January 2025
February 2025
Paralympic Champion's Past: A Story of Terrorism and Spain's Transition
Ivan Butel's "De silence et d'or" profiles Sebastian "Chano" Rodriguez, a former GRAPO terrorist who became a Paralympic swimming champion, exploring Spain's post-Franco transition and the lasting impact of political violence.
Paralympic Champion's Past: A Story of Terrorism and Spain's Transition
Ivan Butel's "De silence et d'or" profiles Sebastian "Chano" Rodriguez, a former GRAPO terrorist who became a Paralympic swimming champion, exploring Spain's post-Franco transition and the lasting impact of political violence.
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28% Bias Score
Electronic Device and Vehicle Sounds Trigger Negative Reactions in Vulnerable Individuals
Apple confirmed that AirPods Pro 2 self-calibrate with faint chimes, causing user complaints; meanwhile, Kia's Sportage and Sorento SUVs use chimes for various notifications, potentially triggering negative reactions in people with hyperacusis or misophonia.
Electronic Device and Vehicle Sounds Trigger Negative Reactions in Vulnerable Individuals
Apple confirmed that AirPods Pro 2 self-calibrate with faint chimes, causing user complaints; meanwhile, Kia's Sportage and Sorento SUVs use chimes for various notifications, potentially triggering negative reactions in people with hyperacusis or misophonia.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Boosts Maternity Capital and Child Benefits by 7.3% in 2025
Starting February 1st, 2025, Russia's maternity capital will increase by 7.3%, with payments totaling 676,400 rubles for the first child and 893,800 rubles for the second if the first child benefit wasn't received. A one-time birth benefit will rise to 26,400 rubles, and the maximum monthly childcar...
Russia Boosts Maternity Capital and Child Benefits by 7.3% in 2025
Starting February 1st, 2025, Russia's maternity capital will increase by 7.3%, with payments totaling 676,400 rubles for the first child and 893,800 rubles for the second if the first child benefit wasn't received. A one-time birth benefit will rise to 26,400 rubles, and the maximum monthly childcar...
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48% Bias Score
The Brutalist" Film Premieres, Showcasing Architecture's Controversial Style
The Brutalist", a film about a fictional Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor who champions brutalist architecture, opens in Britain, showcasing the style's complex history and ongoing reevaluation.
The Brutalist" Film Premieres, Showcasing Architecture's Controversial Style
The Brutalist", a film about a fictional Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor who champions brutalist architecture, opens in Britain, showcasing the style's complex history and ongoing reevaluation.
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40% Bias Score
Androulakis: Vote PASOK to Remove New Democracy
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, in an interview, declared his party's objective is to replace New Democracy in government, directly linking a vote for PASOK to the removal of New Democracy. He refuted accusations of potential alliances with extreme parties, emphasizing PASOK's independent path.
Androulakis: Vote PASOK to Remove New Democracy
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, in an interview, declared his party's objective is to replace New Democracy in government, directly linking a vote for PASOK to the removal of New Democracy. He refuted accusations of potential alliances with extreme parties, emphasizing PASOK's independent path.
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48% Bias Score
Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" Drafts Fetch \$508,000 at Auction
Three early drafts of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man," rescued from the trash by journalist Al Aronowitz in 1964, sold for \$508,000 at a Nashville auction, highlighting the enduring value of musical history and Dylan's creative process.
Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" Drafts Fetch \$508,000 at Auction
Three early drafts of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man," rescued from the trash by journalist Al Aronowitz in 1964, sold for \$508,000 at a Nashville auction, highlighting the enduring value of musical history and Dylan's creative process.
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24% Bias Score
EU Monitors Kosovo Elections Amidst Serbia Tensions
The European Union is deploying a 100-person election observation mission to Kosovo for its February 9th parliamentary elections, amid ongoing tensions with Serbia following incidents including the killing of a police officer and damage to infrastructure, both blamed by Kosovo on Serbia, and a large...
EU Monitors Kosovo Elections Amidst Serbia Tensions
The European Union is deploying a 100-person election observation mission to Kosovo for its February 9th parliamentary elections, amid ongoing tensions with Serbia following incidents including the killing of a police officer and damage to infrastructure, both blamed by Kosovo on Serbia, and a large...
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36% Bias Score
Sci-Fi Writers Help UK Military Plan for Future Threats
British science fiction writers are collaborating with the Ministry of Defence to explore future threats, including mass electronic failures in self-driving cars, to improve national resilience and crisis management strategies.
Sci-Fi Writers Help UK Military Plan for Future Threats
British science fiction writers are collaborating with the Ministry of Defence to explore future threats, including mass electronic failures in self-driving cars, to improve national resilience and crisis management strategies.
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16% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Costs Rise, Testing Labour's Economic Plans
Increased UK government borrowing costs due to financial market turmoil could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending, but projected consumer-driven growth offers some economic resilience, requiring strategic fiscal management.
UK Borrowing Costs Rise, Testing Labour's Economic Plans
Increased UK government borrowing costs due to financial market turmoil could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending, but projected consumer-driven growth offers some economic resilience, requiring strategic fiscal management.
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36% Bias Score
Arbo's "The Years" a West End Sell-out, Provoking Unexpected Audience Reactions
Norwegian theatre director Eline Arbo's adaptation of Annie Ernaux's memoir "The Years," featuring five actors portraying Ernaux across her life, unexpectedly became a sell-out hit at London's Almeida Theatre and transfers to the West End this month, provoking strong audience reactions, particularly...
Arbo's "The Years" a West End Sell-out, Provoking Unexpected Audience Reactions
Norwegian theatre director Eline Arbo's adaptation of Annie Ernaux's memoir "The Years," featuring five actors portraying Ernaux across her life, unexpectedly became a sell-out hit at London's Almeida Theatre and transfers to the West End this month, provoking strong audience reactions, particularly...
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36% Bias Score
Cubarsi's Strong Showing Cannot Prevent Barcelona Draw at Getafe
Barcelona drew 1-1 against Getafe on Saturday, extending their winless streak at Getafe's stadium to four games; Pau Cubarsi, celebrating his one-year anniversary as a senior player, had a strong individual performance despite the result.
Cubarsi's Strong Showing Cannot Prevent Barcelona Draw at Getafe
Barcelona drew 1-1 against Getafe on Saturday, extending their winless streak at Getafe's stadium to four games; Pau Cubarsi, celebrating his one-year anniversary as a senior player, had a strong individual performance despite the result.
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28% Bias Score
Under-consumption Trend Gains Momentum in Australia
Driven by environmental concerns and a desire for greater self-control, Sydney digital marketer Laura Boyd reduced her clothing purchases from 37 items in 2023 to six in 2024, reflecting a growing trend of under-consumption amongst Australians who are the world leaders in clothing consumption, and s...
Under-consumption Trend Gains Momentum in Australia
Driven by environmental concerns and a desire for greater self-control, Sydney digital marketer Laura Boyd reduced her clothing purchases from 37 items in 2023 to six in 2024, reflecting a growing trend of under-consumption amongst Australians who are the world leaders in clothing consumption, and s...
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48% Bias Score