January 2025
February 2025
Smartwatch App Shows Promise in Smoking Cessation
A University of Bristol study tested a smartwatch app using motion sensors to detect smoking and provide support messages; initial findings show 66% of participants found the device acceptable, and 61% found the messages relevant, suggesting potential for aiding smoking cessation.
Smartwatch App Shows Promise in Smoking Cessation
A University of Bristol study tested a smartwatch app using motion sensors to detect smoking and provide support messages; initial findings show 66% of participants found the device acceptable, and 61% found the messages relevant, suggesting potential for aiding smoking cessation.
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36% Bias Score
UK Housing Market Shifts to Cautious Optimism in 2025
The UK housing market shows cautious optimism in 2025, driven by lower mortgage rates and increased buyer activity, despite upcoming stamp duty changes and potential interest rate hikes; Hamptons forecasts a 3% house price rise nationwide, with London predicted to lead at 4% in Q4 2025.
UK Housing Market Shifts to Cautious Optimism in 2025
The UK housing market shows cautious optimism in 2025, driven by lower mortgage rates and increased buyer activity, despite upcoming stamp duty changes and potential interest rate hikes; Hamptons forecasts a 3% house price rise nationwide, with London predicted to lead at 4% in Q4 2025.
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40% Bias Score
925,266 Unpaid Spanish Interns Contribute to Social Security in 2024
In 2024, 925,266 unpaid Spanish interns contributed to Social Security, gaining future pension rights as part of pension reforms; this policy, despite university concerns, proved largely successful.
925,266 Unpaid Spanish Interns Contribute to Social Security in 2024
In 2024, 925,266 unpaid Spanish interns contributed to Social Security, gaining future pension rights as part of pension reforms; this policy, despite university concerns, proved largely successful.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Government Announces Sweeping Economic and Social Changes
The Netherlands implemented changes affecting minimum wage, taxation, housing costs, healthcare, and transportation, impacting various sectors and socioeconomic groups.
Dutch Government Announces Sweeping Economic and Social Changes
The Netherlands implemented changes affecting minimum wage, taxation, housing costs, healthcare, and transportation, impacting various sectors and socioeconomic groups.
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56% Bias Score
Sasaki Prioritizes Development in MLB Team Selection
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is considering offers from 20 MLB teams, prioritizing long-term development over immediate financial gain, and will choose a team between January 15-23 after visiting one or two more cities.
Sasaki Prioritizes Development in MLB Team Selection
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is considering offers from 20 MLB teams, prioritizing long-term development over immediate financial gain, and will choose a team between January 15-23 after visiting one or two more cities.
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20% Bias Score
Alberta's Electricity Market Changes Disadvantage Renewable Energy
Alberta's new electricity market structure, designed to improve affordability and reliability, will disadvantage renewable energy generators due to unresolved grid capacity constraints, potentially slowing renewable energy development and shifting the energy mix toward fossil fuels.
Alberta's Electricity Market Changes Disadvantage Renewable Energy
Alberta's new electricity market structure, designed to improve affordability and reliability, will disadvantage renewable energy generators due to unresolved grid capacity constraints, potentially slowing renewable energy development and shifting the energy mix toward fossil fuels.
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52% Bias Score
Welsh Band Adwaith Releases 23-Track Double Album in Welsh
Adwaith, a Welsh post-punk band, released a 23-track double album, \"Solas\", entirely in Welsh, recorded in various locations including Wales, Scotland, and Portugal, defying expectations and promoting Welsh language and culture.
Welsh Band Adwaith Releases 23-Track Double Album in Welsh
Adwaith, a Welsh post-punk band, released a 23-track double album, \"Solas\", entirely in Welsh, recorded in various locations including Wales, Scotland, and Portugal, defying expectations and promoting Welsh language and culture.
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24% Bias Score
Finding Home in New York After Cairo Assault
In 2011, an Egyptian woman suffered a brutal assault by riot police in Cairo during a protest; however, she found unexpected solace and community in her New York City neighborhood, eventually embracing her experience through self-expression.
Finding Home in New York After Cairo Assault
In 2011, an Egyptian woman suffered a brutal assault by riot police in Cairo during a protest; however, she found unexpected solace and community in her New York City neighborhood, eventually embracing her experience through self-expression.
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28% Bias Score
En surcos de colores": 150 Definitive Colombian Albums
Jaime Andrés Monsalve's new book, "En surcos de colores," lists 150 definitive Colombian albums across diverse genres, reflecting his encyclopedic knowledge and aiming to evoke nostalgic memories through its design and selection process.
En surcos de colores": 150 Definitive Colombian Albums
Jaime Andrés Monsalve's new book, "En surcos de colores," lists 150 definitive Colombian albums across diverse genres, reflecting his encyclopedic knowledge and aiming to evoke nostalgic memories through its design and selection process.
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44% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnates Amid Rising Costs and Global Uncertainty
The UK economy is stagnating, impacting businesses and consumer confidence due to rising employer costs, subdued consumer spending, and global uncertainties, including potential US tariffs.
UK Economy Stagnates Amid Rising Costs and Global Uncertainty
The UK economy is stagnating, impacting businesses and consumer confidence due to rising employer costs, subdued consumer spending, and global uncertainties, including potential US tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
Senegal to Pay €7.6 Million in Compensation for Political Violence Victims
The Senegalese government will pay €7.6 million to compensate victims of political violence between 2021 and 2024, following a controversial amnesty law that will be repealed; the fund will aid former prisoners and other victims, with 112 urgent cases already addressed.
Senegal to Pay €7.6 Million in Compensation for Political Violence Victims
The Senegalese government will pay €7.6 million to compensate victims of political violence between 2021 and 2024, following a controversial amnesty law that will be repealed; the fund will aid former prisoners and other victims, with 112 urgent cases already addressed.
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40% Bias Score
German Mid-Sized Businesses Anticipate Economic Downturn in 2025
A survey by the German Federation of Medium-Sized Businesses reveals that 80% of mid-sized companies expect a worsening economy in 2025; this comes amidst a backdrop of shrinking GDP, industrial crisis, and rising unemployment, prompting questions about the motives behind such claims.
German Mid-Sized Businesses Anticipate Economic Downturn in 2025
A survey by the German Federation of Medium-Sized Businesses reveals that 80% of mid-sized companies expect a worsening economy in 2025; this comes amidst a backdrop of shrinking GDP, industrial crisis, and rising unemployment, prompting questions about the motives behind such claims.
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56% Bias Score