February 2025
March 2025
C8 and NRJ12 Removed from French TNT
The French Council of State confirmed on February 19th, 2025, the removal of C8 and NRJ12 from the TNT platform starting March 1st, 2025, due to C8's significant fines and NRJ12's low viewership and insufficient program investment, although a future application process was mandated.
C8 and NRJ12 Removed from French TNT
The French Council of State confirmed on February 19th, 2025, the removal of C8 and NRJ12 from the TNT platform starting March 1st, 2025, due to C8's significant fines and NRJ12's low viewership and insufficient program investment, although a future application process was mandated.
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48% Bias Score
Bavaria's Last Coal Plant Shuts Down, Sparking Energy Debate
Bavaria's last coal-fired power plant, Zolling, ceased regular operation on February 24th, 2023, eliminating 500 megawatts of capacity and approximately 500,000 tons of annual coal consumption; the plant remains in reserve until 2031, sparking debate on energy security versus climate goals.
Bavaria's Last Coal Plant Shuts Down, Sparking Energy Debate
Bavaria's last coal-fired power plant, Zolling, ceased regular operation on February 24th, 2023, eliminating 500 megawatts of capacity and approximately 500,000 tons of annual coal consumption; the plant remains in reserve until 2031, sparking debate on energy security versus climate goals.
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20% Bias Score
AfD Condemned for Exploiting Munich Attack Tragedy
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann condemned AfD's speculation about the Munich attack victims' time of death, calling their actions "unbelievable and unbearable"; the AfD faced criticism for allegedly exploiting the tragedy for political gain and spreading misinformation on social media.
AfD Condemned for Exploiting Munich Attack Tragedy
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann condemned AfD's speculation about the Munich attack victims' time of death, calling their actions "unbelievable and unbearable"; the AfD faced criticism for allegedly exploiting the tragedy for political gain and spreading misinformation on social media.
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56% Bias Score
AfD Condemned for Spreading Misinformation about Munich Car Attack Victims
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann condemned the AfD for spreading false information about the time of death of victims in a Munich car attack, calling their actions "unbelievable and unbearable." The AfD also faced criticism for being prevented from laying flowers at the crash site.
AfD Condemned for Spreading Misinformation about Munich Car Attack Victims
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann condemned the AfD for spreading false information about the time of death of victims in a Munich car attack, calling their actions "unbelievable and unbearable." The AfD also faced criticism for being prevented from laying flowers at the crash site.
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60% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Legalizes Bodycams in Homes, Drone Interception
Rhineland-Palatinate's parliament approved a new law allowing police to use bodycams in homes and pre-record footage, plus giving municipal officers bodycam rights in public; it also legalized suspicious drone detection and interception.
Rhineland-Palatinate Legalizes Bodycams in Homes, Drone Interception
Rhineland-Palatinate's parliament approved a new law allowing police to use bodycams in homes and pre-record footage, plus giving municipal officers bodycam rights in public; it also legalized suspicious drone detection and interception.
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44% Bias Score
German Cartel Office Investigates Soaring Fuel Price Changes
The German Federal Cartel Office criticized the sharp increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, hindering consumer price comparisons; the office is investigating potential price manipulation by mineral oil companies and considering regulatory intervention.
German Cartel Office Investigates Soaring Fuel Price Changes
The German Federal Cartel Office criticized the sharp increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, hindering consumer price comparisons; the office is investigating potential price manipulation by mineral oil companies and considering regulatory intervention.
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36% Bias Score
Federal Court Overturns Ruling on Bavaria's COVID-19 Quarantine Regulation
The German Federal Administrative Court overturned a Bavarian court ruling that invalidated a November 2020 Bavarian regulation mandating quarantine for people arriving from COVID-19 risk areas designated by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), stating the lower court's decision violated federal law. Th...
Federal Court Overturns Ruling on Bavaria's COVID-19 Quarantine Regulation
The German Federal Administrative Court overturned a Bavarian court ruling that invalidated a November 2020 Bavarian regulation mandating quarantine for people arriving from COVID-19 risk areas designated by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), stating the lower court's decision violated federal law. Th...
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32% Bias Score
AfD Faces Backlash for Alleged Exploitation of Munich Attack
In Munich, Germany, a 24-year-old Afghan man drove his car into a crowd, killing a mother and her two-year-old daughter, and injuring 37 others; the AfD party faced strong criticism for allegedly exploiting this tragedy for political purposes by spreading misinformation and hindering their own attem...
AfD Faces Backlash for Alleged Exploitation of Munich Attack
In Munich, Germany, a 24-year-old Afghan man drove his car into a crowd, killing a mother and her two-year-old daughter, and injuring 37 others; the AfD party faced strong criticism for allegedly exploiting this tragedy for political purposes by spreading misinformation and hindering their own attem...
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56% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces €563 Million Funding Gap Due to Changes in Germany's Inter-State Financial Equalization
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern received €1.42 billion (13% of its budget) in 2024 from Germany's inter-state financial equalization, but expects €563 million less in 2025 due to census revisions and decreased tax revenue in wealthier states; this has prompted budget cuts and highlights ongoing disputes over...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces €563 Million Funding Gap Due to Changes in Germany's Inter-State Financial Equalization
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern received €1.42 billion (13% of its budget) in 2024 from Germany's inter-state financial equalization, but expects €563 million less in 2025 due to census revisions and decreased tax revenue in wealthier states; this has prompted budget cuts and highlights ongoing disputes over...
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32% Bias Score
Tesla Announces 13 Job Openings in India Amidst Tax Cuts
Tesla announced 13 job openings in India on February 17, 2025, following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, coinciding with India's recent reduction of luxury car import taxes which may have spurred Tesla's increased interest in the Indian market despite i...
Tesla Announces 13 Job Openings in India Amidst Tax Cuts
Tesla announced 13 job openings in India on February 17, 2025, following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, coinciding with India's recent reduction of luxury car import taxes which may have spurred Tesla's increased interest in the Indian market despite i...
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36% Bias Score
ifo Study: No Link Found Between Immigration and Increased Crime in Germany
A study by the ifo Institute found no correlation between the percentage of foreigners in a German region and local crime rates from 2018-2023, attributing the overrepresentation of foreigners in crime statistics to demographic factors like age, gender, and residential location.
ifo Study: No Link Found Between Immigration and Increased Crime in Germany
A study by the ifo Institute found no correlation between the percentage of foreigners in a German region and local crime rates from 2018-2023, attributing the overrepresentation of foreigners in crime statistics to demographic factors like age, gender, and residential location.
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48% Bias Score
Photographer Documents Diverse Childbirth Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic
Photographer Maggie Shannon documented the birth of Storie, part of her project "Extreme Pain, Extreme Joy," which captures the experiences of women giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles, revealing diverse and intense experiences.
Photographer Documents Diverse Childbirth Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic
Photographer Maggie Shannon documented the birth of Storie, part of her project "Extreme Pain, Extreme Joy," which captures the experiences of women giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles, revealing diverse and intense experiences.
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48% Bias Score