall within a residential building, indicating its use for lavish hospitality by a prominent citizen to consolidate political influence or enhance social standing, mirroring scenes in Petronius' Satyric...
Pompeii Spa: Elite Roman Hospitality and Social Strategies
In Pompeii, archaeologists unearthed a large and sophisticated spa complex connected to a banquet hall within a residential building, indicating its use for lavish hospitality by a prominent citizen to consolidate political influence or enhance social standing, mirroring scenes in Petronius' Satyric...
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24% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban: Potential Economic Boon for Africa
The US ban on TikTok, effective January 19th, could positively impact Africa economically by redirecting TikTok's resources towards its African user base, creating new revenue streams for African content creators; however, it also raises concerns about increased regulation of social media platforms ...
US TikTok Ban: Potential Economic Boon for Africa
The US ban on TikTok, effective January 19th, could positively impact Africa economically by redirecting TikTok's resources towards its African user base, creating new revenue streams for African content creators; however, it also raises concerns about increased regulation of social media platforms ...
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36% Bias Score