December 2024
January 2025
China's Farmland Expands, Boosting Food Security
A national land use survey reveals a net increase of 140,443 hectares of farmland south of the Qinling Mountains and Huaihe River, reversing a long-term trend, contributing to China's consistent grain production exceeding 650 million metric tons annually, and highlighting the success of government i...
China's Farmland Expands, Boosting Food Security
A national land use survey reveals a net increase of 140,443 hectares of farmland south of the Qinling Mountains and Huaihe River, reversing a long-term trend, contributing to China's consistent grain production exceeding 650 million metric tons annually, and highlighting the success of government i...
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32% Bias Score
Greece to Automatically Refund Wrongfully Levied Taxes
The Greek tax authority will automatically refund taxes and penalties wrongly levied since December 1, 2014, due to obvious errors, including those pending at the Dispute Resolution Directorate or administrative courts, with a resolution deadline of March 20, 2025.
Greece to Automatically Refund Wrongfully Levied Taxes
The Greek tax authority will automatically refund taxes and penalties wrongly levied since December 1, 2014, due to obvious errors, including those pending at the Dispute Resolution Directorate or administrative courts, with a resolution deadline of March 20, 2025.
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32% Bias Score
Kagame Urges Rwandan Ministers to Prioritize Resource Mobilization
On December 23, 2024, Rwandan President Paul Kagame urged newly appointed ministers, including those in sports and finance, to prioritize resource mobilization over relying on limited state funds, emphasizing that responsibility includes securing necessary resources.
Kagame Urges Rwandan Ministers to Prioritize Resource Mobilization
On December 23, 2024, Rwandan President Paul Kagame urged newly appointed ministers, including those in sports and finance, to prioritize resource mobilization over relying on limited state funds, emphasizing that responsibility includes securing necessary resources.
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40% Bias Score
EU Police Salary Disparities Highlight Economic and Gender Inequality
A 2023 study revealed stark salary differences among European Union police officers, ranging from €699 monthly in Bulgaria to €5,761 in Denmark for a 35-year-old officer with over 10 years' experience, reflecting broader economic and gender inequality issues.
EU Police Salary Disparities Highlight Economic and Gender Inequality
A 2023 study revealed stark salary differences among European Union police officers, ranging from €699 monthly in Bulgaria to €5,761 in Denmark for a 35-year-old officer with over 10 years' experience, reflecting broader economic and gender inequality issues.
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52% Bias Score
New Caledonia's Government Collapses After Loyalists' Resignation
The loyalist party Calédonie ensemble triggered the collapse of New Caledonia's government on December 24th, 2023, citing the government's unauthorized 1 billion euro debt, 125.5 million euro tax increase, and violation of the Noumea Accord following six months of social and political unrest that ca...
New Caledonia's Government Collapses After Loyalists' Resignation
The loyalist party Calédonie ensemble triggered the collapse of New Caledonia's government on December 24th, 2023, citing the government's unauthorized 1 billion euro debt, 125.5 million euro tax increase, and violation of the Noumea Accord following six months of social and political unrest that ca...
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40% Bias Score
One-Fifth of British Armed Forces Medically Unfit for Deployment
The British Ministry of Defence revealed that 27,872 personnel (22 percent) across the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force are medically unfit for full deployment; the Army is particularly affected, with 23 percent of its soldiers deemed unfit, leading to concerns about the UK's military readiness...
One-Fifth of British Armed Forces Medically Unfit for Deployment
The British Ministry of Defence revealed that 27,872 personnel (22 percent) across the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force are medically unfit for full deployment; the Army is particularly affected, with 23 percent of its soldiers deemed unfit, leading to concerns about the UK's military readiness...
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52% Bias Score
Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing
Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.
Greece to Modernize Air Defenses and Military Housing
Greece is accelerating its Armed Forces modernization by developing a new air and anti-drone defense system, planned for full operation by autumn 2026, and constructing 4,000-5,000 new homes for military personnel in border regions by 2030 to alleviate housing shortages.
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40% Bias Score
AI Revolutionizes Formula 1 Racing
McLaren F1 team uses AI for performance, operations, and marketing, leveraging real-time data and simulations; other teams like Aston Martin and Red Bull also use AI for predictive analytics and enhanced decision-making, highlighting AI's growing impact on the sport.
AI Revolutionizes Formula 1 Racing
McLaren F1 team uses AI for performance, operations, and marketing, leveraging real-time data and simulations; other teams like Aston Martin and Red Bull also use AI for predictive analytics and enhanced decision-making, highlighting AI's growing impact on the sport.
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24% Bias Score
Senegalese Monks' Kora Innovation Wins Global Acclaim
Responding to Vatican II's call for inculturation, monks at Senegal's Keur Moussa monastery modernized the kora, a traditional West African harp, resulting in a globally sought-after instrument now sold for 600-1200 euros.
Senegalese Monks' Kora Innovation Wins Global Acclaim
Responding to Vatican II's call for inculturation, monks at Senegal's Keur Moussa monastery modernized the kora, a traditional West African harp, resulting in a globally sought-after instrument now sold for 600-1200 euros.
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36% Bias Score
Lilium Secures Last-Minute Rescue Deal After Insolvency Filing
Facing high R&D costs and a worsening investment climate, Lilium, a German electric aircraft startup, filed for insolvency in October 2023, laying off almost all employees before securing a last-minute rescue deal with a consortium of strategic investors in November 2023.
Lilium Secures Last-Minute Rescue Deal After Insolvency Filing
Facing high R&D costs and a worsening investment climate, Lilium, a German electric aircraft startup, filed for insolvency in October 2023, laying off almost all employees before securing a last-minute rescue deal with a consortium of strategic investors in November 2023.
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40% Bias Score
New Toyota City Museum Showcases Sustainable Design and Local History
Toyota City, Japan, opened a new city museum designed by Shigeru Ban, contrasting with its neighbor, the Toyota Museum of Art, while aiming for net-zero energy consumption and showcasing everyday artifacts from the Showa era within a sculpture garden designed by Peter Walker.
New Toyota City Museum Showcases Sustainable Design and Local History
Toyota City, Japan, opened a new city museum designed by Shigeru Ban, contrasting with its neighbor, the Toyota Museum of Art, while aiming for net-zero energy consumption and showcasing everyday artifacts from the Showa era within a sculpture garden designed by Peter Walker.
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44% Bias Score
80% of Spaniards Experience Lower Back Pain; Minimally Invasive Surgeries Offer Faster Recovery
In Spain, 80% of the population experiences lower back pain, often stemming from overexertion, poor posture, or age-related changes; minimally invasive surgeries now offer faster recovery and smaller incisions, addressing common fears surrounding spine operations.
80% of Spaniards Experience Lower Back Pain; Minimally Invasive Surgeries Offer Faster Recovery
In Spain, 80% of the population experiences lower back pain, often stemming from overexertion, poor posture, or age-related changes; minimally invasive surgeries now offer faster recovery and smaller incisions, addressing common fears surrounding spine operations.
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56% Bias Score