March 2025
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Smartphone Addiction: Study Shows Neurological Impact, Leading to Mental Health Concerns
A UNC Asheville student's excessive phone use highlights the neurological impact of smartphone addiction, with a Korean study showing increased brain activity and decreased attention in addicted users, leading to mental health challenges and the need for analog solutions.
Smartphone Addiction: Study Shows Neurological Impact, Leading to Mental Health Concerns
A UNC Asheville student's excessive phone use highlights the neurological impact of smartphone addiction, with a Korean study showing increased brain activity and decreased attention in addicted users, leading to mental health challenges and the need for analog solutions.
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56% Bias Score
Stein's Budget Counters GOP Tax Cuts, Prioritizes Public Education
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein proposed a $33.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2024-25, including increased spending on education and social programs, countered by halting planned Republican tax cuts and scaling back private school vouchers to address projected revenue shortfalls.
Stein's Budget Counters GOP Tax Cuts, Prioritizes Public Education
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein proposed a $33.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2024-25, including increased spending on education and social programs, countered by halting planned Republican tax cuts and scaling back private school vouchers to address projected revenue shortfalls.
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48% Bias Score
Huntington Beach: A MAGA Laboratory
Huntington Beach, California, a city with a history of right-wing extremism, is now completely controlled by MAGA Republicans following a wave of conservative victories in local elections; this reflects broader national trends and raises concerns about the resurgence of intolerance.
Huntington Beach: A MAGA Laboratory
Huntington Beach, California, a city with a history of right-wing extremism, is now completely controlled by MAGA Republicans following a wave of conservative victories in local elections; this reflects broader national trends and raises concerns about the resurgence of intolerance.
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56% Bias Score
Socioeconomic Status Impacts Biological Aging and Disease Risk
A UK study published in Nature Medicine reveals that people with higher socioeconomic status show 20% less risk of 83 age-related diseases and slower biological aging compared to less privileged individuals, with some conditions showing double the risk in disadvantaged groups, impacting 14 plasma pr...
Socioeconomic Status Impacts Biological Aging and Disease Risk
A UK study published in Nature Medicine reveals that people with higher socioeconomic status show 20% less risk of 83 age-related diseases and slower biological aging compared to less privileged individuals, with some conditions showing double the risk in disadvantaged groups, impacting 14 plasma pr...
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36% Bias Score
Canada Commits $2.5 Billion to Toronto Rental Housing
The Canadian federal government is providing over $2.5 billion in low-cost loans for seven rental housing projects in Toronto, creating 4,831 units (1,075 below-market), plus $25.8 million for homelessness programs, ahead of a potential election.
Canada Commits $2.5 Billion to Toronto Rental Housing
The Canadian federal government is providing over $2.5 billion in low-cost loans for seven rental housing projects in Toronto, creating 4,831 units (1,075 below-market), plus $25.8 million for homelessness programs, ahead of a potential election.
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44% Bias Score
Saxony-Anhalt Faces Critical Physician Shortage
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, faces a critical shortage of physicians with only 204 general practitioners per 100,000 inhabitants, ranking second to last nationally; this is particularly concerning given that 10.3% of general practitioners are over 65 and nearing retirement.
Saxony-Anhalt Faces Critical Physician Shortage
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, faces a critical shortage of physicians with only 204 general practitioners per 100,000 inhabitants, ranking second to last nationally; this is particularly concerning given that 10.3% of general practitioners are over 65 and nearing retirement.
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20% Bias Score
North Carolina Approves Additional \$528 Million for Hurricane Helene Recovery
North Carolina lawmakers approved \$528 million in additional funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, bringing the state's total allocation to over \$1.1 billion, focusing on home and road repairs, agriculture, and business infrastructure; however, this is significantly less than the estimated \$59.6...
North Carolina Approves Additional \$528 Million for Hurricane Helene Recovery
North Carolina lawmakers approved \$528 million in additional funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, bringing the state's total allocation to over \$1.1 billion, focusing on home and road repairs, agriculture, and business infrastructure; however, this is significantly less than the estimated \$59.6...
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40% Bias Score
NYC Chinatown Temples Vandalized in Hate Crime Spree
Taihong Ouyang is charged with hate crimes and burglary for damaging six Chinatown locations, including four temples, by smashing windows, destroying security cameras, and damaging Buddhist statues, causing fear and community support.
NYC Chinatown Temples Vandalized in Hate Crime Spree
Taihong Ouyang is charged with hate crimes and burglary for damaging six Chinatown locations, including four temples, by smashing windows, destroying security cameras, and damaging Buddhist statues, causing fear and community support.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Defends Deportation Efforts Despite Court Order
Tom Homan, a key figure in the Trump administration's immigration policy, stated on Wednesday that a federal judge's temporary halt on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act has not slowed down the government's efforts to deport migrants from the United States.
Trump Administration Defends Deportation Efforts Despite Court Order
Tom Homan, a key figure in the Trump administration's immigration policy, stated on Wednesday that a federal judge's temporary halt on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act has not slowed down the government's efforts to deport migrants from the United States.
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64% Bias Score
German Aviation Unions Demand 100 Billion Euro Fund Support
Fourteen German aviation and labor unions demand financial relief from the new government, using the 100 billion Euro infrastructure fund, to address Germany's comparatively high aviation costs and slow post-pandemic recovery.
German Aviation Unions Demand 100 Billion Euro Fund Support
Fourteen German aviation and labor unions demand financial relief from the new government, using the 100 billion Euro infrastructure fund, to address Germany's comparatively high aviation costs and slow post-pandemic recovery.
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48% Bias Score
€1 Million Coin Theft Leaves Bank Suing Security Firm
Over months, an unknown individual stole approximately nine tons of coins worth almost €1 million from a security company where it was being stored for Heidenheimer Volksbank; the bank is now suing the security firm for compensation.
€1 Million Coin Theft Leaves Bank Suing Security Firm
Over months, an unknown individual stole approximately nine tons of coins worth almost €1 million from a security company where it was being stored for Heidenheimer Volksbank; the bank is now suing the security firm for compensation.
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40% Bias Score
Indonesia Passes Revised Law on National Army
The Indonesian House of Representatives passed a revised law concerning the Indonesian National Army (TNI) on March 20th, 2024, addressing TNI's position, retirement age, and ministerial involvement, ensuring no dual function.
Indonesia Passes Revised Law on National Army
The Indonesian House of Representatives passed a revised law concerning the Indonesian National Army (TNI) on March 20th, 2024, addressing TNI's position, retirement age, and ministerial involvement, ensuring no dual function.
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32% Bias Score