January 2025
February 2025
Intramuscular Fat: A Novel Risk Factor for Heart Disease
A study of 669 individuals found that higher levels of intramuscular fat, irrespective of BMI, significantly increase the risk of heart attack and heart failure, highlighting a previously unrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Intramuscular Fat: A Novel Risk Factor for Heart Disease
A study of 669 individuals found that higher levels of intramuscular fat, irrespective of BMI, significantly increase the risk of heart attack and heart failure, highlighting a previously unrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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48% Bias Score
UK-First Keyhole Surgery Successfully Removes Inoperable Brain Tumor
In a UK-first, surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust used keyhole surgery through a patient's eye socket to remove a previously inoperable brain tumor from the cavernous sinus in February 2024, offering hope to patients with similar conditions.
UK-First Keyhole Surgery Successfully Removes Inoperable Brain Tumor
In a UK-first, surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust used keyhole surgery through a patient's eye socket to remove a previously inoperable brain tumor from the cavernous sinus in February 2024, offering hope to patients with similar conditions.
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4% Bias Score
Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars, Sparking Calls for Wealth Tax
Oxfam Australia reveals that Australia's 47 billionaires, whose wealth increased by A$28 billion in 2024, enjoy an average hourly income exceeding 1,300 times the national average, prompting calls for a wealth tax to address inequality.
Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars, Sparking Calls for Wealth Tax
Oxfam Australia reveals that Australia's 47 billionaires, whose wealth increased by A$28 billion in 2024, enjoy an average hourly income exceeding 1,300 times the national average, prompting calls for a wealth tax to address inequality.
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52% Bias Score
UK's First Keyhole Brain Tumor Removal via Eye Socket
A UK nurse became the first person to have a meningioma brain tumor removed through a minimally invasive keyhole surgery performed through her eye socket in Leeds, offering a less risky alternative to traditional methods.
UK's First Keyhole Brain Tumor Removal via Eye Socket
A UK nurse became the first person to have a meningioma brain tumor removed through a minimally invasive keyhole surgery performed through her eye socket in Leeds, offering a less risky alternative to traditional methods.
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48% Bias Score
Industrial Complex Threatens World's Darkest Skies at Paranal Observatory
A proposed industrial complex 5–11 kilometers from Chile's Paranal Observatory threatens its dark skies, crucial for astronomical research and jeopardizing billions in investments, including Spain's significant contribution to the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
Industrial Complex Threatens World's Darkest Skies at Paranal Observatory
A proposed industrial complex 5–11 kilometers from Chile's Paranal Observatory threatens its dark skies, crucial for astronomical research and jeopardizing billions in investments, including Spain's significant contribution to the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
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56% Bias Score
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
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44% Bias Score
Coalition Vows Mandatory Jail Terms for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes
The Coalition proposes mandatory minimum jail terms for anti-Semitic hate crimes in Australia following recent attacks, including a synagogue firebombing and the attack on a Jewish leader's home, with new offenses and increased penalties to deter future acts of anti-Semitism.
Coalition Vows Mandatory Jail Terms for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes
The Coalition proposes mandatory minimum jail terms for anti-Semitic hate crimes in Australia following recent attacks, including a synagogue firebombing and the attack on a Jewish leader's home, with new offenses and increased penalties to deter future acts of anti-Semitism.
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40% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Persistent Global Poverty
The world's billionaires' wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, reaching $5.7 billion daily, while 3.6 billion people remain below the World Bank poverty line, highlighting extreme global inequality and prompting Oxfam to call for bolder policies.
Billionaire Wealth Surges by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Persistent Global Poverty
The world's billionaires' wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than in 2023, reaching $5.7 billion daily, while 3.6 billion people remain below the World Bank poverty line, highlighting extreme global inequality and prompting Oxfam to call for bolder policies.
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68% Bias Score
NHS to Trial Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
The UK's NHS is funding a £6.5 million trial of a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound to treat neurological and psychiatric conditions; 30 patients with existing skull defects will test the device's safety and ability to improve mood and motivation.
NHS to Trial Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
The UK's NHS is funding a £6.5 million trial of a non-invasive brain-computer interface using ultrasound to treat neurological and psychiatric conditions; 30 patients with existing skull defects will test the device's safety and ability to improve mood and motivation.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
Trump's Election: Market Optimism vs. Economic Forecasts
The election of Donald Trump as US President has fueled optimism on Wall Street, despite economic models predicting a 9.7% GDP drop and 9.3% inflation due to his proposed deregulation, tariffs, and immigration policies; the strong dollar also creates challenges.
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56% Bias Score
CNMC: Iberdrola Exceeded Madrid Grid Capacity for Data Centers
Iberdrola's i-DE granted five Madrid data center access permits exceeding grid capacity based on a non-existent transformer, a "very serious infraction" per the CNMC, resulting in 101.76% capacity commitment and highlighting the need for improved grid planning.
CNMC: Iberdrola Exceeded Madrid Grid Capacity for Data Centers
Iberdrola's i-DE granted five Madrid data center access permits exceeding grid capacity based on a non-existent transformer, a "very serious infraction" per the CNMC, resulting in 101.76% capacity commitment and highlighting the need for improved grid planning.
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40% Bias Score
EU Automakers Seek Carbon Credits Amid Emission Reduction Challenges
Facing EU CO2 emission reduction mandates (93.6 g/km by 2025), automakers like Stellantis are exploring carbon credit trading with Tesla to avoid €15 billion in potential fines, highlighting the industry's struggle to transition to electric vehicles amid economic and geopolitical pressures.
EU Automakers Seek Carbon Credits Amid Emission Reduction Challenges
Facing EU CO2 emission reduction mandates (93.6 g/km by 2025), automakers like Stellantis are exploring carbon credit trading with Tesla to avoid €15 billion in potential fines, highlighting the industry's struggle to transition to electric vehicles amid economic and geopolitical pressures.
Progress
56% Bias Score