February 2025
March 2025
Michigan's Coach May: A Calm Contrast to His Intense Mentor
Dusty May, head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, developed his coaching style under the intense Bob Knight at Indiana University, but in contrast, coaches with a calm and controlled approach. His team is currently performing well in the Big Ten.
Michigan's Coach May: A Calm Contrast to His Intense Mentor
Dusty May, head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team, developed his coaching style under the intense Bob Knight at Indiana University, but in contrast, coaches with a calm and controlled approach. His team is currently performing well in the Big Ten.
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32% Bias Score
Tsipras Urges Unity Among Progressive Greek Opposition Amidst Multiple Crises
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticized the lack of unity within the progressive opposition regarding recent crises, including the Tempe train crash and the surveillance scandal, warning of the dangers of political division and the potential rise of the far right. His speech at the Ins...
Tsipras Urges Unity Among Progressive Greek Opposition Amidst Multiple Crises
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticized the lack of unity within the progressive opposition regarding recent crises, including the Tempe train crash and the surveillance scandal, warning of the dangers of political division and the potential rise of the far right. His speech at the Ins...
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Music Aims for Global Success
On the 10th anniversary of Welsh Language Music Day, BBC Radio Wales DJ Molly Palmer and musician Tara Bandito highlight the burgeoning Welsh-language music scene's diversity and potential for global success, comparable to Gangnam Style's impact, with the upcoming Welsh-language version of The Voice...
Welsh Music Aims for Global Success
On the 10th anniversary of Welsh Language Music Day, BBC Radio Wales DJ Molly Palmer and musician Tara Bandito highlight the burgeoning Welsh-language music scene's diversity and potential for global success, comparable to Gangnam Style's impact, with the upcoming Welsh-language version of The Voice...
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44% Bias Score
Lord Elis-Thomas: Outspoken Welsh Politician Dies at 78
Lord Elis-Thomas, former Plaid Cymru leader and first Presiding Officer of the Welsh Assembly, died at 78; his career was marked by outspoken views and significant contributions to Welsh politics, despite frequent controversy.
Lord Elis-Thomas: Outspoken Welsh Politician Dies at 78
Lord Elis-Thomas, former Plaid Cymru leader and first Presiding Officer of the Welsh Assembly, died at 78; his career was marked by outspoken views and significant contributions to Welsh politics, despite frequent controversy.
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36% Bias Score
Verdi Calls for Second Warning Strike in Lübeck over Public Sector Pay and Staffing
The Verdi union in Schleswig-Holstein called for a second warning strike in Lübeck and surrounding areas on Thursday due to a lack of acceptable counter-proposals from employers regarding staff shortages and pay in the public sector. The strike affects numerous public services including daycares, se...
Verdi Calls for Second Warning Strike in Lübeck over Public Sector Pay and Staffing
The Verdi union in Schleswig-Holstein called for a second warning strike in Lübeck and surrounding areas on Thursday due to a lack of acceptable counter-proposals from employers regarding staff shortages and pay in the public sector. The strike affects numerous public services including daycares, se...
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40% Bias Score
Uneven Recovery: Dutch Airport Passenger Numbers Rise, but Regional Airports Struggle
Dutch airports saw a rise in passengers in 2024 to 76 million, exceeding 2023 figures; however, this is still below pre-pandemic levels. While Schiphol thrived, Maastricht Aachen and Groningen airports struggled, with the former even experiencing a decrease in passengers and requiring substantial su...
Uneven Recovery: Dutch Airport Passenger Numbers Rise, but Regional Airports Struggle
Dutch airports saw a rise in passengers in 2024 to 76 million, exceeding 2023 figures; however, this is still below pre-pandemic levels. While Schiphol thrived, Maastricht Aachen and Groningen airports struggled, with the former even experiencing a decrease in passengers and requiring substantial su...
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32% Bias Score
Greece Raises Public Sector Pension Contributions by 2.7%
Starting January 1, 2025, Greek public sector lawyers, engineers, and healthcare workers will face a 2.7% rise in supplementary pension and lump-sum benefit contributions (EFKA/TEKA), reaching up to €65.25 monthly, with employers sharing some costs; the adjustment reflects 2024's average inflation.
Greece Raises Public Sector Pension Contributions by 2.7%
Starting January 1, 2025, Greek public sector lawyers, engineers, and healthcare workers will face a 2.7% rise in supplementary pension and lump-sum benefit contributions (EFKA/TEKA), reaching up to €65.25 monthly, with employers sharing some costs; the adjustment reflects 2024's average inflation.
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32% Bias Score
Von Schirach's "Namiddagen": Personal Experiences Shape Literary Success
Ferdinand von Schirach's new book, "Namiddagen," is a collection of stories and anecdotes revealing his personal life and the influences that shaped his successful career as a lawyer and writer; the book includes accounts of his unconventional experiences and encounters that have inspired his litera...
Von Schirach's "Namiddagen": Personal Experiences Shape Literary Success
Ferdinand von Schirach's new book, "Namiddagen," is a collection of stories and anecdotes revealing his personal life and the influences that shaped his successful career as a lawyer and writer; the book includes accounts of his unconventional experiences and encounters that have inspired his litera...
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32% Bias Score
Former Tory MP Accused of Misusing Official Symbols After Election Defeat
Following the 2023 UK general election, former Conservative MP Brendan Clarke-Smith is accused of inappropriately using his old constituency office and official symbols after losing his seat to Labour MP Jo White, sparking a parliamentary investigation and highlighting issues of post-election office...
Former Tory MP Accused of Misusing Official Symbols After Election Defeat
Following the 2023 UK general election, former Conservative MP Brendan Clarke-Smith is accused of inappropriately using his old constituency office and official symbols after losing his seat to Labour MP Jo White, sparking a parliamentary investigation and highlighting issues of post-election office...
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40% Bias Score
Frankfurt Nominates Diverse Panel for European Paulskirche Prize
The Frankfurt city council nominated six prominent figures from various fields for the European Paulskirche Prize's selection committee, aiming for a diverse representation to award the 50,000 euro prize biennially starting in 2026 on May 18th, the anniversary of the 1848 Frankfurt Parliament's open...
Frankfurt Nominates Diverse Panel for European Paulskirche Prize
The Frankfurt city council nominated six prominent figures from various fields for the European Paulskirche Prize's selection committee, aiming for a diverse representation to award the 50,000 euro prize biennially starting in 2026 on May 18th, the anniversary of the 1848 Frankfurt Parliament's open...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Government Cuts Healthcare Funding by €165 Million
The Dutch government is cutting healthcare funding by €165 million to restore education budget cuts, leading to negotiations between healthcare organizations and Minister Agema to mitigate the impact on quality of care and address workforce shortages.
Dutch Government Cuts Healthcare Funding by €165 Million
The Dutch government is cutting healthcare funding by €165 million to restore education budget cuts, leading to negotiations between healthcare organizations and Minister Agema to mitigate the impact on quality of care and address workforce shortages.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Pilots Stricter Asylum Seeker Check-ins in Ter Apel
Dutch Minister Faber van Asiel launched a pilot program in Ter Apel mandating twice-daily check-ins for at-risk asylum seekers from safe countries to curb local disturbances and facilitate quicker application processing; non-compliance could lead to relocation to a stricter facility.
Netherlands Pilots Stricter Asylum Seeker Check-ins in Ter Apel
Dutch Minister Faber van Asiel launched a pilot program in Ter Apel mandating twice-daily check-ins for at-risk asylum seekers from safe countries to curb local disturbances and facilitate quicker application processing; non-compliance could lead to relocation to a stricter facility.
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56% Bias Score