January 2025
February 2025
Cervical Screening Saves Life: 10-Year Cancer Survivor Urges Increased Testing
Ali Alcock's routine cervical screening test in 2015 detected cervical cancer at age 37, leading to successful treatment and a 10-year remission; she now advocates for increased screening rates, highlighting the test's life-saving potential despite the low 69% participation rate in Wales between Apr...
Cervical Screening Saves Life: 10-Year Cancer Survivor Urges Increased Testing
Ali Alcock's routine cervical screening test in 2015 detected cervical cancer at age 37, leading to successful treatment and a 10-year remission; she now advocates for increased screening rates, highlighting the test's life-saving potential despite the low 69% participation rate in Wales between Apr...
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44% Bias Score
Belfast Actor with MND Wins Prestigious Theatre Award
Belfast actor Michael Campbell, diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2023, won The Stage Awards' Judges' Award for his MND-infused adaptation of Richard III at Belfast's Lyric Theatre, showcasing his talent and resilience.
Belfast Actor with MND Wins Prestigious Theatre Award
Belfast actor Michael Campbell, diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2023, won The Stage Awards' Judges' Award for his MND-infused adaptation of Richard III at Belfast's Lyric Theatre, showcasing his talent and resilience.
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28% Bias Score
John Sykes, Renowned Guitarist, Dies at 65
British guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, died at 65 after a cancer battle; tributes from fellow musicians like David Coverdale and Slash highlight his musical talent and kind personality.
John Sykes, Renowned Guitarist, Dies at 65
British guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, died at 65 after a cancer battle; tributes from fellow musicians like David Coverdale and Slash highlight his musical talent and kind personality.
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16% Bias Score
Citroën Expands Takata Airbag Recall to All of Europe
Citroën is recalling over 869,000 C3 and DS3 vehicles in Europe due to faulty Takata airbags, beginning with a phased approach in late January and prioritizing older vehicles in northern regions before extending to other European countries by June.
Citroën Expands Takata Airbag Recall to All of Europe
Citroën is recalling over 869,000 C3 and DS3 vehicles in Europe due to faulty Takata airbags, beginning with a phased approach in late January and prioritizing older vehicles in northern regions before extending to other European countries by June.
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20% Bias Score
EU Geo-Blocking Regulation Fails to Protect Consumers
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) found that despite a 2018 regulation, geo-blocking continues to limit consumer access to online goods and services across the EU due to inconsistent enforcement and varying penalties among member states.
EU Geo-Blocking Regulation Fails to Protect Consumers
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) found that despite a 2018 regulation, geo-blocking continues to limit consumer access to online goods and services across the EU due to inconsistent enforcement and varying penalties among member states.
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24% Bias Score
Canada's Inflation Slows to 1.8% in December
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 percent in December, driven partly by a temporary sales tax break and exceeding analysts' expectations of 1.9 percent; month-on-month contraction was 0.4 percent.
Canada's Inflation Slows to 1.8% in December
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 percent in December, driven partly by a temporary sales tax break and exceeding analysts' expectations of 1.9 percent; month-on-month contraction was 0.4 percent.
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4% Bias Score
John Sykes, Iconic Guitarist, Dies at 65
British guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, died at 65 after a battle with cancer; tributes from fellow musicians like David Coverdale and Slash poured in, celebrating his musical talent and personal qualities.
John Sykes, Iconic Guitarist, Dies at 65
British guitarist John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, died at 65 after a battle with cancer; tributes from fellow musicians like David Coverdale and Slash poured in, celebrating his musical talent and personal qualities.
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16% Bias Score
Loneliness in Crowds: Study Reveals the Complexities of Isolation
A recent study of 756 people using a smartphone app to track emotions showed loneliness is prevalent even among those surrounded by others, challenging assumptions about social interaction and isolation, highlighting the need for meaningful connections.
Loneliness in Crowds: Study Reveals the Complexities of Isolation
A recent study of 756 people using a smartphone app to track emotions showed loneliness is prevalent even among those surrounded by others, challenging assumptions about social interaction and isolation, highlighting the need for meaningful connections.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Hostage Freed by Malian Rebels After Algeria Kidnapping
A Spanish man kidnapped in southern Algeria on January 17th was freed by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali on January 22nd and will be returned to Algerian authorities; the FLA claims a "transnational mafia" was responsible for the abduction.
Spanish Hostage Freed by Malian Rebels After Algeria Kidnapping
A Spanish man kidnapped in southern Algeria on January 17th was freed by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali on January 22nd and will be returned to Algerian authorities; the FLA claims a "transnational mafia" was responsible for the abduction.
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40% Bias Score
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
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40% Bias Score
German Mother Admits to Killing Severely Disabled Son
In Wilhelmshaven, Germany, a mother admitted to killing her severely disabled son via carbon monoxide poisoning in June 2023, citing a lack of long-term care options and his aggressive behavior as reasons for her act of suicide alongside him.
German Mother Admits to Killing Severely Disabled Son
In Wilhelmshaven, Germany, a mother admitted to killing her severely disabled son via carbon monoxide poisoning in June 2023, citing a lack of long-term care options and his aggressive behavior as reasons for her act of suicide alongside him.
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48% Bias Score
Inovestor Identifies Three High-Quality Canadian Stocks
Inovestor, a Canadian fintech company, identified three Canadian stocks—Dundee Precious Metals (DPM-T), Nuvista Energy (NVA-T), and Brookfield Business Partners (BBU-UN-T)—meeting its criteria for high quality, value, and growth, based on metrics such as Stockpointer score, earnings growth, return o...
Inovestor Identifies Three High-Quality Canadian Stocks
Inovestor, a Canadian fintech company, identified three Canadian stocks—Dundee Precious Metals (DPM-T), Nuvista Energy (NVA-T), and Brookfield Business Partners (BBU-UN-T)—meeting its criteria for high quality, value, and growth, based on metrics such as Stockpointer score, earnings growth, return o...
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36% Bias Score