March 2025
April 2025
Successful Colon Cancer Surgery Highlights Turkey's Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Retired Ahmet Gürel from Ankara successfully underwent colon cancer surgery after a malignant polyp was detected during a free cancer screening at a Healthy Life Center (SHM) in Turkey; the SHM program conducted 4,155,000 cancer screenings in 2024, referring 158,364 individuals for further testing.
Successful Colon Cancer Surgery Highlights Turkey's Nationwide Cancer Screening Program
Retired Ahmet Gürel from Ankara successfully underwent colon cancer surgery after a malignant polyp was detected during a free cancer screening at a Healthy Life Center (SHM) in Turkey; the SHM program conducted 4,155,000 cancer screenings in 2024, referring 158,364 individuals for further testing.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Regressive Electricity Pricing System Disproportionately Impacts Low-Consumption Households
Turkey's AK Party implemented a new electricity pricing system, where percentage increases are higher for lower consumption; for example, a 166 TL bill increased to 399 TL (140%), while a 4415 TL bill rose to 7485 TL (70%). This was announced on November 16th, 2024, leaving consumers little time to ...
Turkey's Regressive Electricity Pricing System Disproportionately Impacts Low-Consumption Households
Turkey's AK Party implemented a new electricity pricing system, where percentage increases are higher for lower consumption; for example, a 166 TL bill increased to 399 TL (140%), while a 4415 TL bill rose to 7485 TL (70%). This was announced on November 16th, 2024, leaving consumers little time to ...
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44% Bias Score
Vox Challenges Catalonia Immigration Bill, Citing Constitutional Violation
Vox initiated a parliamentary challenge against a bill delegating immigration powers to Catalonia, arguing it violates Article 149 of the Spanish Constitution, which reserves immigration authority to the central government; the party plans further legal action if the bill progresses.
Vox Challenges Catalonia Immigration Bill, Citing Constitutional Violation
Vox initiated a parliamentary challenge against a bill delegating immigration powers to Catalonia, arguing it violates Article 149 of the Spanish Constitution, which reserves immigration authority to the central government; the party plans further legal action if the bill progresses.
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52% Bias Score
Stricter Regulations on Disguised Employment to Reduce Independent Contractor Hiring in the Netherlands
Over 42 percent of Dutch companies hiring independent contractors in 2024 anticipate hiring fewer in 2025 due to stricter government enforcement of regulations against disguised employment starting January 1, 2025, impacting sectors like hospitality, agriculture, and construction.
Stricter Regulations on Disguised Employment to Reduce Independent Contractor Hiring in the Netherlands
Over 42 percent of Dutch companies hiring independent contractors in 2024 anticipate hiring fewer in 2025 due to stricter government enforcement of regulations against disguised employment starting January 1, 2025, impacting sectors like hospitality, agriculture, and construction.
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40% Bias Score
Mother's Campaign Brings Coma Patient Son Home From Thailand
A Rostov-on-Don resident, Denis, fell into a coma in Thailand after suffering injuries; his mother, Natalia Ivanova, launched a successful social media campaign to raise funds for his repatriation and ongoing rehabilitation in Russia.
Mother's Campaign Brings Coma Patient Son Home From Thailand
A Rostov-on-Don resident, Denis, fell into a coma in Thailand after suffering injuries; his mother, Natalia Ivanova, launched a successful social media campaign to raise funds for his repatriation and ongoing rehabilitation in Russia.
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44% Bias Score
Ayalon Highway Closure and Train Service Disruption Due to Bridge Construction
Ayalon Highway will be closed and Israel Railways service between Beit Yehoshua and Tel Aviv Savidor Central stations will be suspended on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10 PM to Saturday, October 27, 2023, at 4 PM, due to bridge construction near Herzliya station. This is one of nine such planned...
Ayalon Highway Closure and Train Service Disruption Due to Bridge Construction
Ayalon Highway will be closed and Israel Railways service between Beit Yehoshua and Tel Aviv Savidor Central stations will be suspended on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10 PM to Saturday, October 27, 2023, at 4 PM, due to bridge construction near Herzliya station. This is one of nine such planned...
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52% Bias Score
Death of Jazz Legend Roy Ayers at 84
American jazz vibraphonist and singer Roy Ayers, known as the Godfather of Neo-Soul, died on March 4th in New York at age 84 after a long illness; his family announced his death and described his career as highly influential, citing his 1976 hit album "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and numerous coll...
Death of Jazz Legend Roy Ayers at 84
American jazz vibraphonist and singer Roy Ayers, known as the Godfather of Neo-Soul, died on March 4th in New York at age 84 after a long illness; his family announced his death and described his career as highly influential, citing his 1976 hit album "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and numerous coll...
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0% Bias Score
Ayuso Deflects Blame for Nursing Home Deaths Amidst Legal Battles and Political Tensions
Madrid's President Ayuso deflected criticism over 7,291 nursing home deaths during the pandemic by citing Spain's 130,000 total deaths, amidst 80 ongoing lawsuits and her controversial remarks dismissing opposition as "mierdas.
Ayuso Deflects Blame for Nursing Home Deaths Amidst Legal Battles and Political Tensions
Madrid's President Ayuso deflected criticism over 7,291 nursing home deaths during the pandemic by citing Spain's 130,000 total deaths, amidst 80 ongoing lawsuits and her controversial remarks dismissing opposition as "mierdas.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Police Officer Teaches Seniors to Avoid Online Scams
Police officer Marc Slaats-Brouwers holds workshops in the Netherlands educating seniors about online scams targeting them, often resulting in significant financial losses, and advocating for increased awareness and preventative measures.
Dutch Police Officer Teaches Seniors to Avoid Online Scams
Police officer Marc Slaats-Brouwers holds workshops in the Netherlands educating seniors about online scams targeting them, often resulting in significant financial losses, and advocating for increased awareness and preventative measures.
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20% Bias Score
European Indoor Athletics Championships: Innovation and Tradition Collide
The European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, starting Thursday, showcase innovations such as a retractable shot-put cage and a planned LED wavelight system, aiming to modernize the sport and attract younger viewers, while facing challenges balancing innovation with fair com...
European Indoor Athletics Championships: Innovation and Tradition Collide
The European Indoor Athletics Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, starting Thursday, showcase innovations such as a retractable shot-put cage and a planned LED wavelight system, aiming to modernize the sport and attract younger viewers, while facing challenges balancing innovation with fair com...
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32% Bias Score
Israeli Government Shifts NIS 1 Billion in Yeshiva Funding to Budget Base
The Israeli government moved approximately NIS 1 billion in yeshiva funding from "coalition funds" to the 2025 budget base, granting greater legal legitimacy and long-term stability, a move celebrated by Shas and Degel Hatorah but opposed by Agudat Yisrael.
Israeli Government Shifts NIS 1 Billion in Yeshiva Funding to Budget Base
The Israeli government moved approximately NIS 1 billion in yeshiva funding from "coalition funds" to the 2025 budget base, granting greater legal legitimacy and long-term stability, a move celebrated by Shas and Degel Hatorah but opposed by Agudat Yisrael.
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44% Bias Score
Moderna Stock Surges on Patent Win, but Weak Financials Raise Concerns
Moderna's stock jumped 16% after winning a patent infringement case against BioNTech and Pfizer, but its weak recent financial performance, including a 66% quarterly revenue drop and negative operating margins, raises concerns for investors despite a strong balance sheet.
Moderna Stock Surges on Patent Win, but Weak Financials Raise Concerns
Moderna's stock jumped 16% after winning a patent infringement case against BioNTech and Pfizer, but its weak recent financial performance, including a 66% quarterly revenue drop and negative operating margins, raises concerns for investors despite a strong balance sheet.
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60% Bias Score