Largest Ever FBI Seizure of Homemade Explosives in Virginia
Federal agents in Virginia seized over 150 homemade bombs—the largest such seizure in FBI history—from the home of Brad Spafford, who was arrested on a separate firearms charge and faces potential additional explosives-related charges.
Largest Ever FBI Seizure of Homemade Explosives in Virginia
Federal agents in Virginia seized over 150 homemade bombs—the largest such seizure in FBI history—from the home of Brad Spafford, who was arrested on a separate firearms charge and faces potential additional explosives-related charges.
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48% Bias Score
Tartessian Faces: Unearthing a Lost Civilization
Five 2,700-year-old human faces, unearthed in Casas del Turuñuelo (Badajoz, Spain), are the first known examples of figurative art from the Tartessian civilization, challenging previous assumptions and offering new insights into their society and Mediterranean connections. The exhibit at Madrid's Na...
Tartessian Faces: Unearthing a Lost Civilization
Five 2,700-year-old human faces, unearthed in Casas del Turuñuelo (Badajoz, Spain), are the first known examples of figurative art from the Tartessian civilization, challenging previous assumptions and offering new insights into their society and Mediterranean connections. The exhibit at Madrid's Na...
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20% Bias Score
Record Attendance at Spanish Museums in 2024
Spanish museums experienced record-breaking attendance in 2024, with the Prado Museum leading with 3,457,057 visitors, driven by a tourism boom (91 million visits) and 3% GDP growth. Patrimonio Nacional sites also saw record numbers, while the Reina Sofía and Guggenheim Bilbao experienced strong but...
Record Attendance at Spanish Museums in 2024
Spanish museums experienced record-breaking attendance in 2024, with the Prado Museum leading with 3,457,057 visitors, driven by a tourism boom (91 million visits) and 3% GDP growth. Patrimonio Nacional sites also saw record numbers, while the Reina Sofía and Guggenheim Bilbao experienced strong but...
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44% Bias Score
Melilla's President Opposes Morocco Border Reopening, Citing Sovereignty Concerns
Melilla's president, Juan José Imbroda, strongly opposes the planned reopening of the commercial border with Morocco due to concerns that it would severely disadvantage Melilla's economy and cede sovereignty to Morocco, prompting legal and parliamentary challenges.
Melilla's President Opposes Morocco Border Reopening, Citing Sovereignty Concerns
Melilla's president, Juan José Imbroda, strongly opposes the planned reopening of the commercial border with Morocco due to concerns that it would severely disadvantage Melilla's economy and cede sovereignty to Morocco, prompting legal and parliamentary challenges.
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60% Bias Score
German Man Confesses to Murder in Almería After Holiday Visit
In Almería, Spain, Francisco S.B., a 28-year-old German national visiting his parents, confessed to killing 38-year-old Meri after a drug-fueled argument, asphyxiating her with a dog chain and burning her body; he is in jail.
German Man Confesses to Murder in Almería After Holiday Visit
In Almería, Spain, Francisco S.B., a 28-year-old German national visiting his parents, confessed to killing 38-year-old Meri after a drug-fueled argument, asphyxiating her with a dog chain and burning her body; he is in jail.
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44% Bias Score
2025 Dakar Rally Emphasizes Navigation and Endurance
The 2025 Dakar Rally, starting January 2nd, features 7,759 km (cars) and 7,706 km (motorcycles), prioritizing navigation over speed, with a challenging marathon stage in Bisha and a decisive final leg in the Empty Quarter.
2025 Dakar Rally Emphasizes Navigation and Endurance
The 2025 Dakar Rally, starting January 2nd, features 7,759 km (cars) and 7,706 km (motorcycles), prioritizing navigation over speed, with a challenging marathon stage in Bisha and a decisive final leg in the Empty Quarter.
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44% Bias Score
Renfe Suspends All Talgo Avril Trains Due to System Failure
Due to a communication system failure, Renfe suspended all 28 Talgo Avril high-speed trains on January 1st, 2025, affecting 14,100 passengers and causing over €700,000 in immediate refund costs; this failure adds to Renfe's existing punctuality problems caused by Talgo's delays.
Renfe Suspends All Talgo Avril Trains Due to System Failure
Due to a communication system failure, Renfe suspended all 28 Talgo Avril high-speed trains on January 1st, 2025, affecting 14,100 passengers and causing over €700,000 in immediate refund costs; this failure adds to Renfe's existing punctuality problems caused by Talgo's delays.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Youth Unemployment Fuels Public Sector Job Rush
In Spain, 75% of young people under 25 are now seeking public sector jobs, up from 14.7% a year ago, driven by 28.6% youth unemployment, the highest in the EU, despite higher average salaries in the public sector (€2,835 vs €1,957 private).
Spanish Youth Unemployment Fuels Public Sector Job Rush
In Spain, 75% of young people under 25 are now seeking public sector jobs, up from 14.7% a year ago, driven by 28.6% youth unemployment, the highest in the EU, despite higher average salaries in the public sector (€2,835 vs €1,957 private).
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60% Bias Score
Syria Seeks Saudi Support After Assad's Ouster
Syria's new interim government, composed of former HTS commanders, initiated diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia, seeking financial aid for post-war reconstruction and bolstering relations amidst regional power shifts.
Syria Seeks Saudi Support After Assad's Ouster
Syria's new interim government, composed of former HTS commanders, initiated diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia, seeking financial aid for post-war reconstruction and bolstering relations amidst regional power shifts.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid's 2025 Agenda: Infrastructure, Tax Cuts, and Political Conflict
The Madrid regional government's 2025 plans include significant infrastructure projects (City of Justice, City of Health, Formula 1 circuit), 30 tax cuts saving Madrileños €170 million, and education reforms, all while navigating an ongoing conflict with the central government.
Madrid's 2025 Agenda: Infrastructure, Tax Cuts, and Political Conflict
The Madrid regional government's 2025 plans include significant infrastructure projects (City of Justice, City of Health, Formula 1 circuit), 30 tax cuts saving Madrileños €170 million, and education reforms, all while navigating an ongoing conflict with the central government.
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56% Bias Score
Governmental Disputes Hamper Valencia's Storm Recovery
Disagreements between Spain's national and Valencian regional governments over the distribution of 10 billion euros in direct aid (out of a total 16.5 billion mobilized) are slowing the recovery of businesses impacted by the October 29th storm, with only 30% of insurance claims paid and industrial a...
Governmental Disputes Hamper Valencia's Storm Recovery
Disagreements between Spain's national and Valencian regional governments over the distribution of 10 billion euros in direct aid (out of a total 16.5 billion mobilized) are slowing the recovery of businesses impacted by the October 29th storm, with only 30% of insurance claims paid and industrial a...
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56% Bias Score
PP seeks cross-party support for tax cuts and housing reform in 2025
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) plans to break Pedro Sánchez's parliamentary majority in 2025 by negotiating with Junts and PNV to pass tax cuts and a comprehensive housing plan, involving four law reforms, mirroring their December 2024 success with similar cross-party agreements.
PP seeks cross-party support for tax cuts and housing reform in 2025
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) plans to break Pedro Sánchez's parliamentary majority in 2025 by negotiating with Junts and PNV to pass tax cuts and a comprehensive housing plan, involving four law reforms, mirroring their December 2024 success with similar cross-party agreements.
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40% Bias Score