March 2025
April 2025
Falling Response Rates Undermine UK Economic Data Accuracy
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) is struggling with falling response rates to its Labour Force Survey, a key measure of employment and unemployment, down to 12.5 percent from 50 percent, impacting the accuracy of economic data used to inform government policy.
Falling Response Rates Undermine UK Economic Data Accuracy
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) is struggling with falling response rates to its Labour Force Survey, a key measure of employment and unemployment, down to 12.5 percent from 50 percent, impacting the accuracy of economic data used to inform government policy.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Faces High Risk of Political Instability
Greece is at risk of political instability and social unrest due to weak institutions, ineffective leadership, and a volatile population, particularly if early elections are held.
Greece Faces High Risk of Political Instability
Greece is at risk of political instability and social unrest due to weak institutions, ineffective leadership, and a volatile population, particularly if early elections are held.
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68% Bias Score
Fries Museum Director Fired Amidst Misconduct Allegations
Following multiple complaints of sexual harassment and other misconduct against Fries Museum director Kris Callens, the Kunstenbond union demands an external investigation into his conduct, highlighting systemic issues within the cultural sector.
Fries Museum Director Fired Amidst Misconduct Allegations
Following multiple complaints of sexual harassment and other misconduct against Fries Museum director Kris Callens, the Kunstenbond union demands an external investigation into his conduct, highlighting systemic issues within the cultural sector.
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44% Bias Score
IDF Investigates Loss of Classified Documents by Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener
A month ago, Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener lost classified IDF documents in a central Israel building; a security officer recovered them, and an internal IDF investigation is underway to assess the potential damage and whether the documents contained sensitive information whose exposure could cause ...
IDF Investigates Loss of Classified Documents by Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener
A month ago, Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener lost classified IDF documents in a central Israel building; a security officer recovered them, and an internal IDF investigation is underway to assess the potential damage and whether the documents contained sensitive information whose exposure could cause ...
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40% Bias Score
AMP Bank Backs Australian Small Businesses Amidst Global Uncertainty
AMP Bank is launching a new digital banking platform for small businesses in Australia, confident the local economy will weather global market turmoil despite US tariffs impacting Australian exports and a potential US recession.
AMP Bank Backs Australian Small Businesses Amidst Global Uncertainty
AMP Bank is launching a new digital banking platform for small businesses in Australia, confident the local economy will weather global market turmoil despite US tariffs impacting Australian exports and a potential US recession.
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44% Bias Score
Steve Reich's Complete Works Released in 27-Disc Box Set
Steve Reich, a renowned minimalist composer, has released a 27-disc box set of his complete works, encompassing his career from the 1960s and including seminal works like "Drumming" and "Music for 18 Musicians".
Steve Reich's Complete Works Released in 27-Disc Box Set
Steve Reich, a renowned minimalist composer, has released a 27-disc box set of his complete works, encompassing his career from the 1960s and including seminal works like "Drumming" and "Music for 18 Musicians".
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20% Bias Score
Spanish Railway Strike Averted by Last-Minute Agreement
A planned railway strike in Spain affecting almost 1,400 trains was called off after a last-minute agreement between the Ministry of Transport and labor unions, averting significant service disruptions and addressing concerns over the transfer of Rodalies and Renfe Mercancias to Catalonia.
Spanish Railway Strike Averted by Last-Minute Agreement
A planned railway strike in Spain affecting almost 1,400 trains was called off after a last-minute agreement between the Ministry of Transport and labor unions, averting significant service disruptions and addressing concerns over the transfer of Rodalies and Renfe Mercancias to Catalonia.
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44% Bias Score
Kasos Oral History Project Preserves Island's Unique Cultural Heritage
A research project on Kasos island is collecting oral histories and photographic archives from the 19th and 20th centuries to preserve the island's unique cultural heritage and fill gaps in written historical records.
Kasos Oral History Project Preserves Island's Unique Cultural Heritage
A research project on Kasos island is collecting oral histories and photographic archives from the 19th and 20th centuries to preserve the island's unique cultural heritage and fill gaps in written historical records.
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20% Bias Score
Dutch Defence Ministry Faces Backlash Over Plans to Use Protected Nature Areas for Military Training
The Dutch Ministry of Defence plans to use protected nature areas for military training, sparking protests from environmental groups and local authorities who fear severe ecological damage; a petition with over 43,000 signatures opposes using the Terletse Heide, a Natura 2000 area.
Dutch Defence Ministry Faces Backlash Over Plans to Use Protected Nature Areas for Military Training
The Dutch Ministry of Defence plans to use protected nature areas for military training, sparking protests from environmental groups and local authorities who fear severe ecological damage; a petition with over 43,000 signatures opposes using the Terletse Heide, a Natura 2000 area.
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60% Bias Score
Body Dysmorphia Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Requiring Revised Treatment
Research from Swinburne University shows people with severe body image distress, or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), struggle with decision-making, planning, and short-term memory, impacting their lives significantly, and requiring a shift in treatment approaches.
Body Dysmorphia Linked to Cognitive Impairment, Requiring Revised Treatment
Research from Swinburne University shows people with severe body image distress, or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), struggle with decision-making, planning, and short-term memory, impacting their lives significantly, and requiring a shift in treatment approaches.
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12% Bias Score
Analysis Refutes Claim Albanese Avoided Budget to Hide Deficit Projections
This article challenges the media's narrative that Australian Prime Minister Albanese sought an early election to hide a decade of projected budget deficits, arguing that public indifference to deficits and the mandatory pre-election economic statement render this claim implausible. The author also ...
Analysis Refutes Claim Albanese Avoided Budget to Hide Deficit Projections
This article challenges the media's narrative that Australian Prime Minister Albanese sought an early election to hide a decade of projected budget deficits, arguing that public indifference to deficits and the mandatory pre-election economic statement render this claim implausible. The author also ...
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52% Bias Score
Former Rep. Nita Lowey Dies at 87
Former U.S. Representative Nita Lowey, the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, died at age 87 on Saturday after a battle with metastatic breast cancer, leaving behind a legacy of political influence and advocacy.
Former Rep. Nita Lowey Dies at 87
Former U.S. Representative Nita Lowey, the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, died at age 87 on Saturday after a battle with metastatic breast cancer, leaving behind a legacy of political influence and advocacy.
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20% Bias Score