March 2025
April 2025
CFDT Defends French Pension Reform Consultations Amidst Criticism
Amidst criticism from former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, CFDT head Marylise Léon defended ongoing social partner consultations on pension reforms in France on March 15th, emphasizing the need for social cohesion and rejecting the prioritization of military spending over social welfare, while th...
CFDT Defends French Pension Reform Consultations Amidst Criticism
Amidst criticism from former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, CFDT head Marylise Léon defended ongoing social partner consultations on pension reforms in France on March 15th, emphasizing the need for social cohesion and rejecting the prioritization of military spending over social welfare, while th...
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44% Bias Score
Susan Sontag: Seeing and Being Seen
The Susan Sontag exhibition in Bonn's Bundeskunsthalle uses photographs, films, and texts to trace her intellectual and political journey, showcasing her evolving perspectives on aesthetics and truth, particularly through her analysis of photography, and engagement with social issues like the Vietna...
Susan Sontag: Seeing and Being Seen
The Susan Sontag exhibition in Bonn's Bundeskunsthalle uses photographs, films, and texts to trace her intellectual and political journey, showcasing her evolving perspectives on aesthetics and truth, particularly through her analysis of photography, and engagement with social issues like the Vietna...
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48% Bias Score
Dortmund's Bundesliga Loss to Leipzig Raises Champions League Qualification Concerns
Borussia Dortmund suffered a 0-2 defeat against RB Leipzig in a Bundesliga match, jeopardizing their Champions League qualification hopes, three days after their Champions League victory; Leipzig secured their first win in four games.
Dortmund's Bundesliga Loss to Leipzig Raises Champions League Qualification Concerns
Borussia Dortmund suffered a 0-2 defeat against RB Leipzig in a Bundesliga match, jeopardizing their Champions League qualification hopes, three days after their Champions League victory; Leipzig secured their first win in four games.
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32% Bias Score
EY Cuts 30 Partners Amid Consulting Downturn
EY is cutting 30 partners, its largest single cut in decades, due to a 4 percent decline in consulting revenue and a 5 percent drop in average partner profits to £723,000, reflecting decreased client spending caused by inflation and rising interest rates, impacting the firm's overall strategy and th...
EY Cuts 30 Partners Amid Consulting Downturn
EY is cutting 30 partners, its largest single cut in decades, due to a 4 percent decline in consulting revenue and a 5 percent drop in average partner profits to £723,000, reflecting decreased client spending caused by inflation and rising interest rates, impacting the firm's overall strategy and th...
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40% Bias Score
Junqueras Consolidates Power in ERC, Focusing on Socialist Alliance
Oriol Junqueras strengthened his leadership within ERC after a deal with dissenting members led to the withdrawal of amendments limiting his powers; the party approved a new ideological platform prioritizing agreements with the Socialists while acknowledging the government's vulnerability as an oppo...
Junqueras Consolidates Power in ERC, Focusing on Socialist Alliance
Oriol Junqueras strengthened his leadership within ERC after a deal with dissenting members led to the withdrawal of amendments limiting his powers; the party approved a new ideological platform prioritizing agreements with the Socialists while acknowledging the government's vulnerability as an oppo...
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48% Bias Score
Verstappen Qualifies Third in Australia Despite McLaren's Speed Advantage
Max Verstappen qualified third for the Australian Grand Prix, exceeding expectations after earlier struggles, while his Red Bull team addressed previous car balance issues. McLaren's Norris secured pole position, showcasing their speed advantage, but rain is expected.
Verstappen Qualifies Third in Australia Despite McLaren's Speed Advantage
Max Verstappen qualified third for the Australian Grand Prix, exceeding expectations after earlier struggles, while his Red Bull team addressed previous car balance issues. McLaren's Norris secured pole position, showcasing their speed advantage, but rain is expected.
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40% Bias Score
French Union Defends Pension Reform Consultations Amidst Political Opposition
Amidst criticism from former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, CFDT head Marylise Léon defended social partner consultations on pension reform as "useful and necessary," emphasizing the need for social cohesion and rejecting the linkage of social welfare to the war in Ukraine; 11 meetings are schedul...
French Union Defends Pension Reform Consultations Amidst Political Opposition
Amidst criticism from former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, CFDT head Marylise Léon defended social partner consultations on pension reform as "useful and necessary," emphasizing the need for social cohesion and rejecting the linkage of social welfare to the war in Ukraine; 11 meetings are schedul...
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40% Bias Score
Ghana's President Urges Sahel Countries to Rejoin ECOWAS
Ghana's President Mahama visited Abidjan to discuss sub-regional cooperation with his Ivorian counterpart, urging Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to rejoin ECOWAS following their departure last year; while optimism exists, analysts express skepticism given the AES countries' focus on consolidating the...
Ghana's President Urges Sahel Countries to Rejoin ECOWAS
Ghana's President Mahama visited Abidjan to discuss sub-regional cooperation with his Ivorian counterpart, urging Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to rejoin ECOWAS following their departure last year; while optimism exists, analysts express skepticism given the AES countries' focus on consolidating the...
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32% Bias Score
NSW Labor Divided Over Controversial Youth Bail Laws
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns faces growing internal opposition to his youth bail law reforms, with critics arguing the laws are ineffective and disproportionately harm marginalized youth; while the Premier highlights increased remand rates, critics emphasize the need for crime reduction and r...
NSW Labor Divided Over Controversial Youth Bail Laws
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns faces growing internal opposition to his youth bail law reforms, with critics arguing the laws are ineffective and disproportionately harm marginalized youth; while the Premier highlights increased remand rates, critics emphasize the need for crime reduction and r...
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48% Bias Score
Religious School Leader to Temporarily Chair Ofsted
Sir Hamid Patel, CEO of Star Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust including several Islamic schools, will temporarily chair Ofsted following Dame Christine Ryan's resignation, marking a first for the education watchdog; his appointment comes amidst teacher criticism of Ofsted's proposed inspection...
Religious School Leader to Temporarily Chair Ofsted
Sir Hamid Patel, CEO of Star Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust including several Islamic schools, will temporarily chair Ofsted following Dame Christine Ryan's resignation, marking a first for the education watchdog; his appointment comes amidst teacher criticism of Ofsted's proposed inspection...
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40% Bias Score
Lombardy Residents Express Widespread Dissatisfaction with Regional Healthcare
A Youtrend poll commissioned by Pd Lombardia reveals 56% of 1,500 respondents view Lombardy's healthcare system negatively, citing long wait times (57%), staff shortages, and excessive private sector involvement (62%) as major problems. The Lombardy region spends €500 million annually on out-of-regi...
Lombardy Residents Express Widespread Dissatisfaction with Regional Healthcare
A Youtrend poll commissioned by Pd Lombardia reveals 56% of 1,500 respondents view Lombardy's healthcare system negatively, citing long wait times (57%), staff shortages, and excessive private sector involvement (62%) as major problems. The Lombardy region spends €500 million annually on out-of-regi...
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56% Bias Score
De Blasio Blames Democratic Loss on Messaging Failures and Biden's Mental Fitness Concerns
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio blames the Democratic Party's loss in the 2024 presidential election on unclear messaging, a failure to address President Biden's mental fitness concerns, and insufficient communication about economic policies, leading to Donald Trump's victory.
De Blasio Blames Democratic Loss on Messaging Failures and Biden's Mental Fitness Concerns
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio blames the Democratic Party's loss in the 2024 presidential election on unclear messaging, a failure to address President Biden's mental fitness concerns, and insufficient communication about economic policies, leading to Donald Trump's victory.
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36% Bias Score