March 2025
April 2025
Spanish Publisher Suspends Distribution of Book Containing Murderer's Confession After Lawsuit
The distribution of "El odio," a book containing José Bretón's first confession to the 2011 murder of his children, has been temporarily suspended following a lawsuit by the children's mother, Ruth Ortiz, due to the inclusion of previously undisclosed details causing her further psychological harm; ...
Spanish Publisher Suspends Distribution of Book Containing Murderer's Confession After Lawsuit
The distribution of "El odio," a book containing José Bretón's first confession to the 2011 murder of his children, has been temporarily suspended following a lawsuit by the children's mother, Ruth Ortiz, due to the inclusion of previously undisclosed details causing her further psychological harm; ...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Hospital, Catering Company Ordered to Pay Increased Benefits After Worker's Sexual Assault
A hospital kitchen worker in Navarra, Spain, was sexually assaulted in a public restroom on September 1, 2022, due to the lack of employee-only restrooms and a failure to assess external violence risks; the hospital and catering company were ordered to increase her disability benefits by 30%.
Spanish Hospital, Catering Company Ordered to Pay Increased Benefits After Worker's Sexual Assault
A hospital kitchen worker in Navarra, Spain, was sexually assaulted in a public restroom on September 1, 2022, due to the lack of employee-only restrooms and a failure to assess external violence risks; the hospital and catering company were ordered to increase her disability benefits by 30%.
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28% Bias Score
Bafici 2025 Expands Amidst Argentine Cinema Funding Cuts
The 2025 Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival (Bafici) will run from April 1st to 13th, expanding to counter national government cinema budget cuts; it will feature 116 Argentine films among almost 300, with a new $10,000 award for best Argentine feature.
Bafici 2025 Expands Amidst Argentine Cinema Funding Cuts
The 2025 Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival (Bafici) will run from April 1st to 13th, expanding to counter national government cinema budget cuts; it will feature 116 Argentine films among almost 300, with a new $10,000 award for best Argentine feature.
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56% Bias Score
Measles infections surge in Netherlands, exceeding last year's total
The Netherlands is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with 45 new infections in the past two weeks, totaling 108 for 2025, exceeding last year's total of 55 by the end of March. Many infections stem from outbreaks in Morocco (17 cases) and Romania (3 cases).
Measles infections surge in Netherlands, exceeding last year's total
The Netherlands is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with 45 new infections in the past two weeks, totaling 108 for 2025, exceeding last year's total of 55 by the end of March. Many infections stem from outbreaks in Morocco (17 cases) and Romania (3 cases).
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40% Bias Score
Civilian Camouflage Net Production in War-Torn Ukrainian Village
In war-torn Malokakhovka, seven volunteers, led by Roman Nazarov, produce 3x6 meter camouflage nets from spandbond fabric, utilizing locally sourced materials and tools, supported by regional officials and private citizens to aid soldiers.
Civilian Camouflage Net Production in War-Torn Ukrainian Village
In war-torn Malokakhovka, seven volunteers, led by Roman Nazarov, produce 3x6 meter camouflage nets from spandbond fabric, utilizing locally sourced materials and tools, supported by regional officials and private citizens to aid soldiers.
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60% Bias Score
Side Hustles Surge: 40% of Americans Rely on Supplemental Income
A LendingTree survey reveals that almost 40% of Americans have a side hustle, earning an average of $1,215 monthly, with 61% stating their life would be unaffordable without it; driven by economic factors, this trend shows 31% of workers considering quitting their full-time jobs to pursue their side...
Side Hustles Surge: 40% of Americans Rely on Supplemental Income
A LendingTree survey reveals that almost 40% of Americans have a side hustle, earning an average of $1,215 monthly, with 61% stating their life would be unaffordable without it; driven by economic factors, this trend shows 31% of workers considering quitting their full-time jobs to pursue their side...
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40% Bias Score
Madrid Bans Individual Digital Devices in Primary Schools
The Madrid regional government will ban individual digital devices in public and private primary schools starting in 2025-2026, aiming to refocus education on traditional methods and combat digital addiction, with exceptions for students with specific needs and shared device use for pedagogical purp...
Madrid Bans Individual Digital Devices in Primary Schools
The Madrid regional government will ban individual digital devices in public and private primary schools starting in 2025-2026, aiming to refocus education on traditional methods and combat digital addiction, with exceptions for students with specific needs and shared device use for pedagogical purp...
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Court Halts Publication of Book Featuring Murderer's Confession
Ruth Ortiz successfully petitioned to halt publication of "El odio," a book by Luisgé Martín in which José Bretón, who murdered his children Ruth and José in 2011, confesses to the crime; the publisher, Anagrama, temporarily suspended distribution pending legal review due to concerns about violation...
Spanish Court Halts Publication of Book Featuring Murderer's Confession
Ruth Ortiz successfully petitioned to halt publication of "El odio," a book by Luisgé Martín in which José Bretón, who murdered his children Ruth and José in 2011, confesses to the crime; the publisher, Anagrama, temporarily suspended distribution pending legal review due to concerns about violation...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Budget Cut Shifted from Hospital Nurses to Home Healthcare
The Netherlands government redirected a €165 million budget cut from hospital nurse training to home healthcare after facing political opposition, causing concern among home healthcare workers due to resulting funding shortages despite increasing demand for home-based care for the elderly.
Dutch Budget Cut Shifted from Hospital Nurses to Home Healthcare
The Netherlands government redirected a €165 million budget cut from hospital nurse training to home healthcare after facing political opposition, causing concern among home healthcare workers due to resulting funding shortages despite increasing demand for home-based care for the elderly.
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56% Bias Score
Courtois Returns to Belgian National Team After Two-Year Absence
After a two-year conflict with former coach Domenico Tedesco, stemming from a captaincy dispute, Thibaut Courtois returned to the Belgian national team, acknowledging past mistakes, and aiming to reconcile with teammates and fans.
Courtois Returns to Belgian National Team After Two-Year Absence
After a two-year conflict with former coach Domenico Tedesco, stemming from a captaincy dispute, Thibaut Courtois returned to the Belgian national team, acknowledging past mistakes, and aiming to reconcile with teammates and fans.
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44% Bias Score
Unlicensed Pediatrician Charged After Child's Death in Kabardino-Balkaria
A pediatrician in Kabardino-Balkaria, while on maternity leave, illegally practiced medicine, resulting in the death of a two-year-old patient in September 2024 due to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. This led to charges under article 109 part 2 of the Russian Federation's Criminal Code.
Unlicensed Pediatrician Charged After Child's Death in Kabardino-Balkaria
A pediatrician in Kabardino-Balkaria, while on maternity leave, illegally practiced medicine, resulting in the death of a two-year-old patient in September 2024 due to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. This led to charges under article 109 part 2 of the Russian Federation's Criminal Code.
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52% Bias Score
Financial Risks of Holding Excessive Cash
Holding excessive cash beyond essential needs (monthly expenses, emergencies, short-term goals) risks losing purchasing power due to inflation and missed investment opportunities; investing excess funds in growth assets combats this.
Financial Risks of Holding Excessive Cash
Holding excessive cash beyond essential needs (monthly expenses, emergencies, short-term goals) risks losing purchasing power due to inflation and missed investment opportunities; investing excess funds in growth assets combats this.
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56% Bias Score