Kidman's "Babygirl" Explores Power, Sexuality, but Avoids Deeper Implications
Babygirl", a new erotic drama starring Nicole Kidman, depicts a CEO's affair with a young intern, exploring themes of sexuality and power, but is criticized for its lack of depth in addressing the inherent power imbalance and ethical implications of their relationship in a post-#MeToo context.
Kidman's "Babygirl" Explores Power, Sexuality, but Avoids Deeper Implications
Babygirl", a new erotic drama starring Nicole Kidman, depicts a CEO's affair with a young intern, exploring themes of sexuality and power, but is criticized for its lack of depth in addressing the inherent power imbalance and ethical implications of their relationship in a post-#MeToo context.
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52% Bias Score
Thuringian Coalition Faces Pressure to Avoid AfD Support on Key Legislation
Three Thuringian civic groups urge the CDU, BSW, and SPD coalition to avoid relying on the far-right AfD's votes to pass legislation concerning gender-inclusive language in schools and stricter migration policies, fearing the normalization of extremist views.
Thuringian Coalition Faces Pressure to Avoid AfD Support on Key Legislation
Three Thuringian civic groups urge the CDU, BSW, and SPD coalition to avoid relying on the far-right AfD's votes to pass legislation concerning gender-inclusive language in schools and stricter migration policies, fearing the normalization of extremist views.
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52% Bias Score
Militarized Masculinity Fuels Violence in Russia's War
Russia's wartime propaganda promotes a militarized masculinity, glorifying soldiers and shaming those who flee, leading to a recalibration of societal values and a surge in sexual violence against women and men in Ukraine and domestic abuse among returning soldiers.
Militarized Masculinity Fuels Violence in Russia's War
Russia's wartime propaganda promotes a militarized masculinity, glorifying soldiers and shaming those who flee, leading to a recalibration of societal values and a surge in sexual violence against women and men in Ukraine and domestic abuse among returning soldiers.
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44% Bias Score
Vatican Appoints First Female Prefect
Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first female prefect of the Dicastery for Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life in the Vatican, a decision reflecting his commitment to greater female leadership but also raising questions about the division of responsibilities given t...
Vatican Appoints First Female Prefect
Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first female prefect of the Dicastery for Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life in the Vatican, a decision reflecting his commitment to greater female leadership but also raising questions about the division of responsibilities given t...
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24% Bias Score
Istanbul Murder Highlights Domestic Violence Crisis
Ayşe Çelik, a Turkish woman, was murdered by her estranged husband, Engin Çelik, in Istanbul after enduring over a year of domestic abuse, threats, and control, lacking social support and economic independence; police apprehended Engin Çelik after a car chase, discovering Ayşe's body in the vehicle'...
Istanbul Murder Highlights Domestic Violence Crisis
Ayşe Çelik, a Turkish woman, was murdered by her estranged husband, Engin Çelik, in Istanbul after enduring over a year of domestic abuse, threats, and control, lacking social support and economic independence; police apprehended Engin Çelik after a car chase, discovering Ayşe's body in the vehicle'...
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52% Bias Score
Karamoja Women Fight for Land Rights and Equality
Women in Uganda's Karamoja region face cultural barriers to land ownership and participation in decision-making, leading to economic hardship and gender-based violence, hindering development and requiring systemic change.
Karamoja Women Fight for Land Rights and Equality
Women in Uganda's Karamoja region face cultural barriers to land ownership and participation in decision-making, leading to economic hardship and gender-based violence, hindering development and requiring systemic change.
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28% Bias Score
Study: Men Value Committed Relationships More Than Women
A German-led international team of scientists analyzed over 50 studies to conclude that men value committed relationships more than women, experiencing greater well-being and longer lifespans when in such relationships; they also initiate breakups less frequently, indicating stronger emotional relia...
Study: Men Value Committed Relationships More Than Women
A German-led international team of scientists analyzed over 50 studies to conclude that men value committed relationships more than women, experiencing greater well-being and longer lifespans when in such relationships; they also initiate breakups less frequently, indicating stronger emotional relia...
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44% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Gaps in Collective Bargaining and Gender Inequality in State-Owned Firms
A new report reveals that half of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 20 state-owned private companies only partially comply with collective bargaining agreements regarding wages, with inconsistencies in pay grades and bonuses. Women hold only 24 percent of leadership positions, although this figure has increa...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Gaps in Collective Bargaining and Gender Inequality in State-Owned Firms
A new report reveals that half of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 20 state-owned private companies only partially comply with collective bargaining agreements regarding wages, with inconsistencies in pay grades and bonuses. Women hold only 24 percent of leadership positions, although this figure has increa...
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32% Bias Score
Boundary-Setters Reshape Workplace Culture
The rise of "boundary-setters," employees who prioritize well-being by setting work limits, is reshaping workplace culture, impacting productivity, employee retention, and organizational success; studies show that 44% of employees experience burnout.
Boundary-Setters Reshape Workplace Culture
The rise of "boundary-setters," employees who prioritize well-being by setting work limits, is reshaping workplace culture, impacting productivity, employee retention, and organizational success; studies show that 44% of employees experience burnout.
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28% Bias Score
First Woman Heads Major Vatican Dicastery
Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to lead a major Vatican dicastery, the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, overseeing 600,000 nuns and numerous religious orders, reflecting a gradual but significant increase in women's repre...
First Woman Heads Major Vatican Dicastery
Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to lead a major Vatican dicastery, the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, overseeing 600,000 nuns and numerous religious orders, reflecting a gradual but significant increase in women's repre...
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24% Bias Score
Backlash in Morocco After Author's LGBTQ+ Support
Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa's speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth at a Marrakech film festival sparked intense backlash on social media and parliamentary questions, highlighting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Morocco where homosexuality remains criminalized, despite growing online activism.
Backlash in Morocco After Author's LGBTQ+ Support
Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa's speech supporting LGBTQ+ youth at a Marrakech film festival sparked intense backlash on social media and parliamentary questions, highlighting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Morocco where homosexuality remains criminalized, despite growing online activism.
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60% Bias Score
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
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44% Bias Score