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UN Resolution Condemns Afghan Human Rights Situation; Russia Abstains
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution expressing deep concern about human rights in Afghanistan, with 116 yes votes, 12 abstentions (including Russia), and 2 no votes (US and Israel); the resolution highlights dire conditions and lack of inclusivity, while Russia has formally recognized the T...
UN Resolution Condemns Afghan Human Rights Situation; Russia Abstains
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution expressing deep concern about human rights in Afghanistan, with 116 yes votes, 12 abstentions (including Russia), and 2 no votes (US and Israel); the resolution highlights dire conditions and lack of inclusivity, while Russia has formally recognized the T...
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44% Bias Score
VA Cancels Plans for Mass Layoffs, Will Reduce Staff by 30,000
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will not conduct mass layoffs, instead reducing its staff by roughly 30,000 employees by September, primarily through attrition, a hiring freeze, and deferred resignations, after previously considering cutting 80,000 jobs.
VA Cancels Plans for Mass Layoffs, Will Reduce Staff by 30,000
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will not conduct mass layoffs, instead reducing its staff by roughly 30,000 employees by September, primarily through attrition, a hiring freeze, and deferred resignations, after previously considering cutting 80,000 jobs.
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40% Bias Score
Charges Stayed Against Alberta Spiritual Leader
Two of six sexual assault charges against prominent Alberta spiritual leader John de Ruiter and his wife have been stayed by the Crown; they will face trial on the remaining charges in January, which are expected to last more than four months.
Charges Stayed Against Alberta Spiritual Leader
Two of six sexual assault charges against prominent Alberta spiritual leader John de Ruiter and his wife have been stayed by the Crown; they will face trial on the remaining charges in January, which are expected to last more than four months.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin Street Racing Investigations Remain High Despite Recent Decrease
In the first half of 2025, Berlin authorities launched 448 investigations into illegal street racing, a slightly lower number than the same period in 2024, yet still highlighting the persistent problem, with a recent incident resulting in the death of a pedestrian. This follows at least 5,600 cases ...
Berlin Street Racing Investigations Remain High Despite Recent Decrease
In the first half of 2025, Berlin authorities launched 448 investigations into illegal street racing, a slightly lower number than the same period in 2024, yet still highlighting the persistent problem, with a recent incident resulting in the death of a pedestrian. This follows at least 5,600 cases ...
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32% Bias Score
Bavaria: 14 Poisoned Birds of Prey in First Half of 2025
During the first half of 2025, 14 birds of prey were found poisoned in Bavaria, exceeding the 13 cases reported in 2024. The banned insecticide Carbofuran is the most common poison identified; investigations are ongoing, and convictions remain elusive.
Bavaria: 14 Poisoned Birds of Prey in First Half of 2025
During the first half of 2025, 14 birds of prey were found poisoned in Bavaria, exceeding the 13 cases reported in 2024. The banned insecticide Carbofuran is the most common poison identified; investigations are ongoing, and convictions remain elusive.
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40% Bias Score
Sandoz CEO Rejects US Tariffs, Prioritizes European Investment
Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor criticizes US pharmaceutical tariffs, citing their counterproductive impact on investment and advocating for stronger regulations on originator companies to foster competition. Sandoz is instead heavily investing in Slovenia, exceeding \$1.1 billion by 2029.
Sandoz CEO Rejects US Tariffs, Prioritizes European Investment
Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor criticizes US pharmaceutical tariffs, citing their counterproductive impact on investment and advocating for stronger regulations on originator companies to foster competition. Sandoz is instead heavily investing in Slovenia, exceeding \$1.1 billion by 2029.
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40% Bias Score
Mamdani's Columbia Application Shows Below-Median SAT Score, Complex Racial Identification
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's 2009 Columbia University application revealed a below-median SAT score and self-identification as both "Asian" and "Black/African American," prompting questions about race-conscious admissions and his current racial identity statements.
Mamdani's Columbia Application Shows Below-Median SAT Score, Complex Racial Identification
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's 2009 Columbia University application revealed a below-median SAT score and self-identification as both "Asian" and "Black/African American," prompting questions about race-conscious admissions and his current racial identity statements.
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52% Bias Score
South African Captain Respects Lara's Record, Declares Innings at 367
South Africa's stand-in captain, Wyn Mulder, scored 367 runs in the second Test against Zimbabwe before declaring the innings, respectfully choosing not to surpass Brian Lara's 400-run record despite being only 33 runs short and with three days of play remaining.
South African Captain Respects Lara's Record, Declares Innings at 367
South Africa's stand-in captain, Wyn Mulder, scored 367 runs in the second Test against Zimbabwe before declaring the innings, respectfully choosing not to surpass Brian Lara's 400-run record despite being only 33 runs short and with three days of play remaining.
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48% Bias Score
German Border Controls: 2.8 Million Overtime Hours Amidst Low Asylum Rejection Numbers
Germany's intensified border controls, implemented in early May, resulted in 285 asylum seekers being rejected out of 7,960 undocumented entries by the end of June, leading to 2.8 million overtime hours for the federal police and prompting criticism from the GdP due to the strain on personnel.
German Border Controls: 2.8 Million Overtime Hours Amidst Low Asylum Rejection Numbers
Germany's intensified border controls, implemented in early May, resulted in 285 asylum seekers being rejected out of 7,960 undocumented entries by the end of June, leading to 2.8 million overtime hours for the federal police and prompting criticism from the GdP due to the strain on personnel.
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48% Bias Score
Infant Crying Duration Largely Genetically Determined: Twin Study
A Swedish twin study found that up to 70 percent of infant crying duration is genetically determined by the time babies reach five months old, while nighttime wakings and calming ability are less genetically influenced. The study used questionnaires from parents of 998 twins.
Infant Crying Duration Largely Genetically Determined: Twin Study
A Swedish twin study found that up to 70 percent of infant crying duration is genetically determined by the time babies reach five months old, while nighttime wakings and calming ability are less genetically influenced. The study used questionnaires from parents of 998 twins.
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36% Bias Score
Macron Advises Sunak on Countering Farage
French President Emmanuel Macron advises UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on countering Reform UK's Nigel Farage, suggesting a snap election and strategic spending mirroring his approach against Marine Le Pen, drawing parallels between their political challenges and suggesting similar strategies could ...
Macron Advises Sunak on Countering Farage
French President Emmanuel Macron advises UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on countering Reform UK's Nigel Farage, suggesting a snap election and strategic spending mirroring his approach against Marine Le Pen, drawing parallels between their political challenges and suggesting similar strategies could ...
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48% Bias Score
Revolut Launches Stocks and Shares ISA, Increasing UK Investment Access
Revolut launched a stocks and shares ISA in the UK, offering access to over 100 ETFs through partnerships with Vanguard, BlackRock, Amundi, and Invesco; this follows government efforts to encourage stock market investment and comes with various fee structures.
Revolut Launches Stocks and Shares ISA, Increasing UK Investment Access
Revolut launched a stocks and shares ISA in the UK, offering access to over 100 ETFs through partnerships with Vanguard, BlackRock, Amundi, and Invesco; this follows government efforts to encourage stock market investment and comes with various fee structures.
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44% Bias Score
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