Senate Committee Approves Trump's Agriculture Nominee
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved Brooke Rollins as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, clearing the way for a full Senate vote and promising a focus on distributing farm aid, combating animal diseases, and modernizing the USDA.
Senate Committee Approves Trump's Agriculture Nominee
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved Brooke Rollins as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, clearing the way for a full Senate vote and promising a focus on distributing farm aid, combating animal diseases, and modernizing the USDA.
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52% Bias Score
FDP Proposes 'Migration Pact' to Unite Bundestag Parties
The FDP proposes merging the Union's failed immigration control bill into the Common European Asylum System reform to secure a bipartisan agreement before the Bundestag election, aiming for a vote by February 11th, avoiding controversial reliance on AfD votes.
FDP Proposes 'Migration Pact' to Unite Bundestag Parties
The FDP proposes merging the Union's failed immigration control bill into the Common European Asylum System reform to secure a bipartisan agreement before the Bundestag election, aiming for a vote by February 11th, avoiding controversial reliance on AfD votes.
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44% Bias Score
Closure of Emergency Practices in Baden-Württemberg Overwhelms Hospitals
The closure of an emergency medical practice in Buchen, Baden-Württemberg, caused a 27% increase in weekend emergency room visits at the local hospital between November 2023 and March 2024, compared to the same period the previous year; the state government confirmed this in response to an SPD inqui...
Closure of Emergency Practices in Baden-Württemberg Overwhelms Hospitals
The closure of an emergency medical practice in Buchen, Baden-Württemberg, caused a 27% increase in weekend emergency room visits at the local hospital between November 2023 and March 2024, compared to the same period the previous year; the state government confirmed this in response to an SPD inqui...
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40% Bias Score
WWII Bombs Halt Dresden Bridge Demolition
Multiple World War II bombs were found during the demolition of Dresden's Carolabrücke bridge, forcing a reassessment of safety protocols and plans for removing remaining debris; one bomb discovered on January 8th caused a large-scale evacuation.
WWII Bombs Halt Dresden Bridge Demolition
Multiple World War II bombs were found during the demolition of Dresden's Carolabrücke bridge, forcing a reassessment of safety protocols and plans for removing remaining debris; one bomb discovered on January 8th caused a large-scale evacuation.
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24% Bias Score
Dutton Vows to Eliminate DEI Programs
Peter Dutton, leader of the Australian Coalition, announced plans to eliminate government-funded DEI programs if elected, claiming they don't benefit Australians; this ignores evidence of systemic racism and discrimination in Australian workplaces.
Dutton Vows to Eliminate DEI Programs
Peter Dutton, leader of the Australian Coalition, announced plans to eliminate government-funded DEI programs if elected, claiming they don't benefit Australians; this ignores evidence of systemic racism and discrimination in Australian workplaces.
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60% Bias Score
NSW Government Declines Interview on PFAS-Contaminated Water, Sparking Internal Conflict
The NSW water minister and government agencies declined a critical ABC interview about PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Blue Mountains last year, sparking internal government conflict and public frustration; emails revealed at a parliamentary inquiry detail the decision and subsequent fallout...
NSW Government Declines Interview on PFAS-Contaminated Water, Sparking Internal Conflict
The NSW water minister and government agencies declined a critical ABC interview about PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Blue Mountains last year, sparking internal government conflict and public frustration; emails revealed at a parliamentary inquiry detail the decision and subsequent fallout...
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44% Bias Score
Algeria's BRICS+ Rejection Exposes Economic and Political Weakness
Algeria's application to join the BRICS+ group was rejected in August 2023 due to its undiversified economy and heavy reliance on hydrocarbons, highlighting its weakening international standing and internal political challenges.
Algeria's BRICS+ Rejection Exposes Economic and Political Weakness
Algeria's application to join the BRICS+ group was rejected in August 2023 due to its undiversified economy and heavy reliance on hydrocarbons, highlighting its weakening international standing and internal political challenges.
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44% Bias Score
FDP Proposes Merger of Migration Bills to Counter Populist Rise in Germany
Facing an upcoming election, the FDP in Germany proposed merging a failed migration control bill with the EU asylum reform, aiming to garner centrist support and counter populist gains. This follows Union's controversial bill passage with AfD votes, sparking large protests.
FDP Proposes Merger of Migration Bills to Counter Populist Rise in Germany
Facing an upcoming election, the FDP in Germany proposed merging a failed migration control bill with the EU asylum reform, aiming to garner centrist support and counter populist gains. This follows Union's controversial bill passage with AfD votes, sparking large protests.
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36% Bias Score
Gates' Memoir and the Scrutiny of His Philanthropic Legacy
Bill Gates' new memoir, released February 4th, recounts his life and career, prompting renewed scrutiny of his philanthropic work, particularly the Gates Foundation's AGRA program in Africa, which failed to meet its targets, while Gates maintains significant political influence.
Gates' Memoir and the Scrutiny of His Philanthropic Legacy
Bill Gates' new memoir, released February 4th, recounts his life and career, prompting renewed scrutiny of his philanthropic work, particularly the Gates Foundation's AGRA program in Africa, which failed to meet its targets, while Gates maintains significant political influence.
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56% Bias Score
Dutton's Divisive DEI Strategy
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is employing a divisive political strategy targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to gain support from voters who feel disadvantaged, mirroring Donald Trump's approach; this strategy leverages existing societal perceptions of power imbalan...
Dutton's Divisive DEI Strategy
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton is employing a divisive political strategy targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to gain support from voters who feel disadvantaged, mirroring Donald Trump's approach; this strategy leverages existing societal perceptions of power imbalan...
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52% Bias Score
Sydney to Increase Housing Density Amidst Evolving Demand
The NSW government plans to build 377,000 new homes in Sydney over five years, focusing on higher-density housing in the CBD and inner suburbs while acknowledging continued demand for larger homes in outer areas, based on a recent survey showing increased support for higher-density living.
Sydney to Increase Housing Density Amidst Evolving Demand
The NSW government plans to build 377,000 new homes in Sydney over five years, focusing on higher-density housing in the CBD and inner suburbs while acknowledging continued demand for larger homes in outer areas, based on a recent survey showing increased support for higher-density living.
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48% Bias Score
Limited Participation in "Day Without Immigrants" Protest Highlights Community Divisions and Fears
On Monday, a loosely organized "day without immigrants" protest against President Trump's immigration policies led to business closures across the U.S., though participation was limited due to financial needs and fear within migrant communities, contrasting with previous large scale events like in 2...
Limited Participation in "Day Without Immigrants" Protest Highlights Community Divisions and Fears
On Monday, a loosely organized "day without immigrants" protest against President Trump's immigration policies led to business closures across the U.S., though participation was limited due to financial needs and fear within migrant communities, contrasting with previous large scale events like in 2...
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36% Bias Score