March 2025
April 2025
Dutch Speed Skater Overcomes Illness to Win Third World Title
Dutch speed skater Femke Kok won her third consecutive world title in the 500 meters despite battling a CMV virus infection that nearly ended her season; she gradually returned to training and achieved the win, setting a remarkable example of perseverance and the importance of adaptive coaching.
Dutch Speed Skater Overcomes Illness to Win Third World Title
Dutch speed skater Femke Kok won her third consecutive world title in the 500 meters despite battling a CMV virus infection that nearly ended her season; she gradually returned to training and achieved the win, setting a remarkable example of perseverance and the importance of adaptive coaching.
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32% Bias Score
Ohtani Mania Drives Record MLB Ticket Sales in Tokyo
Shohei Ohtani's return to Japan with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the Tokyo Series has driven ticket prices to record highs (over \$15,000), boosted merchandise sales by 2000% in Japan, and highlighted his significant impact on the global appeal of Major League Baseball.
Ohtani Mania Drives Record MLB Ticket Sales in Tokyo
Shohei Ohtani's return to Japan with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the Tokyo Series has driven ticket prices to record highs (over \$15,000), boosted merchandise sales by 2000% in Japan, and highlighted his significant impact on the global appeal of Major League Baseball.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Monitors Syrian-SDF Agreement, Citing Security Concerns
Turkey's foreign minister expressed concerns about a Syrian government agreement with the U.S.-backed SDF, fearing threats to Turkey's security, and said Ankara is closely monitoring the situation following a Thursday visit to Syria to relay these concerns.
Turkey Monitors Syrian-SDF Agreement, Citing Security Concerns
Turkey's foreign minister expressed concerns about a Syrian government agreement with the U.S.-backed SDF, fearing threats to Turkey's security, and said Ankara is closely monitoring the situation following a Thursday visit to Syria to relay these concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Tooze Condemns Germany's Debt Brake Circumvention as Cynical Political Maneuver
Adam Tooze criticizes Germany's CDU/SPD government for circumventing the debt brake to approve a €500 billion special fund for defense spending, arguing it's a cynical political maneuver that undermines democratic processes and prioritizes conservative security policy over genuine investment.
Tooze Condemns Germany's Debt Brake Circumvention as Cynical Political Maneuver
Adam Tooze criticizes Germany's CDU/SPD government for circumventing the debt brake to approve a €500 billion special fund for defense spending, arguing it's a cynical political maneuver that undermines democratic processes and prioritizes conservative security policy over genuine investment.
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52% Bias Score
Study Reveals Widespread Impact of Severe Period Pain on British Women
A study of 5,000 British women found that seven in ten experience debilitating period pain for almost four years, impacting work, social life, and mental health, while many receive inadequate medical support.
Study Reveals Widespread Impact of Severe Period Pain on British Women
A study of 5,000 British women found that seven in ten experience debilitating period pain for almost four years, impacting work, social life, and mental health, while many receive inadequate medical support.
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44% Bias Score
Mexican Peso Hits High Amid US Praise, but Uncertainty Remains
The Mexican peso strengthened to 19.87 per dollar on Friday, its highest since November 2024, driven by praise from the US for Mexico's measured response to steel and aluminum tariffs and the weakening US dollar; however, uncertainty remains due to upcoming tariff announcements and Federal Reserve d...
Mexican Peso Hits High Amid US Praise, but Uncertainty Remains
The Mexican peso strengthened to 19.87 per dollar on Friday, its highest since November 2024, driven by praise from the US for Mexico's measured response to steel and aluminum tariffs and the weakening US dollar; however, uncertainty remains due to upcoming tariff announcements and Federal Reserve d...
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40% Bias Score
EU Increases Defense Spending, Validating Macron's Vision
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and concerns over the US's reliability as an ally, the European Union is massively investing in its own defense, validating French President Macron's 2017 Sorbonne speech advocating for European defense autonomy, a vision initially met with skepticism but now ...
EU Increases Defense Spending, Validating Macron's Vision
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and concerns over the US's reliability as an ally, the European Union is massively investing in its own defense, validating French President Macron's 2017 Sorbonne speech advocating for European defense autonomy, a vision initially met with skepticism but now ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey-Israel Tensions Escalate Amid Syria's Power Vacuum
Turkey and Israel's conflicting interests in post-Assad Syria, including Turkey's support for a unified state and Israel's preference for fragmentation, have led to heightened tensions, military clashes, and diplomatic disputes, threatening regional stability.
Turkey-Israel Tensions Escalate Amid Syria's Power Vacuum
Turkey and Israel's conflicting interests in post-Assad Syria, including Turkey's support for a unified state and Israel's preference for fragmentation, have led to heightened tensions, military clashes, and diplomatic disputes, threatening regional stability.
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56% Bias Score
Away Fans Return to Old Firm Match Amidst Enhanced Security
Away fans will return to the Celtic versus Rangers match after a two-year absence due to safety and security concerns, with new measures like nets to catch missiles and a strengthened police presence.
Away Fans Return to Old Firm Match Amidst Enhanced Security
Away fans will return to the Celtic versus Rangers match after a two-year absence due to safety and security concerns, with new measures like nets to catch missiles and a strengthened police presence.
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40% Bias Score
Big Four Firms Cut Jobs Amidst Consulting Slowdown
Facing decreased demand for consulting services after a post-pandemic boom, the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC) are implementing redundancy programs, impacting graduates, school leavers, and partners, driven by economic uncertainty and investment in AI technology.
Big Four Firms Cut Jobs Amidst Consulting Slowdown
Facing decreased demand for consulting services after a post-pandemic boom, the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC) are implementing redundancy programs, impacting graduates, school leavers, and partners, driven by economic uncertainty and investment in AI technology.
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36% Bias Score
Investigation into İmamoğlu's Diploma Raises Political Stakes
An investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's university diploma is underway, focusing on alleged irregularities in his transfer from Girne American University (KKTC) to Istanbul University; the potential revocation of his diploma could have significant political consequences.
Investigation into İmamoğlu's Diploma Raises Political Stakes
An investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's university diploma is underway, focusing on alleged irregularities in his transfer from Girne American University (KKTC) to Istanbul University; the potential revocation of his diploma could have significant political consequences.
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36% Bias Score
Cepyme Election: De Miguel Challenges Cuerva for SME Leadership
Ángela de Miguel, backed by Antonio Garamendi, challenges Gerardo Cuerva for the presidency of Cepyme in an election on May 20th, impacting SME representation and policy influence.
Cepyme Election: De Miguel Challenges Cuerva for SME Leadership
Ángela de Miguel, backed by Antonio Garamendi, challenges Gerardo Cuerva for the presidency of Cepyme in an election on May 20th, impacting SME representation and policy influence.
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40% Bias Score