January 2025
February 2025
Dubai's Booming Economy Strains Infrastructure and Affordability
Dubai's record tourism and immigration, while boosting its economy, are causing severe traffic congestion and rising housing costs, prompting rare public concern from Emirati residents and leading the government to explore high-tech solutions like flying taxis and remote work.
Dubai's Booming Economy Strains Infrastructure and Affordability
Dubai's record tourism and immigration, while boosting its economy, are causing severe traffic congestion and rising housing costs, prompting rare public concern from Emirati residents and leading the government to explore high-tech solutions like flying taxis and remote work.
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56% Bias Score
New Zealand Allows Tourists to Work Remotely to Boost Economy
Starting January 27th, New Zealand allows tourists with visitor visas to work remotely for foreign employers for up to 90 days to boost its struggling economy, hoping to attract digital nomads for longer stays and increased spending.
New Zealand Allows Tourists to Work Remotely to Boost Economy
Starting January 27th, New Zealand allows tourists with visitor visas to work remotely for foreign employers for up to 90 days to boost its struggling economy, hoping to attract digital nomads for longer stays and increased spending.
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52% Bias Score
French Budget Negotiations: Bayrou Faces Crucial Vote
Fourteen French parliamentarians are negotiating a €32 billion budget cut to meet EU deficit targets; the Socialist Party's support is crucial, while the far-right's stance is uncertain; failure risks a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Bayrou.
French Budget Negotiations: Bayrou Faces Crucial Vote
Fourteen French parliamentarians are negotiating a €32 billion budget cut to meet EU deficit targets; the Socialist Party's support is crucial, while the far-right's stance is uncertain; failure risks a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Bayrou.
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48% Bias Score
UK Government Fails to Curb Violence Against Women and Girls Amidst Worsening Epidemic
A UK government report criticizes the failing efforts to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG), revealing a worsening epidemic despite past strategies and promises; sexual assault prevalence rose from 3.4% to 4.3% annually, while the Home Office underspent its VAWG budget by 15% on average.
UK Government Fails to Curb Violence Against Women and Girls Amidst Worsening Epidemic
A UK government report criticizes the failing efforts to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG), revealing a worsening epidemic despite past strategies and promises; sexual assault prevalence rose from 3.4% to 4.3% annually, while the Home Office underspent its VAWG budget by 15% on average.
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48% Bias Score
Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported Amidst Intensified Russian Offensive
Over 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers were reported killed or wounded in the past 24 hours, alongside the destruction of numerous vehicles and weapons systems, including NATO-supplied artillery and significant ammunition depots; concurrently, the disappearance of over 20 American mercenaries is reported.
Heavy Ukrainian Losses Reported Amidst Intensified Russian Offensive
Over 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers were reported killed or wounded in the past 24 hours, alongside the destruction of numerous vehicles and weapons systems, including NATO-supplied artillery and significant ammunition depots; concurrently, the disappearance of over 20 American mercenaries is reported.
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68% Bias Score
MNDAA Capture of Lashio Deals Blow to Myanmar Junta
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) captured Lashio, a key city in northern Myanmar, in August 2023, after months of fighting, dealing a major blow to the military junta and boosting the pro-democracy movement; however, the city now faces economic hardship and concerns about the MN...
MNDAA Capture of Lashio Deals Blow to Myanmar Junta
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) captured Lashio, a key city in northern Myanmar, in August 2023, after months of fighting, dealing a major blow to the military junta and boosting the pro-democracy movement; however, the city now faces economic hardship and concerns about the MN...
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52% Bias Score
France's 2025 Budget Faces Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is negotiating a €32 billion budget cut to reduce the deficit, facing potential use of article 49.3 and a no-confidence vote due to tense political divisions, impacting France's stability.
France's 2025 Budget Faces Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is negotiating a €32 billion budget cut to reduce the deficit, facing potential use of article 49.3 and a no-confidence vote due to tense political divisions, impacting France's stability.
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52% Bias Score
FDA Approves Non-Addictive Pain Pill Journavx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx, a non-addictive pain medication, for short-term pain relief following surgery or injury; studies showed modest effectiveness compared to opioids, but its different mechanism offers a new approach, although its $15.50 pr...
FDA Approves Non-Addictive Pain Pill Journavx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx, a non-addictive pain medication, for short-term pain relief following surgery or injury; studies showed modest effectiveness compared to opioids, but its different mechanism offers a new approach, although its $15.50 pr...
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40% Bias Score
Israel to Maintain Indefinite Military Presence in Southern Syria
Following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, Israel announced its troops will remain indefinitely in southern Syria's security zone to counter potential threats from the new interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and his group, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
Israel to Maintain Indefinite Military Presence in Southern Syria
Following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, Israel announced its troops will remain indefinitely in southern Syria's security zone to counter potential threats from the new interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and his group, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
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44% Bias Score
Complaint Filed Against Peter Dutton for Alleged Racial Discrimination
A complaint filed with the Australian Human Rights Commission alleges that Liberal leader Peter Dutton's public comments following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks discriminated against Palestinians and Muslims, potentially violating the Racial Discrimination Act. The complaint cites multiple state...
Complaint Filed Against Peter Dutton for Alleged Racial Discrimination
A complaint filed with the Australian Human Rights Commission alleges that Liberal leader Peter Dutton's public comments following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks discriminated against Palestinians and Muslims, potentially violating the Racial Discrimination Act. The complaint cites multiple state...
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44% Bias Score
Figure Secures Major US Client, Targets 100,000 Robot Shipments
Figure, a leading humanoid robot manufacturer, announced a second major commercial client, a top U.S. company, aiming to ship 100,000 robots in four years, accelerating AI development and cost reduction through real-world deployments.
Figure Secures Major US Client, Targets 100,000 Robot Shipments
Figure, a leading humanoid robot manufacturer, announced a second major commercial client, a top U.S. company, aiming to ship 100,000 robots in four years, accelerating AI development and cost reduction through real-world deployments.
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44% Bias Score
Honolulu Fireworks Explosion Kills Five, Six Arrested
A New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Honolulu killed five people, including a 3-year-old boy, and injured approximately 20 others after a lit bundle of aerial fireworks tipped over into crates of unlit fireworks; six people have been arrested and face charges including manslaughter.
Honolulu Fireworks Explosion Kills Five, Six Arrested
A New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Honolulu killed five people, including a 3-year-old boy, and injured approximately 20 others after a lit bundle of aerial fireworks tipped over into crates of unlit fireworks; six people have been arrested and face charges including manslaughter.
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36% Bias Score