January 2025
February 2025
Wembanyama Funds New Basketball Courts in Hometown
Victor Wembanyama funded and designed two new basketball courts in his hometown of Le Chesnay, France, overcoming numerous logistical challenges to complete the project in time for the San Antonio Spurs' exhibition games in Paris.
Wembanyama Funds New Basketball Courts in Hometown
Victor Wembanyama funded and designed two new basketball courts in his hometown of Le Chesnay, France, overcoming numerous logistical challenges to complete the project in time for the San Antonio Spurs' exhibition games in Paris.
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32% Bias Score
Niger River Flooding Displaces Families in Niamey
Annual flooding in Niamey, Niger, caused by the Guinea current, has displaced families and damaged homes, a mosque, and a school in the Kombo neighborhood due to insufficient protective measures during construction; pollution and sedimentation worsen the impact.
Niger River Flooding Displaces Families in Niamey
Annual flooding in Niamey, Niger, caused by the Guinea current, has displaced families and damaged homes, a mosque, and a school in the Kombo neighborhood due to insufficient protective measures during construction; pollution and sedimentation worsen the impact.
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32% Bias Score
German Teachers Grade Migrant Students Higher, Masking Potential Academic Issues
A 2024 OECD report highlights lower academic achievement among migrant children in developed nations; however, a German study reveals teachers give these students higher grades, possibly due to lowered expectations, potentially hindering their true academic potential.
German Teachers Grade Migrant Students Higher, Masking Potential Academic Issues
A 2024 OECD report highlights lower academic achievement among migrant children in developed nations; however, a German study reveals teachers give these students higher grades, possibly due to lowered expectations, potentially hindering their true academic potential.
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40% Bias Score
Garth Hudson, Influential Organist of the Band, Dies at 87
Garth Hudson, the Band's organist, died at 87; his unique musical style, blending classical, jazz, and rock, significantly influenced 1960s and 70s music, as evidenced by the Band's albums like Music from Big Pink and his later solo career.
Garth Hudson, Influential Organist of the Band, Dies at 87
Garth Hudson, the Band's organist, died at 87; his unique musical style, blending classical, jazz, and rock, significantly influenced 1960s and 70s music, as evidenced by the Band's albums like Music from Big Pink and his later solo career.
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24% Bias Score
Spain Expels Tunisian Ex-Jihadist
A Tunisian ex-jihadist who swam to Ceuta last summer was expelled from Spain to Turkey this month after five months of processing; his expulsion highlights the ongoing risk posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters.
Spain Expels Tunisian Ex-Jihadist
A Tunisian ex-jihadist who swam to Ceuta last summer was expelled from Spain to Turkey this month after five months of processing; his expulsion highlights the ongoing risk posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters.
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64% Bias Score
Rising Costs of Long-Term Health Insurance in Greece
In 2023, Greek long-term health insurance policies (255,000, 25% of market) showed a 19.5% claim frequency, averaging €4,560 per claim – up from 17.8% and €4,370 in 2022, driven by complex medical procedures and technological advancements, necessitating premium adjustments while protecting policyhol...
Rising Costs of Long-Term Health Insurance in Greece
In 2023, Greek long-term health insurance policies (255,000, 25% of market) showed a 19.5% claim frequency, averaging €4,560 per claim – up from 17.8% and €4,370 in 2022, driven by complex medical procedures and technological advancements, necessitating premium adjustments while protecting policyhol...
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32% Bias Score
France Secures EU Backing for Budget Plan Amidst Political Uncertainty
France's plan to reduce its large budget deficit until 2029 has been approved by the EU, involving structural reforms and concessions to left-wing legislators despite lacking a legislative majority; the 2024 deficit was 6.2% of the economy, exceeding the Eurozone limit.
France Secures EU Backing for Budget Plan Amidst Political Uncertainty
France's plan to reduce its large budget deficit until 2029 has been approved by the EU, involving structural reforms and concessions to left-wing legislators despite lacking a legislative majority; the 2024 deficit was 6.2% of the economy, exceeding the Eurozone limit.
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60% Bias Score
Benin Coup Trial Adjourned Amidst Political Tensions
In Benin, the trial of Olivier Boko and Oswald Homéky, close associates of President Patrice Talon, accused of plotting a coup, was adjourned due to objections from defense lawyers regarding the court's composition. The trial is highly significant given its timing, a year before the 2026 general ele...
Benin Coup Trial Adjourned Amidst Political Tensions
In Benin, the trial of Olivier Boko and Oswald Homéky, close associates of President Patrice Talon, accused of plotting a coup, was adjourned due to objections from defense lawyers regarding the court's composition. The trial is highly significant given its timing, a year before the 2026 general ele...
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40% Bias Score
Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care
Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.
Shortage of Cancer Drugs at Skopje Oncology Clinic Impacts Patient Care
Due to administrative procedures and increased patient numbers, six crucial biological cancer therapies are unavailable at Skopje's Oncology Clinic, impacting treatment for patients since January 17th, 2024, prompting calls for improved resource allocation and patient management.
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44% Bias Score
Labour's Levelling Up Shift Faces Deep Regional Divides
The Labour government renamed the Department for Levelling Up, shifting its focus to national living standards; however, a Centre for Cities report reveals persistent regional economic inequalities, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley, highlighting challenges for Labour's appr...
Labour's Levelling Up Shift Faces Deep Regional Divides
The Labour government renamed the Department for Levelling Up, shifting its focus to national living standards; however, a Centre for Cities report reveals persistent regional economic inequalities, with London workers earning 68% more than those in Burnley, highlighting challenges for Labour's appr...
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40% Bias Score
Urgent Meeting in Waterloo Fails to Resolve Tensions Between PSOE and Junts
On Monday, representatives from Spain's PSOE and Junts met in Waterloo, mediated by Francisco Galindo Vélez, to discuss disagreements and stalled negotiations concerning upcoming votes on three government decrees in the Spanish Congress, including pension revaluation and energy taxation, with the fu...
Urgent Meeting in Waterloo Fails to Resolve Tensions Between PSOE and Junts
On Monday, representatives from Spain's PSOE and Junts met in Waterloo, mediated by Francisco Galindo Vélez, to discuss disagreements and stalled negotiations concerning upcoming votes on three government decrees in the Spanish Congress, including pension revaluation and energy taxation, with the fu...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Plumber Dies After Year of Attacks; Motive Remains Unknown
Ron van Uffelen, a 45-year-old Dutch plumber, died after a year of 27 attacks and threats with heavy fireworks on his home, business, and cars; his widow testified that the constant stress caused his death, and the motive remains unknown despite numerous arrests.
Dutch Plumber Dies After Year of Attacks; Motive Remains Unknown
Ron van Uffelen, a 45-year-old Dutch plumber, died after a year of 27 attacks and threats with heavy fireworks on his home, business, and cars; his widow testified that the constant stress caused his death, and the motive remains unknown despite numerous arrests.
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52% Bias Score