January 2025
February 2025
US Bans Cancer-Linked Red Food Dye No. 3
The US FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye linked to cancer in rats, effective January 2027 for food and 2028 for drugs, following a 2022 petition and mirroring California's October 2023 ban; manufacturers must reformulate products.
US Bans Cancer-Linked Red Food Dye No. 3
The US FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye linked to cancer in rats, effective January 2027 for food and 2028 for drugs, following a 2022 petition and mirroring California's October 2023 ban; manufacturers must reformulate products.
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44% Bias Score
Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals
Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.
Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals
Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.
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24% Bias Score
Alberta Cuts Funding for Disability Advocacy Groups
The Alberta government ended funding contracts for three disability advocacy groups—the Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association, the Self Advocacy Federation, and the Disability Action Hall—a year early, impacting nearly \$425,000 in annual funding and leaving the groups facing an uncer...
Alberta Cuts Funding for Disability Advocacy Groups
The Alberta government ended funding contracts for three disability advocacy groups—the Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association, the Self Advocacy Federation, and the Disability Action Hall—a year early, impacting nearly \$425,000 in annual funding and leaving the groups facing an uncer...
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40% Bias Score
Albanese Promotes Four Women in Pre-Election Reshuffle
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a pre-election cabinet reshuffle, promoting four women to new roles following the retirement of NDIS Minister Bill Shorten; Amanda Rishworth now leads the NDIS, assisted by Anne Aly, while Katy Gallagher takes on additional responsibilities, and A...
Albanese Promotes Four Women in Pre-Election Reshuffle
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a pre-election cabinet reshuffle, promoting four women to new roles following the retirement of NDIS Minister Bill Shorten; Amanda Rishworth now leads the NDIS, assisted by Anne Aly, while Katy Gallagher takes on additional responsibilities, and A...
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52% Bias Score
Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.
Conflicting Australian Jobs Data Clouds RBA Rate Cut Outlook
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, despite 56,300 new jobs, creating uncertainty about the Reserve Bank of Australia's planned interest rate cut; high inflation and housing shortages impacted household spending.
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40% Bias Score
Fragmented Healthcare System in Italy: Inequity and Inefficiency
The decentralized Italian healthcare system, established in 2001, faces challenges due to regional fragmentation, leading to communication problems, duplicated tests, and inequitable access to care, with the most vulnerable populations being disproportionately affected.
Fragmented Healthcare System in Italy: Inequity and Inefficiency
The decentralized Italian healthcare system, established in 2001, faces challenges due to regional fragmentation, leading to communication problems, duplicated tests, and inequitable access to care, with the most vulnerable populations being disproportionately affected.
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52% Bias Score
Pop-up Shops: A Booming Trend for Fashion Businesses
Pop-up shops, temporary retail spaces, are experiencing a surge in popularity, with their numbers doubling in the UK and Ireland over the past decade. Two Northern Irish fashion businesses, Jamie Online and Kindred of Ireland, utilize pop-ups to engage customers, test markets, and boost brand awaren...
Pop-up Shops: A Booming Trend for Fashion Businesses
Pop-up shops, temporary retail spaces, are experiencing a surge in popularity, with their numbers doubling in the UK and Ireland over the past decade. Two Northern Irish fashion businesses, Jamie Online and Kindred of Ireland, utilize pop-ups to engage customers, test markets, and boost brand awaren...
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40% Bias Score
MEC Up for Sale Amidst Financial Difficulties
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is up for sale again, less than five years after being acquired by Kingswood Capital Management LP for \$150 million, due to financial difficulties, excess inventory, and delayed payments to vendors.
MEC Up for Sale Amidst Financial Difficulties
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is up for sale again, less than five years after being acquired by Kingswood Capital Management LP for \$150 million, due to financial difficulties, excess inventory, and delayed payments to vendors.
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44% Bias Score
Brazil Revokes Pix Monitoring After Misinformation Campaign
Brazil revoked a measure increasing Pix transaction monitoring over R$5,000 due to misinformation campaigns causing a 15.3% drop in Pix transfers; a new measure will prohibit extra charges for Pix and reinforce bank secrecy.
Brazil Revokes Pix Monitoring After Misinformation Campaign
Brazil revoked a measure increasing Pix transaction monitoring over R$5,000 due to misinformation campaigns causing a 15.3% drop in Pix transfers; a new measure will prohibit extra charges for Pix and reinforce bank secrecy.
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48% Bias Score
Teen Dies from Alcohol Overdose at Family Christmas Lunch
A 16-year-old boy in Echuca, Australia, died from acute alcohol intoxication on December 25, 2022, after consuming excessive alcohol at a family Christmas lunch; the coroner criticized adults' failure to intervene and seek timely medical attention.
Teen Dies from Alcohol Overdose at Family Christmas Lunch
A 16-year-old boy in Echuca, Australia, died from acute alcohol intoxication on December 25, 2022, after consuming excessive alcohol at a family Christmas lunch; the coroner criticized adults' failure to intervene and seek timely medical attention.
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32% Bias Score
A-5 Burial Project Begins: Initial Success Amidst Ongoing Concerns
Madrid launched the A-5 highway burial project on January 15th, resulting in a 26% reduction in rush-hour traffic and a significant increase in public transport usage, despite initial concerns about major congestion.
A-5 Burial Project Begins: Initial Success Amidst Ongoing Concerns
Madrid launched the A-5 highway burial project on January 15th, resulting in a 26% reduction in rush-hour traffic and a significant increase in public transport usage, despite initial concerns about major congestion.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Government Proposes 4.4% Minimum Wage Increase, Facing Union Opposition
Spain's Ministry of Labor proposed a €50 increase to the 2025 minimum interprofessional salary (€1,184), a 4.4% rise, but unions rejected it, demanding around €1,200, while employers remain undecided, creating uncertainty for a tripartite agreement.
Spanish Government Proposes 4.4% Minimum Wage Increase, Facing Union Opposition
Spain's Ministry of Labor proposed a €50 increase to the 2025 minimum interprofessional salary (€1,184), a 4.4% rise, but unions rejected it, demanding around €1,200, while employers remain undecided, creating uncertainty for a tripartite agreement.
Progress
44% Bias Score