February 2025
March 2025
Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations and Mortality Rates
The American Cancer Society recommends colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45 for average-risk individuals, continuing to age 75, significantly reducing mortality rates; however, deaths are rising among those under 55.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations and Mortality Rates
The American Cancer Society recommends colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45 for average-risk individuals, continuing to age 75, significantly reducing mortality rates; however, deaths are rising among those under 55.
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48% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Transfer of Venezuelan Immigrants to Guantanamo
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to Guantanamo Bay, halting the administration's immigration crackdown following a lawsuit alleging false accusations and denial of legal counsel.
Judge Blocks Transfer of Venezuelan Immigrants to Guantanamo
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to Guantanamo Bay, halting the administration's immigration crackdown following a lawsuit alleging false accusations and denial of legal counsel.
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40% Bias Score
Mum Funds Cancer Treatment Unapproved by NHS
A UK mother of two is fundraising for private chemosaturation treatment (£46,000 per round) for liver cancer after her ocular melanoma spread, as the NHS does not fund this treatment, despite Mayor Andy Burnham's offer to intervene.
Mum Funds Cancer Treatment Unapproved by NHS
A UK mother of two is fundraising for private chemosaturation treatment (£46,000 per round) for liver cancer after her ocular melanoma spread, as the NHS does not fund this treatment, despite Mayor Andy Burnham's offer to intervene.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Hessian Kindergartens Face Staff Shortages, Prompting Calls for Bureaucracy Reduction
Facing staff shortages in Hessian kindergartens, the Hessian Association of Cities and Municipalities (HSGB) calls for reduced bureaucracy to improve recruitment. A 2024 study showed only 36 percent of kindergartens had a high proportion of qualified staff in 2023, leading to the employment of unqua...
Hessian Kindergartens Face Staff Shortages, Prompting Calls for Bureaucracy Reduction
Facing staff shortages in Hessian kindergartens, the Hessian Association of Cities and Municipalities (HSGB) calls for reduced bureaucracy to improve recruitment. A 2024 study showed only 36 percent of kindergartens had a high proportion of qualified staff in 2023, leading to the employment of unqua...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Hamburg's Initiative Cuts Housing Construction Costs by Up to €2,000 per Square Meter
Hamburg's "Initiative Kostenreduziertes Bauen" aims to reduce new housing construction costs by up to €2,000 per square meter through streamlined processes and legally sound alternatives, involving over 200 experts from various sectors and aiming for a one-third reduction in overall costs.
Hamburg's Initiative Cuts Housing Construction Costs by Up to €2,000 per Square Meter
Hamburg's "Initiative Kostenreduziertes Bauen" aims to reduce new housing construction costs by up to €2,000 per square meter through streamlined processes and legally sound alternatives, involving over 200 experts from various sectors and aiming for a one-third reduction in overall costs.
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52% Bias Score
UK Energy Bills to Surge £109 in April
UK energy bills are set to rise by up to £109 in April for 26 million households on default tariffs due to a 6% Ofgem price cap increase to £1,847, driven by 15-month high wholesale prices; experts urge consumers to switch to fixed-rate deals to avoid higher costs.
UK Energy Bills to Surge £109 in April
UK energy bills are set to rise by up to £109 in April for 26 million households on default tariffs due to a 6% Ofgem price cap increase to £1,847, driven by 15-month high wholesale prices; experts urge consumers to switch to fixed-rate deals to avoid higher costs.
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60% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in Texas: 10 Cases, 7 Hospitalized
Texas health officials report a measles outbreak in Gaines County, affecting 10 unvaccinated individuals, eight of whom are school-aged children, with seven hospitalized; the highly contagious nature of the virus necessitates immediate action to prevent further spread.
Measles Outbreak in Texas: 10 Cases, 7 Hospitalized
Texas health officials report a measles outbreak in Gaines County, affecting 10 unvaccinated individuals, eight of whom are school-aged children, with seven hospitalized; the highly contagious nature of the virus necessitates immediate action to prevent further spread.
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56% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer of Venezuelan Immigrants to Guantanamo
A New Mexico federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to send three Venezuelan immigrants detained in El Paso, accused of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, to Guantanamo Bay, highlighting concerns over due process and access to legal counsel.
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer of Venezuelan Immigrants to Guantanamo
A New Mexico federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to send three Venezuelan immigrants detained in El Paso, accused of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, to Guantanamo Bay, highlighting concerns over due process and access to legal counsel.
Progress
40% Bias Score
France's 2005 Disability Law: Unfulfilled Promises After 20 Years
Twenty years after France's ambitious 2005 law on disability rights, significant shortcomings persist, particularly in employment where the unemployment rate for disabled workers is double the national average, despite measures such as the creation of the Fonds pour l'insertion des personnes handica...
France's 2005 Disability Law: Unfulfilled Promises After 20 Years
Twenty years after France's ambitious 2005 law on disability rights, significant shortcomings persist, particularly in employment where the unemployment rate for disabled workers is double the national average, despite measures such as the creation of the Fonds pour l'insertion des personnes handica...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Verdi's Hamburg Strike: Warning Shot in Public Sector Wage Dispute
Verdi called for a warning strike in Hamburg on February 9th, 2024, impacting various sectors including hospitals and public transport, demanding an 8 percent wage increase or €350 more monthly for over 2.5 million workers, with further escalation threatened if negotiations fail.
Verdi's Hamburg Strike: Warning Shot in Public Sector Wage Dispute
Verdi called for a warning strike in Hamburg on February 9th, 2024, impacting various sectors including hospitals and public transport, demanding an 8 percent wage increase or €350 more monthly for over 2.5 million workers, with further escalation threatened if negotiations fail.
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36% Bias Score
Lauper's Chaotic, Charming Farewell Tour
Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour," her first arena tour since 1987, is marked by technical difficulties, unconventional stage antics, and a unique connection with the audience, even at age 71, despite her announcement that it will be her last tour.
Lauper's Chaotic, Charming Farewell Tour
Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour," her first arena tour since 1987, is marked by technical difficulties, unconventional stage antics, and a unique connection with the audience, even at age 71, despite her announcement that it will be her last tour.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Farage Rejects Tory Pact, Considers Alliance With Johnson
Nigel Farage rejected a pact with the Conservative Party due to a lack of trust, while remaining open to working with Boris Johnson; allies of Farage and Conservatives met to discuss forming a 'mega party' of the right, though the leaders deny sanctioning the talks.
Farage Rejects Tory Pact, Considers Alliance With Johnson
Nigel Farage rejected a pact with the Conservative Party due to a lack of trust, while remaining open to working with Boris Johnson; allies of Farage and Conservatives met to discuss forming a 'mega party' of the right, though the leaders deny sanctioning the talks.
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64% Bias Score