January 2025
February 2025
Ancient Greek Silver Mining Revealed as Source of World's Oldest Lead Pollution
A new study reveals the world's oldest known lead pollution in Greece, dating back 5,200 years, resulting from silver mining; a significant pollution spike occurred after the Roman conquest due to increased silver demand and lead usage.
Ancient Greek Silver Mining Revealed as Source of World's Oldest Lead Pollution
A new study reveals the world's oldest known lead pollution in Greece, dating back 5,200 years, resulting from silver mining; a significant pollution spike occurred after the Roman conquest due to increased silver demand and lead usage.
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40% Bias Score
France Ends 60-Year Military Presence in Chad
France concluded its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30, withdrawing its last base in N'Djamena following Chad's decision to end defense cooperation agreements; this reflects a broader trend of French military retrenchment across the Sahel.
France Ends 60-Year Military Presence in Chad
France concluded its 60-year military presence in Chad on January 30, withdrawing its last base in N'Djamena following Chad's decision to end defense cooperation agreements; this reflects a broader trend of French military retrenchment across the Sahel.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Reaffirms Two-State Solution, Condemns Violence Against Palestinians
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reiterated Spain's support for a two-state solution in Palestine, condemned violence against Palestinians, advocated for a unified Palestinian Authority, expressed hope for a peaceful future in Syria, defended Spain's defense spending, and affirmed Greenl...
Spain Reaffirms Two-State Solution, Condemns Violence Against Palestinians
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reiterated Spain's support for a two-state solution in Palestine, condemned violence against Palestinians, advocated for a unified Palestinian Authority, expressed hope for a peaceful future in Syria, defended Spain's defense spending, and affirmed Greenl...
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32% Bias Score
Positive Environmental News: January 2025 Highlights
January 2025 saw positive environmental news including record seed deposits at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a Scottish company's use of whisky wastewater for sustainable Omega-3 production, the Netherlands' 'tegelwippen' initiative, and other eco-friendly advancements.
Positive Environmental News: January 2025 Highlights
January 2025 saw positive environmental news including record seed deposits at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a Scottish company's use of whisky wastewater for sustainable Omega-3 production, the Netherlands' 'tegelwippen' initiative, and other eco-friendly advancements.
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Huawei Ban Stalled: National Security Concerns Remain
Canada's Bill C-26, intended to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from telecommunication networks for national security, failed to pass Parliament; while Bell complied, Telus continues using some Huawei radios on its 5G network, despite government claims this contradicts the directive's intention.
Canada's Huawei Ban Stalled: National Security Concerns Remain
Canada's Bill C-26, intended to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from telecommunication networks for national security, failed to pass Parliament; while Bell complied, Telus continues using some Huawei radios on its 5G network, despite government claims this contradicts the directive's intention.
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40% Bias Score
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Femicide
A French court sentenced Mickaël Falou to 20 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Sandra Pla, whom he stabbed 50 times after hiding in her garden; the unanimous verdict highlights failures in protecting victims of domestic violence despite prior reports.
French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Femicide
A French court sentenced Mickaël Falou to 20 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Sandra Pla, whom he stabbed 50 times after hiding in her garden; the unanimous verdict highlights failures in protecting victims of domestic violence despite prior reports.
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56% Bias Score
LVMH's 2024 Results Spark Tax Controversy in France
LVMH reported a €12.5 billion net income in 2024, despite a 17% decrease from 2023, prompting CEO Bernard Arnault to criticize France's planned corporate tax hike as a disincentive to domestic production. This sparked controversy, leading Arnault to clarify that LVMH has no relocation plans and pays...
LVMH's 2024 Results Spark Tax Controversy in France
LVMH reported a €12.5 billion net income in 2024, despite a 17% decrease from 2023, prompting CEO Bernard Arnault to criticize France's planned corporate tax hike as a disincentive to domestic production. This sparked controversy, leading Arnault to clarify that LVMH has no relocation plans and pays...
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44% Bias Score
EU Rushes Critical Medicines Act, Bypassing Impact Assessment
The EU is rushing to pass the Critical Medicines Act by March 11th, to address medicine shortages, but will forgo an impact assessment, despite concerns from stakeholders about insufficient consultation and evidence gathering.
EU Rushes Critical Medicines Act, Bypassing Impact Assessment
The EU is rushing to pass the Critical Medicines Act by March 11th, to address medicine shortages, but will forgo an impact assessment, despite concerns from stakeholders about insufficient consultation and evidence gathering.
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40% Bias Score
Barcelona Housing Crisis: Eviction Protest Highlights Soaring Rents and Lack of Affordable Housing
Protests against the eviction of Josep Torrent from his Barcelona apartment on February 4th highlight the city's housing crisis, where rising rents, fueled by short-term rentals and stagnant wages, force residents to dedicate over 40% of their income to housing, exceeding the EU average.
Barcelona Housing Crisis: Eviction Protest Highlights Soaring Rents and Lack of Affordable Housing
Protests against the eviction of Josep Torrent from his Barcelona apartment on February 4th highlight the city's housing crisis, where rising rents, fueled by short-term rentals and stagnant wages, force residents to dedicate over 40% of their income to housing, exceeding the EU average.
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48% Bias Score
Tech Billionaires' Greenland Mining Investments Fuel Trump's Threat
Donald Trump's alleged threat to seize Greenland, fueled by its strategic location and mineral wealth, is linked to tech billionaires' investments in Greenlandic mining companies like KoBold Metals (backed by Bezos, Altman, and Zuckerberg) and Critical Metals (linked to Howard Lutnick), raising conc...
Tech Billionaires' Greenland Mining Investments Fuel Trump's Threat
Donald Trump's alleged threat to seize Greenland, fueled by its strategic location and mineral wealth, is linked to tech billionaires' investments in Greenlandic mining companies like KoBold Metals (backed by Bezos, Altman, and Zuckerberg) and Critical Metals (linked to Howard Lutnick), raising conc...
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44% Bias Score
25,000 Protest in Hamburg Against CDU-AfD Immigration Policy
Over 25,000 people protested in Hamburg against the CDU and AfD's joint vote on stricter migration policies in the Bundestag; further protests are planned.
25,000 Protest in Hamburg Against CDU-AfD Immigration Policy
Over 25,000 people protested in Hamburg against the CDU and AfD's joint vote on stricter migration policies in the Bundestag; further protests are planned.
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64% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Rise in Urban Rat Populations
A study in Science Advances reveals a strong correlation between rising temperatures and increasing rat populations in 16 northern hemisphere cities, with Toronto ranking third highest for increasing rat numbers, highlighting the need for proactive urban rat management strategies.
Climate Change Fuels Rise in Urban Rat Populations
A study in Science Advances reveals a strong correlation between rising temperatures and increasing rat populations in 16 northern hemisphere cities, with Toronto ranking third highest for increasing rat numbers, highlighting the need for proactive urban rat management strategies.
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24% Bias Score