January 2025
February 2025
Revised Obesity Diagnostic Criteria Proposed Due to BMI Limitations
A new study criticizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole diagnostic for obesity, proposing alternative methods incorporating waist circumference or direct body fat measurement alongside BMI, supported by 76 professional societies and patient groups, due to the high number of affected people (ove...
Revised Obesity Diagnostic Criteria Proposed Due to BMI Limitations
A new study criticizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole diagnostic for obesity, proposing alternative methods incorporating waist circumference or direct body fat measurement alongside BMI, supported by 76 professional societies and patient groups, due to the high number of affected people (ove...
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36% Bias Score
SEC Sues Elon Musk for Late Disclosure of Twitter Stock Ownership
The SEC sued Elon Musk for failing to promptly disclose his Twitter stock ownership, enabling him to purchase shares at artificially low prices before disclosure, resulting in at least $150 million in losses for other shareholders; Musk's lawyer dismissed it as a minor administrative error.
SEC Sues Elon Musk for Late Disclosure of Twitter Stock Ownership
The SEC sued Elon Musk for failing to promptly disclose his Twitter stock ownership, enabling him to purchase shares at artificially low prices before disclosure, resulting in at least $150 million in losses for other shareholders; Musk's lawyer dismissed it as a minor administrative error.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Demands Answers from Russia Over Death of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is demanding answers from Russia regarding the death of an Australian citizen, Oscar Jenkins, who was reportedly killed after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. The incident comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including a recent series of major missile and dr...
Australia Demands Answers from Russia Over Death of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is demanding answers from Russia regarding the death of an Australian citizen, Oscar Jenkins, who was reportedly killed after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. The incident comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, including a recent series of major missile and dr...
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12% Bias Score
The News Agents" Podcast Surpasses BBC Listenership with 100 Million Downloads
Jon Sopel's podcast, "The News Agents," has achieved 100 million downloads, exceeding BBC listenership, partly due to its launch coinciding with Liz Truss's premiership and drawing on Sopel's experience covering Donald Trump.
The News Agents" Podcast Surpasses BBC Listenership with 100 Million Downloads
Jon Sopel's podcast, "The News Agents," has achieved 100 million downloads, exceeding BBC listenership, partly due to its launch coinciding with Liz Truss's premiership and drawing on Sopel's experience covering Donald Trump.
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8% Bias Score
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
UK Cancer Survival Rates: Over Half of 'Least Survivable' Cancer Patients Die Within a Year
A new analysis reveals that 58% of people in England diagnosed with one of six 'least survivable' cancers die within a year, compared to 30% for all cancers; this is even higher in other UK regions, highlighting the need for improved early detection and research funding.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Removes Cuba From State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Tuesday, a move intended to facilitate dialogue with the Vatican for the release of political prisoners, but this could be reversed if Donald Trump wins the next election.
U.S. Removes Cuba From State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Tuesday, a move intended to facilitate dialogue with the Vatican for the release of political prisoners, but this could be reversed if Donald Trump wins the next election.
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40% Bias Score
Milei Receives Genesis Prize for Pro-Israel Stance
Argentine President Javier Milei won the Genesis Prize, a prestigious Israeli award, for his strong support of Israel, including plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem and prosecute those responsible for past attacks on Israeli targets in Argentina.
Milei Receives Genesis Prize for Pro-Israel Stance
Argentine President Javier Milei won the Genesis Prize, a prestigious Israeli award, for his strong support of Israel, including plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem and prosecute those responsible for past attacks on Israeli targets in Argentina.
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36% Bias Score
UK MPs Urge Paid Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage
The UK Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee urges paid bereavement leave for miscarriage, citing insufficient employer support and the high incidence of pre-24-week pregnancy loss; they propose amending the Employment Rights Bill to provide this support.
UK MPs Urge Paid Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage
The UK Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee urges paid bereavement leave for miscarriage, citing insufficient employer support and the high incidence of pre-24-week pregnancy loss; they propose amending the Employment Rights Bill to provide this support.
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28% Bias Score
Washington Man Accused of Murdering Parents, Found Dead Alongside Girlfriend
Shane Vosler, 33, is accused of murdering his parents, William and Eileen Vosler, in July, storing their bodies in a freezer until their discovery on New Year's Eve, along with the deaths of Vosler and his girlfriend, Sue Bin Lee, 34.
Washington Man Accused of Murdering Parents, Found Dead Alongside Girlfriend
Shane Vosler, 33, is accused of murdering his parents, William and Eileen Vosler, in July, storing their bodies in a freezer until their discovery on New Year's Eve, along with the deaths of Vosler and his girlfriend, Sue Bin Lee, 34.
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52% Bias Score
CMA Investigates Google's UK Dominance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Google for potential anti-competitive practices in search, advertising, and AI, examining its impact on businesses, consumers, and news publishers; the probe could result in stricter regulations and significant fines.
CMA Investigates Google's UK Dominance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Google for potential anti-competitive practices in search, advertising, and AI, examining its impact on businesses, consumers, and news publishers; the probe could result in stricter regulations and significant fines.
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48% Bias Score
Patrushev Threatens Ukraine's Existence, Warns Moldova, Demands Territorial Concessions
Russia's Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev warned that Ukraine might cease to exist as a state this year, and that Moldova might be annexed or cease to exist, while also demanding that Russia retain Crimea and four other annexed Ukrainian regions in any peace deal; Sweden is concerned abo...
Patrushev Threatens Ukraine's Existence, Warns Moldova, Demands Territorial Concessions
Russia's Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev warned that Ukraine might cease to exist as a state this year, and that Moldova might be annexed or cease to exist, while also demanding that Russia retain Crimea and four other annexed Ukrainian regions in any peace deal; Sweden is concerned abo...
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40% Bias Score
Maersk Reroutes US-India Route, Sparking EU ETS Concerns
Maersk rerouted its US-India shipping route from Algeciras (Spain) to Tangier Med (Morocco) to avoid EU ETS CO2 emission fees, prompting Spanish government concerns about economic and employment consequences; Spain is proposing per-container CO2 fees and stricter pellet container regulations.
Maersk Reroutes US-India Route, Sparking EU ETS Concerns
Maersk rerouted its US-India shipping route from Algeciras (Spain) to Tangier Med (Morocco) to avoid EU ETS CO2 emission fees, prompting Spanish government concerns about economic and employment consequences; Spain is proposing per-container CO2 fees and stricter pellet container regulations.
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40% Bias Score