January 2025
February 2025
Trump Delays TikTok Sale, Averts Immediate US Ban
President Trump's announced decree will temporarily delay the mandated sale of TikTok's US operations, averting an immediate ban following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a 2024 law requiring the sale; however, the law remains in effect, and negotiations for a potential partial sale to US entities ...
Trump Delays TikTok Sale, Averts Immediate US Ban
President Trump's announced decree will temporarily delay the mandated sale of TikTok's US operations, averting an immediate ban following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a 2024 law requiring the sale; however, the law remains in effect, and negotiations for a potential partial sale to US entities ...
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48% Bias Score
Weight-Loss Drugs Double Pancreatitis Risk: Major Study
A Washington University study of over 2 million diabetes patients found that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic doubled the risk of pancreatitis and increased risks of nausea/vomiting (30%), arthritis (11%), headaches (10%), and sleep disturbances (12%), despite also showing benefits in cardiovascular a...
Weight-Loss Drugs Double Pancreatitis Risk: Major Study
A Washington University study of over 2 million diabetes patients found that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic doubled the risk of pancreatitis and increased risks of nausea/vomiting (30%), arthritis (11%), headaches (10%), and sleep disturbances (12%), despite also showing benefits in cardiovascular a...
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52% Bias Score
Arctic Blast Cripples US with Sub-Zero Temperatures and Heavy Snow
A historic arctic blast is bringing sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow to much of the US, impacting over 200 million people and causing widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations.
Arctic Blast Cripples US with Sub-Zero Temperatures and Heavy Snow
A historic arctic blast is bringing sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow to much of the US, impacting over 200 million people and causing widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations.
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24% Bias Score
Saliva Test Detects Serious Health Conditions Years Before Symptoms
A new £50 saliva test can detect harmful enzymes indicating gum disease and other serious health conditions years before symptoms, potentially saving the NHS £5.5 billion over 10 years, and addressing the current dental crisis.
Saliva Test Detects Serious Health Conditions Years Before Symptoms
A new £50 saliva test can detect harmful enzymes indicating gum disease and other serious health conditions years before symptoms, potentially saving the NHS £5.5 billion over 10 years, and addressing the current dental crisis.
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48% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging
The European Union has banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials from January 20, 2025, due to potential health risks identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), impacting various products like reusable bottles, cans, and food packaging.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging
The European Union has banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials from January 20, 2025, due to potential health risks identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), impacting various products like reusable bottles, cans, and food packaging.
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40% Bias Score
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
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44% Bias Score
UK Under-45s' Rent Payments Hit Record High
Data shows that under-45s in Britain paid a record £56.2 billion in rent in 2023-24, a 59% increase over the past decade and 66% of the national total, driven by rising rents and reduced homeownership opportunities due to higher mortgage rates and the ending of the Help to Buy scheme.
UK Under-45s' Rent Payments Hit Record High
Data shows that under-45s in Britain paid a record £56.2 billion in rent in 2023-24, a 59% increase over the past decade and 66% of the national total, driven by rising rents and reduced homeownership opportunities due to higher mortgage rates and the ending of the Help to Buy scheme.
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44% Bias Score
US 'Quad-demic' Strains Healthcare System
A "quad-demic" of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus has infected 15 million Americans and killed 30,000 this winter, straining the US healthcare system and prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates and limit visitor hours.
US 'Quad-demic' Strains Healthcare System
A "quad-demic" of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus has infected 15 million Americans and killed 30,000 this winter, straining the US healthcare system and prompting some hospitals to reinstate mask mandates and limit visitor hours.
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40% Bias Score
Escaped Mining Ringleader Highlights South Africa's Illegal Mining Crisis
South African police are searching for James Neo Tshoaeli, an alleged illegal gold mining ringleader who escaped custody after a rescue operation at an abandoned mine recovered 78 bodies and 246 survivors, prompting outrage and criticism of government actions.
Escaped Mining Ringleader Highlights South Africa's Illegal Mining Crisis
South African police are searching for James Neo Tshoaeli, an alleged illegal gold mining ringleader who escaped custody after a rescue operation at an abandoned mine recovered 78 bodies and 246 survivors, prompting outrage and criticism of government actions.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Railway Line Disrupted by Severe Weather, Highlighting Climate Change Risks
On January 14th, 2024, severe weather in Italy disrupted the Salerno-Reggio Calabria railway line, causing delays of up to six hours for some trains and halting dozens more, illustrating the vulnerability of national infrastructure to extreme weather events.
Italian Railway Line Disrupted by Severe Weather, Highlighting Climate Change Risks
On January 14th, 2024, severe weather in Italy disrupted the Salerno-Reggio Calabria railway line, causing delays of up to six hours for some trains and halting dozens more, illustrating the vulnerability of national infrastructure to extreme weather events.
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28% Bias Score
CPC Central Committee Reviews State Institutions' Performance, Prioritizes Yellow River Development
Xi Jinping chaired a CPC Central Committee meeting reviewing the performance of key state institutions, approving their 2025 work plans emphasizing high-quality development and Chinese modernization, and highlighting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
CPC Central Committee Reviews State Institutions' Performance, Prioritizes Yellow River Development
Xi Jinping chaired a CPC Central Committee meeting reviewing the performance of key state institutions, approving their 2025 work plans emphasizing high-quality development and Chinese modernization, and highlighting ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
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40% Bias Score
EU struggles to contact Trump amid individual member state deals
Following the US elections, Ursula von der Leyen attempted to contact Donald Trump, proposing increased EU LNG imports. However, Trump hasn't responded, while other EU leaders met him, leading to Italy potentially using Starlink despite EU's own satellite network plans.
EU struggles to contact Trump amid individual member state deals
Following the US elections, Ursula von der Leyen attempted to contact Donald Trump, proposing increased EU LNG imports. However, Trump hasn't responded, while other EU leaders met him, leading to Italy potentially using Starlink despite EU's own satellite network plans.
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56% Bias Score