January 2025
February 2025
Australian Casinos Face Renewed Scrutiny Amidst Concerns Over Criminal Links
The Star Entertainment Group's casinos face reputational damage from links to organized crime; Queensland's refusal to release a probity report on a major partner raises concerns about transparency and oversight.
Australian Casinos Face Renewed Scrutiny Amidst Concerns Over Criminal Links
The Star Entertainment Group's casinos face reputational damage from links to organized crime; Queensland's refusal to release a probity report on a major partner raises concerns about transparency and oversight.
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48% Bias Score
Japan Wins Second Consecutive Pastry World Cup Gold
In the 2025 Pastry World Cup held in Lyon on January 20-21, Japan secured its second consecutive gold medal, surpassing France and Malaysia, who won silver and bronze respectively. The competition featured elaborate desserts representing diverse culinary traditions from participating countries.
Japan Wins Second Consecutive Pastry World Cup Gold
In the 2025 Pastry World Cup held in Lyon on January 20-21, Japan secured its second consecutive gold medal, surpassing France and Malaysia, who won silver and bronze respectively. The competition featured elaborate desserts representing diverse culinary traditions from participating countries.
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36% Bias Score
Roth's "Our Gang" Foreshadows Modern Geopolitical Manipulation
Philip Roth's 1969 novel "Our Gang" satirizes President Trick E. Dixon, a Nixon-like figure who uses a fabricated historical claim to justify a nuclear attack on Denmark, highlighting the manipulative nature of political rhetoric and foreshadowing contemporary geopolitical strategies.
Roth's "Our Gang" Foreshadows Modern Geopolitical Manipulation
Philip Roth's 1969 novel "Our Gang" satirizes President Trick E. Dixon, a Nixon-like figure who uses a fabricated historical claim to justify a nuclear attack on Denmark, highlighting the manipulative nature of political rhetoric and foreshadowing contemporary geopolitical strategies.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Munich's Jewish Community Combats Antisemitism with "Coffee with a Jew" Initiative
In response to rising antisemitism, Munich's B'nai B'rith chapter launched "Coffee with a Jew," a community outreach program modeled after "Coffee with a Cop," aiming to foster dialogue and combat misinformation about Judaism through informal conversations over coffee.
Munich's Jewish Community Combats Antisemitism with "Coffee with a Jew" Initiative
In response to rising antisemitism, Munich's B'nai B'rith chapter launched "Coffee with a Jew," a community outreach program modeled after "Coffee with a Cop," aiming to foster dialogue and combat misinformation about Judaism through informal conversations over coffee.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Diabetes Drugs Linked to Reduced Risk of Mental Health Issues
A study of 1.2 million veterans' medical records found that the diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 receptor agonists) may be linked to a reduced risk of various mental health issues, including alcohol and substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, dementia, and ...
Diabetes Drugs Linked to Reduced Risk of Mental Health Issues
A study of 1.2 million veterans' medical records found that the diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 receptor agonists) may be linked to a reduced risk of various mental health issues, including alcohol and substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, dementia, and ...
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24% Bias Score
Bulgaria Debates Confronting Communist Past: Commission on Files' Future Uncertain
A debate rages in Bulgaria over the future of the Commission on Files, with some seeking its closure while others propose expanding it into a National Memory Institute to confront the communist past; the creation of such an institute is considered crucial for accurately representing historical event...
Bulgaria Debates Confronting Communist Past: Commission on Files' Future Uncertain
A debate rages in Bulgaria over the future of the Commission on Files, with some seeking its closure while others propose expanding it into a National Memory Institute to confront the communist past; the creation of such an institute is considered crucial for accurately representing historical event...
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56% Bias Score
Storm Γowyn Leaves Thousands Without Power in Scotland
Storm Γowyn caused widespread power outages affecting 7,700 homes in central and southern Scotland on Monday, disrupting rail services and closing some schools; the storm initially impacted over 280,000 homes, with repairs underway.
Storm Γowyn Leaves Thousands Without Power in Scotland
Storm Γowyn caused widespread power outages affecting 7,700 homes in central and southern Scotland on Monday, disrupting rail services and closing some schools; the storm initially impacted over 280,000 homes, with repairs underway.
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16% Bias Score
Police Investigate Hazing Allegations on School Rugby Trip
A police investigation into videos from a Methodist College Belfast rugby trip to Portugal in December 2022 concluded with no further action, but a former student, Gabriel McConkey, received over Β£50,000 in a civil case after alleging hazing and coercion.
Police Investigate Hazing Allegations on School Rugby Trip
A police investigation into videos from a Methodist College Belfast rugby trip to Portugal in December 2022 concluded with no further action, but a former student, Gabriel McConkey, received over Β£50,000 in a civil case after alleging hazing and coercion.
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44% Bias Score
Parliament Prorogation Delays Crucial CBC Funding and Mandate Decisions
Canada's CBC faces an uncertain future due to Parliament's prorogation, delaying mandate updates and funding decisions until after the next election; the Conservatives plan to defund the broadcaster except for French services, while public opinion shows majority support for its continuation, though ...
Parliament Prorogation Delays Crucial CBC Funding and Mandate Decisions
Canada's CBC faces an uncertain future due to Parliament's prorogation, delaying mandate updates and funding decisions until after the next election; the Conservatives plan to defund the broadcaster except for French services, while public opinion shows majority support for its continuation, though ...
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40% Bias Score
GLP-1RA Drugs Show Potential Link to Reduced Risk of Mental Health and Cognitive Conditions
A study of over 1.2 million veterans' medical records suggests a possible link between GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and a reduced risk of various mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, although further res...
GLP-1RA Drugs Show Potential Link to Reduced Risk of Mental Health and Cognitive Conditions
A study of over 1.2 million veterans' medical records suggests a possible link between GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and a reduced risk of various mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, although further res...
Progress
44% Bias Score
DHB Seeks to Expand Handball Globally to Counter Declining Popularity
The German Handball Federation is working to expand the sport's global reach, particularly in non-European countries, to counter declining international popularity and maintain its Olympic status; initiatives include funding non-European World Championships and supporting the growth of the sport in ...
DHB Seeks to Expand Handball Globally to Counter Declining Popularity
The German Handball Federation is working to expand the sport's global reach, particularly in non-European countries, to counter declining international popularity and maintain its Olympic status; initiatives include funding non-European World Championships and supporting the growth of the sport in ...
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52% Bias Score
Nabu Demands End to Corn-Based Biogas in Germany
Germany's Nabu environmental association is urging an end to corn use in biogas production due to inefficiency, environmental damage, and competition with food production; this impacts approximately 100,000 hectares in Schleswig-Holstein and threatens 408 biogas plants.
Nabu Demands End to Corn-Based Biogas in Germany
Germany's Nabu environmental association is urging an end to corn use in biogas production due to inefficiency, environmental damage, and competition with food production; this impacts approximately 100,000 hectares in Schleswig-Holstein and threatens 408 biogas plants.
Progress
52% Bias Score