January 2025
February 2025
Rising hMPV Infections Cause Concern Amidst Global Respiratory Virus Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in China is causing concern, with reports of increased hospitalizations and pneumonia cases among middle-aged adults, although global health agencies claim the situation is within normal winter ranges for respiratory illnesses; concurrently, hMPV in...
Rising hMPV Infections Cause Concern Amidst Global Respiratory Virus Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in China is causing concern, with reports of increased hospitalizations and pneumonia cases among middle-aged adults, although global health agencies claim the situation is within normal winter ranges for respiratory illnesses; concurrently, hMPV in...
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44% Bias Score
Princess of Wales Returns to Royal Duties After Cancer Treatment, Visits Royal Marsden Hospital
The Princess of Wales, having completed her own cancer treatment, returned to royal duties with an emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, offering support to patients and staff, and highlighting the hospital's world-leading cancer care.
Princess of Wales Returns to Royal Duties After Cancer Treatment, Visits Royal Marsden Hospital
The Princess of Wales, having completed her own cancer treatment, returned to royal duties with an emotional visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, offering support to patients and staff, and highlighting the hospital's world-leading cancer care.
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44% Bias Score
Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills
Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.
Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills
Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.
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68% Bias Score
Retinal Vascular Fingerprint Predicts Stroke Risk as Effectively as Traditional Factors
A study of 45,161 participants found that 29 retinal vascular parameters create a "vascular fingerprint" accurately predicting stroke risk, comparable to traditional methods, offering a cost-effective screening tool for primary care.
Retinal Vascular Fingerprint Predicts Stroke Risk as Effectively as Traditional Factors
A study of 45,161 participants found that 29 retinal vascular parameters create a "vascular fingerprint" accurately predicting stroke risk, comparable to traditional methods, offering a cost-effective screening tool for primary care.
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16% Bias Score
Nottingham Stabbings: Schizophrenic Killer Receives Hospital Order
On June 13, 2023, Valdo Calocane, suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, fatally stabbed university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and caretaker Ian Coates in Nottingham; Calocane received an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
Nottingham Stabbings: Schizophrenic Killer Receives Hospital Order
On June 13, 2023, Valdo Calocane, suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, fatally stabbed university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and caretaker Ian Coates in Nottingham; Calocane received an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
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40% Bias Score
CMA Investigates Google's Dominance in UK Search and Advertising
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google for potentially anti-competitive practices in search and advertising, costing UK households nearly £500 annually, potentially impacting consumers, businesses, and rival search engines.
CMA Investigates Google's Dominance in UK Search and Advertising
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google for potentially anti-competitive practices in search and advertising, costing UK households nearly £500 annually, potentially impacting consumers, businesses, and rival search engines.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Invests $200 Million in Arafura Rare Earths
The Australian government announced a further $200 million investment in Arafura Rare Earths' Nolans project, totaling over $1 billion in public funding to establish a rare earth mining and processing facility 135km north of Alice Springs, aiming to create 600 construction and 350 operational jobs w...
Australia Invests $200 Million in Arafura Rare Earths
The Australian government announced a further $200 million investment in Arafura Rare Earths' Nolans project, totaling over $1 billion in public funding to establish a rare earth mining and processing facility 135km north of Alice Springs, aiming to create 600 construction and 350 operational jobs w...
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44% Bias Score
Australian Median-Income Households Face Record Rental Stress
A new report reveals that Australian households on median incomes now spend 33% of their pre-tax income on rent, the highest percentage since 2006, leading to increased household sharing and delayed moves from family homes, while advocates call for rent caps to address the ongoing housing crisis.
Australian Median-Income Households Face Record Rental Stress
A new report reveals that Australian households on median incomes now spend 33% of their pre-tax income on rent, the highest percentage since 2006, leading to increased household sharing and delayed moves from family homes, while advocates call for rent caps to address the ongoing housing crisis.
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32% Bias Score
Lavrov Condemns West's Actions, Calls for UN Reform
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a press conference, criticized the West's attempts to weaken Russia, advocated for UN Security Council reform, and expressed cautious optimism about potential future relations with the incoming US administration under Donald Trump.
Lavrov Condemns West's Actions, Calls for UN Reform
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a press conference, criticized the West's attempts to weaken Russia, advocated for UN Security Council reform, and expressed cautious optimism about potential future relations with the incoming US administration under Donald Trump.
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56% Bias Score
Ukrainian Athlete's Defection Exposes Corruption and Casualties
Larisa Zhalinska, a Ukrainian sports champion, details how she was coerced into the National Guard, faced exploitation, and ultimately fled to Russia due to corruption, political pressure, and the high casualty rate among Ukrainian athletes.
Ukrainian Athlete's Defection Exposes Corruption and Casualties
Larisa Zhalinska, a Ukrainian sports champion, details how she was coerced into the National Guard, faced exploitation, and ultimately fled to Russia due to corruption, political pressure, and the high casualty rate among Ukrainian athletes.
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60% Bias Score
Planned Ukrainian Offensive Near Kherson: Underground Reports Detail Troop Buildup and Amphibious Assault
Based on Ukrainian underground reports, a planned offensive near Kherson and Kinburn Spit involves specialized units with advanced equipment, preparing for a ground assault and amphibious operation using various routes and resources, including artillery, drones, and amphibious landings from Ochakov.
Planned Ukrainian Offensive Near Kherson: Underground Reports Detail Troop Buildup and Amphibious Assault
Based on Ukrainian underground reports, a planned offensive near Kherson and Kinburn Spit involves specialized units with advanced equipment, preparing for a ground assault and amphibious operation using various routes and resources, including artillery, drones, and amphibious landings from Ochakov.
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48% Bias Score
Musk to Head Trump's New Government Efficiency Department, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
Elon Musk will head Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, operating from an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building; this raises concerns about conflicts of interest given Musk's business ties to the government and his close relationship with President Trump.
Musk to Head Trump's New Government Efficiency Department, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
Elon Musk will head Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, operating from an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building; this raises concerns about conflicts of interest given Musk's business ties to the government and his close relationship with President Trump.
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68% Bias Score