Domain: nrc.nl

Dutch daily newspaper

NRC, previously called NRC Handelsblad, is a daily morning newspaper published in the Netherlands by NRC Media. It is generally accepted as a newspaper of record in the Netherlands.

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🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Morrison Reassesses Tchaikovsky: Professionalism Over Romanticism

Simon Morrison's "Tchaikovsky's Empire" counters the romanticized image of the composer, portraying him as a disciplined professional whose success stemmed from his work ethic and mastery of various musical genres, not solely his emotional life.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
nrc.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Indiana Jones Game Captures Film's Spirit, but Lacks Depth

Set between "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Last Crusade", the new video game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" follows Indiana Jones on a globe-trotting adventure involving Nazis, puzzles, and a strong female character, successfully capturing the spirit of the films while lacking in challenge...

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44% Bias Score

nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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French Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government fell on December 5th, 2024, after a no-confidence vote in the Assemblée Nationale due to his attempt to unilaterally pass parts of the 2025 budget, leading to political uncertainty and potential economic consequences.

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40% Bias Score

nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Mask Deal: Three Men Face Lawsuit and Criminal Charges Over €100 Million Contract

Three men face a civil lawsuit and criminal charges for allegedly defrauding the Dutch government and a foundation during a 2020 mask deal, amassing significant profits while falsely claiming non-profit status.

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56% Bias Score

nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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GroenLinks-PvdA Shifts Stance, Supporting Immigration Limits

GroenLinks-PvdA in the Netherlands shifted its stance on immigration, now supporting limiting both asylum and labor migration to maintain long-term prosperity, marking a significant policy change and impacting future immigration policies.

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48% Bias Score

nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Immune System Boosting: Cancer Treatment vs. Vitamin Supplements

Boosting the immune system, while effective against cancer, causes autoimmune diseases in over half of treated cancer patients. However, vitamin supplements have minimal impact on immunity, except for Vitamin A deficiency in some children.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nrc.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Dinner Party Dysfunction: Präauer's Novel Explores Modern Relationships

Teresa Präauer's "Koken in de verkeerde eeuw" depicts a dinner party where the hostess's hope for connection clashes with the guests' superficiality and passive-aggressive interactions, revealing the complexities of modern relationships and the search for meaning in everyday life.

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4% Bias Score

nrc.nl
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot Dead in Manhattan

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan on Wednesday during an investor meeting; the masked gunman remains at large, with the motive possibly linked to claims denial practices, as shell casings marked "delay" and "deny" were found at the scene.

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32% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Municipalities Leave National Care Accord Over Funding Dispute

Dutch municipalities are leaving the National Care Accord (IZA) due to unmet financial promises for preventative care and the 2026 budget shortfall, jeopardizing the accord's future and leading to potential legal action and the loss of €150 million in IZA funds.

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44% Bias Score

nrc.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire Amidst Deep Skepticism

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon follows a conflict that killed hundreds, leaving residents of Beirut's Dahieh district deeply skeptical of the agreement's sustainability due to unfulfilled conditions and ongoing reported violations.

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40% Bias Score

nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide

Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Dutch Nitrogen Plan Criticized for Lack of Detail and Funding

The Dutch cabinet's nitrogen reduction plan, presented by Minister Wiersma, faces sharp criticism for its lack of detail and timelines, sparking concern among coalition parties and opposition alike. The plan includes technical innovation, a new emissions policy, and a buyout scheme, but lacks specif...

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action