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Dutton Promises Tax Deduction for Work Lunches Amidst Internal Party Strife
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a two-year tax offset plan for work lunches, up to $20,000 for small businesses with turnover under $10 million, while facing internal party conflict after a preselection battle in a key Sydney seat.
Dutton Promises Tax Deduction for Work Lunches Amidst Internal Party Strife
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced a two-year tax offset plan for work lunches, up to $20,000 for small businesses with turnover under $10 million, while facing internal party conflict after a preselection battle in a key Sydney seat.
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56% Bias Score
Germany's Left Party Struggles to Gain Traction in Bundestag Polls
Germany's Left party, despite gaining 17,000 members since a recent split, remains below the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in polls; their strategy focuses on securing three direct mandates and emphasizes lowering living costs, opposing arms to Ukraine, and advocating for a stronger soci...
Germany's Left Party Struggles to Gain Traction in Bundestag Polls
Germany's Left party, despite gaining 17,000 members since a recent split, remains below the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in polls; their strategy focuses on securing three direct mandates and emphasizes lowering living costs, opposing arms to Ukraine, and advocating for a stronger soci...
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44% Bias Score
Thatcher's Secret Elocution Lessons from Olivier
Margaret Thatcher received six elocution and presentation lessons from Laurence Olivier in 1972, arranged by her speechwriter and image consultant, to improve her political image, as detailed in a new Radio 4 play, "When Maggie Met Larry," airing February 15th.
Thatcher's Secret Elocution Lessons from Olivier
Margaret Thatcher received six elocution and presentation lessons from Laurence Olivier in 1972, arranged by her speechwriter and image consultant, to improve her political image, as detailed in a new Radio 4 play, "When Maggie Met Larry," airing February 15th.
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40% Bias Score
North Carolina Homeowners' Insurance Premiums to Rise 15% by Mid-2026
North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase by an average of 15% by mid-2026, a compromise reached between the state Insurance Department and the insurance industry following a request for a 42.2% increase, reflecting factors like inflation, increased reinsurance costs, and the impac...
North Carolina Homeowners' Insurance Premiums to Rise 15% by Mid-2026
North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase by an average of 15% by mid-2026, a compromise reached between the state Insurance Department and the insurance industry following a request for a 42.2% increase, reflecting factors like inflation, increased reinsurance costs, and the impac...
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20% Bias Score
German Left Party Outlines 'Plan B' Amidst Low Poll Ratings
Germany's Left Party held an extraordinary congress in Berlin, outlining a strategy to secure Bundestag seats through prominent senior members ('Mission Silberlocke') amid low poll ratings and internal divisions regarding social, economic, and migration issues.
German Left Party Outlines 'Plan B' Amidst Low Poll Ratings
Germany's Left Party held an extraordinary congress in Berlin, outlining a strategy to secure Bundestag seats through prominent senior members ('Mission Silberlocke') amid low poll ratings and internal divisions regarding social, economic, and migration issues.
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64% Bias Score
Sevilla Upsets Girona, Ending Six-Game Losing Streak
Saul's exceptional performance and Lukebakio's late goal secured a 2-1 Sevilla victory over Girona at Montilivi Stadium, ending Girona's six-game winning streak against Sevilla and boosting Sevilla's chances of a higher league finish.
Sevilla Upsets Girona, Ending Six-Game Losing Streak
Saul's exceptional performance and Lukebakio's late goal secured a 2-1 Sevilla victory over Girona at Montilivi Stadium, ending Girona's six-game winning streak against Sevilla and boosting Sevilla's chances of a higher league finish.
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48% Bias Score
German Left Party's Electoral Strategy Amidst Internal Divisions and Low Poll Numbers
Germany's Left Party, currently polling between 3% and 4%, held an extraordinary party congress in Berlin focusing on electoral strategy; their plan involves prominent older members winning direct mandates to secure Bundestag representation, while internal divisions and avoidance of key issues like ...
German Left Party's Electoral Strategy Amidst Internal Divisions and Low Poll Numbers
Germany's Left Party, currently polling between 3% and 4%, held an extraordinary party congress in Berlin focusing on electoral strategy; their plan involves prominent older members winning direct mandates to secure Bundestag representation, while internal divisions and avoidance of key issues like ...
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68% Bias Score
Hoffenheim Ends Losing Streak with 3-1 Kiel Victory
Hoffenheim defeated Holstein Kiel 3-1, ending a nine-match losing streak and escaping a potential relegation zone thanks to goals by Adam Hlozek (2) and Andrej Kramaric; Kramaric's pre-match criticism seemed to motivate the team.
Hoffenheim Ends Losing Streak with 3-1 Kiel Victory
Hoffenheim defeated Holstein Kiel 3-1, ending a nine-match losing streak and escaping a potential relegation zone thanks to goals by Adam Hlozek (2) and Andrej Kramaric; Kramaric's pre-match criticism seemed to motivate the team.
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48% Bias Score
Persistent Fog Disrupts Netherlands; A Contrast to Declining Fog Days
Unusually persistent fog in the Netherlands is disrupting transportation, causing flight cancellations and reduced visibility, a stark contrast to the overall decline in fog days since the 1980s due to cleaner air.
Persistent Fog Disrupts Netherlands; A Contrast to Declining Fog Days
Unusually persistent fog in the Netherlands is disrupting transportation, causing flight cancellations and reduced visibility, a stark contrast to the overall decline in fog days since the 1980s due to cleaner air.
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16% Bias Score
Renowned Theatre Director Claire van Kampen Dies at 71
Claire van Kampen, the first female musical director at both the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre, died aged 71 on Saturday after a battle with cancer; her husband, Sir Mark Rylance, confirmed the news.
Renowned Theatre Director Claire van Kampen Dies at 71
Claire van Kampen, the first female musical director at both the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre, died aged 71 on Saturday after a battle with cancer; her husband, Sir Mark Rylance, confirmed the news.
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20% Bias Score
German Left Party Convention Highlights Internal Divisions and Electoral Challenges
Germany's Left Party, polling at 3-4%, held a convention outlining a strategy to enter the Bundestag by securing direct mandates through prominent figures, focusing on rent control and wealth taxes while avoiding key issues like migration and economic growth.
German Left Party Convention Highlights Internal Divisions and Electoral Challenges
Germany's Left Party, polling at 3-4%, held a convention outlining a strategy to enter the Bundestag by securing direct mandates through prominent figures, focusing on rent control and wealth taxes while avoiding key issues like migration and economic growth.
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68% Bias Score
Leganés Ends Atlético's Winning Streak
Atlético de Madrid's 15-game winning streak ended in a 1-0 defeat against Leganés on Sunday, with Griezmann missing a late penalty; Leganés's Dmitrovic made key saves.
Leganés Ends Atlético's Winning Streak
Atlético de Madrid's 15-game winning streak ended in a 1-0 defeat against Leganés on Sunday, with Griezmann missing a late penalty; Leganés's Dmitrovic made key saves.
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24% Bias Score