Major US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruptions
A major winter storm hit the central and eastern US, causing blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall (up to 40cm), hundreds of car accidents, around 1700 flight cancellations, and power outages affecting approximately 300,000 customers, prompting states of emergency declarations in multiple states.
Major US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruptions
A major winter storm hit the central and eastern US, causing blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall (up to 40cm), hundreds of car accidents, around 1700 flight cancellations, and power outages affecting approximately 300,000 customers, prompting states of emergency declarations in multiple states.
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24% Bias Score
Washington Post Faces Crisis Amidst Financial Losses and Censorship Accusations
The Washington Post, under Jeff Bezos' ownership, is experiencing a profound crisis involving significant financial losses, staff departures, and accusations of censorship after Bezos suppressed an endorsement for Kamala Harris and fired a cartoonist critical of Trump, leading to a loss of 50% of it...
Washington Post Faces Crisis Amidst Financial Losses and Censorship Accusations
The Washington Post, under Jeff Bezos' ownership, is experiencing a profound crisis involving significant financial losses, staff departures, and accusations of censorship after Bezos suppressed an endorsement for Kamala Harris and fired a cartoonist critical of Trump, leading to a loss of 50% of it...
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60% Bias Score
Golden Globes Celebrate Diverse Narratives and Social Commentary
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards saw Adrien Brody win Best Actor (Drama) for "The Brutalist," Brady Corbet win Best Director, Fernanda Torres win Best Actress (Drama) for "I'm Still Here," Edward Berger win Best Screenplay for "Conclave," and Demi Moore win Best Actress (Comedy/Musical) for "The Substan...
Golden Globes Celebrate Diverse Narratives and Social Commentary
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards saw Adrien Brody win Best Actor (Drama) for "The Brutalist," Brady Corbet win Best Director, Fernanda Torres win Best Actress (Drama) for "I'm Still Here," Edward Berger win Best Screenplay for "Conclave," and Demi Moore win Best Actress (Comedy/Musical) for "The Substan...
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24% Bias Score
Berlin Firework Incident Leads to Arrest and Charges
On New Year's Eve, a 23-year-old man launched a firework rocket into a Berlin apartment building, causing a fire; he was arrested, charged with attempted aggravated arson, attempted grievous bodily harm, and property damage, and is now in custody.
Berlin Firework Incident Leads to Arrest and Charges
On New Year's Eve, a 23-year-old man launched a firework rocket into a Berlin apartment building, causing a fire; he was arrested, charged with attempted aggravated arson, attempted grievous bodily harm, and property damage, and is now in custody.
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40% Bias Score
German Government's Meyer Werft Bailout Based on Incomplete Assessment
In 2022, Germany's Lower Saxony state and the federal government purchased 40% stakes each in the financially troubled Meyer Werft shipyard, guaranteeing €2.6 billion in loans based on initial viability assessments that did not account for cost overruns on new projects, including converter platforms...
German Government's Meyer Werft Bailout Based on Incomplete Assessment
In 2022, Germany's Lower Saxony state and the federal government purchased 40% stakes each in the financially troubled Meyer Werft shipyard, guaranteeing €2.6 billion in loans based on initial viability assessments that did not account for cost overruns on new projects, including converter platforms...
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Firework Incident: Attempted Arson Leads to Arrest
On New Year's Eve in Berlin, Atallah Y., 23, launched a firework rocket into a residential building, causing a fire and resulting in his arrest, charges of attempted aggravated arson, and public outrage.
Berlin Firework Incident: Attempted Arson Leads to Arrest
On New Year's Eve in Berlin, Atallah Y., 23, launched a firework rocket into a residential building, causing a fire and resulting in his arrest, charges of attempted aggravated arson, and public outrage.
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44% Bias Score
Trudeau to Remain as Canadian Prime Minister Until Successor Chosen
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will remain in office until the Liberal Party selects his successor, following weeks of internal pressure and criticism after the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and the loss of support from the New Democratic Party; polls suggest a likely Lib...
Trudeau to Remain as Canadian Prime Minister Until Successor Chosen
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will remain in office until the Liberal Party selects his successor, following weeks of internal pressure and criticism after the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and the loss of support from the New Democratic Party; polls suggest a likely Lib...
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52% Bias Score
Kickl to Become Austria's Next Chancellor
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), is set to become Austria's next chancellor after the ÖVP's failed attempt to form a government without him, following their electoral losses and President Van der Bellen's subsequent decision.
Kickl to Become Austria's Next Chancellor
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), is set to become Austria's next chancellor after the ÖVP's failed attempt to form a government without him, following their electoral losses and President Van der Bellen's subsequent decision.
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48% Bias Score
Record Warmth in Hesse, Germany: Frankfurt's Temperature a Notable Exception
Germany's Hesse region recorded its warmest year in 2024 since 1881, but Frankfurt am Main's 12.23°C average was its fourth warmest, still highlighting a significant warming trend with unprecedented February temperatures and decreased frost and snowfall.
Record Warmth in Hesse, Germany: Frankfurt's Temperature a Notable Exception
Germany's Hesse region recorded its warmest year in 2024 since 1881, but Frankfurt am Main's 12.23°C average was its fourth warmest, still highlighting a significant warming trend with unprecedented February temperatures and decreased frost and snowfall.
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56% Bias Score
Söder Rejects Green Coalition, Citing Austria's Political Climate
CSU chairman Markus Söder rejects a coalition with the Greens, citing Austria's experience as evidence that such a coalition would increase political polarization; the CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, changes to citizenship laws, and economic measures to counter this.
Söder Rejects Green Coalition, Citing Austria's Political Climate
CSU chairman Markus Söder rejects a coalition with the Greens, citing Austria's experience as evidence that such a coalition would increase political polarization; the CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, changes to citizenship laws, and economic measures to counter this.
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56% Bias Score
Kickl to Become Austria's Next Chancellor
Following failed attempts to form a government excluding him, Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), will become Austria's next Chancellor, a decision prompted by the President after the ÖVP's failed attempt to form a government without him.
Kickl to Become Austria's Next Chancellor
Following failed attempts to form a government excluding him, Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ), will become Austria's next Chancellor, a decision prompted by the President after the ÖVP's failed attempt to form a government without him.
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40% Bias Score
German Municipalities Demand Increased Funding Amidst Growing Financial Crisis
Representatives from Offenbach and 71 other German municipalities are demanding increased funding from the federal and state governments to cover mandated social welfare expenditures, warning of a financial crisis exacerbated by existing municipal debt and advocating for a change in the municipal fi...
German Municipalities Demand Increased Funding Amidst Growing Financial Crisis
Representatives from Offenbach and 71 other German municipalities are demanding increased funding from the federal and state governments to cover mandated social welfare expenditures, warning of a financial crisis exacerbated by existing municipal debt and advocating for a change in the municipal fi...
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40% Bias Score