Tag #Arts And Culture

npr.org
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84-Year-Old Italian Singer Mina Releases New Album, Defying Age-Related Vocal Decline

Italian musical artist Mina released a new album, "Gassa D'Amante," at age 84, showcasing her enduring vocal power despite the typical effects of aging on the human voice; unlike many artists, she hasn't performed live since 1978, controlling her recording process and prioritizing studio work.

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No Poverty
theguardian.com
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"Inside Out" Spin-Off: "Dream Productions" Delivers Delightful New Adventures

"Dream Productions," a four-part spin-off of Pixar's "Inside Out," follows dream director Paula Persimmon as she navigates creative differences with new director Xeni while crafting dreams for 12-year-old Riley, maintaining the original film's humor and heart.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Sundance 2024: Diverse Lineup Showcases Global Cinema

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival, running from January 23rd to February 2nd, will premiere 87 feature films from 33 countries, including world premieres starring Olivia Colman, Jennifer Lopez, and Josh O'Connor; 47% of films were directed by women, and 45% by filmmakers of color.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
kathimerini.gr
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Digital Divide Exacerbates Challenges for Older Adults

An elderly gentleman struggles to use a bus, highlighting the growing digital divide and its negative impact on older adults who lack technological skills and face an overwhelming amount of low-quality online content, unlike younger generations.

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60% Bias Score

Quality Education
zeit.de
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"Documentary Honors Heinz Schenk's 100th Birthday and Enduring Legacy"

"In commemoration of Heinz Schenk's 100th birthday, the Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) will air a documentary on December 11, 2024, exploring the life and career of the renowned German entertainer known for his long-running show, 'Blauer Bock,' which attracted up to 20 million viewers during its peak."

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24% Bias Score

dw.com
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Mickey Mouse, Mice Infestations, and Wartime Anxieties

This article analyzes the use of Mickey Mouse in wartime propaganda and its later subversion, connecting it to current events involving rodent infestations in Ukraine and Australia, arguing these reflect collective anxieties during times of conflict.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
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Salhab's Retrospective: Lebanon's Unresolved Past Fuels Present Crises

Lebanese filmmaker Ghassan Salhab's Paris retrospective of his complete works reveals Lebanon's unresolved past traumas, directly linking its current instability to the unaddressed consequences of the civil war, highlighting the artificial nature of its statehood.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Last.fm vs. Spotify Wrapped: A Tale of Two Music Tracking Services

This article compares the music tracking services Spotify Wrapped and last.fm, arguing that while Spotify Wrapped uses AI and prioritizes marketing, last.fm provides a more accurate and insightful representation of a user's musical journey, facilitating social connections and self-discovery.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Declining Book Readership and the Disruption of the Book Publishing Industry

A new survey reveals that nearly half of Americans haven't read a book in over a year, while the book publishing industry faces economic disruption due to digital media and AI, according to author Seth Godin.

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36% Bias Score

Quality Education
elmundo.es
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Mediaset's Christmas Ad: Volunteers Rebuild Hope After Valencia Floods

Mediaset España's 2024 Christmas advertisement, filmed in Torrelaguna, features real volunteers who helped Valencia flood victims rebuild a burned Christmas tree, symbolizing community resilience and solidarity.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Imaginary Books Exhibit Blurs Reality and Fiction

The Grolier Club in Manhattan hosts Reid Byers's Imaginary Books exhibit until February 15th, displaying 113 fictional books, including lost works and books from literature, blurring the line between reality and fiction through physical replicas.

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12% Bias Score

nrc.nl
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Earthworm Wins Soil Animal Days Amidst Urbanization Concerns

On World Soil Day, an older woman and the author visited Blokker, reflecting changing consumer behaviors and raising awareness of soil health after the earthworm won the Soil Animal Days, while a Natuur & Milieu study highlights increasing urbanization and its impact on soil biodiversity.

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32% Bias Score

Life on Land