Pop Culture Dominates Scientific Naming of New Species
An analysis of 18,000 newly described species reveals a disproportionate number named after Star Wars characters (40), Discworld characters (49), and other pop culture figures, compared to literary figures like Shakespeare (17) or Nabokov (25), highlighting popular culture's impact on scientific nam...
Pop Culture Dominates Scientific Naming of New Species
An analysis of 18,000 newly described species reveals a disproportionate number named after Star Wars characters (40), Discworld characters (49), and other pop culture figures, compared to literary figures like Shakespeare (17) or Nabokov (25), highlighting popular culture's impact on scientific nam...
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis's Autobiography: Personal Reflections and Political Commentary
Pope Francis's new autobiography, released recently, details his personal life and political views, including his criticism of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, two thwarted assassination attempts in Iraq in 2021, and his condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza after the October 7th Hamas at...
Pope Francis's Autobiography: Personal Reflections and Political Commentary
Pope Francis's new autobiography, released recently, details his personal life and political views, including his criticism of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, two thwarted assassination attempts in Iraq in 2021, and his condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza after the October 7th Hamas at...
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28% Bias Score
Paris Hilton's Humanitarian Response to Los Angeles Fires
Following the devastating Los Angeles fires, Paris Hilton established a $200,000 relief fund for affected families, volunteered at an animal shelter, and shared her own experience of losing her Malibu home, highlighting her transformation from reality TV star to children's rights activist.
Paris Hilton's Humanitarian Response to Los Angeles Fires
Following the devastating Los Angeles fires, Paris Hilton established a $200,000 relief fund for affected families, volunteered at an animal shelter, and shared her own experience of losing her Malibu home, highlighting her transformation from reality TV star to children's rights activist.
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44% Bias Score
European Automakers Join Tesla Emission Pool Amidst Stricter EU Regulations
Facing stricter EU CO2 emission limits, several European automakers, including Stellantis, surprisingly joined Tesla's emission pool; Volvo Cars anticipates €300 million in compensation, while Volkswagen asserts its ability to meet targets independently, amidst ongoing discussions about potential pe...
European Automakers Join Tesla Emission Pool Amidst Stricter EU Regulations
Facing stricter EU CO2 emission limits, several European automakers, including Stellantis, surprisingly joined Tesla's emission pool; Volvo Cars anticipates €300 million in compensation, while Volkswagen asserts its ability to meet targets independently, amidst ongoing discussions about potential pe...
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44% Bias Score
Former AfD MEP Fined 12,000 Euros for Shoplifting and Assault
Former AfD MEP Gunnar Beck was issued a 12,000 Euro fine for shoplifting cosmetics, assaulting a security guard, and resisting arrest in a Neuss department store in October 2022, while still an MEP; his lawyer has appealed.
Former AfD MEP Fined 12,000 Euros for Shoplifting and Assault
Former AfD MEP Gunnar Beck was issued a 12,000 Euro fine for shoplifting cosmetics, assaulting a security guard, and resisting arrest in a Neuss department store in October 2022, while still an MEP; his lawyer has appealed.
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44% Bias Score
Illegal Firework Causes Serious Injuries in Tegel
A 17-year-old suspect in Tegel, Germany, is under investigation for firing an illegal Kugelbombe firework on New Year's Eve, causing serious injuries to a seven-year-old and lighter injuries to six others; police found illegal pyrotechnics during searches.
Illegal Firework Causes Serious Injuries in Tegel
A 17-year-old suspect in Tegel, Germany, is under investigation for firing an illegal Kugelbombe firework on New Year's Eve, causing serious injuries to a seven-year-old and lighter injuries to six others; police found illegal pyrotechnics during searches.
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24% Bias Score
Europeans to Fund Ukraine's Defense Production
European defense ministers met in Warsaw to address Ukraine's military production capacity, agreeing to fund Ukrainian defense projects, establish joint ventures with European firms, and simplify equipment procurement to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and counter perceived Russian aggression...
Europeans to Fund Ukraine's Defense Production
European defense ministers met in Warsaw to address Ukraine's military production capacity, agreeing to fund Ukrainian defense projects, establish joint ventures with European firms, and simplify equipment procurement to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and counter perceived Russian aggression...
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48% Bias Score
Duitse Katholieke Kerk krijgt kritiek op ontoereikende vergoedingen voor slachtoffers van seksueel misbruik
Vijftien jaar nadat het schandaal rond het Canisius-Kolleg in 2008 wijdverspreid seksueel misbruik en verzwijgingen binnen de Duitse Katholieke Kerk aan het licht bracht, eisen slachtoffers een door de staat benoemde bemiddelaar en een hogere vergoeding. Ze wijzen op ontoereikende uitbetalingen en e...
Duitse Katholieke Kerk krijgt kritiek op ontoereikende vergoedingen voor slachtoffers van seksueel misbruik
Vijftien jaar nadat het schandaal rond het Canisius-Kolleg in 2008 wijdverspreid seksueel misbruik en verzwijgingen binnen de Duitse Katholieke Kerk aan het licht bracht, eisen slachtoffers een door de staat benoemde bemiddelaar en een hogere vergoeding. Ze wijzen op ontoereikende uitbetalingen en e...
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44% Bias Score
Antisemitic Protest at Berlin University Prompts Police Action and Criminal Charges
On January 6th, the Alice Salomon Hochschule (ASH) in Berlin was occupied by protestors displaying antisemitic materials. Following the collection of evidence, including photos, emails, and social media posts, 12 criminal charges were filed by the university president, and Berlin's police responded ...
Antisemitic Protest at Berlin University Prompts Police Action and Criminal Charges
On January 6th, the Alice Salomon Hochschule (ASH) in Berlin was occupied by protestors displaying antisemitic materials. Following the collection of evidence, including photos, emails, and social media posts, 12 criminal charges were filed by the university president, and Berlin's police responded ...
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56% Bias Score
Amazon Orders Multiple Electric Trucks for its Delivery Network
Amazon placed its largest-ever order for electric trucks—multiple E-Actros 600s from Daimler Truck—each with a 500km range, supported by a new 360-kW fast-charging network at Amazon's delivery centers, furthering Amazon's goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.
Amazon Orders Multiple Electric Trucks for its Delivery Network
Amazon placed its largest-ever order for electric trucks—multiple E-Actros 600s from Daimler Truck—each with a 500km range, supported by a new 360-kW fast-charging network at Amazon's delivery centers, furthering Amazon's goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.
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44% Bias Score
Frankfurt Blocks Building Insulation Despite Federal Grant
A building owner in Frankfurt, Germany, is suing the city for blocking the insulation of their 1960s apartment building, despite receiving a federal grant for energy efficiency improvements.
Frankfurt Blocks Building Insulation Despite Federal Grant
A building owner in Frankfurt, Germany, is suing the city for blocking the insulation of their 1960s apartment building, despite receiving a federal grant for energy efficiency improvements.
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36% Bias Score
California Wildfires: 24 Dead, Thousands of Buildings Destroyed, High Winds Threaten Further Spread
Devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California, have caused 24 deaths, destroyed or damaged over 12,000 buildings, and are only 11% contained as of Sunday, with high winds threatening further spread. Cleanup is expected to take six to nine months, complicated by electric vehicle battery wast...
California Wildfires: 24 Dead, Thousands of Buildings Destroyed, High Winds Threaten Further Spread
Devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California, have caused 24 deaths, destroyed or damaged over 12,000 buildings, and are only 11% contained as of Sunday, with high winds threatening further spread. Cleanup is expected to take six to nine months, complicated by electric vehicle battery wast...
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48% Bias Score