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The Double Meaning of "Inspiration" in Italian

Stefano Bartezzaghi's Lapsus column on January 26, 2025, discusses the dual meanings of the Italian word "ispirazione," tracing its evolution from divine breath to subconscious creation and highlighting the responsibility of artists for their work.

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16% Bias Score

elpais.com
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Trump Administration Removes Spanish-Language White House Website

The White House removed its Spanish-language website and social media accounts following Donald Trump's inauguration, replacing it with an English-only site featuring a self-promotional video and a message declaring "America is back." This follows Trump's past statements favoring English-only usage ...

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48% Bias Score

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bbc.com
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Busifikatsiya": Ukraine's Word of the Year Reflects War's Societal Impact

Ukraine's word of the year 2024 is "busifikatsiya," a neologism for expedited forced mobilization, chosen by the Myslovo dictionary for its reflection of societal concerns stemming from the ongoing war. Other contenders included terms related to military service, war fatigue, and negotiations.

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20% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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Brazil's Debate on Terminology for Enslaved People

This article discusses the ongoing debate in Brazil regarding the most appropriate term to describe enslaved people ("escravo" vs. "escravizado"), reflecting broader conversations about historical representation and racial justice.

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32% Bias Score

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lemonde.fr
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Decline of French Language Instruction in the Netherlands

The decrease in French language education in the Netherlands is causing concern, worsened by the government's austerity measures.

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40% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Peruvian Students Embrace Chinese Language Learning

Increased interest in Chinese language learning among Peruvian students due to growing economic ties with China and the role of Confucius Institutes.

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theguardian.com
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English": Assimilation and the Loss of Language

English", Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer-winning play, follows four Iranian students in Tehran preparing for the TOEFL exam, revealing the emotional complexities of language assimilation and the bittersweet sacrifices made in pursuit of opportunity.

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28% Bias Score

Quality Education
repubblica.it
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New Words Reflecting Climate Change Awareness

A research project, Néofix, is studying new words related to climate change, such as "marsification" (combining Mars and colonization) and "climate justice," analyzing their use in Italian and French texts to understand their impact on public awareness and climate action.

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24% Bias Score

Climate Action
nytimes.com
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California Storms, Arkansas Book Law, Mississippi Prison Escape

Intense storms threaten California's piers; a judge partially struck down an Arkansas law restricting library books; a murderer escaped a Mississippi prison; and other news.

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12% Bias Score

Climate Action
taz.de
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Zhadan's Poetry: Breath, Language, and War in Ukraine

This article discusses Serhij Zhadan's new poetry collection, "Chronik des eigenen Atems," which explores the themes of breath, language, and war in Ukraine. It highlights Zhadan's dual role as a soldier and writer.

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Prohens opposes Catalonia's financing deal

Balearic Islands president Marga Prohens criticizes Catalonia's financing deal, defends her tax and language policies, and addresses immigration and housing challenges.

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The Académie Française Dictionary: An Expert's View

An interview with Jean Pruvost, a French dictionary expert, discussing the new edition of the Académie Française dictionary, its history, and its influence on the French language.

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