"Wicked" Film Premiere Drives Merchandise Frenzy
"Wicked," a two-hour forty-minute film adaptation of the Broadway musical, premiered November 22, 2024, reimagining the Wicked Witch of the West's story and generating a significant merchandise frenzy with green and pink themed products already selling out in many locations.
"Wicked" Film Premiere Drives Merchandise Frenzy
"Wicked," a two-hour forty-minute film adaptation of the Broadway musical, premiered November 22, 2024, reimagining the Wicked Witch of the West's story and generating a significant merchandise frenzy with green and pink themed products already selling out in many locations.
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52% Bias Score
Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to South Korean author Han Kang on December 10th in Stockholm, recognizing her unflinching depiction of trauma and violence in works such as "The Vegetarian" and "Human Acts," which explore the lasting impact of the Kwangju Massacre and other historical...
Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to South Korean author Han Kang on December 10th in Stockholm, recognizing her unflinching depiction of trauma and violence in works such as "The Vegetarian" and "Human Acts," which explore the lasting impact of the Kwangju Massacre and other historical...
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12% Bias Score
Box and Adobe Integrate AI-Powered Creative Tool for Enhanced Enterprise Workflow
Box, Inc. and Adobe integrated Adobe Express, a creative AI tool powered by Firefly, into Box's platform, enabling millions of enterprise users to create and edit content securely within Box; thousands of joint customers already use this integration.
Box and Adobe Integrate AI-Powered Creative Tool for Enhanced Enterprise Workflow
Box, Inc. and Adobe integrated Adobe Express, a creative AI tool powered by Firefly, into Box's platform, enabling millions of enterprise users to create and edit content securely within Box; thousands of joint customers already use this integration.
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44% Bias Score
McCartney Backs AI Copyright Law Changes
Paul McCartney and other prominent figures advocate for UK legislation to prevent mass copyright theft by AI companies, proposing amendments to the data bill to require permission before using copyrighted material for training AI models, while the government is consulting on the best approach.
McCartney Backs AI Copyright Law Changes
Paul McCartney and other prominent figures advocate for UK legislation to prevent mass copyright theft by AI companies, proposing amendments to the data bill to require permission before using copyrighted material for training AI models, while the government is consulting on the best approach.
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44% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Attendance at National Museum of China Fueled by Popular Phoenix Magnets
The National Museum of China in Beijing recorded 6.3 million visitors by November 28th, 2024, a 10 percent increase from the previous year, driven largely by the popularity of phoenix coronet-shaped refrigerator magnets—over 530,000 sold since October—and a focus on attracting younger audiences.
Record-Breaking Attendance at National Museum of China Fueled by Popular Phoenix Magnets
The National Museum of China in Beijing recorded 6.3 million visitors by November 28th, 2024, a 10 percent increase from the previous year, driven largely by the popularity of phoenix coronet-shaped refrigerator magnets—over 530,000 sold since October—and a focus on attracting younger audiences.
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36% Bias Score
Juárez's New Orleans Exile: A Novel of Transformation
Yuri Herrera's "Season of the Swamp" recounts Benito Juárez's nearly eighteen months of exile in 1853 New Orleans, detailing his witnessing of the American slave trade and its profound influence on his evolution into a pivotal Mexican revolutionary leader, challenging traditional biographical narrat...
Juárez's New Orleans Exile: A Novel of Transformation
Yuri Herrera's "Season of the Swamp" recounts Benito Juárez's nearly eighteen months of exile in 1853 New Orleans, detailing his witnessing of the American slave trade and its profound influence on his evolution into a pivotal Mexican revolutionary leader, challenging traditional biographical narrat...
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48% Bias Score
"Nobel Laureate Han Kang Amidst South Korean Political Crisis"
"South Korean author Han Kang, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, is facing political unrest and martial law in her home country, triggering memories of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising depicted in her novel, "Human Acts."
"Nobel Laureate Han Kang Amidst South Korean Political Crisis"
"South Korean author Han Kang, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, is facing political unrest and martial law in her home country, triggering memories of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising depicted in her novel, "Human Acts."
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20% Bias Score
Notre Dame Reopens: Symbol of Resilience and International Unity
The restored Notre Dame Cathedral reopened in Paris, with French President Macron emphasizing national unity and international collaboration; Greek President Sakellaropoulou presented an icon replica, symbolizing resilience and shared heritage.
Notre Dame Reopens: Symbol of Resilience and International Unity
The restored Notre Dame Cathedral reopened in Paris, with French President Macron emphasizing national unity and international collaboration; Greek President Sakellaropoulou presented an icon replica, symbolizing resilience and shared heritage.
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40% Bias Score
2024 Nobel Prizes Awarded: Celebrating Achievements in AI, Science, and Literature
The 2024 Nobel Prizes, awarded on December 10th, honored eleven laureates across various fields, including AI, protein research, microRNA, literature, and economics, with each receiving a medal, diploma, and approximately €950,000.
2024 Nobel Prizes Awarded: Celebrating Achievements in AI, Science, and Literature
The 2024 Nobel Prizes, awarded on December 10th, honored eleven laureates across various fields, including AI, protein research, microRNA, literature, and economics, with each receiving a medal, diploma, and approximately €950,000.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Nikki Giovanni: A Legacy of Poetry and Activism
Celebrated American poet Nikki Giovanni, a leading voice of the Black Arts Movement, died on December 9th at age 81, leaving behind a legacy of over 30 books exploring themes of love, race, and social change; her final book is to be published in 2024.
Death of Nikki Giovanni: A Legacy of Poetry and Activism
Celebrated American poet Nikki Giovanni, a leading voice of the Black Arts Movement, died on December 9th at age 81, leaving behind a legacy of over 30 books exploring themes of love, race, and social change; her final book is to be published in 2024.
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16% Bias Score
Gadhimai Festival Sees Reduced, But Continued, Animal Sacrifice
The Gadhimai festival in Nepal saw a reduced number of animal sacrifices this year, with approximately 4,200 buffaloes and thousands of other animals killed, down from hundreds of thousands in previous years, despite ongoing efforts by activists and legal challenges.
Gadhimai Festival Sees Reduced, But Continued, Animal Sacrifice
The Gadhimai festival in Nepal saw a reduced number of animal sacrifices this year, with approximately 4,200 buffaloes and thousands of other animals killed, down from hundreds of thousands in previous years, despite ongoing efforts by activists and legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Abidjan Slam Poetry Event Highlights West Africa's Socio-Political Challenges
Burkinabé poet and DJ Otemptic performed a slam poem in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, addressing jihadism and women's resilience, attracting 200 attendees and highlighting the use of spoken word poetry to process social and political challenges in West Africa.
Abidjan Slam Poetry Event Highlights West Africa's Socio-Political Challenges
Burkinabé poet and DJ Otemptic performed a slam poem in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, addressing jihadism and women's resilience, attracting 200 attendees and highlighting the use of spoken word poetry to process social and political challenges in West Africa.
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20% Bias Score