January 2025
February 2025
Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...
Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...
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44% Bias Score
Keighley Grooming Gang: Eight Men Jailed for 57.5 Years
Eight men received a combined 57.5-year prison sentence for the rape and sexual abuse of two girls in Keighley, West Yorkshire, between 1996 and 1999; the abuse involved plying the victims with drugs and alcohol to exploit their vulnerability; the case highlights failures of law enforcement and soci...
Keighley Grooming Gang: Eight Men Jailed for 57.5 Years
Eight men received a combined 57.5-year prison sentence for the rape and sexual abuse of two girls in Keighley, West Yorkshire, between 1996 and 1999; the abuse involved plying the victims with drugs and alcohol to exploit their vulnerability; the case highlights failures of law enforcement and soci...
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40% Bias Score
IICSA Chair Condemns Political Exploitation of Child Sexual Abuse
Professor Alexis Jay criticized the political exploitation of child sexual abuse, citing the government's inadequate response to her inquiry's findings, which estimated that 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
IICSA Chair Condemns Political Exploitation of Child Sexual Abuse
Professor Alexis Jay criticized the political exploitation of child sexual abuse, citing the government's inadequate response to her inquiry's findings, which estimated that 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Authorizes Seizure of Foreign Assets in Retaliation for Sanctions
Russia has authorized the seizure of assets from foreign entities and individuals that confiscated Russian property or related assets, with cases to be heard in a Moscow arbitration court.
Russia Authorizes Seizure of Foreign Assets in Retaliation for Sanctions
Russia has authorized the seizure of assets from foreign entities and individuals that confiscated Russian property or related assets, with cases to be heard in a Moscow arbitration court.
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56% Bias Score
Moscow Exhibition Honors Holocaust Rescuers
The Moscow exhibition, "Rescuers. Paths of Salvation," commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in WWII by showcasing the stories of approximately 28,000 non-Jewish individuals recognized as "Righteous Among the Nations" for saving Jews during the Holocaust, contrasting these acts with the bruta...
Moscow Exhibition Honors Holocaust Rescuers
The Moscow exhibition, "Rescuers. Paths of Salvation," commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in WWII by showcasing the stories of approximately 28,000 non-Jewish individuals recognized as "Righteous Among the Nations" for saving Jews during the Holocaust, contrasting these acts with the bruta...
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40% Bias Score
Shift from Liberal to Illiberal Governance: A Comparison of US and European Experiences
The rise of nationalist leaders globally, particularly Donald Trump's return to power in the US, marks a potential shift away from liberal democracy, as seen in the Republican Party's actions after the 2020 election, contrasted by the largely norm-abiding behavior of similar movements in Europe.
Shift from Liberal to Illiberal Governance: A Comparison of US and European Experiences
The rise of nationalist leaders globally, particularly Donald Trump's return to power in the US, marks a potential shift away from liberal democracy, as seen in the Republican Party's actions after the 2020 election, contrasted by the largely norm-abiding behavior of similar movements in Europe.
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60% Bias Score
NSW Faces Mental Health Crisis as Psychiatrists Threaten Mass Resignation
Almost two-thirds of NSW public hospital psychiatrists threaten to resign over a pay dispute, causing ward closures and exacerbating the state's mental health crisis, impacting patients with severe illnesses and potentially delaying or preventing treatment; negotiations continue.
NSW Faces Mental Health Crisis as Psychiatrists Threaten Mass Resignation
Almost two-thirds of NSW public hospital psychiatrists threaten to resign over a pay dispute, causing ward closures and exacerbating the state's mental health crisis, impacting patients with severe illnesses and potentially delaying or preventing treatment; negotiations continue.
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Intervenes in £30 Billion Car Finance Mis-selling Case
The UK government is seeking Supreme Court intervention to limit potential £30 billion in compensation payouts to motorists over mis-sold car finance deals, arguing the October ruling could destabilize the motor finance market and impact millions of consumers.
UK Government Intervenes in £30 Billion Car Finance Mis-selling Case
The UK government is seeking Supreme Court intervention to limit potential £30 billion in compensation payouts to motorists over mis-sold car finance deals, arguing the October ruling could destabilize the motor finance market and impact millions of consumers.
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56% Bias Score
Study Links Common Medications to Increased or Decreased Dementia Risk
Analysis of 14 studies involving over 130 million individuals reveals that certain medications (antipsychotics, some blood pressure and diabetes drugs, antidepressants, vitamins/supplements) may increase dementia risk, while others (vaccines, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics) show a potential risk r...
Study Links Common Medications to Increased or Decreased Dementia Risk
Analysis of 14 studies involving over 130 million individuals reveals that certain medications (antipsychotics, some blood pressure and diabetes drugs, antidepressants, vitamins/supplements) may increase dementia risk, while others (vaccines, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics) show a potential risk r...
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40% Bias Score
Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment
A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.
Repurposing Existing Drugs Shows Promise in Dementia Treatment
A study analyzing data from over 130 million individuals found an association between antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia, suggesting that infections may trigger the disease and highlighting the potential of drug repurposing to accelerate treatment development.
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16% Bias Score
Southern California Faces Renewed Wildfire Threat Amid High Winds
High winds, gusting up to 100 mph in the mountains, returned to Southern California on Tuesday, sparking at least two new wildfires and endangering areas already battling major blazes that began on January 7th, killing 27 and destroying over 14,000 structures.
Southern California Faces Renewed Wildfire Threat Amid High Winds
High winds, gusting up to 100 mph in the mountains, returned to Southern California on Tuesday, sparking at least two new wildfires and endangering areas already battling major blazes that began on January 7th, killing 27 and destroying over 14,000 structures.
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32% Bias Score
Xi and Putin Strengthen Ties Amid Trump's Second Term
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2025, discussing strengthening their bilateral ties and coordinating efforts in multilateral forums, amid the backdrop of Donald Trump's second term as US president.
Xi and Putin Strengthen Ties Amid Trump's Second Term
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2025, discussing strengthening their bilateral ties and coordinating efforts in multilateral forums, amid the backdrop of Donald Trump's second term as US president.
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40% Bias Score