March 2025
April 2025
Climate Models Underestimate Extreme Weather Risk to Britain
A new study reveals that errors in climate models have underestimated the North Atlantic Oscillation's (NAO) potential impact on Britain, predicting unprecedented levels of extreme weather—including floods and storms—by 2100 due to amplified effects of water vapor under high-emissions scenarios.
Climate Models Underestimate Extreme Weather Risk to Britain
A new study reveals that errors in climate models have underestimated the North Atlantic Oscillation's (NAO) potential impact on Britain, predicting unprecedented levels of extreme weather—including floods and storms—by 2100 due to amplified effects of water vapor under high-emissions scenarios.
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48% Bias Score
Minsk Agreements' Repeated Failures in Eastern Ukraine
The Minsk agreements, intended to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine, repeatedly failed due to violations by both sides, exemplified by the Volnovaha bus attack in 2015 and continued shelling despite multiple ceasefires, such as the 2019 and 2020 agreements.
Minsk Agreements' Repeated Failures in Eastern Ukraine
The Minsk agreements, intended to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine, repeatedly failed due to violations by both sides, exemplified by the Volnovaha bus attack in 2015 and continued shelling despite multiple ceasefires, such as the 2019 and 2020 agreements.
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68% Bias Score
Trump CDC Nominee Withdraws Amid Anti-Vaccine Controversy
Dave Weldon withdrew his nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, amid controversy surrounding his anti-vaccine views and recent measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. His withdrawal follows the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., another anti-vaccine...
Trump CDC Nominee Withdraws Amid Anti-Vaccine Controversy
Dave Weldon withdrew his nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, amid controversy surrounding his anti-vaccine views and recent measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. His withdrawal follows the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., another anti-vaccine...
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48% Bias Score
Catalan Businesses Back Sánchez-ERC Fiscal Pact
Catalan business leaders endorse a new fiscal pact between the Spanish government and ERC, presenting it as an opportunity for Catalonia that won't harm other regions, prompting debate about its financial and political implications.
Catalan Businesses Back Sánchez-ERC Fiscal Pact
Catalan business leaders endorse a new fiscal pact between the Spanish government and ERC, presenting it as an opportunity for Catalonia that won't harm other regions, prompting debate about its financial and political implications.
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56% Bias Score
Spain and Palestine Sign Cultural Agreement, Underscoring State Recognition
Spain and Palestine signed a cultural cooperation agreement on October 26th, 2023, in Madrid, involving the Reina Sofía Museum, Filmoteca Española, Círculo de Bellas Artes, and Casa Árabe, to foster artistic coproduction and cultural exchange, symbolizing Spain's recognition of Palestine as a state ...
Spain and Palestine Sign Cultural Agreement, Underscoring State Recognition
Spain and Palestine signed a cultural cooperation agreement on October 26th, 2023, in Madrid, involving the Reina Sofía Museum, Filmoteca Española, Círculo de Bellas Artes, and Casa Árabe, to foster artistic coproduction and cultural exchange, symbolizing Spain's recognition of Palestine as a state ...
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64% Bias Score
Red Alert Issued for Emilia-Romagna Due to Severe Weather
A red weather alert is in effect for Emilia-Romagna, Italy, from midnight on Friday, March 14th, lasting 24 hours, due to anticipated heavy rainfall and high river levels, posing risks of flooding and landslides; schools are closed in Bologna and other affected areas.
Red Alert Issued for Emilia-Romagna Due to Severe Weather
A red weather alert is in effect for Emilia-Romagna, Italy, from midnight on Friday, March 14th, lasting 24 hours, due to anticipated heavy rainfall and high river levels, posing risks of flooding and landslides; schools are closed in Bologna and other affected areas.
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40% Bias Score
Mediterranean Sea: Deepest Point Found to be Heavily Polluted
A scientific team discovered 167 pieces of litter, including plastic, glass, and metal, at the bottom of the Calypso Deep (5,112m) in the Ionian Sea, highlighting the extent of marine pollution in the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean Sea: Deepest Point Found to be Heavily Polluted
A scientific team discovered 167 pieces of litter, including plastic, glass, and metal, at the bottom of the Calypso Deep (5,112m) in the Ionian Sea, highlighting the extent of marine pollution in the Mediterranean.
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs Delay Steel Shipment, UK Seeks Negotiation
Storms delayed two shipments of Marcegaglia steel, causing them to arrive after the US imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, forcing the company to choose between absorbing the costs or seeking leniency from the US government; the UK is negotiating with the US instead of retaliating like the E...
US Tariffs Delay Steel Shipment, UK Seeks Negotiation
Storms delayed two shipments of Marcegaglia steel, causing them to arrive after the US imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, forcing the company to choose between absorbing the costs or seeking leniency from the US government; the UK is negotiating with the US instead of retaliating like the E...
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44% Bias Score
ECJ Upholds Time Limits for Reclaiming Abusive Mortgage Expenses
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that Spain's five-year limit for reclaiming wrongly paid mortgage expenses due to abusive clauses is permissible, clarifying that while a claim for nullity may not have a deadline, a restitution claim does, ensuring similar treatment across comparable cases.
ECJ Upholds Time Limits for Reclaiming Abusive Mortgage Expenses
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that Spain's five-year limit for reclaiming wrongly paid mortgage expenses due to abusive clauses is permissible, clarifying that while a claim for nullity may not have a deadline, a restitution claim does, ensuring similar treatment across comparable cases.
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20% Bias Score
Spanish Parliament Demands Full Funding for Parental Leave Amidst EU Lawsuit
The Spanish Parliament approved a motion requiring the government to fully fund eight weeks of parental leave, rejecting the Socialist party's opposition due to a claimed €1.8 billion cost. This follows an EU lawsuit against Spain for non-compliance with the directive, resulting in potential fines e...
Spanish Parliament Demands Full Funding for Parental Leave Amidst EU Lawsuit
The Spanish Parliament approved a motion requiring the government to fully fund eight weeks of parental leave, rejecting the Socialist party's opposition due to a claimed €1.8 billion cost. This follows an EU lawsuit against Spain for non-compliance with the directive, resulting in potential fines e...
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48% Bias Score
€5 Million Confiscated from Italian Businessman with 'Ndrangheta Ties
Italian authorities confiscated €5 million in assets from Davide Boncompagni, a businessman with alleged ties to the Alvaro 'ndrangheta clan, including properties, luxury cars, businesses, and a horse ranch, following his November 2023 arrest and ongoing investigation into his criminal activities.
€5 Million Confiscated from Italian Businessman with 'Ndrangheta Ties
Italian authorities confiscated €5 million in assets from Davide Boncompagni, a businessman with alleged ties to the Alvaro 'ndrangheta clan, including properties, luxury cars, businesses, and a horse ranch, following his November 2023 arrest and ongoing investigation into his criminal activities.
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68% Bias Score
Mati Fire Trial: Prosecutor Seeks Conviction of 12 Officials
In the Mati fire trial, the prosecutor requested the conviction of 12 defendants, including high-ranking fire service officials and local government leaders, for alleged failures in command, communication, and resource allocation during the 2018 wildfire that resulted in significant loss of life.
Mati Fire Trial: Prosecutor Seeks Conviction of 12 Officials
In the Mati fire trial, the prosecutor requested the conviction of 12 defendants, including high-ranking fire service officials and local government leaders, for alleged failures in command, communication, and resource allocation during the 2018 wildfire that resulted in significant loss of life.
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64% Bias Score