December 2024
January 2025
Black Doves" Redefines LGBTQ+ Representation on Television
Black Doves," starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, challenges stereotypical portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters, presenting a complex hitman whose sexuality is a natural part of his life, not his defining characteristic. The show's creator, Joe Barton, avoids common pitfalls of the "gay best friend...
Black Doves" Redefines LGBTQ+ Representation on Television
Black Doves," starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, challenges stereotypical portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters, presenting a complex hitman whose sexuality is a natural part of his life, not his defining characteristic. The show's creator, Joe Barton, avoids common pitfalls of the "gay best friend...
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44% Bias Score
Eastern Australia Waterbird Population Plummets 50%
Eastern Australia's annual waterbird survey revealed a 50% drop in waterbird numbers (287,231 in 2024 compared to 579,641 in 2023) due to drier conditions caused by climate change and altered water management, impacting crucial floodplain wetlands.
Eastern Australia Waterbird Population Plummets 50%
Eastern Australia's annual waterbird survey revealed a 50% drop in waterbird numbers (287,231 in 2024 compared to 579,641 in 2023) due to drier conditions caused by climate change and altered water management, impacting crucial floodplain wetlands.
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24% Bias Score
Versailles: Unexpected Center of Scientific Innovation
The exhibition "Versailles: Science and Splendour" reveals how the French monarchy at Versailles unexpectedly spearheaded scientific advancements in surgery, hydraulics, and inoculation, despite ethical complexities and the eventual overthrow of the monarchy itself.
Versailles: Unexpected Center of Scientific Innovation
The exhibition "Versailles: Science and Splendour" reveals how the French monarchy at Versailles unexpectedly spearheaded scientific advancements in surgery, hydraulics, and inoculation, despite ethical complexities and the eventual overthrow of the monarchy itself.
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48% Bias Score
Labour's Devolution Plan Restructures English Local Government
Labour's devolution plan will reorganize English local councils, potentially creating 'mega-councils', transferring more power to mayors, and delaying May elections in affected areas to improve efficiency and accountability by 2027.
Labour's Devolution Plan Restructures English Local Government
Labour's devolution plan will reorganize English local councils, potentially creating 'mega-councils', transferring more power to mayors, and delaying May elections in affected areas to improve efficiency and accountability by 2027.
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56% Bias Score
Australian Government Announces $83m Funding Boost for ABC
Australia's Labor government will provide the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) with an $83.1 million funding boost over two years, followed by $43 million annually, to secure its independence and stability, as recommended in a report due to be released on Tuesday.
Australian Government Announces $83m Funding Boost for ABC
Australia's Labor government will provide the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) with an $83.1 million funding boost over two years, followed by $43 million annually, to secure its independence and stability, as recommended in a report due to be released on Tuesday.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Announces Major Civil Service Restructuring
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government plans to cut over 10,000 civil service jobs and restructure Whitehall to improve efficiency and deliver on its policy goals, prompting anxiety and criticism from unions.
UK Government Announces Major Civil Service Restructuring
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government plans to cut over 10,000 civil service jobs and restructure Whitehall to improve efficiency and deliver on its policy goals, prompting anxiety and criticism from unions.
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44% Bias Score
Badenoch Backs Flat Tax, Pending Economic Restructuring
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch advocates for a flat income tax rate in the UK, stating it is an \"attractive idea\" that would require significant economic restructuring before implementation, despite the fact that most developed countries use a graduated tax system.
Badenoch Backs Flat Tax, Pending Economic Restructuring
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch advocates for a flat income tax rate in the UK, stating it is an \"attractive idea\" that would require significant economic restructuring before implementation, despite the fact that most developed countries use a graduated tax system.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Pre-Trial Detention Practices Under Scrutiny Amidst Business Imprisonments
In Russia, while pre-trial detention approvals have decreased, approximately 300 business executives were imprisoned this year, prompting legal amendments to clarify economic crime definitions and limit pre-trial detentions; however, a bill to exempt vulnerable groups from pre-trial detention remain...
Russia's Pre-Trial Detention Practices Under Scrutiny Amidst Business Imprisonments
In Russia, while pre-trial detention approvals have decreased, approximately 300 business executives were imprisoned this year, prompting legal amendments to clarify economic crime definitions and limit pre-trial detentions; however, a bill to exempt vulnerable groups from pre-trial detention remain...
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44% Bias Score
Viagra ODF: New Orally Dissolving Film Version Developed
Viatris developed Viagra ODF, an orally dissolving film version of Viagra, launched in Canada in September 2023 and with a UK trademark application filed, offering a more convenient and discreet alternative for erectile dysfunction treatment.
Viagra ODF: New Orally Dissolving Film Version Developed
Viatris developed Viagra ODF, an orally dissolving film version of Viagra, launched in Canada in September 2023 and with a UK trademark application filed, offering a more convenient and discreet alternative for erectile dysfunction treatment.
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8% Bias Score
US Retail Store Closures Surge 58% in 2024
In 2024, 7,308 US retail stores closed, exceeding openings by 1,427, a 58% increase from 2023; 49 retailers filed for bankruptcy, highlighting economic pressures, online competition, and internal challenges faced by some struggling chains.
US Retail Store Closures Surge 58% in 2024
In 2024, 7,308 US retail stores closed, exceeding openings by 1,427, a 58% increase from 2023; 49 retailers filed for bankruptcy, highlighting economic pressures, online competition, and internal challenges faced by some struggling chains.
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48% Bias Score
Western Australia Covid-19 Surge: 75 Daily Hospital Admissions
Western Australia is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by Omicron subvariants, resulting in an average of 75 daily hospital admissions; authorities urge isolation for anyone with symptoms, mask-wearing in public, and vaccination with the new Pfizer JN.1 booster.
Western Australia Covid-19 Surge: 75 Daily Hospital Admissions
Western Australia is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by Omicron subvariants, resulting in an average of 75 daily hospital admissions; authorities urge isolation for anyone with symptoms, mask-wearing in public, and vaccination with the new Pfizer JN.1 booster.
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40% Bias Score
Preserving Humanity's Martian Heritage
Researchers argue that NASA rovers and other human artifacts on Mars constitute a unique archaeological record of humanity's space exploration and should be preserved, despite risks from natural weathering, meteoroid impacts, and future missions; this echoes the preservation of Earth's historical si...
Preserving Humanity's Martian Heritage
Researchers argue that NASA rovers and other human artifacts on Mars constitute a unique archaeological record of humanity's space exploration and should be preserved, despite risks from natural weathering, meteoroid impacts, and future missions; this echoes the preservation of Earth's historical si...
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28% Bias Score