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Netherlands' Visa Crackdown Threatens Asian Restaurants
The termination of the Netherlands' "wokakkoord," a 2014 agreement streamlining work visas for Asian chefs, following a 2022 report exposing widespread exploitation, has resulted in the rejection of all visa applications for Asian cooks, threatening the closure of thousands of restaurants.
Netherlands' Visa Crackdown Threatens Asian Restaurants
The termination of the Netherlands' "wokakkoord," a 2014 agreement streamlining work visas for Asian chefs, following a 2022 report exposing widespread exploitation, has resulted in the rejection of all visa applications for Asian cooks, threatening the closure of thousands of restaurants.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine-Russia Talks: Differing Stances and Trump's Potential Role
Ukraine's Zelenskyy offered to negotiate with Russia in Istanbul, but his advisor Podolyak imposed conditions, requiring a meeting only with Putin. Russia responded that a ceasefire would only happen after a peace agreement, not a temporary truce. The potential for a Trump visit adds complexity.
Ukraine-Russia Talks: Differing Stances and Trump's Potential Role
Ukraine's Zelenskyy offered to negotiate with Russia in Istanbul, but his advisor Podolyak imposed conditions, requiring a meeting only with Putin. Russia responded that a ceasefire would only happen after a peace agreement, not a temporary truce. The potential for a Trump visit adds complexity.
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68% Bias Score
US-Brokered Release of Ilan Alexander from Hamas Captivity Sparks Israeli Controversy
Ilan Alexander, an American-Israeli citizen, was released from Hamas captivity in Gaza after 584 days, following direct US negotiations bypassing Israeli officials; this release has prompted further negotiations involving other hostages, while sparking controversy in Israel due to the lack of prior ...
US-Brokered Release of Ilan Alexander from Hamas Captivity Sparks Israeli Controversy
Ilan Alexander, an American-Israeli citizen, was released from Hamas captivity in Gaza after 584 days, following direct US negotiations bypassing Israeli officials; this release has prompted further negotiations involving other hostages, while sparking controversy in Israel due to the lack of prior ...
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32% Bias Score
Schneider Electric's Smart Factory: A 4IR Success Story
Schneider Electric's Le Vaudreuil factory, a modernized legacy site in France, reduced power consumption by 35%, material waste by 17%, and CO2 emissions by 25% since 2018, achieving a 10% increase in manufacturing efficiency and a 50% decrease in field failures using IIoT and automation.
Schneider Electric's Smart Factory: A 4IR Success Story
Schneider Electric's Le Vaudreuil factory, a modernized legacy site in France, reduced power consumption by 35%, material waste by 17%, and CO2 emissions by 25% since 2018, achieving a 10% increase in manufacturing efficiency and a 50% decrease in field failures using IIoT and automation.
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8% Bias Score
19 Million US Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder
A new study finds nearly 19 million U.S. children—1 in 4—have a parent with a substance use disorder, significantly higher than previous estimates; 7.6 million live with a parent with moderate or severe addiction, and alcohol use disorder affects 12 million parents.
19 Million US Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder
A new study finds nearly 19 million U.S. children—1 in 4—have a parent with a substance use disorder, significantly higher than previous estimates; 7.6 million live with a parent with moderate or severe addiction, and alcohol use disorder affects 12 million parents.
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24% Bias Score
U.S. Tariffs on Champagne Threaten French Producers
Fluctuating U.S. tariffs on European wine, ranging from potential 200% to a temporary 10% reduction, threaten the $26.9 million Champagne export market to the U.S., forcing French producers like Charles Fourny to seek stability in other markets like Brazil.
U.S. Tariffs on Champagne Threaten French Producers
Fluctuating U.S. tariffs on European wine, ranging from potential 200% to a temporary 10% reduction, threaten the $26.9 million Champagne export market to the U.S., forcing French producers like Charles Fourny to seek stability in other markets like Brazil.
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48% Bias Score
Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault
A Paris court convicted French actor Gerard Depardieu of sexually assaulting two women on the set of "Les Volets Verts" in 2021, sentencing him to 18 months in prison suspended, two years without civil rights, and ordering him to pay each victim €1000. The actor, currently filming in Portugal, was n...
Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault
A Paris court convicted French actor Gerard Depardieu of sexually assaulting two women on the set of "Les Volets Verts" in 2021, sentencing him to 18 months in prison suspended, two years without civil rights, and ordering him to pay each victim €1000. The actor, currently filming in Portugal, was n...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Undermines European Ceasefire Deadline in Ukraine
European leaders, despite knowing the unpredictable influence of Donald Trump's social media posts, presented a united front in threatening Russia with further sanctions if a ceasefire wasn't achieved by Monday evening, a deadline later undermined by Trump's call for direct talks between Putin and Z...
Trump Undermines European Ceasefire Deadline in Ukraine
European leaders, despite knowing the unpredictable influence of Donald Trump's social media posts, presented a united front in threatening Russia with further sanctions if a ceasefire wasn't achieved by Monday evening, a deadline later undermined by Trump's call for direct talks between Putin and Z...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Order Targets High Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order on May 12th aiming to lower U.S. prescription drug prices by tying them to the lowest prices in comparable developed countries, potentially saving Americans 50-90% on medication costs, but facing legal and implementation challenges and risking drug shortages...
Trump's Executive Order Targets High Prescription Drug Prices
President Trump signed an executive order on May 12th aiming to lower U.S. prescription drug prices by tying them to the lowest prices in comparable developed countries, potentially saving Americans 50-90% on medication costs, but facing legal and implementation challenges and risking drug shortages...
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40% Bias Score
Ancelotti to Leave Real Madrid for Brazil
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed he will leave the club on May 25th to become the manager of the Brazil national team, with Xabi Alonso reportedly set to replace him.
Ancelotti to Leave Real Madrid for Brazil
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed he will leave the club on May 25th to become the manager of the Brazil national team, with Xabi Alonso reportedly set to replace him.
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32% Bias Score
Pharmacists Fear Drug Tariffs Will Worsen Shortages, Raise Prices
President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals are causing widespread concern among pharmacists, who worry that the tariffs will exacerbate existing drug shortages and drive up prices, particularly for independent pharmacies operating on razor-thin margins.
Pharmacists Fear Drug Tariffs Will Worsen Shortages, Raise Prices
President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals are causing widespread concern among pharmacists, who worry that the tariffs will exacerbate existing drug shortages and drive up prices, particularly for independent pharmacies operating on razor-thin margins.
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48% Bias Score
Plastic Waste to Fuel: Young Innovator Develops Microwave Pyrolysis Solution
Julian Brown, a young innovator, is developing a microwave pyrolysis system to convert plastic waste into diesel fuel using solar power, offering a sustainable solution to the growing problem of plastic pollution and aiming to create a circular economy.
Plastic Waste to Fuel: Young Innovator Develops Microwave Pyrolysis Solution
Julian Brown, a young innovator, is developing a microwave pyrolysis system to convert plastic waste into diesel fuel using solar power, offering a sustainable solution to the growing problem of plastic pollution and aiming to create a circular economy.
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40% Bias Score
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