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Former Footballer Highlights Mental Health Struggles in Professional Sport

Former Reading FC striker Simon Church discussed his mental health struggles during his career, highlighting the lack of support and open dialogue within football; this led to a one-off initiative with Reading FC and the mental health charity Beder sponsoring shirts to raise awareness and promote co...

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12% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
theglobeandmail.com
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BC United Receives $223,000 in Donations Post-Election Suspension

Following the suspension of its campaign in the 2024 BC provincial election, the BC United party received over $223,000 in donations, mostly via automatic monthly bank transfers, including $86,000 after the October 19th vote, raising concerns about campaign finance regulations.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
faz.net
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Internal Conflict within German Green Party over AfD Rise and Immigration Policy

Ricarda Lang criticized Robert Habeck's handling of the AfD's rise, accusing him of neglecting the issue and seeking consensus with other parties, while Habeck presented himself as a consensus-builder among the major parties, sparking internal conflict within the Green Party.

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72% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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EU Investigates Shein for Consumer Protection Violations

The EU Commission launched an investigation into Shein for potential consumer protection violations, including unfair contract terms and practices, prompting stricter customs checks and fees for shipments from third countries; Shein stated it will cooperate with authorities.

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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BSW's Wagenknecht: Bundestag Election Decisive for Party's Future

Sahra Wagenknecht, chairwoman of the BSW party, views the upcoming German Bundestag election as pivotal for her political future and the party's success, with current polls showing the BSW at 4-6 percent, facing a 5 percent threshold for parliamentary entry; the party's five-point plan focuses on ec...

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Spinal Cord Implant Shows Promise for ALS Treatment

A spinal cord implant significantly improved muscle strength and mobility in three ALS patients, showing promise for a new treatment approach to this incurable genetic disease, according to a small, one-month pilot study published in Nature Medicine.

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20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Cost of Replacing Barlinnie Prison Nearly Doubles to £1 Billion

The replacement of Scotland's Barlinnie prison, HMP Glasgow, will cost £998.4 million, almost double the previous estimate, and open in 2028, three years late, due to rising construction costs and external factors such as Covid-19, Brexit and the war in Ukraine.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Memoir Explores Food, Family, and Identity Through Generations

The author's memoir, "How to Share an Egg," explores her unique upbringing as the child of Holocaust survivors and immigrants, focusing on her family's culinary traditions and their role in shaping identity and resilience.

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12% Bias Score

No Poverty
welt.de
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Saxon Parliament Proposes Enquete Commission to Address €1 Billion Municipal Budget Deficit

The AfD and Freie Wähler in Saxony's parliament propose a two-year Enquete commission starting in April to tackle over €1 billion in municipal budget shortfalls (€270 million for counties, €225 million for municipalities, and €520 million for cities), aiming for a fairer tax revenue distribution bet...

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Reduced Inequality
dw.com
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Turkey's Economic Ambitions in Post-War Syria

Turkey, which has hosted millions of Syrian refugees since 2011, now seeks to profit from Syria's reconstruction, despite recent Syrian customs measures increasing tariffs on Turkish goods by up to 500%.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
dw.com
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Germany's Refugee Mental Health Crisis Fuels Election Debate

Knife and car attacks in Germany, perpetrated by individuals with mental illnesses, have fueled election-year debate about immigration and mental healthcare, revealing critical shortages in services and highlighting the need for systematic assessments and increased support.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
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Grainger's Rental Income Surges 15% Amidst UK Housing Shortage

Grainger, Britain's largest private landlord and BTR developer, announced a 15% increase in rental income over the past four months due to strong demand and limited supply in the mid-market rental sector; the company plans to convert to a REIT by 2025, focusing on higher-yielding BTR opportunities.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality