Tatort: Fährmann" Explores Capitalism's Dark Side
In the Swiss "Tatort" episode "Fährmann," a body is found on Christmas Eve near Zurich with a Charon's coin, leading detectives Ott and Grandjean to investigate a murder involving hemlock and a connection to a ruthless, dying businessman who symbolizes the destructive effects of capitalism.
Tatort: Fährmann" Explores Capitalism's Dark Side
In the Swiss "Tatort" episode "Fährmann," a body is found on Christmas Eve near Zurich with a Charon's coin, leading detectives Ott and Grandjean to investigate a murder involving hemlock and a connection to a ruthless, dying businessman who symbolizes the destructive effects of capitalism.
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48% Bias Score
All We Imagine as Light": Female Solidarity and Social Justice in Mumbai
Payal Kapadia's directorial debut, "All We Imagine as Light," intertwines the lives of three women in Mumbai—Prabha, a nurse; Anu, her younger colleague; and Parvaty, a kitchen worker—highlighting themes of female friendship, societal pressures, and the search for personal freedom in contemporary In...
All We Imagine as Light": Female Solidarity and Social Justice in Mumbai
Payal Kapadia's directorial debut, "All We Imagine as Light," intertwines the lives of three women in Mumbai—Prabha, a nurse; Anu, her younger colleague; and Parvaty, a kitchen worker—highlighting themes of female friendship, societal pressures, and the search for personal freedom in contemporary In...
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40% Bias Score
Costa Rica Sculpture Sparks Debate on Animal Cruelty
A sculpture of an abused dog in Costa Rica aims to raise awareness about animal cruelty, mirroring past controversies surrounding artist Guillermo Vargas's provocative 'performance art' using starving animals, and highlighting the ineffectiveness of current legislation.
Costa Rica Sculpture Sparks Debate on Animal Cruelty
A sculpture of an abused dog in Costa Rica aims to raise awareness about animal cruelty, mirroring past controversies surrounding artist Guillermo Vargas's provocative 'performance art' using starving animals, and highlighting the ineffectiveness of current legislation.
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52% Bias Score
Google's "Year in Search 2024": Black Culture's Global Impact
Google's "Year in Search 2024" reveals Black cultural figures, including Kamala Harris, Katt Williams, Usher, and Mike Tyson, dominated search trends across various categories, reflecting their influence on global conversations and underscoring Black culture's economic and social power.
Google's "Year in Search 2024": Black Culture's Global Impact
Google's "Year in Search 2024" reveals Black cultural figures, including Kamala Harris, Katt Williams, Usher, and Mike Tyson, dominated search trends across various categories, reflecting their influence on global conversations and underscoring Black culture's economic and social power.
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48% Bias Score
Suspect in CEO Murder Expressed Anger at US Healthcare System
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old engineering graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthCare, in New York City on December 4th. Police found a three-page text expressing his anger towards the US healthcare system.
Suspect in CEO Murder Expressed Anger at US Healthcare System
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old engineering graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthCare, in New York City on December 4th. Police found a three-page text expressing his anger towards the US healthcare system.
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36% 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
All We Imagine as Light" Wins Cannes Grand Prix
Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" won the Cannes Grand Prix, becoming the first Indian film to achieve this; the film, portraying three working-class women in Mumbai, is now receiving international distribution.
All We Imagine as Light" Wins Cannes Grand Prix
Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" won the Cannes Grand Prix, becoming the first Indian film to achieve this; the film, portraying three working-class women in Mumbai, is now receiving international distribution.
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20% Bias Score
Death of Social Commentator Jeremy Seabrook at 85
Jeremy Seabrook, a British social commentator, died aged 85; his six-decade career documented the impact of inequality and exploitation in post-industrial and post-imperial societies, using his research to analyze human experiences amidst rapid change, challenging both 1960s hedonism and later neoli...
Death of Social Commentator Jeremy Seabrook at 85
Jeremy Seabrook, a British social commentator, died aged 85; his six-decade career documented the impact of inequality and exploitation in post-industrial and post-imperial societies, using his research to analyze human experiences amidst rapid change, challenging both 1960s hedonism and later neoli...
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28% Bias Score
Black Doves" Redefines LGBTQ+ Representation on Television
Black Doves," starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, challenges stereotypical portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters, presenting a complex hitman whose sexuality is a natural part of his life, not his defining characteristic. The show's creator, Joe Barton, avoids common pitfalls of the "gay best friend...
Black Doves" Redefines LGBTQ+ Representation on Television
Black Doves," starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, challenges stereotypical portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters, presenting a complex hitman whose sexuality is a natural part of his life, not his defining characteristic. The show's creator, Joe Barton, avoids common pitfalls of the "gay best friend...
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44% Bias Score
Professor Redefines Surrealism in Unexpected Book Launch
Americanist Professor Pierre launched his book on Surrealism in Kreuzberg, presenting a controversial, personal perspective that contrasted sharply with the expectations of the mostly older attendees.
Professor Redefines Surrealism in Unexpected Book Launch
Americanist Professor Pierre launched his book on Surrealism in Kreuzberg, presenting a controversial, personal perspective that contrasted sharply with the expectations of the mostly older attendees.
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64% Bias Score
Anora: Lap Dancer's Optimism Shattered by Harsh Realities
Sean Baker's "Anora", opening in Israel on December 12, follows Ani, a lap dancer in Brighton Beach, whose relationship with a wealthy Russian man leads to unexpected consequences, highlighting the harsh realities and vulnerabilities faced by sex workers.
Anora: Lap Dancer's Optimism Shattered by Harsh Realities
Sean Baker's "Anora", opening in Israel on December 12, follows Ani, a lap dancer in Brighton Beach, whose relationship with a wealthy Russian man leads to unexpected consequences, highlighting the harsh realities and vulnerabilities faced by sex workers.
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40% Bias Score
Tom Hanks: From Childhood Trauma to Hollywood Icon
Tom Hanks' childhood was marked by witnessing his grandfather's murder, parental divorce, and a nomadic lifestyle, shaping his complex personality and influencing his career choices, from early roles to his later focus on portraying positive, heroic characters.
Tom Hanks: From Childhood Trauma to Hollywood Icon
Tom Hanks' childhood was marked by witnessing his grandfather's murder, parental divorce, and a nomadic lifestyle, shaping his complex personality and influencing his career choices, from early roles to his later focus on portraying positive, heroic characters.
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24% Bias Score