Britain to Boost Defense Spending, Cut International Aid
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to increase military spending from 2.3% to 2.6% of GDP by 2028, partly funded by cuts to international development spending from 0.5% to 0.3%, ahead of a meeting with US President Trump amid rising tensions over the Ukraine war.
Britain to Boost Defense Spending, Cut International Aid
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to increase military spending from 2.3% to 2.6% of GDP by 2028, partly funded by cuts to international development spending from 0.5% to 0.3%, ahead of a meeting with US President Trump amid rising tensions over the Ukraine war.
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64% Bias Score
Avian Influenza Outbreak Drives Egg Prices Up, Prompts USDA to Explore New Control Methods
The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the US, affecting over 162 million poultry since its start, has driven egg prices up at the fastest rate in nearly a decade, forcing the USDA to explore options beyond culling to combat the disease and lower prices.
Avian Influenza Outbreak Drives Egg Prices Up, Prompts USDA to Explore New Control Methods
The highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the US, affecting over 162 million poultry since its start, has driven egg prices up at the fastest rate in nearly a decade, forcing the USDA to explore options beyond culling to combat the disease and lower prices.
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48% Bias Score
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amidst Inflation Fears and Trade Uncertainty
American consumer confidence fell to a three-month low in February due to rising inflation expectations and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's trade policies, leading to widespread plans to reduce spending.
US Consumer Confidence Plummets Amidst Inflation Fears and Trade Uncertainty
American consumer confidence fell to a three-month low in February due to rising inflation expectations and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's trade policies, leading to widespread plans to reduce spending.
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44% Bias Score
UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut International Aid
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to increase defense spending from 2.3% to 2.6% of GDP by 2028, partially funded by cuts to international development spending from 0.5% to 0.3% of GDP, in response to US President Trump's pressure on NATO allies to increase their defense budgets a...
UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut International Aid
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to increase defense spending from 2.3% to 2.6% of GDP by 2028, partially funded by cuts to international development spending from 0.5% to 0.3% of GDP, in response to US President Trump's pressure on NATO allies to increase their defense budgets a...
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56% Bias Score
British Musicians Protest AI Copyright Bill with Silent Album
British musicians released a silent album, "Is This What We Want?", protesting a UK bill that would allow AI companies to use their music for training without compensation, highlighting concerns about economic impact and lack of control; the protest includes a newspaper ad campaign.
British Musicians Protest AI Copyright Bill with Silent Album
British musicians released a silent album, "Is This What We Want?", protesting a UK bill that would allow AI companies to use their music for training without compensation, highlighting concerns about economic impact and lack of control; the protest includes a newspaper ad campaign.
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56% Bias Score
Ynsect Files for Receivership After Failing to Secure Funding
Ynsect, a French insect-protein company that raised nearly €500 million, filed for receivership on February 17th after failing to find a buyer or secure additional funding, highlighting challenges in the insect-farming sector and the broader startup environment.
Ynsect Files for Receivership After Failing to Secure Funding
Ynsect, a French insect-protein company that raised nearly €500 million, filed for receivership on February 17th after failing to find a buyer or secure additional funding, highlighting challenges in the insect-farming sector and the broader startup environment.
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48% Bias Score
Mediterranean Diet Linked to 6% Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk
A new study of over 450,000 people in Europe revealed that closely following the Mediterranean diet reduces obesity-related cancer risk by 6%, regardless of BMI, suggesting other health benefits contribute to cancer prevention.
Mediterranean Diet Linked to 6% Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk
A new study of over 450,000 people in Europe revealed that closely following the Mediterranean diet reduces obesity-related cancer risk by 6%, regardless of BMI, suggesting other health benefits contribute to cancer prevention.
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Mediterranean Diet Linked to 6% Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk
A new study of over 450,000 people found that closely following the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of obesity-related cancers by approximately 6%, regardless of BMI, potentially due to factors beyond weight loss such as reduced inflammation, suggesting its significant role in cancer prevention ...
Mediterranean Diet Linked to 6% Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk
A new study of over 450,000 people found that closely following the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of obesity-related cancers by approximately 6%, regardless of BMI, potentially due to factors beyond weight loss such as reduced inflammation, suggesting its significant role in cancer prevention ...
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44% Bias Score
Chicago Landlord on Trial for Murder, Hate Crime Linked to Israel-Hamas War
Joseph Czuba, 73, is on trial in Chicago for the October 14, 2023, murder of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and attempted murder of his mother, Hanan Shaheen, allegedly motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment stemming from the Israel-Hamas war; the trial began Tuesday.
Chicago Landlord on Trial for Murder, Hate Crime Linked to Israel-Hamas War
Joseph Czuba, 73, is on trial in Chicago for the October 14, 2023, murder of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and attempted murder of his mother, Hanan Shaheen, allegedly motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment stemming from the Israel-Hamas war; the trial began Tuesday.
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40% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Assad Dialogue Conference Sparks Controversy
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, convened a national dialogue conference in Damascus on Tuesday, aiming to rebuild the nation after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad; however, the exclusion of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) sparked controversy.
Syria's Post-Assad Dialogue Conference Sparks Controversy
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, convened a national dialogue conference in Damascus on Tuesday, aiming to rebuild the nation after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad; however, the exclusion of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) sparked controversy.
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32% Bias Score
Church of England Clergy Face Disciplinary Action Over Smyth Abuse Scandal
Former Archbishop George Carey and other clergy face disciplinary action for safeguarding failures related to prolific abuser John Smyth, whose actions led to the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby, according to a Church of England announcement.
Church of England Clergy Face Disciplinary Action Over Smyth Abuse Scandal
Former Archbishop George Carey and other clergy face disciplinary action for safeguarding failures related to prolific abuser John Smyth, whose actions led to the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby, according to a Church of England announcement.
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48% Bias Score
Chronic Diseases and Healthcare Disparities in 11 EU Countries
An OECD study across 11 EU countries found that 80% of people aged 45+ with at least one chronic disease, half with two or more, and a quarter with three or more, visited primary care in the last six months. The study also revealed significant disparities in healthcare access and trust based on soci...
Chronic Diseases and Healthcare Disparities in 11 EU Countries
An OECD study across 11 EU countries found that 80% of people aged 45+ with at least one chronic disease, half with two or more, and a quarter with three or more, visited primary care in the last six months. The study also revealed significant disparities in healthcare access and trust based on soci...
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28% Bias Score