Court Rules Against Sanremo-RAI Contract; RAI Maintains 2025 Festival Control
A Ligurian court deemed Sanremo's direct contract with RAI for the 2024 Italian Song Festival illegal; however, RAI maintains its 2025 contract and format ownership, sparking political debate and concern about economic impact.
Court Rules Against Sanremo-RAI Contract; RAI Maintains 2025 Festival Control
A Ligurian court deemed Sanremo's direct contract with RAI for the 2024 Italian Song Festival illegal; however, RAI maintains its 2025 contract and format ownership, sparking political debate and concern about economic impact.
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48% Bias Score
Apple iOS 18.2 Update Integrates At-Home Hearing Test
Apple's iOS 18.2 update integrates an audiometric hearing test using AirPods Pro 2, providing an accessible self-screening tool for early detection of hearing loss; results can be shared with healthcare professionals, but do not replace professional diagnosis for severe cases.
Apple iOS 18.2 Update Integrates At-Home Hearing Test
Apple's iOS 18.2 update integrates an audiometric hearing test using AirPods Pro 2, providing an accessible self-screening tool for early detection of hearing loss; results can be shared with healthcare professionals, but do not replace professional diagnosis for severe cases.
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40% Bias Score
EU to Tackle Auto Industry Crisis with January Meeting and New Task Force
The EU Commission will meet in January to address the automotive industry crisis, creating a task force focused on competitiveness while rejecting calls to delay the 2035 ban on gasoline and diesel engines.
EU to Tackle Auto Industry Crisis with January Meeting and New Task Force
The EU Commission will meet in January to address the automotive industry crisis, creating a task force focused on competitiveness while rejecting calls to delay the 2035 ban on gasoline and diesel engines.
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40% Bias Score
Atreju Festival: Diverse Political Spectrum and International Guests
The Fratelli d'Italia party's annual Atreju festival will be held at Rome's Circus Maximus from December 8th to 15th, featuring a diverse range of guests from across the Italian political spectrum and international leaders, notably including Argentine president Javier Milei and Lebanese prime minist...
Atreju Festival: Diverse Political Spectrum and International Guests
The Fratelli d'Italia party's annual Atreju festival will be held at Rome's Circus Maximus from December 8th to 15th, featuring a diverse range of guests from across the Italian political spectrum and international leaders, notably including Argentine president Javier Milei and Lebanese prime minist...
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40% Bias Score
Life Imprisonment for Murder, but Lack of Stalking Recognition Stirs Controversy
A court sentenced Filippo Turetta to life in prison for murdering Giulia; however, the victim's sister criticizes the court for not recognizing stalking, arguing it reflects a lack of institutional concern for women and sets a dangerous precedent.
Life Imprisonment for Murder, but Lack of Stalking Recognition Stirs Controversy
A court sentenced Filippo Turetta to life in prison for murdering Giulia; however, the victim's sister criticizes the court for not recognizing stalking, arguing it reflects a lack of institutional concern for women and sets a dangerous precedent.
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52% Bias Score
Italian Man Receives Life Sentence for Sex Offense
Filippo Turetta, a 22-year-old from Torreglia, Italy, received a life sentence in Verona for an unspecified sex offense on December 3, 2024, after a six-hour deliberation; his parents are reportedly seeking privacy.
Italian Man Receives Life Sentence for Sex Offense
Filippo Turetta, a 22-year-old from Torreglia, Italy, received a life sentence in Verona for an unspecified sex offense on December 3, 2024, after a six-hour deliberation; his parents are reportedly seeking privacy.
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48% Bias Score
Salmistraro's "Alchimie nel vuoto": Transforming Fear into Art
Elena Salmistraro's Milan exhibition, "Alchimie nel vuoto," running until February 2025, transforms childhood fears into colorful, fantastical creatures through paintings and sculptures, promoting self-acceptance and celebrating diversity.
Salmistraro's "Alchimie nel vuoto": Transforming Fear into Art
Elena Salmistraro's Milan exhibition, "Alchimie nel vuoto," running until February 2025, transforms childhood fears into colorful, fantastical creatures through paintings and sculptures, promoting self-acceptance and celebrating diversity.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Offers 65% Tax Credit for Smart Home Energy Systems
Italy offers a 65% tax credit until December 31, 2024, for installing smart home energy management systems, which can save up to 10% on energy costs; the credit decreases to 50% in 2025, aligning with EU energy efficiency goals.
Italy Offers 65% Tax Credit for Smart Home Energy Systems
Italy offers a 65% tax credit until December 31, 2024, for installing smart home energy management systems, which can save up to 10% on energy costs; the credit decreases to 50% in 2025, aligning with EU energy efficiency goals.
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48% Bias Score
Sheriff Chronister Withdraws DEA Nomination Amid Controversy
Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister unexpectedly withdrew his nomination as DEA director days after being celebrated for his appointment by Donald Trump, citing the significant responsibility of the role and his commitment to his current position.
Sheriff Chronister Withdraws DEA Nomination Amid Controversy
Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister unexpectedly withdrew his nomination as DEA director days after being celebrated for his appointment by Donald Trump, citing the significant responsibility of the role and his commitment to his current position.
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40% Bias Score
Italian Judge Resigns After Government Criticism
Judge Iolanda Apostolico resigned from the Italian judiciary on December 15th, 2024, following thirteen months of intense criticism and attacks from government officials after she ruled against a government decree on migrant detention, deeming it illegal under European law.
Italian Judge Resigns After Government Criticism
Judge Iolanda Apostolico resigned from the Italian judiciary on December 15th, 2024, following thirteen months of intense criticism and attacks from government officials after she ruled against a government decree on migrant detention, deeming it illegal under European law.
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48% Bias Score
Italian Book Sales Decline Sharply, Hitting Smaller Publishers Hardest
Italian book sales fell 1.1% in value and 2.1% in units in the first ten months of 2024, impacting smaller publishers disproportionately (-4.9%) while larger publishers grew (+0.3%). Italian fiction showed growth (+6.1%), yet other genres declined.
Italian Book Sales Decline Sharply, Hitting Smaller Publishers Hardest
Italian book sales fell 1.1% in value and 2.1% in units in the first ten months of 2024, impacting smaller publishers disproportionately (-4.9%) while larger publishers grew (+0.3%). Italian fiction showed growth (+6.1%), yet other genres declined.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Designates Yemen's Houthis as Terrorist Organization
Canada has officially designated Yemen's Houthi movement, Ansarallah, a terrorist organization due to its involvement in regional conflicts and ties to other designated terrorist groups, aligning with allies in global counter-terrorism efforts.
Canada Designates Yemen's Houthis as Terrorist Organization
Canada has officially designated Yemen's Houthi movement, Ansarallah, a terrorist organization due to its involvement in regional conflicts and ties to other designated terrorist groups, aligning with allies in global counter-terrorism efforts.
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44% Bias Score