December 2024
January 2025
UK Political Landscape: Labour's Economic Mismanagement and Opposition Challenges
The UK's Conservative Party faces electoral challenges due to voter dissatisfaction, while the Labour government's economic policies, such as increased taxation and reduced growth, are negatively affecting the population; the rise of third parties further complicates the political landscape.
UK Political Landscape: Labour's Economic Mismanagement and Opposition Challenges
The UK's Conservative Party faces electoral challenges due to voter dissatisfaction, while the Labour government's economic policies, such as increased taxation and reduced growth, are negatively affecting the population; the rise of third parties further complicates the political landscape.
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64% Bias Score
Bengals Edge Broncos in Overtime Thriller, Playoff Hopes Remain Alive
The Cincinnati Bengals edged out the Denver Broncos 30-24 in overtime, with Joe Burrow throwing for 412 yards and three touchdowns, and Tee Higgins catching 11 passes for 131 yards; both teams now face crucial Week 18 games impacting their playoff chances.
Bengals Edge Broncos in Overtime Thriller, Playoff Hopes Remain Alive
The Cincinnati Bengals edged out the Denver Broncos 30-24 in overtime, with Joe Burrow throwing for 412 yards and three touchdowns, and Tee Higgins catching 11 passes for 131 yards; both teams now face crucial Week 18 games impacting their playoff chances.
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40% Bias Score
UK Ex-Offender Employment Rate Hits 31.1% within Six Months of Release
In the UK, 31.1% of released prisoners are employed within six months, a substantial rise from 26% the previous year and more than double the post-pandemic rate, with companies like Timpson leading the way by employing 12% ex-offenders, demonstrating a commitment to rehabilitation and reducing recid...
UK Ex-Offender Employment Rate Hits 31.1% within Six Months of Release
In the UK, 31.1% of released prisoners are employed within six months, a substantial rise from 26% the previous year and more than double the post-pandemic rate, with companies like Timpson leading the way by employing 12% ex-offenders, demonstrating a commitment to rehabilitation and reducing recid...
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44% Bias Score
Afghanistan Launches Retaliatory Attacks on Pakistan After Airstrikes
In retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes that killed civilians, the Afghan Taliban launched attacks on "several points" beyond the Durand Line, a disputed border with Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Afghanistan Launches Retaliatory Attacks on Pakistan After Airstrikes
In retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes that killed civilians, the Afghan Taliban launched attacks on "several points" beyond the Durand Line, a disputed border with Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two nations.
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36% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
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12% Bias Score
Human Composting Gains Popularity as Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative
Human composting, now legal in 12 US states, transforms human remains into approximately 300 pounds of soil in 45 days using a natural decomposition process, offering a climate-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
Human Composting Gains Popularity as Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative
Human composting, now legal in 12 US states, transforms human remains into approximately 300 pounds of soil in 45 days using a natural decomposition process, offering a climate-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
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52% Bias Score
Australia's 2025 Electric Vehicle Surge
Australia's new vehicle emission standards, effective January 2025, are expected to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles available, with many new models and brands entering the market, though delayed enforcement and loopholes may slow progress.
Australia's 2025 Electric Vehicle Surge
Australia's new vehicle emission standards, effective January 2025, are expected to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles available, with many new models and brands entering the market, though delayed enforcement and loopholes may slow progress.
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40% Bias Score
Victorian MPs Suspended for Over 100 Hours in 2024
Victorian state MPs faced over 100 hours of suspensions in 2024 due to disruptive behavior, exceeding the previous year's total, with Matthew Guy receiving the most suspensions (13) despite a higher number of ejections for other MPs.
Victorian MPs Suspended for Over 100 Hours in 2024
Victorian state MPs faced over 100 hours of suspensions in 2024 due to disruptive behavior, exceeding the previous year's total, with Matthew Guy receiving the most suspensions (13) despite a higher number of ejections for other MPs.
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48% Bias Score
2025 UK Local Elections: Reform UK's Challenge to Conservatives and Labour
The 2025 English local elections on May 1st will be a critical test for Reform UK, challenging both Conservative and Labour parties and potentially reshaping the UK's political landscape due to the party's growing popularity and impact on the right-of-center vote.
2025 UK Local Elections: Reform UK's Challenge to Conservatives and Labour
The 2025 English local elections on May 1st will be a critical test for Reform UK, challenging both Conservative and Labour parties and potentially reshaping the UK's political landscape due to the party's growing popularity and impact on the right-of-center vote.
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56% Bias Score
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
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52% Bias Score
Hospital Price Transparency Regulations Show Mixed Results
Despite regulations requiring hospitals and insurers to post negotiated prices since 2021 and 2022, the impact on patient costs remains unclear, with studies showing mixed results, and compliance challenges persisting, although some price decreases are noted for high-cost services.
Hospital Price Transparency Regulations Show Mixed Results
Despite regulations requiring hospitals and insurers to post negotiated prices since 2021 and 2022, the impact on patient costs remains unclear, with studies showing mixed results, and compliance challenges persisting, although some price decreases are noted for high-cost services.
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40% Bias Score
Baywa Announces Restructuring Plan to Address €5.3 Billion Debt
To alleviate its nearly €5.3 billion debt, Baywa, Germany's largest agricultural trader, plans a restructuring including a €150 million capital increase, the sale of its Austrian subsidiary Raiffeisen Ware Austria for €176 million by end of March 2025, and potential divestment of its renewable energ...
Baywa Announces Restructuring Plan to Address €5.3 Billion Debt
To alleviate its nearly €5.3 billion debt, Baywa, Germany's largest agricultural trader, plans a restructuring including a €150 million capital increase, the sale of its Austrian subsidiary Raiffeisen Ware Austria for €176 million by end of March 2025, and potential divestment of its renewable energ...
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44% Bias Score