December 2024
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Spanish Minister Rejects Bribery Accusations Against Predecessor
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente rejects businessman Víctor de Aldama's bribery allegations against former Minister José Luis Ábalos, citing an analysis of seven projects showing only one was tendered during Ábalos's term with no irregularities; the rest predate his term, postdate it, or were...
Spanish Minister Rejects Bribery Accusations Against Predecessor
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente rejects businessman Víctor de Aldama's bribery allegations against former Minister José Luis Ábalos, citing an analysis of seven projects showing only one was tendered during Ábalos's term with no irregularities; the rest predate his term, postdate it, or were...
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56% Bias Score
Government's Self-Critique Ignores Systemic Failures
The ruling party in power for 23 years attributes the opposition's electoral success to their own failures, but avoids acknowledging responsibility for widespread social and economic issues such as high mortality rates, poverty, environmental problems, and the brain drain.
Government's Self-Critique Ignores Systemic Failures
The ruling party in power for 23 years attributes the opposition's electoral success to their own failures, but avoids acknowledging responsibility for widespread social and economic issues such as high mortality rates, poverty, environmental problems, and the brain drain.
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88% Bias Score
Dutch Cabinet Rejects Tracking Views of Migrants
The Dutch cabinet rejected a motion to track the opinions of people with a migration background, opting to integrate the topic into existing broader population surveys conducted by the SCP to avoid stigmatization and ensure a careful approach.
Dutch Cabinet Rejects Tracking Views of Migrants
The Dutch cabinet rejected a motion to track the opinions of people with a migration background, opting to integrate the topic into existing broader population surveys conducted by the SCP to avoid stigmatization and ensure a careful approach.
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44% Bias Score
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
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40% Bias Score
Social Security Fairness Act Faces Uncertain Future Despite Bipartisan Support
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act, with bipartisan support, seeks to expand benefits for 2.8 million retirees by eliminating provisions reducing payments for those with non-covered pensions; however, its future is uncertain due to Senate inaction.
Social Security Fairness Act Faces Uncertain Future Despite Bipartisan Support
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act, with bipartisan support, seeks to expand benefits for 2.8 million retirees by eliminating provisions reducing payments for those with non-covered pensions; however, its future is uncertain due to Senate inaction.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's $2 Trillion Budget Cut Plan Faces Steep Challenges
President-elect Trump's plan to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget faces significant challenges due to mandatory spending and political realities, echoing the failure of the 1982 Grace Commission.
Trump's $2 Trillion Budget Cut Plan Faces Steep Challenges
President-elect Trump's plan to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget faces significant challenges due to mandatory spending and political realities, echoing the failure of the 1982 Grace Commission.
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48% Bias Score
Sheinbaum Demands Salinas Pay 30 Billion Pesos in Back Taxes
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum publicly warned Ricardo Salinas Pliego, head of Grupo Salinas, that he must pay over 30 billion pesos in back taxes, escalating their conflict amidst Salinas's criticism of the Mexican government from Argentina, where he participated in a far-right CPAC event.
Sheinbaum Demands Salinas Pay 30 Billion Pesos in Back Taxes
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum publicly warned Ricardo Salinas Pliego, head of Grupo Salinas, that he must pay over 30 billion pesos in back taxes, escalating their conflict amidst Salinas's criticism of the Mexican government from Argentina, where he participated in a far-right CPAC event.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Government Warns of Identity Fraud by Temporary Staff
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) warned government institutions about employees using falsified documents after a Rijksrecherche investigation revealed multiple temporary staff with forged papers; four suspects appeared in court today in Rotterdam.
Dutch Government Warns of Identity Fraud by Temporary Staff
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) warned government institutions about employees using falsified documents after a Rijksrecherche investigation revealed multiple temporary staff with forged papers; four suspects appeared in court today in Rotterdam.
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24% Bias Score
Forbes 30 Under 30: Growing Female Representation in Leadership
The 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list highlights 600 young leaders, 43% of whom are women, who collectively raised $3.6 billion in funding and have 300 million social media followers, showcasing growing female representation in leadership and entrepreneurship.
Forbes 30 Under 30: Growing Female Representation in Leadership
The 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list highlights 600 young leaders, 43% of whom are women, who collectively raised $3.6 billion in funding and have 300 million social media followers, showcasing growing female representation in leadership and entrepreneurship.
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48% Bias Score
Family Matters: The Humanization of Spies in New TV Series
Netflix's "Black Doves" and other recent spy series showcase spies with families, contrasting traditional portrayals; this trend humanizes characters and adds emotional depth to storylines.
Family Matters: The Humanization of Spies in New TV Series
Netflix's "Black Doves" and other recent spy series showcase spies with families, contrasting traditional portrayals; this trend humanizes characters and adds emotional depth to storylines.
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44% Bias Score
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
On December 16th, the U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu (H5N1) to control its spread among dairy cows in response to over 700 infected herds across 15 states, although pasteurized milk remains safe.
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
On December 16th, the U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu (H5N1) to control its spread among dairy cows in response to over 700 infected herds across 15 states, although pasteurized milk remains safe.
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32% Bias Score
NDP Seeks Permanent GST Rebate, Expanded $250 Cheque
The NDP introduced a motion to make the government's temporary GST rebate permanent and expand a proposed $250 rebate to more Canadians, costing an estimated $6.28 billion and facing opposition from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois.
NDP Seeks Permanent GST Rebate, Expanded $250 Cheque
The NDP introduced a motion to make the government's temporary GST rebate permanent and expand a proposed $250 rebate to more Canadians, costing an estimated $6.28 billion and facing opposition from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois.
Progress
44% Bias Score