January 2025
February 2025
German Lucky Loser Lys Makes Australian Open History
Eva Lys, a German tennis player, made history as the first female lucky loser to reach the Australian Open round of 16, before losing to Iga Swiatek in 59 minutes; her performance secured her a top 100 ranking and €252,000 in prize money.
German Lucky Loser Lys Makes Australian Open History
Eva Lys, a German tennis player, made history as the first female lucky loser to reach the Australian Open round of 16, before losing to Iga Swiatek in 59 minutes; her performance secured her a top 100 ranking and €252,000 in prize money.
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44% Bias Score
Borissov's New Role: Ensuring Stability for Bulgaria's Fragile Coalition
Bulgaria's ruling coalition, comprising GERB-SDS, BSP, ITN, and DPS, relies on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to ensure parliamentary stability, a unique role given other party leaders' executive branch positions; upcoming key appointments to regulatory bodies and the judiciary will be a crucial test.
Borissov's New Role: Ensuring Stability for Bulgaria's Fragile Coalition
Bulgaria's ruling coalition, comprising GERB-SDS, BSP, ITN, and DPS, relies on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to ensure parliamentary stability, a unique role given other party leaders' executive branch positions; upcoming key appointments to regulatory bodies and the judiciary will be a crucial test.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg's Vattenfall Raises Electricity Prices by 8.9%
Vattenfall, Hamburg's primary electricity supplier, is increasing its basic electricity tariff by 8.9% starting April 1st, due to a 9% rise in network charges by Hamburger Energienetze and additional taxes. A household using 2,500 kWh annually will see a 9.82 euro monthly increase.
Hamburg's Vattenfall Raises Electricity Prices by 8.9%
Vattenfall, Hamburg's primary electricity supplier, is increasing its basic electricity tariff by 8.9% starting April 1st, due to a 9% rise in network charges by Hamburger Energienetze and additional taxes. A household using 2,500 kWh annually will see a 9.82 euro monthly increase.
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36% Bias Score
Multiple Private School Closures in England Due to Labour's Tax Policy
Labour's increased VAT on private school fees and removal of business rates relief are forcing multiple school closures across England, including Maidwell Hall, Loughborough Amherst, Godolphin Prep, and Immanuel College Prep, prompting a significant shift of students towards the state sector and leg...
Multiple Private School Closures in England Due to Labour's Tax Policy
Labour's increased VAT on private school fees and removal of business rates relief are forcing multiple school closures across England, including Maidwell Hall, Loughborough Amherst, Godolphin Prep, and Immanuel College Prep, prompting a significant shift of students towards the state sector and leg...
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48% Bias Score
Soaring Concert Ticket Prices Spark Debate on Fair Pricing
Oasis's reunion tour ticket prices increased dramatically due to dynamic pricing, sparking a debate about fair pricing in the live music industry, where costs are high and revenue distribution uneven, impacting artists and fans.
Soaring Concert Ticket Prices Spark Debate on Fair Pricing
Oasis's reunion tour ticket prices increased dramatically due to dynamic pricing, sparking a debate about fair pricing in the live music industry, where costs are high and revenue distribution uneven, impacting artists and fans.
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40% Bias Score
Chongqing's Vertical City: A Unique Tourist Attraction
Chongqing, a 32-million-person megacity in southern China, built on steep mountains, defies conventional navigation; its multi-level infrastructure, including metro lines through skyscrapers and countless stairs, has become a popular tourist attraction for domestic visitors, notably on social media ...
Chongqing's Vertical City: A Unique Tourist Attraction
Chongqing, a 32-million-person megacity in southern China, built on steep mountains, defies conventional navigation; its multi-level infrastructure, including metro lines through skyscrapers and countless stairs, has become a popular tourist attraction for domestic visitors, notably on social media ...
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28% Bias Score
China Executes Two After Mass Casualty Attacks
A 62-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were executed in China after being found guilty of separate mass casualty attacks that left a combined 43 dead and 60 injured; the attacks, described as "revenge against society," reflect a growing trend of indiscriminate violence.
China Executes Two After Mass Casualty Attacks
A 62-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were executed in China after being found guilty of separate mass casualty attacks that left a combined 43 dead and 60 injured; the attacks, described as "revenge against society," reflect a growing trend of indiscriminate violence.
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52% Bias Score
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia: European Capitals of Culture 2025
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia share the 2025 European Capital of Culture title, with Chemnitz launching on January 18th to an 80,000-person crowd and Nova Gorica/Gorizia starting February 8th; both aim to overcome past divisions and foster unity through cultural exchange, using themes such as "C ...
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia: European Capitals of Culture 2025
Chemnitz and Nova Gorica/Gorizia share the 2025 European Capital of Culture title, with Chemnitz launching on January 18th to an 80,000-person crowd and Nova Gorica/Gorizia starting February 8th; both aim to overcome past divisions and foster unity through cultural exchange, using themes such as "C ...
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40% Bias Score
North Rhine-Westphalia Public Service Sees Significant Staff Increase Despite Shortages
A study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) reveals a 34% increase (4,800 positions) in North Rhine-Westphalia's public service from 2013-2022 in "political leadership and central administration" and "foreign affairs", despite reported staff shortages; overall public sector employment rose b...
North Rhine-Westphalia Public Service Sees Significant Staff Increase Despite Shortages
A study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) reveals a 34% increase (4,800 positions) in North Rhine-Westphalia's public service from 2013-2022 in "political leadership and central administration" and "foreign affairs", despite reported staff shortages; overall public sector employment rose b...
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52% Bias Score
Pensioner Air Fryer Scam in North Lincolnshire
Scammers are targeting pensioners in North Lincolnshire with fraudulent text messages demanding payment to receive free air fryers promised by the council as part of an energy efficiency scheme following the government's cancellation of winter fuel allowance for many.
Pensioner Air Fryer Scam in North Lincolnshire
Scammers are targeting pensioners in North Lincolnshire with fraudulent text messages demanding payment to receive free air fryers promised by the council as part of an energy efficiency scheme following the government's cancellation of winter fuel allowance for many.
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36% Bias Score
Goodwin's "Bad Education": Critique of British Universities
Matt Goodwin's "Bad Education" criticizes the increasing grade inflation in British universities (from 16% first-class degrees in 2010 to nearly 40% by the early 2020s), the perceived silencing of dissenting views, and the influence of "woke" ideas, arguing that these issues, alongside economic pres...
Goodwin's "Bad Education": Critique of British Universities
Matt Goodwin's "Bad Education" criticizes the increasing grade inflation in British universities (from 16% first-class degrees in 2010 to nearly 40% by the early 2020s), the perceived silencing of dissenting views, and the influence of "woke" ideas, arguing that these issues, alongside economic pres...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Cost Prompts Regulatory Review
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion yearly on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, impacting consumers and businesses, prompting a review of regulations.
Dutch Banks' €1.4 Billion Anti-Money Laundering Cost Prompts Regulatory Review
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen reveals that banks spend €1.4 billion yearly on anti-money laundering checks, employing 13,000 staff, impacting consumers and businesses, prompting a review of regulations.
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48% Bias Score