Verhoeven Edges Out Rigters in Hard-Fought Title Bout
Rico Verhoeven defeated Levi Rigters in a closely contested heavyweight kickboxing title bout at Gelredome, marking Verhoeven's twelfth successful title defense but also revealing his age and fatigue. Rigters, grieving his father's recent death, fought admirably.
Verhoeven Edges Out Rigters in Hard-Fought Title Bout
Rico Verhoeven defeated Levi Rigters in a closely contested heavyweight kickboxing title bout at Gelredome, marking Verhoeven's twelfth successful title defense but also revealing his age and fatigue. Rigters, grieving his father's recent death, fought admirably.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Insurers Explore Defense Investments Amidst Ethical Concerns
Dutch insurers are in talks with the government to allow investments in the nation's defense industry, potentially through a new defense bond or fund, to address increased geopolitical tensions and support national security, while navigating ethical concerns regarding arms manufacturing.
Dutch Insurers Explore Defense Investments Amidst Ethical Concerns
Dutch insurers are in talks with the government to allow investments in the nation's defense industry, potentially through a new defense bond or fund, to address increased geopolitical tensions and support national security, while navigating ethical concerns regarding arms manufacturing.
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32% Bias Score
Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Dutch Academia
The number of female professors in the Netherlands increased to 28.7% in 2024, surpassing the 30% target in University Medical Centers, but falling short of the national goal; this slow progress, coupled with potential budget cuts, threatens gender equality initiatives.
Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Dutch Academia
The number of female professors in the Netherlands increased to 28.7% in 2024, surpassing the 30% target in University Medical Centers, but falling short of the national goal; this slow progress, coupled with potential budget cuts, threatens gender equality initiatives.
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48% Bias Score
"Netherlands to End International Adoptions by 2030"
"The Netherlands will end international adoptions by 2030, allowing six years for ongoing procedures to conclude. This follows investigations revealing systemic abuses and a shift towards prioritizing children's welfare within their own countries."
"Netherlands to End International Adoptions by 2030"
"The Netherlands will end international adoptions by 2030, allowing six years for ongoing procedures to conclude. This follows investigations revealing systemic abuses and a shift towards prioritizing children's welfare within their own countries."
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44% Bias Score
McLaren Wins Formula 1 Constructors' Championship
Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first Formula 1 constructors' championship since 1998; Max Verstappen finished sixth after a first-lap collision and penalty.
McLaren Wins Formula 1 Constructors' Championship
Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first Formula 1 constructors' championship since 1998; Max Verstappen finished sixth after a first-lap collision and penalty.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Increases Border Checks Despite Capacity Concerns
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee started increased border checks today with Belgium and Germany to combat human trafficking and illegal immigration, using existing personnel, resulting in minimal expected disruption to cross-border traffic, though concerns remain regarding transparency and impact.
Netherlands Increases Border Checks Despite Capacity Concerns
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee started increased border checks today with Belgium and Germany to combat human trafficking and illegal immigration, using existing personnel, resulting in minimal expected disruption to cross-border traffic, though concerns remain regarding transparency and impact.
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32% Bias Score
Verstappen's Abu Dhabi Crash: Penalty, Criticism, and Red Bull's Uncertain Future
Max Verstappen crashed into Oscar Piastri on the first lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing sixth and receiving a ten-second penalty; he admitted fault and criticized the FIA's penalty, while Sergio Perez's future with Red Bull remains unclear.
Verstappen's Abu Dhabi Crash: Penalty, Criticism, and Red Bull's Uncertain Future
Max Verstappen crashed into Oscar Piastri on the first lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing sixth and receiving a ten-second penalty; he admitted fault and criticized the FIA's penalty, while Sergio Perez's future with Red Bull remains unclear.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands' Business Climate Score Drops to 6.0 Amid Relocations
Dutch businesses rated the Netherlands' business climate a 6 out of 10, a decline since 2018, due to labor shortages, regulations, and government unpredictability; causing some companies to relocate. The government is working with businesses to improve the climate.
Netherlands' Business Climate Score Drops to 6.0 Amid Relocations
Dutch businesses rated the Netherlands' business climate a 6 out of 10, a decline since 2018, due to labor shortages, regulations, and government unpredictability; causing some companies to relocate. The government is working with businesses to improve the climate.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Halts Groningen Gas Extraction, Faces Transition Challenges
The Netherlands halts gas extraction from the Groningen field for safety reasons after a ban, yet still needs 30 billion cubic meters annually, prompting gas imports and continued extraction from smaller fields, raising concerns and necessitating a transition to alternative heating solutions within ...
Netherlands Halts Groningen Gas Extraction, Faces Transition Challenges
The Netherlands halts gas extraction from the Groningen field for safety reasons after a ban, yet still needs 30 billion cubic meters annually, prompting gas imports and continued extraction from smaller fields, raising concerns and necessitating a transition to alternative heating solutions within ...
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28% Bias Score
"Netherlands to End International Adoptions by 2030"
"The Netherlands will halt international adoptions by 2030, ending a practice marred by malpractice, and prioritizing children's best interests within their own countries and cultures; a six-year phase-out allows current procedures to conclude."
"Netherlands to End International Adoptions by 2030"
"The Netherlands will halt international adoptions by 2030, ending a practice marred by malpractice, and prioritizing children's best interests within their own countries and cultures; a six-year phase-out allows current procedures to conclude."
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44% Bias Score
"Leeuwarden Commemorates Daring WWII Prison Raid"
"On December 8, 1944, five Dutch resistance fighters, using deception, freed 52 prisoners from Leeuwarden's Blokhuispoort prison during WWII; the lack of German retaliation remains unexplained.
"Leeuwarden Commemorates Daring WWII Prison Raid"
"On December 8, 1944, five Dutch resistance fighters, using deception, freed 52 prisoners from Leeuwarden's Blokhuispoort prison during WWII; the lack of German retaliation remains unexplained.
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44% Bias Score
"AZ defeats Ajax 2-1, extending Ajax's Alkmaar woes and widening the gap to PSV to nine points."
"AZ defeated Ajax 2-1 in Alkmaar, extending Ajax's winless streak there to six matches and widening the gap to league-leading PSV to nine points; FC Utrecht now sits above Ajax in the standings."
"AZ defeats Ajax 2-1, extending Ajax's Alkmaar woes and widening the gap to PSV to nine points."
"AZ defeated Ajax 2-1 in Alkmaar, extending Ajax's winless streak there to six matches and widening the gap to league-leading PSV to nine points; FC Utrecht now sits above Ajax in the standings."
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48% Bias Score