Shifting Sands: Automotive Industry Presence at 2024 CES
The 2024 CES in Las Vegas saw a decreased presence from major European automakers like Mercedes-Benz and a notable increase in participation from Asian and American companies showcasing AI-driven technologies and autonomous vehicles, with BMW presenting a new AI-powered digital dashboard and Hyundai...
Shifting Sands: Automotive Industry Presence at 2024 CES
The 2024 CES in Las Vegas saw a decreased presence from major European automakers like Mercedes-Benz and a notable increase in participation from Asian and American companies showcasing AI-driven technologies and autonomous vehicles, with BMW presenting a new AI-powered digital dashboard and Hyundai...
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48% Bias Score
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns
A month after a storm damaged two tankers in the Kerch Strait, causing a major oil spill, over 155,000 tons of contaminated material has been collected, impacting the environment and trade routes. Ukraine accuses Russia of inadequate response.
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns
A month after a storm damaged two tankers in the Kerch Strait, causing a major oil spill, over 155,000 tons of contaminated material has been collected, impacting the environment and trade routes. Ukraine accuses Russia of inadequate response.
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36% Bias Score
Madrid Overwhelmed by Influx of Unaccompanied Minors in 2024
In 2024, Madrid received 2,400 unaccompanied foreign minors, 1,100 arriving via Madrid-Barajas Airport, straining regional resources due to the Spanish government's lack of planning and the minors' arrival through dangerous routes.
Madrid Overwhelmed by Influx of Unaccompanied Minors in 2024
In 2024, Madrid received 2,400 unaccompanied foreign minors, 1,100 arriving via Madrid-Barajas Airport, straining regional resources due to the Spanish government's lack of planning and the minors' arrival through dangerous routes.
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56% Bias Score
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Protests Delay AfD Congress in Riesa
Thousands protested against the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, on February 18th, delaying its start by 45 minutes due to roadblocks and clashes with police; the AfD, polling around 20%, called protesters "extremists.
Protests Delay AfD Congress in Riesa
Thousands protested against the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, on February 18th, delaying its start by 45 minutes due to roadblocks and clashes with police; the AfD, polling around 20%, called protesters "extremists.
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52% Bias Score
ERC Halts Negotiations with PSOE Until Prior Agreements are Met
Oriol Junqueras, ERC leader, announced that his party will not negotiate with the PSOE on the 2025 budget until prior agreements on fiscal sovereignty, including a new economic agreement for Catalonia, debt forgiveness, and transfer of Cercanías, are fully implemented.
ERC Halts Negotiations with PSOE Until Prior Agreements are Met
Oriol Junqueras, ERC leader, announced that his party will not negotiate with the PSOE on the 2025 budget until prior agreements on fiscal sovereignty, including a new economic agreement for Catalonia, debt forgiveness, and transfer of Cercanías, are fully implemented.
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52% Bias Score
PP Demands Overhaul of Spain's Immigration Policy
Following a meeting in Colunga, Asturias, Spain's PP party will include immigration reform in their Asturias Declaration, focusing on stronger actions in origin countries, activating Frontex, and changing the government's migration policy deemed responsible for making Canarias the primary route for ...
PP Demands Overhaul of Spain's Immigration Policy
Following a meeting in Colunga, Asturias, Spain's PP party will include immigration reform in their Asturias Declaration, focusing on stronger actions in origin countries, activating Frontex, and changing the government's migration policy deemed responsible for making Canarias the primary route for ...
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52% Bias Score
South Korea Confirms Capture of Two North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine
South Korea's NIS confirmed Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers on January 9th in Russia's Kursk region; one soldier stated they had received Russian military training and that North Korean forces suffered significant losses in battle.
South Korea Confirms Capture of Two North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine
South Korea's NIS confirmed Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers on January 9th in Russia's Kursk region; one soldier stated they had received Russian military training and that North Korean forces suffered significant losses in battle.
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40% Bias Score
PP to Slash Inheritance Tax on Used Homes to 4%
The PP, governing in 12 autonomous communities encompassing 70% of Spain, will lower the Inheritance Tax on used homes to 4%, saving buyers up to €24,000 on a €400,000 property, as part of a wider plan to address Spain's housing crisis, improve the economy, and reduce bureaucracy.
PP to Slash Inheritance Tax on Used Homes to 4%
The PP, governing in 12 autonomous communities encompassing 70% of Spain, will lower the Inheritance Tax on used homes to 4%, saving buyers up to €24,000 on a €400,000 property, as part of a wider plan to address Spain's housing crisis, improve the economy, and reduce bureaucracy.
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56% Bias Score
Valencia Flood Exposes Years of Delays in Flood Mitigation Projects
The October 29, 2023, flood in Valencia, Spain, revealed years-long delays in flood mitigation projects for high-risk ravines like the Poyo (46 deaths) and Saleta (6 deaths) due to budget issues and conflicts with environmental regulations, specifically the 2018 Valencian Orchard Law, prompting gove...
Valencia Flood Exposes Years of Delays in Flood Mitigation Projects
The October 29, 2023, flood in Valencia, Spain, revealed years-long delays in flood mitigation projects for high-risk ravines like the Poyo (46 deaths) and Saleta (6 deaths) due to budget issues and conflicts with environmental regulations, specifically the 2018 Valencian Orchard Law, prompting gove...
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48% Bias Score
Contrasting Approaches to Cultural Preservation in Spain
The Spanish Ministry of Culture purchased Casa Gomis in Barcelona for €7.2 million, while failing to secure Velintonia, the Madrid home of poet Vicente Aleixandre, despite a €3.2 million bid and a court rejection of a regional government's purchase offer; this highlights inconsistencies in the minis...
Contrasting Approaches to Cultural Preservation in Spain
The Spanish Ministry of Culture purchased Casa Gomis in Barcelona for €7.2 million, while failing to secure Velintonia, the Madrid home of poet Vicente Aleixandre, despite a €3.2 million bid and a court rejection of a regional government's purchase offer; this highlights inconsistencies in the minis...
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56% Bias Score
Brazil and France Urge Maduro to Release Political Prisoners, Restart Dialogue
Brazil and France jointly called on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release political prisoners and resume dialogue with the opposition, offering to mediate talks aimed at restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela; this action follows Maduro's recent inauguration, which was attended by B...
Brazil and France Urge Maduro to Release Political Prisoners, Restart Dialogue
Brazil and France jointly called on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release political prisoners and resume dialogue with the opposition, offering to mediate talks aimed at restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela; this action follows Maduro's recent inauguration, which was attended by B...
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56% Bias Score