February 2025
March 2025
Indie Rock's Rising Star: MJ Lenderman's "Manning Fireworks" and Extensive Tour
MJ Lenderman, a 26-year-old indie rock artist from Asheville, North Carolina, released his critically acclaimed album "Manning Fireworks" in 2023, is on a massive tour until September 2024, and collaborated with Waxahatchee on her album "Tigers Blood.
Indie Rock's Rising Star: MJ Lenderman's "Manning Fireworks" and Extensive Tour
MJ Lenderman, a 26-year-old indie rock artist from Asheville, North Carolina, released his critically acclaimed album "Manning Fireworks" in 2023, is on a massive tour until September 2024, and collaborated with Waxahatchee on her album "Tigers Blood.
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24% Bias Score
Donalds Announces 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Bid, Challenging DeSantis's Implicit Preference
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, announced his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, endorsed by Donald Trump, while Governor Ron DeSantis expressed a preference for Florida congressmen to focus on enacting Trump's agenda, creating an intra-party contest.
Donalds Announces 2026 Florida Gubernatorial Bid, Challenging DeSantis's Implicit Preference
Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, announced his 2026 gubernatorial candidacy, endorsed by Donald Trump, while Governor Ron DeSantis expressed a preference for Florida congressmen to focus on enacting Trump's agenda, creating an intra-party contest.
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48% Bias Score
Baltimore Prosecutor Withdraws Motion to Vacate Adnan Syed's Murder Conviction
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates withdrew a motion to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction, citing "false and misleading statements" in the original motion filed in 2022 by his predecessor, Marilyn Mosby; this came hours before a hearing to reduce Syed's sentence under the Juvenile Restor...
Baltimore Prosecutor Withdraws Motion to Vacate Adnan Syed's Murder Conviction
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates withdrew a motion to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction, citing "false and misleading statements" in the original motion filed in 2022 by his predecessor, Marilyn Mosby; this came hours before a hearing to reduce Syed's sentence under the Juvenile Restor...
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Digital Lag Hinders Economic Recovery
Germany's economic recovery is hampered by its low ranking (23rd globally) in digital competitiveness, stemming from underinvestment in AI and software, high dependence on US/Chinese digital imports (90% of businesses), and low digital literacy; immediate action is needed.
Germany's Digital Lag Hinders Economic Recovery
Germany's economic recovery is hampered by its low ranking (23rd globally) in digital competitiveness, stemming from underinvestment in AI and software, high dependence on US/Chinese digital imports (90% of businesses), and low digital literacy; immediate action is needed.
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52% Bias Score
Wiesbaden Faces Growing Social Housing Shortage: City Implements Mitigation Strategies
In Wiesbaden, Germany, the waiting list for social housing increased to 3681 households in 2024, prompting the city to utilize vacant apartment reserves (2500 units), construct 162 new subsidized units, and acquire 89 additional occupancy rights for social housing, while advocating for the continuat...
Wiesbaden Faces Growing Social Housing Shortage: City Implements Mitigation Strategies
In Wiesbaden, Germany, the waiting list for social housing increased to 3681 households in 2024, prompting the city to utilize vacant apartment reserves (2500 units), construct 162 new subsidized units, and acquire 89 additional occupancy rights for social housing, while advocating for the continuat...
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36% Bias Score
NYC's Skyline Battle: Observation Decks' Price War
New York City offers diverse observation decks atop skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, The Edge, and the World Trade Center, providing iconic skyline views at varying prices ($40-$200+), reflecting intense competition in the city's tourism sector.
NYC's Skyline Battle: Observation Decks' Price War
New York City offers diverse observation decks atop skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, The Edge, and the World Trade Center, providing iconic skyline views at varying prices ($40-$200+), reflecting intense competition in the city's tourism sector.
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48% Bias Score
Influencer Arrested for Manslaughter After Fatal DUI
Los Angeles influencer Summer Wheaton was arrested Monday on suspicion of manslaughter and drunk driving after a fatal car accident on July 4, 2023, that killed Martin Okeke; she was released on $230,000 bail, and the victim's family is suing her and Nobu Malibu, where the event took place.
Influencer Arrested for Manslaughter After Fatal DUI
Los Angeles influencer Summer Wheaton was arrested Monday on suspicion of manslaughter and drunk driving after a fatal car accident on July 4, 2023, that killed Martin Okeke; she was released on $230,000 bail, and the victim's family is suing her and Nobu Malibu, where the event took place.
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36% Bias Score
France's COVID-19 Response: A Lack of Comprehensive Review Hinders Future Preparedness
France's first COVID-19 death occurred on February 26, 2020, leading to eventual lockdowns and an estimated 170,000 deaths; however, despite multiple inquiries, a comprehensive national review of the crisis's management is lacking, leaving future preparedness in question.
France's COVID-19 Response: A Lack of Comprehensive Review Hinders Future Preparedness
France's first COVID-19 death occurred on February 26, 2020, leading to eventual lockdowns and an estimated 170,000 deaths; however, despite multiple inquiries, a comprehensive national review of the crisis's management is lacking, leaving future preparedness in question.
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36% Bias Score
Radio Presenter Fired for Misogynistic Matildas Comments
Australian radio presenter Marty Sheargold was fired from Triple M after making misogynistic comments about the Matildas women's football team on Monday, prompting outrage from various stakeholders and leading to his dismissal on Wednesday.
Radio Presenter Fired for Misogynistic Matildas Comments
Australian radio presenter Marty Sheargold was fired from Triple M after making misogynistic comments about the Matildas women's football team on Monday, prompting outrage from various stakeholders and leading to his dismissal on Wednesday.
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52% Bias Score
Opera Premiere Sparks Protest, Highlighting Lingering Divisions in Post-Reunification Germany
Torsten Rasch's opera, based on Reiner Kunze's "Die wunderbaren Jahre," premiered in Regensburg, Germany, prompting a protest by individuals wearing former East German youth organization uniforms. The opera contrasts GDR propaganda with German Romantic songs, highlighting enduring differences in per...
Opera Premiere Sparks Protest, Highlighting Lingering Divisions in Post-Reunification Germany
Torsten Rasch's opera, based on Reiner Kunze's "Die wunderbaren Jahre," premiered in Regensburg, Germany, prompting a protest by individuals wearing former East German youth organization uniforms. The opera contrasts GDR propaganda with German Romantic songs, highlighting enduring differences in per...
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48% Bias Score
Frankfurt Stadium Traffic: Arena Plans Exacerbate Existing Congestion
Eintracht Frankfurt home games and future events at a planned multi-functional arena near the stadium in Frankfurt's Niederrad district cause significant traffic congestion, prompting calls for improved public transport and parking solutions to manage the expected influx of visitors.
Frankfurt Stadium Traffic: Arena Plans Exacerbate Existing Congestion
Eintracht Frankfurt home games and future events at a planned multi-functional arena near the stadium in Frankfurt's Niederrad district cause significant traffic congestion, prompting calls for improved public transport and parking solutions to manage the expected influx of visitors.
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48% Bias Score
Porsche's Secret Salzburg Tunnel Sparks Outrage
Wolfgang Porsche is building a 500-meter private car tunnel to his Salzburg villa, a project approved in February 2024 by the then-mayor, causing controversy due to its cost, secrecy, and potential conflict of interest.
Porsche's Secret Salzburg Tunnel Sparks Outrage
Wolfgang Porsche is building a 500-meter private car tunnel to his Salzburg villa, a project approved in February 2024 by the then-mayor, causing controversy due to its cost, secrecy, and potential conflict of interest.
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56% Bias Score