January 2025
February 2025
Deezer combats AI-generated music to fairly compensate artists
Deezer announced that 10% of its uploaded tracks are AI-generated, prompting the development of an internal detection tool to identify and remove approximately 10,000 daily AI-created tracks to better compensate artists, contrasting with Spotify's use of AI-generated "Perfect Fit Content.
Deezer combats AI-generated music to fairly compensate artists
Deezer announced that 10% of its uploaded tracks are AI-generated, prompting the development of an internal detection tool to identify and remove approximately 10,000 daily AI-created tracks to better compensate artists, contrasting with Spotify's use of AI-generated "Perfect Fit Content.
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44% Bias Score
German Gymnastics Federation Investigates Abuse Allegations Amidst Skepticism
Following allegations of physical and mental abuse at the Stuttgart national gymnastics training center, the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) president Alfons Hölzl expressed self-criticism and initiated an independent investigation to be completed by a Frankfurt law firm, but some gymnasts remain...
German Gymnastics Federation Investigates Abuse Allegations Amidst Skepticism
Following allegations of physical and mental abuse at the Stuttgart national gymnastics training center, the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) president Alfons Hölzl expressed self-criticism and initiated an independent investigation to be completed by a Frankfurt law firm, but some gymnasts remain...
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48% Bias Score
Fake Train" Viewership Controversy Highlights Misinformation in Political Discourse
The German Federal Agency for Civic Education's €470,000 "Fake Train" video series, combating misinformation, saw low viewership on its website (651-6565 views per episode) but significantly higher, undisclosed numbers on Amazon Prime Video, prompting misleading criticism from AfD politicians.
Fake Train" Viewership Controversy Highlights Misinformation in Political Discourse
The German Federal Agency for Civic Education's €470,000 "Fake Train" video series, combating misinformation, saw low viewership on its website (651-6565 views per episode) but significantly higher, undisclosed numbers on Amazon Prime Video, prompting misleading criticism from AfD politicians.
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48% Bias Score
Bamberg Archbishop Vows to End Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
Bamberg Archbishop Herwig Gössl vows to end the cover-up of sexual abuse within his archdiocese, encouraging victims to come forward and offering support, compensation, and mandatory staff training to prevent future incidents, while acknowledging that a comprehensive assessment of their success will...
Bamberg Archbishop Vows to End Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
Bamberg Archbishop Herwig Gössl vows to end the cover-up of sexual abuse within his archdiocese, encouraging victims to come forward and offering support, compensation, and mandatory staff training to prevent future incidents, while acknowledging that a comprehensive assessment of their success will...
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36% Bias Score
Regent's Park Mansion Sells for £139 Million, Raising Transparency Concerns
A 40-bedroom mansion in Regent's Park, formerly owned by Prince Khaled bin Sultan al-Saud, has sold for approximately £139 million to a UK subsidiary of Zedra, a corporate services firm, despite efforts to increase transparency in offshore property ownership; the ultimate beneficial owner remains un...
Regent's Park Mansion Sells for £139 Million, Raising Transparency Concerns
A 40-bedroom mansion in Regent's Park, formerly owned by Prince Khaled bin Sultan al-Saud, has sold for approximately £139 million to a UK subsidiary of Zedra, a corporate services firm, despite efforts to increase transparency in offshore property ownership; the ultimate beneficial owner remains un...
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24% Bias Score
First Aid Beauty Recalls 3,000 Jars of Ultra Repair Cream
First Aid Beauty urgently recalled approximately 3,000 jars of its Coconut Vanilla Ultra Repair Cream (14oz, lot #s 24D44 & 24D45, expiring 4/10/2026-4/11/2026) after the FDA classified them as unfit for distribution due to a potential for temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence...
First Aid Beauty Recalls 3,000 Jars of Ultra Repair Cream
First Aid Beauty urgently recalled approximately 3,000 jars of its Coconut Vanilla Ultra Repair Cream (14oz, lot #s 24D44 & 24D45, expiring 4/10/2026-4/11/2026) after the FDA classified them as unfit for distribution due to a potential for temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence...
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28% Bias Score
Tesla's Updated Model Y: Price Hike, New Features, and Global Recall
Tesla launched a new, more expensive Model Y with standard autonomous driving, priced at $59,990 in the US, but sales have dropped in 2024 due to global EV demand and competition; a recall of over 1.2 million vehicles in China due to software issues affecting the rearview camera adds further concern...
Tesla's Updated Model Y: Price Hike, New Features, and Global Recall
Tesla launched a new, more expensive Model Y with standard autonomous driving, priced at $59,990 in the US, but sales have dropped in 2024 due to global EV demand and competition; a recall of over 1.2 million vehicles in China due to software issues affecting the rearview camera adds further concern...
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32% Bias Score
AI in German Schools: Boosting Engagement, Raising Concerns
A German school's use of AI-powered learning tools, including chatbots for interactive history lessons, is increasing student engagement and prompting a broader discussion on AI's role in education, although concerns about teacher training and legal compliance remain.
AI in German Schools: Boosting Engagement, Raising Concerns
A German school's use of AI-powered learning tools, including chatbots for interactive history lessons, is increasing student engagement and prompting a broader discussion on AI's role in education, although concerns about teacher training and legal compliance remain.
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36% Bias Score
German Activists' Anti-Musk Campaign: Projection at Tesla Factory Disputed
German art activists from the Center for Political Beauty (CPB) launched a campaign against Elon Musk, claiming to have projected an image onto the Tesla factory in Berlin-Brandenburg depicting him in a Nazi-like salute with the word "Heil" added to the Tesla logo; however, news sources dispute the ...
German Activists' Anti-Musk Campaign: Projection at Tesla Factory Disputed
German art activists from the Center for Political Beauty (CPB) launched a campaign against Elon Musk, claiming to have projected an image onto the Tesla factory in Berlin-Brandenburg depicting him in a Nazi-like salute with the word "Heil" added to the Tesla logo; however, news sources dispute the ...
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40% Bias Score
Injuries Threaten Germany's Handball World Championship Quarterfinal Hopes
The German handball team, despite winning against Italy and securing a place in the World Championship quarterfinals, faces a major setback due to injuries to key players Juri Knorr and Franz Semper, and the illness of Rune Dahmke, raising serious doubts about their ability to compete effectively in...
Injuries Threaten Germany's Handball World Championship Quarterfinal Hopes
The German handball team, despite winning against Italy and securing a place in the World Championship quarterfinals, faces a major setback due to injuries to key players Juri Knorr and Franz Semper, and the illness of Rune Dahmke, raising serious doubts about their ability to compete effectively in...
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32% Bias Score
Russian Vegetable Prices Surge Amidst Harvest Shortfall
In 2024, potato prices in Russia skyrocketed by 92%, onions by 48.2%, and cabbage by 44.7%, due to a low harvest resulting from unfavorable weather and reduced planting areas caused by low profitability in previous years; however, buckwheat prices dropped by 15% and eggs by 11.16%.
Russian Vegetable Prices Surge Amidst Harvest Shortfall
In 2024, potato prices in Russia skyrocketed by 92%, onions by 48.2%, and cabbage by 44.7%, due to a low harvest resulting from unfavorable weather and reduced planting areas caused by low profitability in previous years; however, buckwheat prices dropped by 15% and eggs by 11.16%.
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48% Bias Score
Bari Honors Holocaust Victims with Memorial Events
Bari, Italy will commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27th) with wreath-laying ceremonies honoring Filippo D'Agostino and Giuseppe Zannini, both antifascists killed in Mauthausen, and a theatrical performance exploring humor as a coping mechanism during the Holocaust.
Bari Honors Holocaust Victims with Memorial Events
Bari, Italy will commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27th) with wreath-laying ceremonies honoring Filippo D'Agostino and Giuseppe Zannini, both antifascists killed in Mauthausen, and a theatrical performance exploring humor as a coping mechanism during the Holocaust.
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12% Bias Score