December 2024
January 2025
Bird Flu Kills Twenty Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary
A bird flu outbreak at Washington's Wild Felid Advocacy Center resulted in the deaths of twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger and four cougars, between late November and mid-December 2024, prompting quarantine and raising concerns about the virus's spread to mammals.
Bird Flu Kills Twenty Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary
A bird flu outbreak at Washington's Wild Felid Advocacy Center resulted in the deaths of twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger and four cougars, between late November and mid-December 2024, prompting quarantine and raising concerns about the virus's spread to mammals.
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24% Bias Score
590,000 UK Elderly to Spend Christmas Day Alone
New figures reveal that 590,000 UK residents over 65 will spend Christmas Day alone, while 1.4 million will eat alone, highlighting the pervasive issue of elderly loneliness exacerbated during the holidays.
590,000 UK Elderly to Spend Christmas Day Alone
New figures reveal that 590,000 UK residents over 65 will spend Christmas Day alone, while 1.4 million will eat alone, highlighting the pervasive issue of elderly loneliness exacerbated during the holidays.
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12% Bias Score
Mesothelioma Diagnosis Highlights Need for Asbestos Exposure Tracking
Jane Davies, a 66-year-old woman in Lincolnshire, was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and incurable cancer, highlighting the delayed onset of symptoms and the need for better tracking of asbestos exposure to prevent future cases.
Mesothelioma Diagnosis Highlights Need for Asbestos Exposure Tracking
Jane Davies, a 66-year-old woman in Lincolnshire, was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and incurable cancer, highlighting the delayed onset of symptoms and the need for better tracking of asbestos exposure to prevent future cases.
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24% Bias Score
Beijing's Nanluoguxiang: A Model for Heritage Preservation and Urban Revitalization
Nanluoguxiang, a 787-meter-long historic alleyway in Beijing's Dongcheng district, has transformed from a quiet residential area into a popular tourist destination while preserving its community spirit and cultural heritage, demonstrating a successful balance between modernization and tradition.
Beijing's Nanluoguxiang: A Model for Heritage Preservation and Urban Revitalization
Nanluoguxiang, a 787-meter-long historic alleyway in Beijing's Dongcheng district, has transformed from a quiet residential area into a popular tourist destination while preserving its community spirit and cultural heritage, demonstrating a successful balance between modernization and tradition.
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48% Bias Score
Turing and Newman's "Baby": AI's Dawn and a Tragic Legacy
In June 1949, British scientists Max Newman and Alan Turing, while developing "Baby," one of history's first computers, in Manchester, expressed concerns about its potential to exceed human comprehension; Alan Turing's later persecution for homosexuality, and posthumous pardon, highlights broader so...
Turing and Newman's "Baby": AI's Dawn and a Tragic Legacy
In June 1949, British scientists Max Newman and Alan Turing, while developing "Baby," one of history's first computers, in Manchester, expressed concerns about its potential to exceed human comprehension; Alan Turing's later persecution for homosexuality, and posthumous pardon, highlights broader so...
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48% Bias Score
Biden and Trump Issue Contrasting Christmas Messages; Trump Threatens Panama Canal Seizure
Outgoing US President Joe Biden offered a traditional Christmas message, while Donald Trump sent dozens of messages attacking "left-wing crazies" and reiterating threats to seize control of the Panama Canal, claiming unfair fees and illegal Chinese influence; Panama rejected these claims.
Biden and Trump Issue Contrasting Christmas Messages; Trump Threatens Panama Canal Seizure
Outgoing US President Joe Biden offered a traditional Christmas message, while Donald Trump sent dozens of messages attacking "left-wing crazies" and reiterating threats to seize control of the Panama Canal, claiming unfair fees and illegal Chinese influence; Panama rejected these claims.
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48% Bias Score
Syria Destroys Seized Drugs, Exposing Scale of Captagon Trade
Syrian rebel forces destroyed large quantities of cannabis and one million Captagon pills seized from former Assad regime facilities in Damascus, highlighting the significant role of drug production in Syria's conflict and its €9.5 billion annual revenue.
Syria Destroys Seized Drugs, Exposing Scale of Captagon Trade
Syrian rebel forces destroyed large quantities of cannabis and one million Captagon pills seized from former Assad regime facilities in Damascus, highlighting the significant role of drug production in Syria's conflict and its €9.5 billion annual revenue.
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44% Bias Score
Frankfurt Celebrates 100 Years of "Neues Frankfurt" with Citywide Cultural Program
Frankfurt is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its "Neues Frankfurt" urban planning program (1925-1930) with a year-long cultural program featuring exhibitions at various museums, community events, and a digital extension via the Frankfurt History App, highlighting the program's impact on housing...
Frankfurt Celebrates 100 Years of "Neues Frankfurt" with Citywide Cultural Program
Frankfurt is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its "Neues Frankfurt" urban planning program (1925-1930) with a year-long cultural program featuring exhibitions at various museums, community events, and a digital extension via the Frankfurt History App, highlighting the program's impact on housing...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch King Urges Unity Amidst Tensions Between Jewish and Muslim Communities
In his Christmas speech, King Willem-Alexander addressed rising tensions between Jewish and Muslim communities in the Netherlands, acknowledging their concerns about antisemitism and inclusion, urging unity and understanding to counteract hate speech and promote a sense of belonging for all citizens...
Dutch King Urges Unity Amidst Tensions Between Jewish and Muslim Communities
In his Christmas speech, King Willem-Alexander addressed rising tensions between Jewish and Muslim communities in the Netherlands, acknowledging their concerns about antisemitism and inclusion, urging unity and understanding to counteract hate speech and promote a sense of belonging for all citizens...
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32% Bias Score
Neurodiversity in Entertainment: Challenging Stereotypes Through Games and Musicals
A new video game and musical are challenging negative stereotypes around neurodiversity, with a reality star's open discussion of his ADHD diagnosis and a 787% increase in UK diagnoses from 1998 to 2018 highlighting the need for more inclusive representation.
Neurodiversity in Entertainment: Challenging Stereotypes Through Games and Musicals
A new video game and musical are challenging negative stereotypes around neurodiversity, with a reality star's open discussion of his ADHD diagnosis and a 787% increase in UK diagnoses from 1998 to 2018 highlighting the need for more inclusive representation.
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36% Bias Score
Trigema's Smooth Generational Shift and Continued Success
Wolfgang Grupp senior stepped down as head of Trigema in early 2024, handing leadership to his children, Bonita and Wolfgang Grupp junior, while remaining involved in production. The company, known for its German manufacturing and diverse sales channels, achieved a turnover of €113 million in 2024.
Trigema's Smooth Generational Shift and Continued Success
Wolfgang Grupp senior stepped down as head of Trigema in early 2024, handing leadership to his children, Bonita and Wolfgang Grupp junior, while remaining involved in production. The company, known for its German manufacturing and diverse sales channels, achieved a turnover of €113 million in 2024.
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56% Bias Score
EU Hesitates on Recognizing Venezuelan Opposition Leader Despite Sakharov Prize Win
Edmundo González, Venezuela's opposition presidential candidate, won the Sakharov Prize but hasn't secured formal recognition as president-elect from the EU, despite Italy and the US recognizing him; only the European Parliament formally acknowledged him, and Spain granted him political asylum.
EU Hesitates on Recognizing Venezuelan Opposition Leader Despite Sakharov Prize Win
Edmundo González, Venezuela's opposition presidential candidate, won the Sakharov Prize but hasn't secured formal recognition as president-elect from the EU, despite Italy and the US recognizing him; only the European Parliament formally acknowledged him, and Spain granted him political asylum.
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48% Bias Score