January 2025
February 2025
Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole
A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.
Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole
A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.
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44% Bias Score
Therapy Bots: A Boon or Bane for Mental Healthcare?
AI-powered therapy bots, offering accessible mental healthcare, raise ethical concerns regarding their capacity to adapt to individual needs, emulate human qualities, and replace human therapists; studies show short-term benefits but question long-term efficacy.
Therapy Bots: A Boon or Bane for Mental Healthcare?
AI-powered therapy bots, offering accessible mental healthcare, raise ethical concerns regarding their capacity to adapt to individual needs, emulate human qualities, and replace human therapists; studies show short-term benefits but question long-term efficacy.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Ecuador's Presidential Debate: Unconvincing Promises and a Lack of Concrete Plans
Ecuador's first presidential debate, three weeks before the election, saw 16 candidates offering few concrete plans and avoiding direct confrontation, leaving 60% of voters still undecided according to Cedatos, despite four hours of discussion on security, state efficiency, and employment.
Ecuador's Presidential Debate: Unconvincing Promises and a Lack of Concrete Plans
Ecuador's first presidential debate, three weeks before the election, saw 16 candidates offering few concrete plans and avoiding direct confrontation, leaving 60% of voters still undecided according to Cedatos, despite four hours of discussion on security, state efficiency, and employment.
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52% Bias Score
Junts's Parliamentary Strategy Challenges Spanish Government
The Spanish parliament will vote on three decrees, including pension increases and social measures, with Junts and the PNV's stances uncertain, except for their opposition to extending a tax on energy companies, potentially leading to a government defeat. A controversial decision to return a Parisia...
Junts's Parliamentary Strategy Challenges Spanish Government
The Spanish parliament will vote on three decrees, including pension increases and social measures, with Junts and the PNV's stances uncertain, except for their opposition to extending a tax on energy companies, potentially leading to a government defeat. A controversial decision to return a Parisia...
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36% Bias Score
Greece strengthens naval power with new patrol boats
Greece christened four refurbished US Coast Guard patrol boats, named after fallen navy heroes, enhancing its maritime security capabilities with upgraded navigation, communication, and surveillance systems.
Greece strengthens naval power with new patrol boats
Greece christened four refurbished US Coast Guard patrol boats, named after fallen navy heroes, enhancing its maritime security capabilities with upgraded navigation, communication, and surveillance systems.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Banks Respond to Fee Reduction Mandate with New Transaction Packages
Greek banks introduced new transaction packages with added services to offset reduced fees on money transfers and bill payments mandated by the government, effective immediately; measures include zero charges for payments to public entities and a maximum €0.50 for transfers under €5,000.
Greek Banks Respond to Fee Reduction Mandate with New Transaction Packages
Greek banks introduced new transaction packages with added services to offset reduced fees on money transfers and bill payments mandated by the government, effective immediately; measures include zero charges for payments to public entities and a maximum €0.50 for transfers under €5,000.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Panama Canal Reclaim Amidst Drought and Chinese Influence
Trump threatens to reclaim the Panama Canal due to rising fees and perceived Chinese interference; the Canal, generating $4 billion annually for Panama, experienced a 29% decrease in ship transit last year due to a severe drought; this action is rooted in Trump's "America First" policy.
Trump Threatens Panama Canal Reclaim Amidst Drought and Chinese Influence
Trump threatens to reclaim the Panama Canal due to rising fees and perceived Chinese interference; the Canal, generating $4 billion annually for Panama, experienced a 29% decrease in ship transit last year due to a severe drought; this action is rooted in Trump's "America First" policy.
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56% Bias Score
Spain's "Becario Statute" Delayed Amid Funding Dispute
Spain's "Becario Statute," designed to protect unpaid student interns, is delayed due to internal government disagreements over funding for intern expenses; universities fear bearing the costs if companies refuse, jeopardizing internship programs for over 600,000 students annually.
Spain's "Becario Statute" Delayed Amid Funding Dispute
Spain's "Becario Statute," designed to protect unpaid student interns, is delayed due to internal government disagreements over funding for intern expenses; universities fear bearing the costs if companies refuse, jeopardizing internship programs for over 600,000 students annually.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination
On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.
Canary Island Beach Closed Indefinitely Due to Sewage Contamination
On July 3rd, Puerto de la Cruz closed Playa Jardín beach indefinitely due to high Escherichia coli levels, a problem worsening since 2016 due to a sewage pipe leak and potentially an overloaded wastewater treatment plant; the Fiscalía Provincial is investigating.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Greek New Left's Presidential Vote Shifts Political Landscape
The New Left's support for Louka Katseli's presidential candidacy has shifted Greek politics, potentially forging a progressive alliance against the right-wing government, while also causing internal divisions within the New Left itself, and increasing tensions within the opposition.
Greek New Left's Presidential Vote Shifts Political Landscape
The New Left's support for Louka Katseli's presidential candidacy has shifted Greek politics, potentially forging a progressive alliance against the right-wing government, while also causing internal divisions within the New Left itself, and increasing tensions within the opposition.
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40% Bias Score
China's Chunyun Surpasses One Billion Trips, Boosting Consumption
China's 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun) has surpassed one billion trips, with road travel comprising nearly 80%, while the 2025 Chunyun is projected to reach nine billion trips, stimulating consumption across various sectors.
China's Chunyun Surpasses One Billion Trips, Boosting Consumption
China's 40-day Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun) has surpassed one billion trips, with road travel comprising nearly 80%, while the 2025 Chunyun is projected to reach nine billion trips, stimulating consumption across various sectors.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Chinese Spring Festival Movie Pre-Sales Shatter Records
Pre-sales for Spring Festival movies in China exceeded 169.8 million yuan ($23.2 million) within 12 hours, breaking records multiple times, boosted by a government campaign and online promotions from major platforms such as Taobao and JD.com.
Chinese Spring Festival Movie Pre-Sales Shatter Records
Pre-sales for Spring Festival movies in China exceeded 169.8 million yuan ($23.2 million) within 12 hours, breaking records multiple times, boosted by a government campaign and online promotions from major platforms such as Taobao and JD.com.
Progress
48% Bias Score