Chess Champion's Jeans Protest Leads to Dress Code Change
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen was fined $200 and briefly withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York City for violating the dress code by wearing jeans; FIDE subsequently relaxed the dress code to allow "minor elegant deviations", and Carlsen returned to the tournament.
Chess Champion's Jeans Protest Leads to Dress Code Change
World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen was fined $200 and briefly withdrew from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York City for violating the dress code by wearing jeans; FIDE subsequently relaxed the dress code to allow "minor elegant deviations", and Carlsen returned to the tournament.
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44% Bias Score
German Green Politician Apologizes for Insulting Scholz
German Green Party politician Paula Piechotta called Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "arsehole" in a podcast, sparking criticism and an apology; the incident followed a cross-party agreement on respectful political discourse, raising questions about its effectiveness and the impact of social media on poli...
German Green Politician Apologizes for Insulting Scholz
German Green Party politician Paula Piechotta called Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "arsehole" in a podcast, sparking criticism and an apology; the incident followed a cross-party agreement on respectful political discourse, raising questions about its effectiveness and the impact of social media on poli...
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48% Bias Score
Netflix to Stream NFL Christmas Day Games, Beyoncé Halftime Show
Netflix will stream two NFL games on Christmas Day—Chiefs vs. Steelers at 1 p.m. EST and Ravens vs. Texans at 4:30 p.m. EST—alongside a Beyoncé halftime performance during the second game, aiming to avoid the technical issues that plagued its previous live sports broadcast.
Netflix to Stream NFL Christmas Day Games, Beyoncé Halftime Show
Netflix will stream two NFL games on Christmas Day—Chiefs vs. Steelers at 1 p.m. EST and Ravens vs. Texans at 4:30 p.m. EST—alongside a Beyoncé halftime performance during the second game, aiming to avoid the technical issues that plagued its previous live sports broadcast.
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52% Bias Score
Berlinale 2024: New Focus Amidst Political and Artistic Challenges
The 75th Berlinale, running February 13-23 in Berlin, will open with Tom Tykwer's "Das Licht," honor Tilda Swinton, and feature a new section ("Perspectives") for international debuts, while facing challenges from a politically charged climate and the fallout from last year's controversial closing g...
Berlinale 2024: New Focus Amidst Political and Artistic Challenges
The 75th Berlinale, running February 13-23 in Berlin, will open with Tom Tykwer's "Das Licht," honor Tilda Swinton, and feature a new section ("Perspectives") for international debuts, while facing challenges from a politically charged climate and the fallout from last year's controversial closing g...
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24% Bias Score
Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus on Keffiyeh
The Vatican removed a Bethlehem nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh due to controversy; the keffiyeh's symbolism is contested, representing Palestinian identity for some and armed resistance to others; this action follows Pope Francis's perceived support of a Palestinian narrative, causi...
Vatican Removes Controversial Nativity Scene Depicting Jesus on Keffiyeh
The Vatican removed a Bethlehem nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh due to controversy; the keffiyeh's symbolism is contested, representing Palestinian identity for some and armed resistance to others; this action follows Pope Francis's perceived support of a Palestinian narrative, causi...
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48% Bias Score
Prince Andrew Skips Royal Christmas Lunch Amidst Spy Scandal
Prince Andrew, facing public criticism after alleged contact with a Chinese spy, skipped King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch on December 19th, while his daughters attended; he and his ex-wife will spend Christmas at Royal Lodge instead of Sandringham.
Prince Andrew Skips Royal Christmas Lunch Amidst Spy Scandal
Prince Andrew, facing public criticism after alleged contact with a Chinese spy, skipped King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch on December 19th, while his daughters attended; he and his ex-wife will spend Christmas at Royal Lodge instead of Sandringham.
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56% Bias Score
German Green MP Apologizes Again for Insulting Chancellor Scholz
Green party MP Paula Piechotta issued a second apology for calling Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "asshole" in a podcast; the SPD reacted angrily, highlighting a contrast with the Greens' candidate's past legal actions against insults.
German Green MP Apologizes Again for Insulting Chancellor Scholz
Green party MP Paula Piechotta issued a second apology for calling Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "asshole" in a podcast; the SPD reacted angrily, highlighting a contrast with the Greens' candidate's past legal actions against insults.
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48% Bias Score
Senegal Rejects Minister's Tirailleurs as "Traitors" Statement
The Senegalese government on December 26th rejected Minister Cheikh Oumar Diagne's statement labeling Tirailleurs as traitors, contrasting sharply with the government's recent commemoration of these soldiers; the controversy highlights conflicting narratives about colonial history.
Senegal Rejects Minister's Tirailleurs as "Traitors" Statement
The Senegalese government on December 26th rejected Minister Cheikh Oumar Diagne's statement labeling Tirailleurs as traitors, contrasting sharply with the government's recent commemoration of these soldiers; the controversy highlights conflicting narratives about colonial history.
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44% Bias Score
Yerevan Maintains Steeply Increased Parking Fees Despite Court Ruling
The Yerevan City Council voted to keep significantly increased parking fees despite a court ruling deeming the increase unjustified, with opposition parties boycotting the vote and one council member abstaining, enabling the decision to pass.
Yerevan Maintains Steeply Increased Parking Fees Despite Court Ruling
The Yerevan City Council voted to keep significantly increased parking fees despite a court ruling deeming the increase unjustified, with opposition parties boycotting the vote and one council member abstaining, enabling the decision to pass.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate
Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.
Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate
Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.
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36% Bias Score
Oldham Council Meeting Adjourned Amidst 'Nazi' Row
A heated argument between Oldham councillors during a meeting on a housing scheme resulted in police intervention and a meeting adjournment after one councillor called another a "Nazi" following earlier use of the phrase "Sieg Heil" and a photograph of the accused in Nazi uniform.
Oldham Council Meeting Adjourned Amidst 'Nazi' Row
A heated argument between Oldham councillors during a meeting on a housing scheme resulted in police intervention and a meeting adjournment after one councillor called another a "Nazi" following earlier use of the phrase "Sieg Heil" and a photograph of the accused in Nazi uniform.
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56% Bias Score
Naomi Beckwith Appointed Curator of Documenta 16
Naomi Beckwith, deputy director and chief curator of the Guggenheim Museum, was appointed curator of Documenta 16 in Kassel, Germany, aiming to avoid the antisemitic imagery controversy that marred the previous exhibition, with a planned opening in 2027.
Naomi Beckwith Appointed Curator of Documenta 16
Naomi Beckwith, deputy director and chief curator of the Guggenheim Museum, was appointed curator of Documenta 16 in Kassel, Germany, aiming to avoid the antisemitic imagery controversy that marred the previous exhibition, with a planned opening in 2027.
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48% Bias Score