February 2025
March 2025
German Organic Food Boom Outstrips Supply
Soaring demand for organic milk, meat, and eggs in Germany outpaces supply, primarily driven by discount retailers, while organic farms struggle to keep up, missing government targets for organic farming expansion.
German Organic Food Boom Outstrips Supply
Soaring demand for organic milk, meat, and eggs in Germany outpaces supply, primarily driven by discount retailers, while organic farms struggle to keep up, missing government targets for organic farming expansion.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin's "Spore Haus" Wins 2024 DAM Preis for Sustainable Architecture
The 2024 DAM Preis was awarded to AFF Architekten's "Spore Haus" in Berlin, a striking building that uses recycled materials and repurposed elements, while the renovated Sophie-Scholl-Haus in Munich and the Kulturweberei in Finsterwalde were also finalists, highlighting the increasing importance of ...
Berlin's "Spore Haus" Wins 2024 DAM Preis for Sustainable Architecture
The 2024 DAM Preis was awarded to AFF Architekten's "Spore Haus" in Berlin, a striking building that uses recycled materials and repurposed elements, while the renovated Sophie-Scholl-Haus in Munich and the Kulturweberei in Finsterwalde were also finalists, highlighting the increasing importance of ...
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40% Bias Score
Bill Gates's Autobiography and the Criticism of the Gates Foundation
Bill Gates's new autobiography, "Source Code," details his early life, Microsoft's founding, and his philanthropic work, while facing criticism over the Gates Foundation's African agricultural program (AGRA), which failed to meet its goals, causing a 30% increase in hunger in target countries accord...
Bill Gates's Autobiography and the Criticism of the Gates Foundation
Bill Gates's new autobiography, "Source Code," details his early life, Microsoft's founding, and his philanthropic work, while facing criticism over the Gates Foundation's African agricultural program (AGRA), which failed to meet its goals, causing a 30% increase in hunger in target countries accord...
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40% Bias Score
German Left Party Candidate Loses University Job Over Extremist Group Affiliation
Gabriel Bruckdorfer, a Left Party Bundestag candidate, lost his part-time job at Augsburg University because his membership in the Left Youth, listed by Bavaria as an extremist organization, violates public service rules; a similar situation affects climate activist Lisa Poettinger.
German Left Party Candidate Loses University Job Over Extremist Group Affiliation
Gabriel Bruckdorfer, a Left Party Bundestag candidate, lost his part-time job at Augsburg University because his membership in the Left Youth, listed by Bavaria as an extremist organization, violates public service rules; a similar situation affects climate activist Lisa Poettinger.
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52% Bias Score
Redesigned Euro Banknotes: Culture and Nature Themes Shortlisted
The European Central Bank is redesigning euro banknotes, with two themes under consideration: one showcasing prominent Europeans and cultural sites, the other highlighting European birds and river landscapes; the final decision will be made after public consultation in 2026.
Redesigned Euro Banknotes: Culture and Nature Themes Shortlisted
The European Central Bank is redesigning euro banknotes, with two themes under consideration: one showcasing prominent Europeans and cultural sites, the other highlighting European birds and river landscapes; the final decision will be made after public consultation in 2026.
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32% Bias Score
Over 1 Million Miss UK Tax Deadline, Facing £100 Penalties
More than 1.1 million UK taxpayers missed the January 31st deadline to file their self-assessment tax returns, facing penalties starting at £100; HMRC estimates a potential £110 million in penalties.
Over 1 Million Miss UK Tax Deadline, Facing £100 Penalties
More than 1.1 million UK taxpayers missed the January 31st deadline to file their self-assessment tax returns, facing penalties starting at £100; HMRC estimates a potential £110 million in penalties.
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40% Bias Score
Retailer Transforms Staffing with Hybrid Hiring Model
Agilus Work Solutions helped a retail client improve its tech staffing by combining two permanent hires with a team of skilled contractors, resulting in on-time and within-budget project delivery, increased cost efficiency, and access to specialized talent.
Retailer Transforms Staffing with Hybrid Hiring Model
Agilus Work Solutions helped a retail client improve its tech staffing by combining two permanent hires with a team of skilled contractors, resulting in on-time and within-budget project delivery, increased cost efficiency, and access to specialized talent.
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36% Bias Score
Merz Rejects AfD Cooperation, Amidst Controversy Over Migration Policy Votes
CDU leader Friedrich Merz reiterated his refusal to cooperate with the AfD, calling them the Union's "most important opponent" at the party convention in Berlin, while recent votes accepting AfD support sparked widespread protests.
Merz Rejects AfD Cooperation, Amidst Controversy Over Migration Policy Votes
CDU leader Friedrich Merz reiterated his refusal to cooperate with the AfD, calling them the Union's "most important opponent" at the party convention in Berlin, while recent votes accepting AfD support sparked widespread protests.
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48% Bias Score
German Rents Surge Amidst Housing Shortage
German rents increased by 4.7 percent year-on-year in Q4 2024, with Berlin, Essen, and Frankfurt experiencing the most significant rises, while house prices remained relatively stable, reflecting low construction and high demand.
German Rents Surge Amidst Housing Shortage
German rents increased by 4.7 percent year-on-year in Q4 2024, with Berlin, Essen, and Frankfurt experiencing the most significant rises, while house prices remained relatively stable, reflecting low construction and high demand.
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36% Bias Score
Anarchist Ecology: Historical Links and Contemporary Implications
Milo Probst's new book, "anarchistische Ökologie," examines the historical links between anarchism and ecology, showing how 19th-century anarchists integrated environmental concerns into their political projects, while also critiquing problematic aspects like the neglect of indigenous populations in...
Anarchist Ecology: Historical Links and Contemporary Implications
Milo Probst's new book, "anarchistische Ökologie," examines the historical links between anarchism and ecology, showing how 19th-century anarchists integrated environmental concerns into their political projects, while also critiquing problematic aspects like the neglect of indigenous populations in...
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28% Bias Score
Omega-3 Supplementation Slows Biological Aging in Clinical Trial
A three-year Swiss clinical trial of nearly 800 people over 70 found that daily omega-3 supplementation slowed biological aging by three months, an effect boosted to four months by adding vitamin D and exercise; this also reduced pre-frailty by 39% and invasive cancers by 61%.
Omega-3 Supplementation Slows Biological Aging in Clinical Trial
A three-year Swiss clinical trial of nearly 800 people over 70 found that daily omega-3 supplementation slowed biological aging by three months, an effect boosted to four months by adding vitamin D and exercise; this also reduced pre-frailty by 39% and invasive cancers by 61%.
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40% Bias Score
Alternative Fashion Weeks Challenge Big Four
Copenhagen and Berlin fashion weeks are challenging the dominance of the traditional "big four" by offering alternative platforms for designers, emphasizing sustainability and community, resulting in economic and social benefits for their respective cities.
Alternative Fashion Weeks Challenge Big Four
Copenhagen and Berlin fashion weeks are challenging the dominance of the traditional "big four" by offering alternative platforms for designers, emphasizing sustainability and community, resulting in economic and social benefits for their respective cities.
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36% Bias Score