January 2025
February 2025
Vancouver Mayor Pauses Supportive Housing Construction in Downtown Eastside Revitalization Plan
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced a plan to revitalize the troubled Downtown Eastside by pausing new supportive housing construction, cracking down on crime, and updating the area plan to encourage a mix of housing and businesses, aiming to integrate the area into the wider city and address the over...
Vancouver Mayor Pauses Supportive Housing Construction in Downtown Eastside Revitalization Plan
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim announced a plan to revitalize the troubled Downtown Eastside by pausing new supportive housing construction, cracking down on crime, and updating the area plan to encourage a mix of housing and businesses, aiming to integrate the area into the wider city and address the over...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Coalition Government Faces Crisis After Key Decree Fails
Spain's coalition government is in crisis after a key decree failed in Congress, creating uncertainty over pensions, transport subsidies, and social protections; disagreements over strategy between the PSOE and Sumar threaten the coalition's stability.
Spanish Coalition Government Faces Crisis After Key Decree Fails
Spain's coalition government is in crisis after a key decree failed in Congress, creating uncertainty over pensions, transport subsidies, and social protections; disagreements over strategy between the PSOE and Sumar threaten the coalition's stability.
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52% Bias Score
2024 NBA All-Star Starters Announced: James Makes Record 21st Start
The 2024 NBA All-Star starters were announced Thursday, with LeBron James making his record 21st consecutive start and Steph Curry hosting the event. The new format features a three-team mini-tournament with a $1.8 million prize pool. Notable omissions include LaMelo Ball and Victor Wembanyama, desp...
2024 NBA All-Star Starters Announced: James Makes Record 21st Start
The 2024 NBA All-Star starters were announced Thursday, with LeBron James making his record 21st consecutive start and Steph Curry hosting the event. The new format features a three-team mini-tournament with a $1.8 million prize pool. Notable omissions include LaMelo Ball and Victor Wembanyama, desp...
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44% Bias Score
China Reports Significant Environmental Improvements in 2024
In 2024, China reduced its PM2.5 levels by 2.7 percent, improved air quality to 87.2 percent "fairly good" days, and raised surface water quality to 90.4 percent "fairly good", exceeding 90 percent for the first time, largely due to initiatives like coal heating replacement and industrial upgrades.
China Reports Significant Environmental Improvements in 2024
In 2024, China reduced its PM2.5 levels by 2.7 percent, improved air quality to 87.2 percent "fairly good" days, and raised surface water quality to 90.4 percent "fairly good", exceeding 90 percent for the first time, largely due to initiatives like coal heating replacement and industrial upgrades.
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44% Bias Score
China Upgrades Science Education with New Guideline
China's Ministry of Education issued a guideline to enhance science education in primary and secondary schools, mandating at least one science teacher with a master's degree and one science vice-principal per primary school, promoting collaboration, resource sharing, and digital tools to cultivate a...
China Upgrades Science Education with New Guideline
China's Ministry of Education issued a guideline to enhance science education in primary and secondary schools, mandating at least one science teacher with a master's degree and one science vice-principal per primary school, promoting collaboration, resource sharing, and digital tools to cultivate a...
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32% Bias Score
High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans
The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.
High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans
The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Supreme Court President Rejects Government's Criticism of Judges
Spain's Supreme Court president Isabel Perelló defended judges against government criticism, emphasizing their commitment to impartiality and highlighting the diverse backgrounds of newly appointed judges, including over 34% from families where neither parent has a higher education and 70% with no l...
Spanish Supreme Court President Rejects Government's Criticism of Judges
Spain's Supreme Court president Isabel Perelló defended judges against government criticism, emphasizing their commitment to impartiality and highlighting the diverse backgrounds of newly appointed judges, including over 34% from families where neither parent has a higher education and 70% with no l...
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48% Bias Score
Rajoy's Speech Presentation Highlights Contrasting Leadership Styles within Spain's PP
Mariano Rajoy's book of selected speeches was presented at the Spanish Congress, generating significant political commentary; Rajoy offered governance advice while subtly criticizing the current government, while PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo directly attacked Pedro Sánchez, showcasing contrasting ...
Rajoy's Speech Presentation Highlights Contrasting Leadership Styles within Spain's PP
Mariano Rajoy's book of selected speeches was presented at the Spanish Congress, generating significant political commentary; Rajoy offered governance advice while subtly criticizing the current government, while PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo directly attacked Pedro Sánchez, showcasing contrasting ...
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56% Bias Score
Entrepreneur Teaches Kids Investing Lessons After $60 Million Sale
Entrepreneur Eric Malka's $60 million sale of The Art of Shaving prompted a shift to investing, where he now educates his children, emphasizing learning from mistakes, a contrast to other parents' more conservative approaches. This highlights different approaches to financial education for children ...
Entrepreneur Teaches Kids Investing Lessons After $60 Million Sale
Entrepreneur Eric Malka's $60 million sale of The Art of Shaving prompted a shift to investing, where he now educates his children, emphasizing learning from mistakes, a contrast to other parents' more conservative approaches. This highlights different approaches to financial education for children ...
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44% Bias Score
Financial Strain Exacerbates Mental Health Crisis in NSW
A new report reveals that over half of NSW residents reported worsened mental health due to financial strain, coinciding with a 10% increase in loneliness; Joanne Cockle postponed a medical appointment due to unaffordable gap fees, highlighting the financial barriers to healthcare access.
Financial Strain Exacerbates Mental Health Crisis in NSW
A new report reveals that over half of NSW residents reported worsened mental health due to financial strain, coinciding with a 10% increase in loneliness; Joanne Cockle postponed a medical appointment due to unaffordable gap fees, highlighting the financial barriers to healthcare access.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC
The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.
Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC
The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg Greens Reject Mayor's Climate Concerns, Push for 2040 Neutrality
Hamburg's Green party opposes Mayor Peter Tschentscher's (SPD) warnings against more ambitious climate targets, advocating for climate neutrality by 2040, despite concerns about the social and economic impacts, triggering a potential referendum in the fall.
Hamburg Greens Reject Mayor's Climate Concerns, Push for 2040 Neutrality
Hamburg's Green party opposes Mayor Peter Tschentscher's (SPD) warnings against more ambitious climate targets, advocating for climate neutrality by 2040, despite concerns about the social and economic impacts, triggering a potential referendum in the fall.
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44% Bias Score