December 2024
January 2025
Lawsuit Challenges Israeli Reservist Voucher Tender for Favoring Large Hotels
An association of short-term rental operators in Israel filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense, challenging a NIS 750 million tender for reservist vacation vouchers due to its alleged bias toward large hotel chains, impacting small businesses and potentially violating competition principles...
Lawsuit Challenges Israeli Reservist Voucher Tender for Favoring Large Hotels
An association of short-term rental operators in Israel filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense, challenging a NIS 750 million tender for reservist vacation vouchers due to its alleged bias toward large hotel chains, impacting small businesses and potentially violating competition principles...
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56% Bias Score
AI: A New Tool for Shaping Workplace Culture
AI-powered tools like ScultureAI offer real-time coaching on digital interactions to reinforce company values and improve workplace culture, particularly addressing challenges in hybrid or remote work environments, but trust and data privacy must be prioritized.
AI: A New Tool for Shaping Workplace Culture
AI-powered tools like ScultureAI offer real-time coaching on digital interactions to reinforce company values and improve workplace culture, particularly addressing challenges in hybrid or remote work environments, but trust and data privacy must be prioritized.
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36% Bias Score
Harare Faces Severe Water Crisis Amidst Damaged Equipment and Pollution
Harare, Zimbabwe, is experiencing a severe water shortage affecting many suburbs due to insufficient pumping capacity, damaged equipment from a recent power surge, and pollution in Lake Chivero. Mayor Jacob Mafume requested government aid to increase daily water supply by 500 megaliters.
Harare Faces Severe Water Crisis Amidst Damaged Equipment and Pollution
Harare, Zimbabwe, is experiencing a severe water shortage affecting many suburbs due to insufficient pumping capacity, damaged equipment from a recent power surge, and pollution in Lake Chivero. Mayor Jacob Mafume requested government aid to increase daily water supply by 500 megaliters.
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36% Bias Score
Meru Community Accuses Ruto's Administration of Sidelining Them After 2022 Election Support
Former Kenyan Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi accuses President William Ruto's administration of sidelining the Meru community in key appointments despite their 800,000 votes in the 2022 elections, sparking discontent and raising questions about political inclusivity.
Meru Community Accuses Ruto's Administration of Sidelining Them After 2022 Election Support
Former Kenyan Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi accuses President William Ruto's administration of sidelining the Meru community in key appointments despite their 800,000 votes in the 2022 elections, sparking discontent and raising questions about political inclusivity.
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48% Bias Score
Kenya Holds Public Forums on GM Bt Maize Release
Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is conducting public forums next week in four counties to gather input on the potential release of genetically modified Bt maize, submitted by KALRO and AATF, to combat fall armyworms and maize stem borers, following biosafety regulations.
Kenya Holds Public Forums on GM Bt Maize Release
Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is conducting public forums next week in four counties to gather input on the potential release of genetically modified Bt maize, submitted by KALRO and AATF, to combat fall armyworms and maize stem borers, following biosafety regulations.
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32% Bias Score
14 Prison Staffers Fired After Inmate Death in New York
Following the death of inmate Robert Brooks at the Marcy Correctional Facility on December 10th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the firing of 14 prison staff members involved in a Dec. 9th incident; investigations are underway, and video evidence will be released.
14 Prison Staffers Fired After Inmate Death in New York
Following the death of inmate Robert Brooks at the Marcy Correctional Facility on December 10th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the firing of 14 prison staff members involved in a Dec. 9th incident; investigations are underway, and video evidence will be released.
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24% Bias Score
Australian Tennis Star Suspended for Anti-Doping Violation
Australian tennis player Max Purcell received a provisional suspension from the ITIA for exceeding the allowed limit of 100ml of intravenous vitamins, a violation of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme; the suspension took effect on December 12th and the length is yet to be determined.
Australian Tennis Star Suspended for Anti-Doping Violation
Australian tennis player Max Purcell received a provisional suspension from the ITIA for exceeding the allowed limit of 100ml of intravenous vitamins, a violation of the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme; the suspension took effect on December 12th and the length is yet to be determined.
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28% Bias Score
Kyrgios's Comeback: Defying the Odds After Career-Threatening Injury
Following a career-threatening wrist injury and a unique surgical procedure, Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios is aiming for a comeback at the Australian Open after 18 months of intense rehabilitation, defying multiple medical experts' predictions.
Kyrgios's Comeback: Defying the Odds After Career-Threatening Injury
Following a career-threatening wrist injury and a unique surgical procedure, Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios is aiming for a comeback at the Australian Open after 18 months of intense rehabilitation, defying multiple medical experts' predictions.
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44% Bias Score
Nigeria's Cash Crunch: Policy Failures and Public Outcry
Nigeria is experiencing a severe cash shortage due to the hasty implementation of a cashless policy, increased use of POS operators, and government fiscal mismanagement, leading to public outcry and demands for solutions.
Nigeria's Cash Crunch: Policy Failures and Public Outcry
Nigeria is experiencing a severe cash shortage due to the hasty implementation of a cashless policy, increased use of POS operators, and government fiscal mismanagement, leading to public outcry and demands for solutions.
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60% Bias Score
Online Secret Santa Shutdowns Leave Holiday Participants Searching for Alternatives
Beth Patton, an Indiana resident, is among many devastated by the recent cancellation of popular online Secret Santa gift exchanges; however, smaller programs like GivinGifts continue the tradition, offering similar experiences.
Online Secret Santa Shutdowns Leave Holiday Participants Searching for Alternatives
Beth Patton, an Indiana resident, is among many devastated by the recent cancellation of popular online Secret Santa gift exchanges; however, smaller programs like GivinGifts continue the tradition, offering similar experiences.
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24% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amidst Concerns Over Violence and Bullying
The Albanian government banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns about violence and bullying, especially among children, following the fatal stabbing of a teenager; 90% of parents surveyed supported the ban after 1,300 meetings with schools.
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amidst Concerns Over Violence and Bullying
The Albanian government banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns about violence and bullying, especially among children, following the fatal stabbing of a teenager; 90% of parents surveyed supported the ban after 1,300 meetings with schools.
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56% Bias Score
Mercedes-Benz and BMW to Battle for Market Share with 2025 Electric Vehicle Launches
Mercedes-Benz and BMW are preparing for a major showdown in 2025 with the launch of new electric vehicles; Mercedes-Benz will release the new CLA electric vehicle in March 2025, while BMW will launch its Neue Klasse electric vehicles, starting with the iX3 SUV in the fall of 2025. Both automakers ai...
Mercedes-Benz and BMW to Battle for Market Share with 2025 Electric Vehicle Launches
Mercedes-Benz and BMW are preparing for a major showdown in 2025 with the launch of new electric vehicles; Mercedes-Benz will release the new CLA electric vehicle in March 2025, while BMW will launch its Neue Klasse electric vehicles, starting with the iX3 SUV in the fall of 2025. Both automakers ai...
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36% Bias Score