February 2025
March 2025
High Shingles Vaccine Cost Exacerbates Public Health Crisis in Aging Netherlands
In the Netherlands, over 90,000 people contract shingles yearly, a painful infection with potential for lifelong nerve pain; the effective Shingrix vaccine isn't subsidized, costing almost €400, leading many to forgo vaccination despite a rising elderly population.
High Shingles Vaccine Cost Exacerbates Public Health Crisis in Aging Netherlands
In the Netherlands, over 90,000 people contract shingles yearly, a painful infection with potential for lifelong nerve pain; the effective Shingrix vaccine isn't subsidized, costing almost €400, leading many to forgo vaccination despite a rising elderly population.
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52% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas War Cripples Agriculture; Volunteers Help, but Government Action is Urgent
The Israel-Hamas war severely damaged Israeli agriculture, causing crop losses, price surges, and labor shortages; however, 95,000 volunteers helped salvage crops, while the crisis highlights the urgent need for government intervention.
Israel-Hamas War Cripples Agriculture; Volunteers Help, but Government Action is Urgent
The Israel-Hamas war severely damaged Israeli agriculture, causing crop losses, price surges, and labor shortages; however, 95,000 volunteers helped salvage crops, while the crisis highlights the urgent need for government intervention.
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52% Bias Score
CAPTCHA Crisis: Bots Challenge Humanity's Digital Identity
The increasing sophistication of bots is challenging the effectiveness of CAPTCHAs, highlighting a crisis of confidence in humanity's unique abilities and raising concerns about the future of internet security.
CAPTCHA Crisis: Bots Challenge Humanity's Digital Identity
The increasing sophistication of bots is challenging the effectiveness of CAPTCHAs, highlighting a crisis of confidence in humanity's unique abilities and raising concerns about the future of internet security.
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44% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Rejects US Deal on Rare-Earth Minerals Over Security Concerns
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected a US proposal for access to Ukraine's rare-earth minerals due to lack of security guarantees, prompting criticism from the White House; the proposal aimed to offset US aid to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy Rejects US Deal on Rare-Earth Minerals Over Security Concerns
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected a US proposal for access to Ukraine's rare-earth minerals due to lack of security guarantees, prompting criticism from the White House; the proposal aimed to offset US aid to Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
Europe's Most Wanted Drug Trafficker Murdered in Mexico
Marco Ebben, a 32-year-old convicted drug trafficker and one of Europe's most wanted fugitives, was shot dead outside Mexico City this week, likely by a rival gang; he had previously been convicted of smuggling 400kgs of cocaine and faked his own death in 2024.
Europe's Most Wanted Drug Trafficker Murdered in Mexico
Marco Ebben, a 32-year-old convicted drug trafficker and one of Europe's most wanted fugitives, was shot dead outside Mexico City this week, likely by a rival gang; he had previously been convicted of smuggling 400kgs of cocaine and faked his own death in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Argentine President Faces Backlash After Cryptocurrency Promotion Leads to "Rug Pull"
Argentine President Javier Milei's endorsement of the cryptocurrency "$LIBRA", which subsequently crashed, has caused a political storm, with accusations of fraud and calls for an investigation into potential government misconduct; approximately \$4.4 billion was impacted in a suspected "rug pull".
Argentine President Faces Backlash After Cryptocurrency Promotion Leads to "Rug Pull"
Argentine President Javier Milei's endorsement of the cryptocurrency "$LIBRA", which subsequently crashed, has caused a political storm, with accusations of fraud and calls for an investigation into potential government misconduct; approximately \$4.4 billion was impacted in a suspected "rug pull".
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60% Bias Score
Milei Faces Impeachment After "$LIBRA" Crypto Crash
Argentine President Javier Milei promoted the cryptocurrency "$LIBRA", causing its market cap to reach over \$4 billion before a 95% crash resulting in losses for 40,000 investors; he now faces impeachment proceedings.
Milei Faces Impeachment After "$LIBRA" Crypto Crash
Argentine President Javier Milei promoted the cryptocurrency "$LIBRA", causing its market cap to reach over \$4 billion before a 95% crash resulting in losses for 40,000 investors; he now faces impeachment proceedings.
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48% Bias Score
Musk Urged to Investigate Millions in US Funds to Israeli Organizations
Israeli MK Yitzhak Kreuzer, with Ad Kan's support, requested Elon Musk's investigation into millions of US dollars allocated by USAID to Israeli NGOs, media outlets, and journalists, raising concerns about improper influence in Israeli affairs and echoing a recent case of antisemitic content funded ...
Musk Urged to Investigate Millions in US Funds to Israeli Organizations
Israeli MK Yitzhak Kreuzer, with Ad Kan's support, requested Elon Musk's investigation into millions of US dollars allocated by USAID to Israeli NGOs, media outlets, and journalists, raising concerns about improper influence in Israeli affairs and echoing a recent case of antisemitic content funded ...
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60% Bias Score
FEMA Response to Hurricane Helene Fuels Calls for Agency Elimination
Hurricane Helene, the most damaging storm in North Carolina history, caused $59.6 billion in damages; FEMA's response has been criticized for delays and denials, despite providing nearly $750 million in aid; President Trump's suggestion to eliminate FEMA reflects widespread frustration.
FEMA Response to Hurricane Helene Fuels Calls for Agency Elimination
Hurricane Helene, the most damaging storm in North Carolina history, caused $59.6 billion in damages; FEMA's response has been criticized for delays and denials, despite providing nearly $750 million in aid; President Trump's suggestion to eliminate FEMA reflects widespread frustration.
Progress
48% Bias Score
UK Risks Becoming Global Hub for Radical Islam, Analyst Warns
A counter-extremism analyst warns that Britain could become a global center for radical Islam unless the government takes stronger action against extremist groups exploiting freedom of speech and influencing elections; this is happening while some Middle Eastern countries are rolling back ultra-cons...
UK Risks Becoming Global Hub for Radical Islam, Analyst Warns
A counter-extremism analyst warns that Britain could become a global center for radical Islam unless the government takes stronger action against extremist groups exploiting freedom of speech and influencing elections; this is happening while some Middle Eastern countries are rolling back ultra-cons...
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56% Bias Score
German Football Fans Protest Rise of Far-Right AfD
German football clubs and fans are actively protesting the rise of the far-right AfD party, with demonstrations in stadiums and public spaces, highlighting the intersection of politics and sport in Germany.
German Football Fans Protest Rise of Far-Right AfD
German football clubs and fans are actively protesting the rise of the far-right AfD party, with demonstrations in stadiums and public spaces, highlighting the intersection of politics and sport in Germany.
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36% Bias Score
Death of FC Porto's Longtime President, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa
Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, former president of FC Porto for 42 years (1982-2024), passed away at 87, leaving behind a legacy of 2,591 wins and 68 national and international titles, transforming the club from a regional team to a European powerhouse, despite controversies like the 'Golden Whistle' sc...
Death of FC Porto's Longtime President, Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa
Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, former president of FC Porto for 42 years (1982-2024), passed away at 87, leaving behind a legacy of 2,591 wins and 68 national and international titles, transforming the club from a regional team to a European powerhouse, despite controversies like the 'Golden Whistle' sc...
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48% Bias Score