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Cologne Carnival Makes History with First LGBTQ+ Dreigestirn
Cologne's 2024 Carnival features its first LGBTQ+ Dreigestirn (Prince, Peasant, Virgin) from the StattGarde Colonia Ahoj e.V., a queer carnival society, marking a significant shift towards inclusivity in this traditionally conservative event and receiving largely positive public response.
Cologne Carnival Makes History with First LGBTQ+ Dreigestirn
Cologne's 2024 Carnival features its first LGBTQ+ Dreigestirn (Prince, Peasant, Virgin) from the StattGarde Colonia Ahoj e.V., a queer carnival society, marking a significant shift towards inclusivity in this traditionally conservative event and receiving largely positive public response.
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44% Bias Score
Retirement of Long-Standing Owner at Beloved Sheffield Chip Shop
Robert Hatt, 65, is retiring after 45 years at Tony's Fish & Chips in Mosborough, Sheffield, leaving the future of the century-old shop uncertain despite its popularity and unique traditional methods, which include using beef dripping to cook its chips and a secret batter recipe.
Retirement of Long-Standing Owner at Beloved Sheffield Chip Shop
Robert Hatt, 65, is retiring after 45 years at Tony's Fish & Chips in Mosborough, Sheffield, leaving the future of the century-old shop uncertain despite its popularity and unique traditional methods, which include using beef dripping to cook its chips and a secret batter recipe.
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32% Bias Score
Valencia Court Overturns Bull-Running Ban, Citing Regional Authority
A Valencia court overturned a local council's ban on a bull-running event, citing regional authority over such events; the ruling highlights the conflict between local ideologies and regional regulations concerning cultural heritage, potentially impacting similar disputes.
Valencia Court Overturns Bull-Running Ban, Citing Regional Authority
A Valencia court overturned a local council's ban on a bull-running event, citing regional authority over such events; the ruling highlights the conflict between local ideologies and regional regulations concerning cultural heritage, potentially impacting similar disputes.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Debates Fireworks Ban After New Year's Eve Violence
In the aftermath of New Year's Eve violence in the Netherlands, which saw 8292 aggressive incidents, two deaths, and 1100 injuries, the ruling VVD party is debating a potential fireworks ban, facing opposition from coalition partners and internal divisions, despite a petition by prominent VVD member...
Netherlands Debates Fireworks Ban After New Year's Eve Violence
In the aftermath of New Year's Eve violence in the Netherlands, which saw 8292 aggressive incidents, two deaths, and 1100 injuries, the ruling VVD party is debating a potential fireworks ban, facing opposition from coalition partners and internal divisions, despite a petition by prominent VVD member...
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48% Bias Score
First World Schafkopf Day Promotes Traditional Bavarian Card Game
The first World Schafkopf Day, held on January 29th, 2023, in Münchberg, Bavaria, aims to promote the traditional Bavarian card game, supported by various organizations, including the Bavarian Philologists' Association, which highlights its educational value.
First World Schafkopf Day Promotes Traditional Bavarian Card Game
The first World Schafkopf Day, held on January 29th, 2023, in Münchberg, Bavaria, aims to promote the traditional Bavarian card game, supported by various organizations, including the Bavarian Philologists' Association, which highlights its educational value.
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32% Bias Score
Times Square Ball Drop: From Fireworks to LEDs
The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop, first held in 1904, originated from a need to replace banned fireworks, evolving from a simple iron and wood structure with light bulbs to today's sophisticated LED display, and symbolizing collective ritual and personal reflection.
Times Square Ball Drop: From Fireworks to LEDs
The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop, first held in 1904, originated from a need to replace banned fireworks, evolving from a simple iron and wood structure with light bulbs to today's sophisticated LED display, and symbolizing collective ritual and personal reflection.
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12% Bias Score
Yankees Lift Longstanding Beard Ban
The New York Yankees, after nearly 50 years, have lifted their ban on beards, a decision made by managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner who cited changing societal norms and the desire to attract players. The policy, originally instituted by George Steinbrenner in 1976, will now allow "well-groom...
Yankees Lift Longstanding Beard Ban
The New York Yankees, after nearly 50 years, have lifted their ban on beards, a decision made by managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner who cited changing societal norms and the desire to attract players. The policy, originally instituted by George Steinbrenner in 1976, will now allow "well-groom...
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40% Bias Score
Harp Academy Cadet Faces Disciplinary Action for Reciting Military Oath
Lieutenant Ebru Eroğlu, the top-ranked cadet at the Harp Academy, faced disciplinary action for reciting a military oath after the official ceremony on August 20, 2024, citing a perceived duty to uphold tradition despite updated regulations prohibiting it. The incident involved media coverage despit...
Harp Academy Cadet Faces Disciplinary Action for Reciting Military Oath
Lieutenant Ebru Eroğlu, the top-ranked cadet at the Harp Academy, faced disciplinary action for reciting a military oath after the official ceremony on August 20, 2024, citing a perceived duty to uphold tradition despite updated regulations prohibiting it. The incident involved media coverage despit...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Military Academy Graduate Disciplined for Reciting Oath
Turkish Military Academy graduate Teğmen Ebru Eroğlu faced disciplinary action for reciting the officer's oath at a ceremony despite a last-minute order prohibiting it; the event was unexpectedly filmed and widely publicized.
Turkish Military Academy Graduate Disciplined for Reciting Oath
Turkish Military Academy graduate Teğmen Ebru Eroğlu faced disciplinary action for reciting the officer's oath at a ceremony despite a last-minute order prohibiting it; the event was unexpectedly filmed and widely publicized.
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24% Bias Score
Earlier San Isidro Bullfighting Festival Poster Announcement Sparks Controversy
The 2025 San Isidro bullfighting festival's poster presentation will be held on February 6th in Madrid, a change that has sparked controversy due to its earlier date and perceived lack of recognition for bullfighters' merit in prior events; this reflects a business-oriented approach by the organizer...
Earlier San Isidro Bullfighting Festival Poster Announcement Sparks Controversy
The 2025 San Isidro bullfighting festival's poster presentation will be held on February 6th in Madrid, a change that has sparked controversy due to its earlier date and perceived lack of recognition for bullfighters' merit in prior events; this reflects a business-oriented approach by the organizer...
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52% Bias Score
Revival of Ancient Jewish Women's Holiday "Eid Al-Banat" in Israel
Eid Al-Banat," an ancient Jewish women's holiday celebrated on the first day of Tevet, is experiencing a revival in Israel, with government support and public events highlighting women's historical and contemporary contributions.
Revival of Ancient Jewish Women's Holiday "Eid Al-Banat" in Israel
Eid Al-Banat," an ancient Jewish women's holiday celebrated on the first day of Tevet, is experiencing a revival in Israel, with government support and public events highlighting women's historical and contemporary contributions.
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12% Bias Score
Spain's €2.71 Billion Christmas Lottery: El Gordo Winner and Widespread Celebrations
Spain's 2023 Christmas lottery, a 200-year-old tradition, awarded €2.71 billion in prizes, with the top prize, El Gordo, going to Logroño; however, a significant portion went to a Madrid basketball club, highlighting the collective nature of ticket purchases.
Spain's €2.71 Billion Christmas Lottery: El Gordo Winner and Widespread Celebrations
Spain's 2023 Christmas lottery, a 200-year-old tradition, awarded €2.71 billion in prizes, with the top prize, El Gordo, going to Logroño; however, a significant portion went to a Madrid basketball club, highlighting the collective nature of ticket purchases.
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24% Bias Score
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