Shapiro Proposes $50 Billion Pennsylvania Budget, Facing Funding Challenges
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will propose a roughly $50 billion budget for 2025-26, focusing on increased funding for public schools and transit, marijuana legalization, and skill game taxes, facing challenges from a court ruling, a Republican-controlled Senate, and growing deficits.
Shapiro Proposes $50 Billion Pennsylvania Budget, Facing Funding Challenges
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will propose a roughly $50 billion budget for 2025-26, focusing on increased funding for public schools and transit, marijuana legalization, and skill game taxes, facing challenges from a court ruling, a Republican-controlled Senate, and growing deficits.
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36% Bias Score
Misreported Smear Test Leads to Stage Three Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
A Barnsley mother, Shannon Dunkley, was diagnosed with advanced stage three cervical cancer in 2022 due to a misreported 2019 smear test that showed concerning cell changes and HPV; the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted a breach of duty, delaying her diagnosis and treatment ...
Misreported Smear Test Leads to Stage Three Cervical Cancer Diagnosis
A Barnsley mother, Shannon Dunkley, was diagnosed with advanced stage three cervical cancer in 2022 due to a misreported 2019 smear test that showed concerning cell changes and HPV; the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted a breach of duty, delaying her diagnosis and treatment ...
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24% Bias Score
France's 2025 Budget Finalized: 1.8% Tax Bracket Increase
France's 2025 budget, adopted after non-censure votes, includes a 1.8% income tax bracket increase matching 2024 inflation, preventing 619,000 additional taxpayers, while higher earners and corporations face increased taxes.
France's 2025 Budget Finalized: 1.8% Tax Bracket Increase
France's 2025 budget, adopted after non-censure votes, includes a 1.8% income tax bracket increase matching 2024 inflation, preventing 619,000 additional taxpayers, while higher earners and corporations face increased taxes.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Revives Soviet-Era Intervision Song Contest
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to revive the Soviet-era Intervision song contest in Moscow this autumn, with nearly 20 countries reportedly participating, as an alternative to Eurovision following Russia's ban from the competition due to its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Revives Soviet-Era Intervision Song Contest
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to revive the Soviet-era Intervision song contest in Moscow this autumn, with nearly 20 countries reportedly participating, as an alternative to Eurovision following Russia's ban from the competition due to its invasion of Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
Pesticides in Pet Flea Treatments Killing Songbirds
Songbird chicks are dying due to pesticides in pet flea and tick treatments; these treatments contain high levels of insecticides and are harming the birds and invertebrates living in their nests; vets are not providing alternatives.
Pesticides in Pet Flea Treatments Killing Songbirds
Songbird chicks are dying due to pesticides in pet flea and tick treatments; these treatments contain high levels of insecticides and are harming the birds and invertebrates living in their nests; vets are not providing alternatives.
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32% Bias Score
Tiger Woods' Mother, Kultida, Dies at 80
Tiger Woods announced the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, at age 80 on Tuesday; she was a major influence on his career, instilling his competitiveness and the tradition of wearing red on Sundays.
Tiger Woods' Mother, Kultida, Dies at 80
Tiger Woods announced the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, at age 80 on Tuesday; she was a major influence on his career, instilling his competitiveness and the tradition of wearing red on Sundays.
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16% Bias Score
Gold Investing: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Strategies Amidst Market Volatility
Gold prices increased sharply due to inflation and geopolitical concerns, leading investors to consider short-term trading (ETFs, mining stocks) or long-term strategies (physical gold, gold IRAs) depending on their risk tolerance and financial goals, with experts emphasizing the need for a tailored ...
Gold Investing: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Strategies Amidst Market Volatility
Gold prices increased sharply due to inflation and geopolitical concerns, leading investors to consider short-term trading (ETFs, mining stocks) or long-term strategies (physical gold, gold IRAs) depending on their risk tolerance and financial goals, with experts emphasizing the need for a tailored ...
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40% Bias Score
French Court Overturns Ban on Noisemakers During Macron Visit
A French court overturned a prefectural order banning noisemakers during President Macron's visit to Ganges on April 20, 2023, citing insufficient justification under anti-terrorism laws and excessive restrictions on public space; the state was ordered to pay €1,500 in legal fees.
French Court Overturns Ban on Noisemakers During Macron Visit
A French court overturned a prefectural order banning noisemakers during President Macron's visit to Ganges on April 20, 2023, citing insufficient justification under anti-terrorism laws and excessive restrictions on public space; the state was ordered to pay €1,500 in legal fees.
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36% Bias Score
Frankfurt Rhein-Main Wins "World Design Capital" Bid: Securing Funding for 2026 Projects
The "World Design Capital Frankfurt Rhein-Main" project, led by Carolina Romahn since December 2024, aims to use design to improve lives and promote democracy through various projects in 2026, with €16.5 million in secured public funding but needing more to reach its €21 million budget.
Frankfurt Rhein-Main Wins "World Design Capital" Bid: Securing Funding for 2026 Projects
The "World Design Capital Frankfurt Rhein-Main" project, led by Carolina Romahn since December 2024, aims to use design to improve lives and promote democracy through various projects in 2026, with €16.5 million in secured public funding but needing more to reach its €21 million budget.
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44% Bias Score
UK Parliament Approves £6.9 Billion State Pension Increase
The UK Parliament approved a £6.9 billion increase in state pension and benefit spending starting April 2025, raising the basic state pension to £176.45 per week and the full new state pension to £230.25 per week due to the 'triple lock' system, despite internal Tory debate on its long-term sustaina...
UK Parliament Approves £6.9 Billion State Pension Increase
The UK Parliament approved a £6.9 billion increase in state pension and benefit spending starting April 2025, raising the basic state pension to £176.45 per week and the full new state pension to £230.25 per week due to the 'triple lock' system, despite internal Tory debate on its long-term sustaina...
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48% Bias Score
Appeals Filed in Samuel Luiz Murder Case
In the July 2021 murder of Samuel Luiz in A Coruña, Spain, Diego M.M. received a 24-year prison sentence and is appealing, along with three other young men convicted for their involvement; one female suspect was acquitted. The appeal focuses on intent and the role of the victim's sexual orientation ...
Appeals Filed in Samuel Luiz Murder Case
In the July 2021 murder of Samuel Luiz in A Coruña, Spain, Diego M.M. received a 24-year prison sentence and is appealing, along with three other young men convicted for their involvement; one female suspect was acquitted. The appeal focuses on intent and the role of the victim's sexual orientation ...
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36% Bias Score
Qatar Pledges Continued Support for Lebanon's Post-War Reconstruction
Qatar pledged continued support for Lebanon's reconstruction following the formation of a new government, including military aid and potential strategic partnerships, amid US pressure and ongoing efforts to resume offshore oil and gas exploration.
Qatar Pledges Continued Support for Lebanon's Post-War Reconstruction
Qatar pledged continued support for Lebanon's reconstruction following the formation of a new government, including military aid and potential strategic partnerships, amid US pressure and ongoing efforts to resume offshore oil and gas exploration.
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48% Bias Score