Singing Shown to Boost Mental Wellbeing in Bristol Choir Study
A Bristol choir study involving 361 people found that singing improves mood and wellbeing, with participants reporting feeling happier, calmer, and more energised after sessions; researchers plan further studies in 2025.
Singing Shown to Boost Mental Wellbeing in Bristol Choir Study
A Bristol choir study involving 361 people found that singing improves mood and wellbeing, with participants reporting feeling happier, calmer, and more energised after sessions; researchers plan further studies in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Mecklenburg Theatre Faces Attendance Drop Amidst Upcoming Renovations
The Mecklenburg State Theatre Schwerin saw a 3,000 decrease in visitors in 2024 (141,000 total), mainly due to poor summer attendance and the cancellation of open-air opera performances in 2022, despite successful ballet guest performances in France and Spain. Upcoming renovations starting mid-2025 ...
Mecklenburg Theatre Faces Attendance Drop Amidst Upcoming Renovations
The Mecklenburg State Theatre Schwerin saw a 3,000 decrease in visitors in 2024 (141,000 total), mainly due to poor summer attendance and the cancellation of open-air opera performances in 2022, despite successful ballet guest performances in France and Spain. Upcoming renovations starting mid-2025 ...
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36% Bias Score
Lepage's Berlin Production: A Poetic Journey Through German History
Robert Lepage's Berlin production, described as a 'station drama,' uses a train journey metaphor to explore German history, subtly criticizing society's approach to its past through a Bundeswehr veteran's account of the Karfreitag battle, prioritizing poetic expression over overt political statement...
Lepage's Berlin Production: A Poetic Journey Through German History
Robert Lepage's Berlin production, described as a 'station drama,' uses a train journey metaphor to explore German history, subtly criticizing society's approach to its past through a Bundeswehr veteran's account of the Karfreitag battle, prioritizing poetic expression over overt political statement...
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12% Bias Score
Moken Sea Nomads Abandon Traditional Lifestyle Due to Governmental Policies and Environmental Changes
The Moken, indigenous sea nomads of Thailand and Myanmar, are abandoning their traditional boat-based lifestyle due to stricter border controls, lack of wood for boat building, the 2004 tsunami, and the establishment of national parks restricting access to resources; this threatens their cultural he...
Moken Sea Nomads Abandon Traditional Lifestyle Due to Governmental Policies and Environmental Changes
The Moken, indigenous sea nomads of Thailand and Myanmar, are abandoning their traditional boat-based lifestyle due to stricter border controls, lack of wood for boat building, the 2004 tsunami, and the establishment of national parks restricting access to resources; this threatens their cultural he...
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44% Bias Score
Mishima's Resurgence: Right-Wing Extremists Embrace Japanese Author
Yukio Mishima, a Japanese author who died by ritual suicide in 1970, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among European right-wing extremists due to his nationalist views and exploration of themes of violence, death, and masculinity in his novels and essays, such as "The Sailor Who Fell From ...
Mishima's Resurgence: Right-Wing Extremists Embrace Japanese Author
Yukio Mishima, a Japanese author who died by ritual suicide in 1970, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among European right-wing extremists due to his nationalist views and exploration of themes of violence, death, and masculinity in his novels and essays, such as "The Sailor Who Fell From ...
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60% Bias Score
Forough Farrokhzad: A Poet's Legacy in the Face of Iranian Protests
A French documentary, airing December 22nd, profiles Forough Farrokhzad, an Iranian poet who died in 1967, highlighting the renewed relevance of her work concerning women's rights in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death.
Forough Farrokhzad: A Poet's Legacy in the Face of Iranian Protests
A French documentary, airing December 22nd, profiles Forough Farrokhzad, an Iranian poet who died in 1967, highlighting the renewed relevance of her work concerning women's rights in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death.
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28% Bias Score
Charli XCX's "Brat": A Pop Culture Phenomenon
In 2024, Charli XCX's album "Brat" achieved mainstream pop success, significantly altering her career trajectory and influencing broader musical trends with its distinctive sound and exploration of personal anxieties.
Charli XCX's "Brat": A Pop Culture Phenomenon
In 2024, Charli XCX's album "Brat" achieved mainstream pop success, significantly altering her career trajectory and influencing broader musical trends with its distinctive sound and exploration of personal anxieties.
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24% Bias Score
Donald Ray Pollock at 70: A Retrospective on "Knockemstiff
Donald Ray Pollock, a 70-year-old author from Knockemstiff, Ohio, published the short story collection "Knockemstiff" in 2008, depicting the struggles of his hometown's residents through a style reminiscent of Hemingway, Anderson, and Chandler; he later wrote two novels before becoming largely silen...
Donald Ray Pollock at 70: A Retrospective on "Knockemstiff
Donald Ray Pollock, a 70-year-old author from Knockemstiff, Ohio, published the short story collection "Knockemstiff" in 2008, depicting the struggles of his hometown's residents through a style reminiscent of Hemingway, Anderson, and Chandler; he later wrote two novels before becoming largely silen...
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40% Bias Score
Koko Wins FAZ.NET Magazin Cover Vote
FAZ.NET readers voted for their favorite F.A.Z. Magazin cover of 2024; Koko, a model photographed by Kenny Germé, won with 15% of nearly 400 votes, beating out covers featuring Aminata Belli and an anonymous man.
Koko Wins FAZ.NET Magazin Cover Vote
FAZ.NET readers voted for their favorite F.A.Z. Magazin cover of 2024; Koko, a model photographed by Kenny Germé, won with 15% of nearly 400 votes, beating out covers featuring Aminata Belli and an anonymous man.
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60% Bias Score
Fira de Barcelona Reports Record Revenue and EBITDA in 2024
In 2024, Fira de Barcelona exceeded €300 million in revenue and €53 million in EBITDA, a 24% increase from 2023, due to hosting 270 events across its Montjuïc, Gran Via, and CCIB venues, including major international events like MCW Barcelona and Alimentaria, and expanding its international presence...
Fira de Barcelona Reports Record Revenue and EBITDA in 2024
In 2024, Fira de Barcelona exceeded €300 million in revenue and €53 million in EBITDA, a 24% increase from 2023, due to hosting 270 events across its Montjuïc, Gran Via, and CCIB venues, including major international events like MCW Barcelona and Alimentaria, and expanding its international presence...
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32% Bias Score
Assisi Prepares for Millions of Pilgrims with Canonization of Teen Saint
Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old who died in 2006, will become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint in late April 2024, coinciding with the Jubilee 2025, expected to draw millions of pilgrims to Assisi, Italy, where his embalmed body is on display, impacting the town's tourism.
Assisi Prepares for Millions of Pilgrims with Canonization of Teen Saint
Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old who died in 2006, will become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint in late April 2024, coinciding with the Jubilee 2025, expected to draw millions of pilgrims to Assisi, Italy, where his embalmed body is on display, impacting the town's tourism.
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36% Bias Score
MWF Launches Book Showcasing 40 Years of Mauritian Conservation Success
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) launched "The Dodo's Legacy", a book documenting 40 years of conservation success in Mauritius and Rodrigues, at the Institut français de Maurice on December 13th, highlighting rescued species and restored habitats, with proceeds supporting ongoing efforts.
MWF Launches Book Showcasing 40 Years of Mauritian Conservation Success
The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) launched "The Dodo's Legacy", a book documenting 40 years of conservation success in Mauritius and Rodrigues, at the Institut français de Maurice on December 13th, highlighting rescued species and restored habitats, with proceeds supporting ongoing efforts.
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44% Bias Score