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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Marcelo, the 'influencer' of a nursing home in Colmenar Viejo, depicts the 'abusive food' received on social media

Marcelo, a resident of a nursing home in Colmenar Viejo, uses social media to showcase the poor quality of food provided to the elderly residents, sparking concern from local authorities and unions.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Radio "Vilnius FM" Celebrates Its First Birthday at the Book Fair, Inviting Listeners to Interact with Hosts and Learn About Their Shows

Radio "Vilnius FM" recently celebrated its first anniversary by inviting the public to engage with its hosts at the Book Fair, highlighting its growth in audience and commitment to quality content.

Feb 24 • 16:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Russian media warns – Some gas stations sell fuel that damages cars

Russian media is warning that some gas stations are selling poor-quality fuel that can damage vehicles.

Feb 22 • 19:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Working as a courtroom sketch artist is not for cowards. The risk is high.

The quality and representation of courtroom sketches have come under scrutiny due to the recent trial of Marius Borg Høiby, leading to discussions about their artistic merit and the need for better standards in media coverage.

Feb 21 • 20:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The road is falling apart... People say, poor quality work is being done after making a video

Villagers in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, are expressing outrage over the poor quality of road repairs, which they demonstrated by easily digging up the road by hand, a video of which has gone viral on social media.

Feb 21 • 08:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why did the authorities in Gabon shut down Facebook and its sisters?

The Gabonese authorities announced a temporary shutdown of several social media platforms, citing the need to regulate their use and ensure the quality of public discourse amidst social unrest.

Feb 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Slafa Maamar joins 'Underground 2' and the production company announces the exit of the work from the Ramadan competition

Slafa Maamar is set to join the cast of 'Underground 2,' which has officially been postponed from airing during Ramadan 2026 to ensure higher quality production.

Feb 19 • 02:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Who the hell wants to watch such trash?

The article criticizes the abundance of content-less reality TV programming, referring to them as 'trash TV' and expressing disappointment in the quality of contemporary television.

Feb 17 • 12:26 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Artificial Intelligence: Will the label 'human-made' indicate superior quality?

The article discusses the evolving perception of 'human-made' products in the context of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence in content creation.

Feb 16 • 12:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A picture of Sanna Marin delights social media – "Beautiful and mysterious"

A pop art-style portrait of former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin by Cypriot artist Valentino Constantinou has gained attention on social media, praised by many for its beauty and mysterious quality.

Feb 14 • 17:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A So Bad AI Image of Johannes Klæbo Was Released and Subsequently Removed with Great Shame

An AI-generated image of skier Johannes Klæbo was deemed so poor that it was removed shortly after publication, highlighting growing concerns over the quality of AI-generated content.

Feb 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE BEST PHOTOS ⟩ Devices do not take good pictures. People do

The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and the need for media outlets to maintain a high level of professionalism and content quality to attract readership.

Feb 13 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REPORT TO THE READER ⟩ Aivar Reinap: The media contributes to quality

Aivar Reinap discusses the shift in web media from chasing clicks and reader numbers towards prioritizing quality content.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Favela tour": this is the viral terrace of Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro, where they charge more than $50,000 for a drone video

A new viral tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro's Rocinha favela offers high-quality drone videos against the stunning backdrop of the city, sparking significant interest on social media.

Feb 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Washington Post: We Don't Want Consumers - We Want Readers

The Washington Post is significantly restructuring its content focus, eliminating non-news book and fiction coverage, which has raised concerns about the quality and breadth of its reporting.

Feb 13 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ "Gray mass on the plate!" Maxima meat enrages customer and sparks fierce debate

Consumers are once again disappointed with the Maxima meat counter after one customer's social media post about a Well Done steak sparked a heated discussion about product quality and expectations for packaged meat.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

25 Years of FAZ.NET: FAZ.NET as a Leading Medium for Decision-Makers

The article commemorates the 25th anniversary of FAZ.NET, highlighting its evolution into a premier source of journalism for decision-makers amidst the challenges of the early 2000s.

Feb 12 • 10:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A-magazine was a quality magazine. Now it unpleasantly resembles a collection heat.

A recent commentary critiques A-magasinet for relying on recycled content, suggesting it has diminished in quality and originality.

Feb 11 • 16:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Husband Builds 20-Foot Bed for 6 Wives, Here's Why

A Brazilian influencer Arthur O Urso, known for his unconventional lifestyle, built a 20-foot bed for his six wives to spend quality time together under one roof.

Feb 11 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

We are here to be memories

The article discusses how summer creates lasting memories through vacations and quality time spent with loved ones.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

How to Spot AI-Generated Social Media that Acts like a 'Snake Eating its Own Tail'

The article discusses how AI-generated content on social media is increasingly dominating feeds, often resulting in poor quality and overly positive posts that resemble clichés.

Feb 9 • 22:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Why photos lose quality when sent via WhatsApp or social media

The article explains why photos lose quality when sent through messaging apps or uploaded to social networks, primarily due to compression processes applied by these platforms.

Feb 9 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANNE-LII PÄIV ⟩ Her Majesty the clicks demand more and more... And still, we are not left alone

The article discusses how the quality of journalism is judged by the number of clicks an article receives, rather than its content or the author's objectivity, highlighting popular topics in Estonia.

Feb 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

One Minute Lecture: Does Having Many Friends Make You Happy?

The article discusses the importance of quality over quantity in friendships, emphasizing that even one meaningful relationship can enhance well-being.

Feb 9 • 08:39 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Student: DR sent me 11 push notifications about the summit in Davos. None of them enlightened me

A Danish student criticizes the quality of push notifications from DR regarding the World Economic Forum in Davos, arguing that they lack informative content.

Feb 9 • 06:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'AI Slop': the 'shoddy' content generated by artificial intelligence that has taken over social media - and the internet's backlash

The article explores the phenomenon of 'AI slop'—the bizarre and low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that is going viral on social media, alongside the internet's growing backlash against it.

Feb 8 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Don't miss the ISSUE that is circulating

This article highlights the importance of brand reliability and product quality in daily habits.

Feb 7 • 12:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried Lidl's baked goods for first time and was blown away by 1 thing'

A woman expresses her surprise at the quality of Lidl's bakery items after trying them for the first time.

Feb 7 • 10:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Bizarre videos are flooding feeds... 'AI garbage' is coming

AI-generated low-quality videos, termed 'slop', are overwhelming social media feeds, sparking significant backlash as they gain immense popularity without verification.

Feb 5 • 20:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Annual ₹1 Crore Salary, Not Finding a 'Good House' in Gurugram, Debate on Social Media

A Reddit post from a Gurugram resident has gone viral, claiming that even with an annual income of ₹1 crore, it's difficult to find a decent house in the city, sparking discussions about rising property prices and quality.

Feb 3 • 12:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Marketing Strategy: Camera Obscura

A YouTuber reviews the Kodak 'Charmera', a $30 digital camera that is very popular on social media despite its poor image quality.

Feb 3 • 10:29 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Ukrainian oligarch flooding EU with low-quality eggs – German media

Several large Ukrainian agricultural corporations, including one controlled by an oligarch tied to President Zelensky, are reportedly supplying the EU with low-quality chicken eggs, primarily sold in processed foods without mandatory origin labeling.

Feb 3 • 09:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"The state must not do that under any circumstances. Otherwise, censorship threatens"

Daniel Günther's comments on ‘quality criteria’ for digital journalistic formats have drawn criticism from within his CDU party and warnings against state censorship, though there is some support for him in the Union.

Jan 16 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"People have a right to Boulevard, to journalism that works with the battle ax"

Daniel Günther's comments on "quality criteria" for digital journalism formats have sparked opposition and fears of state censorship within his CDU party, though there is some understanding for his stance among Union members.

Jan 16 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Those who do not respect the constitution should not hold office" - Outrage after Günther's "Lanz" appearance

Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Daniel Günther faces criticism for his remarks about media quality, sparking discussions on constitutional respect and censorship alongside warnings from CSU leader Markus Söder.

Jan 13 • 10:08 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Slop: the term that designates the garbage content created by AI

The article discusses 'Slop', a term recently popularized by Merriam-Webster to describe the mass-produced, low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that is flooding social media and various platforms.

Jan 10 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Primark's 'pretty' £5 hexagonal floral jewellery box 'looks even better in person'

Primark's £5 hexagonal floral jewellery box has garnered praise from shoppers on social media for its attractive design and quality.

Jan 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Madrid of Ayuso: much

The article discusses Isabel Díaz Ayuso's contrasting leadership in Madrid, highlighting her prominence in media and addressing the issues of quality of life despite her region being the wealthiest in Spain.

Jan 9 • 21:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The series 'Mroki Tulsy' is a mix that even the Coen brothers would not be ashamed of

The article discusses the new series 'Mroki Tulsy', highlighting its quality and style that resemble works by the Coen brothers.

Jan 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"This would be the end of freedom of expression"

Media scientist Norbert Bolz expresses disbelief over Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Daniel Günther's proposal for a political quality control for media, calling it a form of authoritarianism.

Jan 8 • 17:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Hrvoje Horvat listened to all the songs from Dora: 'Jasmina Makota is the best, and Stela Rade is a media bomb'

Hrvoje Horvat reflects on the quality and potential of this year's Dora contestants, praising Jasmina Makota and highlighting the growing talent in Croatian music.

Jan 8 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Underwear that 'cools' to 'pineapple juice in the shake': how some men believe they are improving their semen

The article discusses prevalent myths and advice circulating on social media regarding men's fertility and semen quality, highlighting that while the intentions may be good, the effectiveness of such practices is largely unproven according to medical experts.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

MEGA: The Dominant Power of Information and 2025

MEGA has confirmed its leading position in news for 2025 with consistent first places, record performances, and a strong presence across news slots, showcasing that reliability and journalistic quality are enduring values.

Jan 2 • 15:25 UTC

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