March 2025
April 2025
German Coalition Talks: Key Disagreements on Criminal Justice and Data Retention
During German coalition talks, the SPD advocated for decriminalizing fare evasion and limiting data retention, while the CDU/CSU opposed these measures, also disagreeing on maintaining the police commissioner's office and the 'Chancenaufenthalt' law, with final decisions pending.
German Coalition Talks: Key Disagreements on Criminal Justice and Data Retention
During German coalition talks, the SPD advocated for decriminalizing fare evasion and limiting data retention, while the CDU/CSU opposed these measures, also disagreeing on maintaining the police commissioner's office and the 'Chancenaufenthalt' law, with final decisions pending.
Progress
44% Bias Score
K+S Wastewater Disposal Plan Rejected
The Kassel Regional Council rejected K+S's proposal to discharge saline wastewater into the Springen mine in Thuringia due to insufficient safety guarantees, halting a years-long process and raising concerns about job security and environmental protection.
K+S Wastewater Disposal Plan Rejected
The Kassel Regional Council rejected K+S's proposal to discharge saline wastewater into the Springen mine in Thuringia due to insufficient safety guarantees, halting a years-long process and raising concerns about job security and environmental protection.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ofwat to Ban Bonuses for Water Bosses Over Sewage Spills and Mismanagement
Ofwat plans to ban bonuses for water company CEOs in England starting April 1, 2024, if their companies receive a one-star rating from the Environment Agency, break consumer protection laws, breach licenses, or commit criminal offenses; however, critics argue this measure is insufficient.
Ofwat to Ban Bonuses for Water Bosses Over Sewage Spills and Mismanagement
Ofwat plans to ban bonuses for water company CEOs in England starting April 1, 2024, if their companies receive a one-star rating from the Environment Agency, break consumer protection laws, breach licenses, or commit criminal offenses; however, critics argue this measure is insufficient.
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52% Bias Score
Exotic Dancer's Income Decline Signals Potential US Recession
A Texas exotic dancer, known as Vulgar Vanity on TikTok, reports a significant income drop, aligning with the 'Stripper Index'—anecdotal economic recession indicator—showing reduced consumer spending on non-essential services, impacting her earnings from nearly $100,000 in a few months to barely scr...
Exotic Dancer's Income Decline Signals Potential US Recession
A Texas exotic dancer, known as Vulgar Vanity on TikTok, reports a significant income drop, aligning with the 'Stripper Index'—anecdotal economic recession indicator—showing reduced consumer spending on non-essential services, impacting her earnings from nearly $100,000 in a few months to barely scr...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Russia Limits Bank Withdrawals to Curb Fraud
Russia's State Duma passed amendments to banking laws, enabling banks to temporarily limit cash withdrawals (up to 50,000 rubles for 48 hours) upon detecting suspicious activity to combat the surge in card fraud (822,000 cases in 2024), while also introducing trusted representatives for transaction ...
Russia Limits Bank Withdrawals to Curb Fraud
Russia's State Duma passed amendments to banking laws, enabling banks to temporarily limit cash withdrawals (up to 50,000 rubles for 48 hours) upon detecting suspicious activity to combat the surge in card fraud (822,000 cases in 2024), while also introducing trusted representatives for transaction ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Naples Activists Demand Limits on Tourist Rentals Amidst Housing Crisis
The "Resta Abitante" campaign will present thousands of signatures in Naples on March 28th to demand immediate limits on tourist rentals, citing a 40% rent increase and a significant decrease in resident housing availability in historic neighborhoods, directly challenging the mayor's assessment of t...
Naples Activists Demand Limits on Tourist Rentals Amidst Housing Crisis
The "Resta Abitante" campaign will present thousands of signatures in Naples on March 28th to demand immediate limits on tourist rentals, citing a 40% rent increase and a significant decrease in resident housing availability in historic neighborhoods, directly challenging the mayor's assessment of t...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Lukashenko's Lavish Inauguration on Belarus's Day of Liberty
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a large-scale inauguration ceremony on March 25th, coinciding with the Day of Liberty, a date commemorating the 1918 independence declaration of the Belarusian National Republic, in contrast to his secretive 2020 inauguration.
Lukashenko's Lavish Inauguration on Belarus's Day of Liberty
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a large-scale inauguration ceremony on March 25th, coinciding with the Day of Liberty, a date commemorating the 1918 independence declaration of the Belarusian National Republic, in contrast to his secretive 2020 inauguration.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia Couple Charged with Murder in Infant Death
A Georgia couple is charged with second-degree murder and child cruelty after their six-week-old baby was found dead at home on March 2nd; investigators found evidence of methamphetamine and significant bruising on the baby, while the parents claim co-sleeping was the cause.
Georgia Couple Charged with Murder in Infant Death
A Georgia couple is charged with second-degree murder and child cruelty after their six-week-old baby was found dead at home on March 2nd; investigators found evidence of methamphetamine and significant bruising on the baby, while the parents claim co-sleeping was the cause.
Progress
52% Bias Score
West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health
West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.
West Virginia Bans Nine Food Additives to Combat Poor Health
West Virginia banned nine food additives—including Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5, and BHA—linked to cancer and hyperactivity, effective January 2028 for manufacturers and August 2024 for schools, aiming to improve the state's poor health metrics.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Waist Circumference Increase Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men
A Swedish study analyzing 340,000 health records found a significant link between increased waist circumference and cancer risk, particularly in men, where a 4-inch (11cm) increase over 14 years correlated with a 25% higher risk, highlighting waist circumference as a more effective measure than BMI ...
Waist Circumference Increase Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in Men
A Swedish study analyzing 340,000 health records found a significant link between increased waist circumference and cancer risk, particularly in men, where a 4-inch (11cm) increase over 14 years correlated with a 25% higher risk, highlighting waist circumference as a more effective measure than BMI ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
CNMC Investigates Sanitas and Generali for Antitrust Violations
Spain's CNMC is investigating insurers Sanitas and Generali for potential antitrust violations related to a 2022 agreement where Sanitas manages Generali's healthcare services, prompting concerns about price-fixing and anti-competitive practices impacting 140,000 customers and potentially setting a ...
CNMC Investigates Sanitas and Generali for Antitrust Violations
Spain's CNMC is investigating insurers Sanitas and Generali for potential antitrust violations related to a 2022 agreement where Sanitas manages Generali's healthcare services, prompting concerns about price-fixing and anti-competitive practices impacting 140,000 customers and potentially setting a ...
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24% Bias Score
Lukashenko Begins Seventh Term Amidst Controversy
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began his seventh term on Tuesday, January 26th, 2024, following a controversial election and amid accusations of US-backed attempts to overthrow his government.
Lukashenko Begins Seventh Term Amidst Controversy
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began his seventh term on Tuesday, January 26th, 2024, following a controversial election and amid accusations of US-backed attempts to overthrow his government.
Progress
56% Bias Score