March 2025
April 2025
AI Drone to Protect Nesting Birds in Friesland
The Bond Friese Vogelwachten received a €200,000 subsidy to develop an AI-powered drone that identifies and distinguishes bird nests in fields to prevent their destruction during mowing, a problem that causes significant bird mortality annually during the breeding season.
AI Drone to Protect Nesting Birds in Friesland
The Bond Friese Vogelwachten received a €200,000 subsidy to develop an AI-powered drone that identifies and distinguishes bird nests in fields to prevent their destruction during mowing, a problem that causes significant bird mortality annually during the breeding season.
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36% Bias Score
Arnhem Arson: Repeat Offender Arrested After Major City Center Fire
A 57-year-old man with a history of causing disturbances was arrested for arson in Arnhem, Netherlands, resulting in a major fire that destroyed ten buildings and displaced approximately 100 residents; authorities had previously intervened multiple times without success.
Arnhem Arson: Repeat Offender Arrested After Major City Center Fire
A 57-year-old man with a history of causing disturbances was arrested for arson in Arnhem, Netherlands, resulting in a major fire that destroyed ten buildings and displaced approximately 100 residents; authorities had previously intervened multiple times without success.
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56% Bias Score
Amsterdam Feminist March Highlights Movement Divisions
On International Women's Day, a large feminist march in Amsterdam highlighted a division within the movement, as many attendees felt alienated by the focus on international issues rather than local concerns, leading to a call for greater inclusivity.
Amsterdam Feminist March Highlights Movement Divisions
On International Women's Day, a large feminist march in Amsterdam highlighted a division within the movement, as many attendees felt alienated by the focus on international issues rather than local concerns, leading to a call for greater inclusivity.
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60% Bias Score
Six Nominees Announced for 2024 Libris Literature Prize
The six nominees for the 2024 Libris Literature Prize, awarded to the best Dutch-language novel, were announced today: Maurits de Bruijn (Man maakt stuk), Guido van Heulendonk (De kroon met twee pieken), Safae el Khannoussi (Oroppa), Falun Ellie Koos (Rouwdouwers), Marijke Schermer (In het oog), and...
Six Nominees Announced for 2024 Libris Literature Prize
The six nominees for the 2024 Libris Literature Prize, awarded to the best Dutch-language novel, were announced today: Maurits de Bruijn (Man maakt stuk), Guido van Heulendonk (De kroon met twee pieken), Safae el Khannoussi (Oroppa), Falun Ellie Koos (Rouwdouwers), Marijke Schermer (In het oog), and...
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48% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans: Act Now or Wait?
Home equity loan rates are currently averaging 8.40%, significantly lower than credit card rates; however, future inflation reports and Federal Reserve decisions could impact rates. Borrowers should shop around before applying.
Home Equity Loans: Act Now or Wait?
Home equity loan rates are currently averaging 8.40%, significantly lower than credit card rates; however, future inflation reports and Federal Reserve decisions could impact rates. Borrowers should shop around before applying.
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48% Bias Score
Khanna's Anti-Corruption Plan Aims to Revive Democrats
California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna proposes a five-point anti-corruption plan to revitalize the Democratic Party after the 2024 election, including the "Drain The Swamp Act" to permanently ban White House officials from accepting lobbyist gifts, aiming to counter the Republican Party's co-option o...
Khanna's Anti-Corruption Plan Aims to Revive Democrats
California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna proposes a five-point anti-corruption plan to revitalize the Democratic Party after the 2024 election, including the "Drain The Swamp Act" to permanently ban White House officials from accepting lobbyist gifts, aiming to counter the Republican Party's co-option o...
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44% Bias Score
ILT Recommended Steel Slag as Waste, Advice Rejected
The Netherlands' Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT) recommended classifying steel slag as waste two years ago due to environmental and health concerns, but this advice was not implemented due to legal challenges and a large, timely sale of steel slag to the Baltic states.
ILT Recommended Steel Slag as Waste, Advice Rejected
The Netherlands' Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT) recommended classifying steel slag as waste two years ago due to environmental and health concerns, but this advice was not implemented due to legal challenges and a large, timely sale of steel slag to the Baltic states.
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44% Bias Score
Slight Rise in Female Representation on Dutch Executive Boards in 2023
The Social-Economic Council (SER) reports a slight increase in women on executive boards (15.3 percent) and a slight decrease on supervisory boards (25.7 percent) of large Dutch companies in 2023, despite a 2022 law requiring gender balance targets and plans; significant variations exist across sect...
Slight Rise in Female Representation on Dutch Executive Boards in 2023
The Social-Economic Council (SER) reports a slight increase in women on executive boards (15.3 percent) and a slight decrease on supervisory boards (25.7 percent) of large Dutch companies in 2023, despite a 2022 law requiring gender balance targets and plans; significant variations exist across sect...
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32% Bias Score
Slow Progress on Gender Quota in Dutch Corporate Boards
Despite a 2022 Dutch law mandating at least one-third women in executive and supervisory boards of listed companies, 2023 data shows a slight increase in female executive board members but a slight decrease in supervisory board members; around 3500 of almost 5500 affected companies reported to the S...
Slow Progress on Gender Quota in Dutch Corporate Boards
Despite a 2022 Dutch law mandating at least one-third women in executive and supervisory boards of listed companies, 2023 data shows a slight increase in female executive board members but a slight decrease in supervisory board members; around 3500 of almost 5500 affected companies reported to the S...
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52% Bias Score
Raffles Hotel Showcases Southeast Asian Hawker Dishes
From March 3 to September 21, 2025, Raffles Hotel Singapore and Makansutra showcase Southeast Asian hawkers offering unique regional dishes for one week each, preserving culinary traditions and promoting cultural exchange.
Raffles Hotel Showcases Southeast Asian Hawker Dishes
From March 3 to September 21, 2025, Raffles Hotel Singapore and Makansutra showcase Southeast Asian hawkers offering unique regional dishes for one week each, preserving culinary traditions and promoting cultural exchange.
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28% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
The Senate confirmed former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's Secretary of Labor in a 67-32 vote on Monday, completing his cabinet. Three Republicans opposed her, citing concerns about her pro-union stance, while Democrats supported her, emphasizing her qualifications and constitu...
Senate Confirms Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
The Senate confirmed former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's Secretary of Labor in a 67-32 vote on Monday, completing his cabinet. Three Republicans opposed her, citing concerns about her pro-union stance, while Democrats supported her, emphasizing her qualifications and constitu...
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44% Bias Score
Houston Immigration Crackdown: 646 Arrests, Including 543 Criminal Aliens
A weeklong immigration crackdown in Houston from February 23 to March 2 resulted in the arrest of 646 illegal aliens, including 543 with criminal records and seven gang members, by ICE and multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Houston Immigration Crackdown: 646 Arrests, Including 543 Criminal Aliens
A weeklong immigration crackdown in Houston from February 23 to March 2 resulted in the arrest of 646 illegal aliens, including 543 with criminal records and seven gang members, by ICE and multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
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64% Bias Score