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UAE Reopens Damascus Embassy: A Pragmatic Shift in Syria Policy
The UAE reopened its embassy in Damascus in 2018, marking a significant shift in its Syria policy from supporting the opposition to prioritizing regional stability and countering Iranian influence, reflecting a pragmatic approach.
UAE Reopens Damascus Embassy: A Pragmatic Shift in Syria Policy
The UAE reopened its embassy in Damascus in 2018, marking a significant shift in its Syria policy from supporting the opposition to prioritizing regional stability and countering Iranian influence, reflecting a pragmatic approach.
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32% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Reopening Highlights International Tensions Amid Key Absences
The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was marked by the unexpected absence of several key world leaders, including President Biden, while President-elect Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met with French President Macron in a hastily arranged meeting.
Notre-Dame Reopening Highlights International Tensions Amid Key Absences
The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was marked by the unexpected absence of several key world leaders, including President Biden, while President-elect Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met with French President Macron in a hastily arranged meeting.
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48% Bias Score
FDA to Ban Red 3 Food Dye Amidst Health Concerns
The FDA is considering banning Red 3, a petroleum-based food dye found in approximately 3,000 products, due to concerns about its carcinogenicity and impact on children's behavior, following a petition and growing public pressure.
FDA to Ban Red 3 Food Dye Amidst Health Concerns
The FDA is considering banning Red 3, a petroleum-based food dye found in approximately 3,000 products, due to concerns about its carcinogenicity and impact on children's behavior, following a petition and growing public pressure.
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56% Bias Score
Widespread Poverty in Turkey: Ağbaba Highlights Low Wages and Economic Hardship
CHP Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba criticized Turkey's economic conditions, citing low wages for retirees (7,000-8,000 lira vs. 12,500 lira benchmark), disabled individuals (3,600 lira), and a significant portion (60%) of the workforce earning minimum wage, leading to widespread poverty.
Widespread Poverty in Turkey: Ağbaba Highlights Low Wages and Economic Hardship
CHP Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba criticized Turkey's economic conditions, citing low wages for retirees (7,000-8,000 lira vs. 12,500 lira benchmark), disabled individuals (3,600 lira), and a significant portion (60%) of the workforce earning minimum wage, leading to widespread poverty.
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60% Bias Score
Lawsuit Accusing Linda McMahon of Ignoring Child Sexual Abuse Paused Pending Court Ruling
A lawsuit accusing Linda McMahon, President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of education, of overlooking child sexual abuse at WWE, has been temporarily paused pending a Maryland Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of a new law eliminating the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cl...
Lawsuit Accusing Linda McMahon of Ignoring Child Sexual Abuse Paused Pending Court Ruling
A lawsuit accusing Linda McMahon, President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of education, of overlooking child sexual abuse at WWE, has been temporarily paused pending a Maryland Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of a new law eliminating the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cl...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Calls for U.S. Non-Intervention in Syrian Conflict
President-elect Trump declared the Syrian civil war "not our fight," advocating for U.S. non-intervention as Syrian rebels advance on Damascus, potentially shifting the conflict's dynamics and regional power balance.
Trump Calls for U.S. Non-Intervention in Syrian Conflict
President-elect Trump declared the Syrian civil war "not our fight," advocating for U.S. non-intervention as Syrian rebels advance on Damascus, potentially shifting the conflict's dynamics and regional power balance.
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40% Bias Score
Judy Garland's "Wizard of Oz" Slippers Fetch $1.55 Million in Auction
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz", stolen from a Minnesota museum in 2005 and recovered in 2018, is being auctioned off with a current bid of $1.55 million and an estimated final value of $3 million.
Judy Garland's "Wizard of Oz" Slippers Fetch $1.55 Million in Auction
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz", stolen from a Minnesota museum in 2005 and recovered in 2018, is being auctioned off with a current bid of $1.55 million and an estimated final value of $3 million.
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36% Bias Score
Moscow Deputy Gorinov's Heating Restored After Punitive Shutoff
Former Moscow municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov, imprisoned in Vladimir's SIZO-1 since April 26, 2022, had his heating restored and received letters on December 6th, following a November 29th shutoff coinciding with an additional three-year sentence for "justifying terrorism", raising concerns about p...
Moscow Deputy Gorinov's Heating Restored After Punitive Shutoff
Former Moscow municipal deputy Alexey Gorinov, imprisoned in Vladimir's SIZO-1 since April 26, 2022, had his heating restored and received letters on December 6th, following a November 29th shutoff coinciding with an additional three-year sentence for "justifying terrorism", raising concerns about p...
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56% Bias Score
Widening Gender Gap in Australian Math and Science Scores Favors Boys
A new report reveals a widening gender gap in Australian year 4 and 8 students' math and science scores, favoring boys, with the largest ever recorded gap in year 4 driven by a significantly higher percentage of boys achieving very high scores, prompting calls for systemic change.
Widening Gender Gap in Australian Math and Science Scores Favors Boys
A new report reveals a widening gender gap in Australian year 4 and 8 students' math and science scores, favoring boys, with the largest ever recorded gap in year 4 driven by a significantly higher percentage of boys achieving very high scores, prompting calls for systemic change.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Deploys "Oreshnik" Complex in Belarus, Strengthening Union State Security
Russia's deployment of its advanced "Oreshnik" military complex in Belarus, announced during Vladimir Putin's visit for a meeting of the Supreme State Council of Russia and Belarus, signifies the countries' unified security and strengthens Belarus's global standing.
Russia Deploys "Oreshnik" Complex in Belarus, Strengthening Union State Security
Russia's deployment of its advanced "Oreshnik" military complex in Belarus, announced during Vladimir Putin's visit for a meeting of the Supreme State Council of Russia and Belarus, signifies the countries' unified security and strengthens Belarus's global standing.
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56% Bias Score
Hospital Neglect Contributed to Baby's Preventable Death
A coroner's inquest found neglect and inadequate medical care contributed to the preventable death of six-day-old Hayden Nguyen at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 2016, after his parents spent £250,000 and seven years fighting for a second inquest.
Hospital Neglect Contributed to Baby's Preventable Death
A coroner's inquest found neglect and inadequate medical care contributed to the preventable death of six-day-old Hayden Nguyen at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 2016, after his parents spent £250,000 and seven years fighting for a second inquest.
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32% Bias Score
EU and Mercosur Finalize Landmark Trade Deal Amidst Opposition
The EU and Mercosur finalized a landmark trade agreement after nearly 25 years, removing over 90% of tariffs on goods exchanged between the two blocs, connecting over 700 million people, and aiming to reduce EU dependence on China for raw materials; however, the deal faces significant opposition fro...
EU and Mercosur Finalize Landmark Trade Deal Amidst Opposition
The EU and Mercosur finalized a landmark trade agreement after nearly 25 years, removing over 90% of tariffs on goods exchanged between the two blocs, connecting over 700 million people, and aiming to reduce EU dependence on China for raw materials; however, the deal faces significant opposition fro...
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40% Bias Score