December 2024
January 2025
Ozempic Linked to Doubled Risk of Rare Eye Disease
Two studies from the University of Southern Denmark reveal a doubled risk of developing a rare, irreversible eye disease among Ozempic users compared to non-users; health authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
Ozempic Linked to Doubled Risk of Rare Eye Disease
Two studies from the University of Southern Denmark reveal a doubled risk of developing a rare, irreversible eye disease among Ozempic users compared to non-users; health authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
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44% Bias Score
EU Agency Recommends Ban on Widely Used Flame Retardants
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommends restricting aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) due to their toxicity, persistence in the environment, and accumulation in living organisms; the recommendation follows concerns over similar 'forever chemicals' and anticipates a sweeping ban, p...
EU Agency Recommends Ban on Widely Used Flame Retardants
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommends restricting aromatic brominated flame retardants (ABFRs) due to their toxicity, persistence in the environment, and accumulation in living organisms; the recommendation follows concerns over similar 'forever chemicals' and anticipates a sweeping ban, p...
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44% Bias Score
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld
France's highest court upheld the conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to a year in prison; this marks the first time a former French president has been imprisoned for actions during their presidency.
Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld
France's highest court upheld the conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling, sentencing him to a year in prison; this marks the first time a former French president has been imprisoned for actions during their presidency.
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36% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
2024 Market Review: AI Boom, Renewable Energy Slump, and Social Unrest
2024 witnessed mixed market performance, with renewable energy underperforming, AI booming, and concerns rising about job displacement from AI and social unrest following a CEO assassination attempt; Nvidia's market cap surge and increased demand for obesity treatments were also noteworthy.
2024 Market Review: AI Boom, Renewable Energy Slump, and Social Unrest
2024 witnessed mixed market performance, with renewable energy underperforming, AI booming, and concerns rising about job displacement from AI and social unrest following a CEO assassination attempt; Nvidia's market cap surge and increased demand for obesity treatments were also noteworthy.
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44% Bias Score
Ford Seeks Trump Meeting Amidst Threat of Canadian Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford seeks a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to prevent economic damage and secure trade relations, while also proposing a plan to deploy hundreds of provincial police officers to the border.
Ford Seeks Trump Meeting Amidst Threat of Canadian Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford seeks a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to prevent economic damage and secure trade relations, while also proposing a plan to deploy hundreds of provincial police officers to the border.
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40% Bias Score
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Connect to Power Grid on December 20
The Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor in Normandy, France, is expected to connect to the power grid on December 20, 2024, after a 12-year delay and significant cost overruns, ultimately supplying power to approximately two million homes.
Flamanville EPR Reactor to Connect to Power Grid on December 20
The Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor in Normandy, France, is expected to connect to the power grid on December 20, 2024, after a 12-year delay and significant cost overruns, ultimately supplying power to approximately two million homes.
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40% Bias Score
China's Giant Neutrino Detector to Probe Universe's Mysteries
China is constructing a massive neutrino detector, JUNO, to study neutrinos' properties and oscillations, aiming to solve the mystery of the universe's matter-antimatter imbalance and provide insight into the universe's formation.
China's Giant Neutrino Detector to Probe Universe's Mysteries
China is constructing a massive neutrino detector, JUNO, to study neutrinos' properties and oscillations, aiming to solve the mystery of the universe's matter-antimatter imbalance and provide insight into the universe's formation.
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20% Bias Score
Russia Bans "Childfree Propaganda" Amid Declining Birth Rate
Russia's declining birth rate has prompted a new law banning "childfree propaganda," imposing substantial fines on individuals and organizations promoting anything counter to the government's pro-natalist policies, despite the low percentage of Russians stating a desire to remain childless.
Russia Bans "Childfree Propaganda" Amid Declining Birth Rate
Russia's declining birth rate has prompted a new law banning "childfree propaganda," imposing substantial fines on individuals and organizations promoting anything counter to the government's pro-natalist policies, despite the low percentage of Russians stating a desire to remain childless.
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76% Bias Score
Philips Faces Italian Class-Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Medical Devices
A class-action lawsuit against Philips in Italy targets 5.5 million potentially harmful ventilators and sleep therapy devices containing faulty foam, with over 30,000 registrants seeking compensation; while a US settlement reached $1.1 billion, the EU cases face different legal hurdles to prove harm...
Philips Faces Italian Class-Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Medical Devices
A class-action lawsuit against Philips in Italy targets 5.5 million potentially harmful ventilators and sleep therapy devices containing faulty foam, with over 30,000 registrants seeking compensation; while a US settlement reached $1.1 billion, the EU cases face different legal hurdles to prove harm...
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52% Bias Score
Mass Grave Discovered Near Damascus Mausoleum
A warehouse near the Sayyeda Zeinab mausoleum in Damascus was found to contain the decomposing bodies of approximately 20 individuals, labeled 'Aleppo-Hraytan', discovered by the White Helmets following the area's takeover by an Islamist-led coalition; the incident highlights the enduring humanitari...
Mass Grave Discovered Near Damascus Mausoleum
A warehouse near the Sayyeda Zeinab mausoleum in Damascus was found to contain the decomposing bodies of approximately 20 individuals, labeled 'Aleppo-Hraytan', discovered by the White Helmets following the area's takeover by an Islamist-led coalition; the incident highlights the enduring humanitari...
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24% Bias Score
German Election 2024: Economy Takes Center Stage
Germany's snap election on February 23rd is dominated by economic concerns, with the ruling SPD, CDU opposition, and Greens offering competing plans involving tax policies, debt reforms, and minimum wage increases, alongside concerns about the war in Ukraine and immigration.
German Election 2024: Economy Takes Center Stage
Germany's snap election on February 23rd is dominated by economic concerns, with the ruling SPD, CDU opposition, and Greens offering competing plans involving tax policies, debt reforms, and minimum wage increases, alongside concerns about the war in Ukraine and immigration.
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36% Bias Score