McCrae Landslide: House Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered
A landslide in McCrae, Victoria destroyed a house, injuring a council worker and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes due to unstable ground conditions caused by underground water flows and soil erosion.
McCrae Landslide: House Destroyed, Evacuations Ordered
A landslide in McCrae, Victoria destroyed a house, injuring a council worker and prompting the evacuation of 11 homes due to unstable ground conditions caused by underground water flows and soil erosion.
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36% Bias Score
76ers Abandon Downtown Arena Plan
The Philadelphia 76ers unexpectedly announced on Monday that they will build their new arena near their current location in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans for a downtown arena approved by the city, altering urban development strategies.
76ers Abandon Downtown Arena Plan
The Philadelphia 76ers unexpectedly announced on Monday that they will build their new arena near their current location in South Philadelphia, abandoning plans for a downtown arena approved by the city, altering urban development strategies.
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16% Bias Score
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges Planned High-Rise Towers
The Munich group "Hochhausstopp" gathered 40,000 signatures to initiate a citizen's vote against two planned 155-meter-high towers near the Paketposthalle in Neuhausen, challenging the city council's likely approval in February 2025.
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges Planned High-Rise Towers
The Munich group "Hochhausstopp" gathered 40,000 signatures to initiate a citizen's vote against two planned 155-meter-high towers near the Paketposthalle in Neuhausen, challenging the city council's likely approval in February 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Senate Threatens Takeover of Urbane Mitte Project Planning
The Berlin Senate threatens to take over planning for the "Urbane Mitte" development project in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg due to delays, despite local opposition to the large-scale office building plan, further complicated by the pending S21 rail line.
Berlin Senate Threatens Takeover of Urbane Mitte Project Planning
The Berlin Senate threatens to take over planning for the "Urbane Mitte" development project in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg due to delays, despite local opposition to the large-scale office building plan, further complicated by the pending S21 rail line.
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60% Bias Score
PP Housing Plan Aims to Increase Supply Amidst Spain's Crisis
The PP proposes a comprehensive housing plan to tackle Spain's housing crisis by increasing supply through land liberalization, streamlined bureaucracy, and public-private partnerships, with examples like Huesca's 1,300-home project illustrating its approach.
PP Housing Plan Aims to Increase Supply Amidst Spain's Crisis
The PP proposes a comprehensive housing plan to tackle Spain's housing crisis by increasing supply through land liberalization, streamlined bureaucracy, and public-private partnerships, with examples like Huesca's 1,300-home project illustrating its approach.
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56% Bias Score
Beijing to Enhance Central Axis as International Cultural Hub Following UNESCO Designation
Beijing is accelerating the preservation and public access to cultural relics along its newly designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the Beijing Central Axis, aiming to enhance its role as an international exchange center with new tourist routes and international events.
Beijing to Enhance Central Axis as International Cultural Hub Following UNESCO Designation
Beijing is accelerating the preservation and public access to cultural relics along its newly designated UNESCO World Heritage site, the Beijing Central Axis, aiming to enhance its role as an international exchange center with new tourist routes and international events.
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44% Bias Score
Quartier Molson: $2.5 Billion Waterfront Redevelopment of Montreal's Old Port
Montreal's $2.5 billion Quartier Molson project, breaking ground in 2025, will transform the former Molson Brewery site into a mixed-use development including 5,000 residences (60% affordable/subsidized), hotels, commercial spaces, and a public park, revitalizing the Old Port waterfront and preservi...
Quartier Molson: $2.5 Billion Waterfront Redevelopment of Montreal's Old Port
Montreal's $2.5 billion Quartier Molson project, breaking ground in 2025, will transform the former Molson Brewery site into a mixed-use development including 5,000 residences (60% affordable/subsidized), hotels, commercial spaces, and a public park, revitalizing the Old Port waterfront and preservi...
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56% Bias Score
Skopje's Contentious Bid for European Capital of Culture
Skopje's 2028 bid for European Capital of Culture is controversial due to the "Skopje 2014" project, which replaced traditional architecture with neo-baroque styles, raising concerns about authenticity and neglect of sites like the ancient Roman city Scupi.
Skopje's Contentious Bid for European Capital of Culture
Skopje's 2028 bid for European Capital of Culture is controversial due to the "Skopje 2014" project, which replaced traditional architecture with neo-baroque styles, raising concerns about authenticity and neglect of sites like the ancient Roman city Scupi.
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64% Bias Score
London's "Swimmable Rivers" Plan Faces Safety Concerns
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan to make London's rivers swimmable by 2034 faces safety concerns due to the Thames's powerful tides; the Port of London Authority reported 31 deaths and 109 rescues in the tidal Thames in 2022-2023, emphasizing the need for public awareness campaigns.
London's "Swimmable Rivers" Plan Faces Safety Concerns
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan to make London's rivers swimmable by 2034 faces safety concerns due to the Thames's powerful tides; the Port of London Authority reported 31 deaths and 109 rescues in the tidal Thames in 2022-2023, emphasizing the need for public awareness campaigns.
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52% Bias Score
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
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32% Bias Score
Sydney's Metro West: Engineering Challenges of Hunter Street's Giant Underground Station
Sydney is building a massive underground rail cavern for the $25 billion Metro West line at Hunter Street station, presenting significant engineering challenges due to its location under the city and proximity to existing infrastructure; the station is expected to open in 2032 and handle 10,000 pass...
Sydney's Metro West: Engineering Challenges of Hunter Street's Giant Underground Station
Sydney is building a massive underground rail cavern for the $25 billion Metro West line at Hunter Street station, presenting significant engineering challenges due to its location under the city and proximity to existing infrastructure; the station is expected to open in 2032 and handle 10,000 pass...
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4% Bias Score
London's Office-to-Residential Conversion Surge: Challenges and Implications
The conversion of office buildings into residential housing in London is rapidly increasing due to decreased demand for office space and high housing demand; however, this trend presents challenges related to cost, design, and the creation of sub-standard housing.
London's Office-to-Residential Conversion Surge: Challenges and Implications
The conversion of office buildings into residential housing in London is rapidly increasing due to decreased demand for office space and high housing demand; however, this trend presents challenges related to cost, design, and the creation of sub-standard housing.
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52% Bias Score