March 2025
April 2025
Fukuyama's Warning: The Dangers of a Distraction-Driven Society
Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis is misinterpreted; he warned against Western societies' discontent fueled by unprecedented prosperity and constant stimulation from technology, impacting political discourse, individual well-being, and social cohesion.
Fukuyama's Warning: The Dangers of a Distraction-Driven Society
Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis is misinterpreted; he warned against Western societies' discontent fueled by unprecedented prosperity and constant stimulation from technology, impacting political discourse, individual well-being, and social cohesion.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg State Election: Tschentscher Optimistic Despite Federal Losses, Coalition Possibilities Remain Open
Ahead of Hamburg's state election, Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD) expresses optimism despite the SPD's poor performance in the federal election, citing the city's success in handling recent crises and current polls favoring a red-green coalition. However, he acknowledges the possibility of a CDU-Gre...
Hamburg State Election: Tschentscher Optimistic Despite Federal Losses, Coalition Possibilities Remain Open
Ahead of Hamburg's state election, Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD) expresses optimism despite the SPD's poor performance in the federal election, citing the city's success in handling recent crises and current polls favoring a red-green coalition. However, he acknowledges the possibility of a CDU-Gre...
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32% Bias Score
Hanover Evangelical Church Reports Progress on Sexual Abuse Prevention, but Criticism Remains
One year after a German study revealed at least 1,259 accused employees and 2,225 child victims of sexual abuse in the Evangelical Church, the Hanover church reports progress in prevention, with all 47 church districts implementing protection concepts, although criticism remains regarding slow case ...
Hanover Evangelical Church Reports Progress on Sexual Abuse Prevention, but Criticism Remains
One year after a German study revealed at least 1,259 accused employees and 2,225 child victims of sexual abuse in the Evangelical Church, the Hanover church reports progress in prevention, with all 47 church districts implementing protection concepts, although criticism remains regarding slow case ...
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36% Bias Score
Reducing Microplastic Exposure: Practical Strategies and Systemic Concerns
This article discusses the pervasive presence of microplastics in food, highlighting the example of king cake babies and offering practical strategies to reduce exposure, such as replacing plastic kitchenware and avoiding heating plastics, while acknowledging that complete avoidance is unrealistic.
Reducing Microplastic Exposure: Practical Strategies and Systemic Concerns
This article discusses the pervasive presence of microplastics in food, highlighting the example of king cake babies and offering practical strategies to reduce exposure, such as replacing plastic kitchenware and avoiding heating plastics, while acknowledging that complete avoidance is unrealistic.
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36% Bias Score
NASCAR's COTA Race: Track Changes, Zilisch's Debut, and Driver Rivalries
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, on March 2nd at 3:30 p.m. ET, featuring a modified track layout, 18-year-old Connor Zilisch's Cup debut, and existing driver rivalries.
NASCAR's COTA Race: Track Changes, Zilisch's Debut, and Driver Rivalries
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, on March 2nd at 3:30 p.m. ET, featuring a modified track layout, 18-year-old Connor Zilisch's Cup debut, and existing driver rivalries.
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28% Bias Score
Walgreens Considers Breakup, Bucking Healthcare Consolidation Trend
Walgreens Boots Alliance is considering splitting into three companies: Boots UK, U.S. retail pharmacies, and a specialty pharmacy, diverging from the healthcare consolidation trend exemplified by CVS Health's integrated model. This follows Walgreens' financial losses and struggles with its VillageM...
Walgreens Considers Breakup, Bucking Healthcare Consolidation Trend
Walgreens Boots Alliance is considering splitting into three companies: Boots UK, U.S. retail pharmacies, and a specialty pharmacy, diverging from the healthcare consolidation trend exemplified by CVS Health's integrated model. This follows Walgreens' financial losses and struggles with its VillageM...
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48% Bias Score
London Art Auctions Anticipate Lower Sales in 2024
London's major art auction houses – Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips – anticipate lower sales in March 2024 compared to 2023, primarily because of a post-pandemic market correction, though political and economic factors also play a role. Christie's projects £110.5-£167.5 million in sales across f...
London Art Auctions Anticipate Lower Sales in 2024
London's major art auction houses – Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips – anticipate lower sales in March 2024 compared to 2023, primarily because of a post-pandemic market correction, though political and economic factors also play a role. Christie's projects £110.5-£167.5 million in sales across f...
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20% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Election: Peaceful but with Rising Hate Speech and Violence against Politicians
During the recent Bundestag elections in Baden-Württemberg, the vast majority of events were peaceful, with low four-figure election-related crimes reported. However, a concerning rise in hate speech and violence targeting political candidates and public officials has prompted concerns about a 'gene...
Baden-Württemberg Election: Peaceful but with Rising Hate Speech and Violence against Politicians
During the recent Bundestag elections in Baden-Württemberg, the vast majority of events were peaceful, with low four-figure election-related crimes reported. However, a concerning rise in hate speech and violence targeting political candidates and public officials has prompted concerns about a 'gene...
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52% Bias Score
SPD Members Oppose Merz as Chancellor
At least eight SPD Bundestag members oppose CDU chairman Friedrich Merz as Chancellor due to his conservative and neoliberal stance on issues like migration and NGOs; this internal division may significantly impact coalition negotiations.
SPD Members Oppose Merz as Chancellor
At least eight SPD Bundestag members oppose CDU chairman Friedrich Merz as Chancellor due to his conservative and neoliberal stance on issues like migration and NGOs; this internal division may significantly impact coalition negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Tempe Train Crash: Parents Protest, Demand Justice Two Years On
On the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, the parents of the victims protested outside the Greek Parliament, demanding justice and accountability for the lack of those responsible being held accountable for the tragedy, highlighting years of government negligence and the subsequent inadequ...
Greek Tempe Train Crash: Parents Protest, Demand Justice Two Years On
On the second anniversary of the Tempe train crash, the parents of the victims protested outside the Greek Parliament, demanding justice and accountability for the lack of those responsible being held accountable for the tragedy, highlighting years of government negligence and the subsequent inadequ...
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44% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Ponzi Schemer Convicted of Murder
Natalie Cochran, who was already serving a 135-month prison sentence for a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme, was recently convicted of first-degree murder for killing her husband in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Life Sentence for Ponzi Schemer Convicted of Murder
Natalie Cochran, who was already serving a 135-month prison sentence for a $2.5 million Ponzi scheme, was recently convicted of first-degree murder for killing her husband in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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60% Bias Score
Embiid's Season-Ending Injury Jeopardizes 76ers' Season and Future
Philadelphia 76ers' center Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season due to a recurring knee injury, impacting the team's playoff hopes and long-term financial planning, with his future uncertain.
Embiid's Season-Ending Injury Jeopardizes 76ers' Season and Future
Philadelphia 76ers' center Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season due to a recurring knee injury, impacting the team's playoff hopes and long-term financial planning, with his future uncertain.
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48% Bias Score