Five Palestinian Journalists Killed in Gaza Airstrike
Five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp this week, prompting conflicting accounts from the Israeli military and Palestinian sources, and raising concerns about freedom of the press and potential war crimes.
Five Palestinian Journalists Killed in Gaza Airstrike
Five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp this week, prompting conflicting accounts from the Israeli military and Palestinian sources, and raising concerns about freedom of the press and potential war crimes.
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44% Bias Score
Record 2023 Heat Linked to Reduced Cloud Cover
The year 2023 saw record-breaking global temperatures, reaching 1.48 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, exceeding the previous record by 0.2 degrees. New research attributes a significant portion of this increase to reduced low cloud cover, which decreased the Earth's albedo and ampli...
Record 2023 Heat Linked to Reduced Cloud Cover
The year 2023 saw record-breaking global temperatures, reaching 1.48 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, exceeding the previous record by 0.2 degrees. New research attributes a significant portion of this increase to reduced low cloud cover, which decreased the Earth's albedo and ampli...
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20% Bias Score
WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Results for Global Wildlife Conservation
The WWF's 2024 report shows mixed results for global wildlife: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, many others, including the European hedgehog, Borneo elephants (1,000 remaining), and Brillen penguins (9,900 breeding pairs down from 141,000), are facing drastic population declin...
WWF 2024 Report: Mixed Results for Global Wildlife Conservation
The WWF's 2024 report shows mixed results for global wildlife: while some species like lynx and tigers are recovering, many others, including the European hedgehog, Borneo elephants (1,000 remaining), and Brillen penguins (9,900 breeding pairs down from 141,000), are facing drastic population declin...
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48% Bias Score
Syria Protests Erupt After Misleading Video Fuels Sectarian Tensions
On December 25th, a misleading video sparked protests across Syria, resulting in one death and several injuries in Homs, and further violence in a village near Tartus. The new HTS-led government faces challenges in disarming militias and addressing sectarian tensions, particularly with Iran.
Syria Protests Erupt After Misleading Video Fuels Sectarian Tensions
On December 25th, a misleading video sparked protests across Syria, resulting in one death and several injuries in Homs, and further violence in a village near Tartus. The new HTS-led government faces challenges in disarming militias and addressing sectarian tensions, particularly with Iran.
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44% Bias Score
Molfsee Exhibition Showcases Historical Building Techniques for Climate-Friendly Architecture
The "Wohltemperiert" exhibition in Molfsee, Germany, displays historical and modern examples of energy-efficient building techniques from across Europe, using photographs and models to promote sustainable practices and help achieve Schleswig-Holstein's climate goals.
Molfsee Exhibition Showcases Historical Building Techniques for Climate-Friendly Architecture
The "Wohltemperiert" exhibition in Molfsee, Germany, displays historical and modern examples of energy-efficient building techniques from across Europe, using photographs and models to promote sustainable practices and help achieve Schleswig-Holstein's climate goals.
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32% Bias Score
Faire Maus" Computer Mouse Receives Blue Angel Eco-Label, Setting New Sustainability Standard
Nager IT's "faire Maus" computer mouse is the first to receive the German Blue Angel eco-label, incorporating social and environmental standards throughout its supply chain, highlighting the challenges of ethical electronics manufacturing and the need for stronger regulations.
Faire Maus" Computer Mouse Receives Blue Angel Eco-Label, Setting New Sustainability Standard
Nager IT's "faire Maus" computer mouse is the first to receive the German Blue Angel eco-label, incorporating social and environmental standards throughout its supply chain, highlighting the challenges of ethical electronics manufacturing and the need for stronger regulations.
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36% Bias Score
Post-Election Violence in Mozambique Claims 252 Lives
Following the Mozambican Constitutional Court's December 23rd confirmation of Frelimo's election victory, nationwide unrest led to at least 252 deaths, with Maputo experiencing significant violence, looting, and road blockades; opposition leader Mondlane refuses to accept the results, threatening a ...
Post-Election Violence in Mozambique Claims 252 Lives
Following the Mozambican Constitutional Court's December 23rd confirmation of Frelimo's election victory, nationwide unrest led to at least 252 deaths, with Maputo experiencing significant violence, looting, and road blockades; opposition leader Mondlane refuses to accept the results, threatening a ...
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60% Bias Score
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Death Toll, Aid, and Long-Term Impacts
On December 26, 2004, a massive tsunami caused by an earthquake off Sumatra, Indonesia, killed approximately 230,000 people in several countries; Germany responded with roughly €670 million in donations, while the aftermath revealed challenges in aid distribution and coastal reconstruction.
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Death Toll, Aid, and Long-Term Impacts
On December 26, 2004, a massive tsunami caused by an earthquake off Sumatra, Indonesia, killed approximately 230,000 people in several countries; Germany responded with roughly €670 million in donations, while the aftermath revealed challenges in aid distribution and coastal reconstruction.
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40% Bias Score
Finnish Police Apprehend Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Power Cable
On Christmas Day, Finnish authorities apprehended the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable linking Finland and Estonia, and disrupting several data cables; the ship, part of Russia's "shadow fleet", is suspected of gross sabotage, currently under investigation.
Finnish Police Apprehend Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Power Cable
On Christmas Day, Finnish authorities apprehended the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable linking Finland and Estonia, and disrupting several data cables; the ship, part of Russia's "shadow fleet", is suspected of gross sabotage, currently under investigation.
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40% Bias Score
taz Newspaper Outlines Cautious Approach to AI in Journalism
The taz newspaper in Berlin outlines its policy on using artificial intelligence (AI) in October 2023, emphasizing human oversight and transparency while acknowledging AI's potential for bias and manipulation; they use AI for support tasks like transcription and editing, but avoid using it for gener...
taz Newspaper Outlines Cautious Approach to AI in Journalism
The taz newspaper in Berlin outlines its policy on using artificial intelligence (AI) in October 2023, emphasizing human oversight and transparency while acknowledging AI's potential for bias and manipulation; they use AI for support tasks like transcription and editing, but avoid using it for gener...
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40% Bias Score
German Property Tax Reform Increases Rental Costs
Germany's 2019 property tax reform, spearheaded by Olaf Scholz, unintentionally increased rental costs in major cities due to a lack of measures preventing landlords from passing on higher taxes; this flaw exacerbates existing housing affordability issues.
German Property Tax Reform Increases Rental Costs
Germany's 2019 property tax reform, spearheaded by Olaf Scholz, unintentionally increased rental costs in major cities due to a lack of measures preventing landlords from passing on higher taxes; this flaw exacerbates existing housing affordability issues.
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64% Bias Score
Aging East Germany: Chemnitz Highlights Demographic Crisis
Chemnitz, Germany, with an average age between 46 and 47, exemplifies the aging population trend in Eastern Germany, prompting calls for federal intervention to address demographic challenges and attract skilled workers amid concerns about the far-right.
Aging East Germany: Chemnitz Highlights Demographic Crisis
Chemnitz, Germany, with an average age between 46 and 47, exemplifies the aging population trend in Eastern Germany, prompting calls for federal intervention to address demographic challenges and attract skilled workers amid concerns about the far-right.
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52% Bias Score