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.
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
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 ...
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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.
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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