December 2024
January 2025
AI-Driven Cancer Treatment in North Rhine-Westphalia Receives €20 Million Funding
In North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, approximately 100,000 people are diagnosed with cancer yearly; Minister-President Hendrik Wüst visited the West German Proton Therapy Center (WPE) in Essen, which uses AI and proton therapy to improve diagnosis and treatment, receiving €20 million in state funding...
AI-Driven Cancer Treatment in North Rhine-Westphalia Receives €20 Million Funding
In North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, approximately 100,000 people are diagnosed with cancer yearly; Minister-President Hendrik Wüst visited the West German Proton Therapy Center (WPE) in Essen, which uses AI and proton therapy to improve diagnosis and treatment, receiving €20 million in state funding...
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44% Bias Score
Elephant Tramples Handler at Sri Lankan Festival
In Galle, Sri Lanka, during the Perera festival, an elephant unexpectedly trampled its handler, who survived but was hospitalized; the incident caused a panicked public escape as the elephant rampaged through the streets.
Elephant Tramples Handler at Sri Lankan Festival
In Galle, Sri Lanka, during the Perera festival, an elephant unexpectedly trampled its handler, who survived but was hospitalized; the incident caused a panicked public escape as the elephant rampaged through the streets.
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48% Bias Score
Israeli MK Ben Ari Faces 59 Racism Charges
Former Israeli MK Michael Ben Ari is facing 59 charges of racism in the Kfar Saba Magistrate's Court for statements made between 2017 and 2023, during public speeches, media interviews, and social media posts, where he allegedly characterized Israeli Arabs as enemies and called for their exclusion f...
Israeli MK Ben Ari Faces 59 Racism Charges
Former Israeli MK Michael Ben Ari is facing 59 charges of racism in the Kfar Saba Magistrate's Court for statements made between 2017 and 2023, during public speeches, media interviews, and social media posts, where he allegedly characterized Israeli Arabs as enemies and called for their exclusion f...
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40% Bias Score
Urban Cowboy: From Brooklyn Brownstone to Global Hospitality Brand
Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks transformed their Brooklyn townhouse into Urban Cowboy, a boutique hotel brand emphasizing community and unique design, expanding to Nashville, the Catskills, and Denver, with future plans including a barestaurant and a potential beach house.
Urban Cowboy: From Brooklyn Brownstone to Global Hospitality Brand
Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks transformed their Brooklyn townhouse into Urban Cowboy, a boutique hotel brand emphasizing community and unique design, expanding to Nashville, the Catskills, and Denver, with future plans including a barestaurant and a potential beach house.
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48% Bias Score
Tunisian Recycling Plant Reduces Construction Costs, Tackles Waste
REG- Respect environnement Group Tunisie" recycles 1000 tons of construction and demolition waste daily in Ezzahra, transforming it into cheaper road materials; the company plans to expand nationally and internationally, tackling Tunisia's 13 million tons of annual construction waste.
Tunisian Recycling Plant Reduces Construction Costs, Tackles Waste
REG- Respect environnement Group Tunisie" recycles 1000 tons of construction and demolition waste daily in Ezzahra, transforming it into cheaper road materials; the company plans to expand nationally and internationally, tackling Tunisia's 13 million tons of annual construction waste.
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44% Bias Score
Greece to Launch Government App for Child Online Safety
Greece plans to launch a government-operated app, \"Kids Wallet,\" in March 2024 to enhance parental control of children's devices and verify online users' ages, aiming to mitigate risks of inappropriate content and excessive internet use among children under 15, based on a recent survey showing 76....
Greece to Launch Government App for Child Online Safety
Greece plans to launch a government-operated app, \"Kids Wallet,\" in March 2024 to enhance parental control of children's devices and verify online users' ages, aiming to mitigate risks of inappropriate content and excessive internet use among children under 15, based on a recent survey showing 76....
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40% Bias Score
Olivia Hussey, Juliet Actress, Dies at 73
Olivia Hussey, the actress who played Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, died at 73; her career, marked by early fame and later struggles, included a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures for alleged sexual harassment during the film's production.
Olivia Hussey, Juliet Actress, Dies at 73
Olivia Hussey, the actress who played Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, died at 73; her career, marked by early fame and later struggles, included a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures for alleged sexual harassment during the film's production.
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52% Bias Score
Westerscheldetunnel becomes toll-free for passenger vehicles
The Westerscheldetunnel in the Netherlands will be toll-free for passenger cars, motorcycles, and campervans starting today at 3 PM, ending a long campaign by Zeeland Tolvrij and a 5-10 euro toll, impacting the region's economy and social life.
Westerscheldetunnel becomes toll-free for passenger vehicles
The Westerscheldetunnel in the Netherlands will be toll-free for passenger cars, motorcycles, and campervans starting today at 3 PM, ending a long campaign by Zeeland Tolvrij and a 5-10 euro toll, impacting the region's economy and social life.
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44% Bias Score
Career Quicksand: The Need for Proactive Adaptation
A 2024 survey revealed that over 85% of managers and leaders would prefer forced career disruption to self-initiated change, highlighting the prevalence of "career quicksand"—a state of feeling stuck and lacking purpose in one's work—and the need for proactive adaptation and reinvention.
Career Quicksand: The Need for Proactive Adaptation
A 2024 survey revealed that over 85% of managers and leaders would prefer forced career disruption to self-initiated change, highlighting the prevalence of "career quicksand"—a state of feeling stuck and lacking purpose in one's work—and the need for proactive adaptation and reinvention.
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48% Bias Score
Malawi's Corporate Success Signals Strong Economic Recovery in 2024
Malawi's leading companies reported record profits in 2024, with NICO Holdings posting a 120% increase to MK131 billion, FDH Bank a 131% rise to MK41 billion, and Airtel Malawi a staggering 400% growth, signifying a robust economic recovery across diverse sectors despite global challenges.
Malawi's Corporate Success Signals Strong Economic Recovery in 2024
Malawi's leading companies reported record profits in 2024, with NICO Holdings posting a 120% increase to MK131 billion, FDH Bank a 131% rise to MK41 billion, and Airtel Malawi a staggering 400% growth, signifying a robust economic recovery across diverse sectors despite global challenges.
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40% Bias Score
FPL Proposes $2.48 Billion Rate Increase for System Expansion and Solar Energy
Florida Power & Light (FPL) will propose a four-year plan to raise base electric rates by roughly $2.48 billion from 2026-2027 to fund system expansion for its 6 million customers and invest in solar energy, with an average annual customer bill increase of 2.5% projected from 2025-2029.
FPL Proposes $2.48 Billion Rate Increase for System Expansion and Solar Energy
Florida Power & Light (FPL) will propose a four-year plan to raise base electric rates by roughly $2.48 billion from 2026-2027 to fund system expansion for its 6 million customers and invest in solar energy, with an average annual customer bill increase of 2.5% projected from 2025-2029.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Economic Confidence Index Rises Amidst Lingering Challenges
Turkey's December 2024 economic confidence index rose to 98.8, up from 97.1 in November, driven by improvements in various sectors, despite past economic challenges related to high inflation and controversial monetary policies.
Turkey's Economic Confidence Index Rises Amidst Lingering Challenges
Turkey's December 2024 economic confidence index rose to 98.8, up from 97.1 in November, driven by improvements in various sectors, despite past economic challenges related to high inflation and controversial monetary policies.
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40% Bias Score