February 2025
March 2025
2025 Victoires de la Musique: Criticism Mounts Over Lack of Diversity and Innovation
The 2025 Victoires de la Musique ceremony, broadcast on France 2, was widely criticized for its predictable format, lack of diversity, and overwhelming emphasis on established artists, despite a previous attempt at inclusivity.
2025 Victoires de la Musique: Criticism Mounts Over Lack of Diversity and Innovation
The 2025 Victoires de la Musique ceremony, broadcast on France 2, was widely criticized for its predictable format, lack of diversity, and overwhelming emphasis on established artists, despite a previous attempt at inclusivity.
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68% Bias Score
HDB Reactivates Tepich III Loan Fund, Offering €250 Million to Greek SMEs
The Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) reactivated the Tepich III loan fund on February 10, 2025, offering over €250 million in new loans to Greek SMEs through its KYC and OPSKE platforms, following the disbursement of over €450 million in previous loans.
HDB Reactivates Tepich III Loan Fund, Offering €250 Million to Greek SMEs
The Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) reactivated the Tepich III loan fund on February 10, 2025, offering over €250 million in new loans to Greek SMEs through its KYC and OPSKE platforms, following the disbursement of over €450 million in previous loans.
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36% Bias Score
De Boo Shatters Baanrecord, Secures World Championship Spot
Jenning de Boo shattered the Thialf 500m baanrecord with a time of 34.05 seconds at the Dutch Speed Skating Championships, securing his national title and a place in the World Single Distances Championships in Hamar, while teammate Janno Botman secured second place despite significant health challen...
De Boo Shatters Baanrecord, Secures World Championship Spot
Jenning de Boo shattered the Thialf 500m baanrecord with a time of 34.05 seconds at the Dutch Speed Skating Championships, securing his national title and a place in the World Single Distances Championships in Hamar, while teammate Janno Botman secured second place despite significant health challen...
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32% Bias Score
UK House Prices Surge: 85% Increase in Norwood Green South Leads Market
Analysis of UK house prices from March 2023 to March 2024 reveals significant increases in specific areas, with Norwood Green South in London leading with an 85% jump to £760,000, while other areas like Camberley, Parsons Green, Woodcote, and Solihull experienced increases of 76%, 65%, 62%, and 54% ...
UK House Prices Surge: 85% Increase in Norwood Green South Leads Market
Analysis of UK house prices from March 2023 to March 2024 reveals significant increases in specific areas, with Norwood Green South in London leading with an 85% jump to £760,000, while other areas like Camberley, Parsons Green, Woodcote, and Solihull experienced increases of 76%, 65%, 62%, and 54% ...
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48% Bias Score
Amsterdam Police Identify Four More Suspects in Plein 40-45 Riots
Amsterdam police released images of four more suspects involved in the November 11, 2023 riots on Plein 40-45, following a day of violence after an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer match; three suspects already faced court, with sentences ranging from community service to nine months in prison.
Amsterdam Police Identify Four More Suspects in Plein 40-45 Riots
Amsterdam police released images of four more suspects involved in the November 11, 2023 riots on Plein 40-45, following a day of violence after an Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer match; three suspects already faced court, with sentences ranging from community service to nine months in prison.
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36% Bias Score
Nottingham Ballet Teacher's Enduring Legacy
Sissie Smith, a Nottingham ballet teacher born in 1914, opened her own school in 1929 after a successful career as a dancer, significantly impacting generations of dancers through her rigorous yet loving teaching style and inspiring her daughter and granddaughter to become RAD scholars; she died in ...
Nottingham Ballet Teacher's Enduring Legacy
Sissie Smith, a Nottingham ballet teacher born in 1914, opened her own school in 1929 after a successful career as a dancer, significantly impacting generations of dancers through her rigorous yet loving teaching style and inspiring her daughter and granddaughter to become RAD scholars; she died in ...
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28% Bias Score
Montpellier Handball's Roster Overhaul Impacts Champions League Hopes
Montpellier Handball, currently third in the French championship, faces a crucial match against Nantes; a loss would likely eliminate them from Champions League contention. The club is undergoing a significant roster rebuild, with key players leaving for wealthier clubs, while simultaneously signing...
Montpellier Handball's Roster Overhaul Impacts Champions League Hopes
Montpellier Handball, currently third in the French championship, faces a crucial match against Nantes; a loss would likely eliminate them from Champions League contention. The club is undergoing a significant roster rebuild, with key players leaving for wealthier clubs, while simultaneously signing...
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48% Bias Score
Van de Velde and Brouwer Partner to Rekindle Beach Volleyball Passion
Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, 30, is partnering with Alexander Brouwer after a mentally and physically challenging season marked by intense public criticism at the Paris Olympics and subsequent time off to recover. Both athletes prioritize enjoying the sport over long-term goals.
Van de Velde and Brouwer Partner to Rekindle Beach Volleyball Passion
Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, 30, is partnering with Alexander Brouwer after a mentally and physically challenging season marked by intense public criticism at the Paris Olympics and subsequent time off to recover. Both athletes prioritize enjoying the sport over long-term goals.
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36% Bias Score
Rast Wins Gold in Women's Slalom at World Championships
Camille Rast of Switzerland won gold in the women's slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, beating teammate Wendy Holdener, while Mikaela Shiffrin finished fifth, missing a record-setting medal.
Rast Wins Gold in Women's Slalom at World Championships
Camille Rast of Switzerland won gold in the women's slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, beating teammate Wendy Holdener, while Mikaela Shiffrin finished fifth, missing a record-setting medal.
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44% Bias Score
Corinth's Rebirth: From 1928 Earthquake to Modern City
The 1928 Corinth earthquake (6.3 Richter scale) destroyed about 2,000 buildings, killing 20 people; subsequent reconstruction, led by architect Nikos Kotsis and Archbishop Damaskinos, created a modern city with earthquake-resistant structures.
Corinth's Rebirth: From 1928 Earthquake to Modern City
The 1928 Corinth earthquake (6.3 Richter scale) destroyed about 2,000 buildings, killing 20 people; subsequent reconstruction, led by architect Nikos Kotsis and Archbishop Damaskinos, created a modern city with earthquake-resistant structures.
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32% Bias Score
Netflix Relocates Bafta Afterparty Following Chiltern Firehouse Fire
A fire at London's Chiltern Firehouse, a five-star hotel, on Friday, forced the evacuation of 100 guests and led Netflix to move its Bafta Film Awards afterparty to The Twenty Two. Firefighters took over five hours to control the blaze, which originated in ducting and spread to the roof.
Netflix Relocates Bafta Afterparty Following Chiltern Firehouse Fire
A fire at London's Chiltern Firehouse, a five-star hotel, on Friday, forced the evacuation of 100 guests and led Netflix to move its Bafta Film Awards afterparty to The Twenty Two. Firefighters took over five hours to control the blaze, which originated in ducting and spread to the roof.
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20% Bias Score
St. Pauli Loses Bundesliga Match Amid Anthem Controversy
St. Pauli lost their Bundesliga home match against Freiburg 0-1 due to an 88th-minute own goal; the game was preceded by a controversial decision to drop their traditional stadium anthem because of its composer's Nazi past, met with mixed fan reactions; American newcomer James Sands suffered a serio...
St. Pauli Loses Bundesliga Match Amid Anthem Controversy
St. Pauli lost their Bundesliga home match against Freiburg 0-1 due to an 88th-minute own goal; the game was preceded by a controversial decision to drop their traditional stadium anthem because of its composer's Nazi past, met with mixed fan reactions; American newcomer James Sands suffered a serio...
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36% Bias Score