February 2025
March 2025
UK Scraps Tariffs on Chinese E-bikes, Sparking Industry Backlash
The UK government scrapped tariffs on non-folding Chinese e-bikes from Friday, potentially saving consumers £200 per bike but sparking criticism from UK manufacturers who fear a flood of cheap imports into an already struggling market.
UK Scraps Tariffs on Chinese E-bikes, Sparking Industry Backlash
The UK government scrapped tariffs on non-folding Chinese e-bikes from Friday, potentially saving consumers £200 per bike but sparking criticism from UK manufacturers who fear a flood of cheap imports into an already struggling market.
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64% Bias Score
Malky McCormick Archive Donated to East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
Malky McCormick's extensive personal archive, including original artwork from his collaboration with Billy Connolly on "The Big Yin", has been donated to East Ayrshire Leisure Trust, ensuring its preservation and public accessibility.
Malky McCormick Archive Donated to East Ayrshire Leisure Trust
Malky McCormick's extensive personal archive, including original artwork from his collaboration with Billy Connolly on "The Big Yin", has been donated to East Ayrshire Leisure Trust, ensuring its preservation and public accessibility.
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20% Bias Score
Alberta Surgical Firm Denies Inflated Costs Allegations
Alberta Surgical Group denies allegations of inflated costs and improper influence in contracts with Alberta Health Services, following claims made by the health authority's former CEO, Athana Mentzelopoulos, who was fired two days before meeting with the Auditor General investigating procurement pr...
Alberta Surgical Firm Denies Inflated Costs Allegations
Alberta Surgical Group denies allegations of inflated costs and improper influence in contracts with Alberta Health Services, following claims made by the health authority's former CEO, Athana Mentzelopoulos, who was fired two days before meeting with the Auditor General investigating procurement pr...
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52% Bias Score
Amsterdam's 750th Anniversary: A Showcase of Luxury Tourism
Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary by showcasing luxurious hotels like De L'Europe with newly designed suites and upcoming Mandarin Oriental, alongside innovative restaurants such as Cue and Michelin-starred Vinkeles, attracting high-spending tourists.
Amsterdam's 750th Anniversary: A Showcase of Luxury Tourism
Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary by showcasing luxurious hotels like De L'Europe with newly designed suites and upcoming Mandarin Oriental, alongside innovative restaurants such as Cue and Michelin-starred Vinkeles, attracting high-spending tourists.
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32% Bias Score
Sisters of Women with Complicated Pregnancies Face Higher Cardiovascular Risk
A Swedish study found that sisters of women with complicated pregnancies, such as pre-eclampsia or delivering a small baby, have a 40% increased risk of cardiovascular disease post-partum, even if they had no complications themselves, suggesting a shared genetic predisposition.
Sisters of Women with Complicated Pregnancies Face Higher Cardiovascular Risk
A Swedish study found that sisters of women with complicated pregnancies, such as pre-eclampsia or delivering a small baby, have a 40% increased risk of cardiovascular disease post-partum, even if they had no complications themselves, suggesting a shared genetic predisposition.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish King's unprecedented participation in the repatriation of exiled republican intellectual's remains.
On February 10th, King Felipe VI of Spain will preside over the transfer of republican intellectual Rafael Altamira's remains to a new monument, marking a symbolic step towards reconciliation with the Franco regime, contrasting with the Trump-Bukele migrant detention deal.
Spanish King's unprecedented participation in the repatriation of exiled republican intellectual's remains.
On February 10th, King Felipe VI of Spain will preside over the transfer of republican intellectual Rafael Altamira's remains to a new monument, marking a symbolic step towards reconciliation with the Franco regime, contrasting with the Trump-Bukele migrant detention deal.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's 40-Year Tariff Fixation Rooted in 1980s Japan Resentment
Donald Trump's long-held belief in tariffs as a tool to pressure other countries into more favorable trade deals originated in the 1980s, fueled by his resentment towards Japan's economic success and his belief that the US wasn't getting enough in return for its military support.
Trump's 40-Year Tariff Fixation Rooted in 1980s Japan Resentment
Donald Trump's long-held belief in tariffs as a tool to pressure other countries into more favorable trade deals originated in the 1980s, fueled by his resentment towards Japan's economic success and his belief that the US wasn't getting enough in return for its military support.
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48% Bias Score
Quartararo's Yamaha Shows Significant Improvement at Sepang Tests
Fabio Quartararo significantly improved his Yamaha's performance at the Sepang MotoGP tests, cutting his qualifying time by 8 tenths compared to last year and consistently placing in the top 3, exceeding expectations given his previous struggles at this track.
Quartararo's Yamaha Shows Significant Improvement at Sepang Tests
Fabio Quartararo significantly improved his Yamaha's performance at the Sepang MotoGP tests, cutting his qualifying time by 8 tenths compared to last year and consistently placing in the top 3, exceeding expectations given his previous struggles at this track.
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36% Bias Score
Vancouver to Develop and Manage Rental Apartments to Tackle Housing Crisis
Vancouver will develop at least 1,100 rental apartments across two downtown towers on city-owned land, generating revenue and addressing the housing crisis; this follows a city council decision and a recent $38.5-million acquisition of a completed building with rents ranging from $2,350 to $3,510.
Vancouver to Develop and Manage Rental Apartments to Tackle Housing Crisis
Vancouver will develop at least 1,100 rental apartments across two downtown towers on city-owned land, generating revenue and addressing the housing crisis; this follows a city council decision and a recent $38.5-million acquisition of a completed building with rents ranging from $2,350 to $3,510.
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36% Bias Score
Labour Education Reforms Threaten 16,000 Teaching Jobs
Labour's proposed education reforms, requiring all teachers to have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), risk eliminating up to 16,618 teaching jobs due to unclear wording in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, prompting a Conservative amendment.
Labour Education Reforms Threaten 16,000 Teaching Jobs
Labour's proposed education reforms, requiring all teachers to have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), risk eliminating up to 16,618 teaching jobs due to unclear wording in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, prompting a Conservative amendment.
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52% Bias Score
Unequal Remembrance: Italy's 1970s Terrorism
Journalist Michele Brambilla's book, "I peggiori anni della nostra vita," examines Italy's 1970s political violence, highlighting the stark contrast in how the victims of far-left and far-right terrorism are remembered, noting the lack of remorse and accountability from perpetrators on the right.
Unequal Remembrance: Italy's 1970s Terrorism
Journalist Michele Brambilla's book, "I peggiori anni della nostra vita," examines Italy's 1970s political violence, highlighting the stark contrast in how the victims of far-left and far-right terrorism are remembered, noting the lack of remorse and accountability from perpetrators on the right.
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48% Bias Score
Viscosa di Roma" Exhibit: 100 Years of History, Struggles, and Nature
The "Viscosa di Roma" exhibit at Casa del Parco delle Energie (February 8-March 30, 2025) recounts the history of Rome's former Snia artificial silk factory (1923-1955), using 100 photos and documents to illustrate worker struggles, environmental concerns, and ongoing community efforts for land expr...
Viscosa di Roma" Exhibit: 100 Years of History, Struggles, and Nature
The "Viscosa di Roma" exhibit at Casa del Parco delle Energie (February 8-March 30, 2025) recounts the history of Rome's former Snia artificial silk factory (1923-1955), using 100 photos and documents to illustrate worker struggles, environmental concerns, and ongoing community efforts for land expr...
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48% Bias Score