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Funding Cuts Jeopardize Global Immunization Efforts Amidst Rising Disease Outbreaks
Global measles cases rose 20 percent in 2023 to 10.3 million, and funding cuts disrupt vaccination campaigns in nearly 50 countries, jeopardizing progress against vaccine-preventable diseases; a pledging summit seeks $9 billion to avert a crisis.
Funding Cuts Jeopardize Global Immunization Efforts Amidst Rising Disease Outbreaks
Global measles cases rose 20 percent in 2023 to 10.3 million, and funding cuts disrupt vaccination campaigns in nearly 50 countries, jeopardizing progress against vaccine-preventable diseases; a pledging summit seeks $9 billion to avert a crisis.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Stockholm Embassy Siege: Two Hostages Killed in RAF-Linked Attack
On April 24, 1975, six left-wing extremists from the "Kommando Holger Meins" stormed the German embassy in Stockholm, taking hostages and demanding the release of 26 imprisoned RAF members; two hostages were killed during the siege, which ended with an accidental explosion.
Stockholm Embassy Siege: Two Hostages Killed in RAF-Linked Attack
On April 24, 1975, six left-wing extremists from the "Kommando Holger Meins" stormed the German embassy in Stockholm, taking hostages and demanding the release of 26 imprisoned RAF members; two hostages were killed during the siege, which ended with an accidental explosion.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Federal Judges Block Trump Administration's Attempt to Defund DEI Programs in Schools
On Thursday, three federal judges, including two Trump appointees, blocked a Department of Education policy that threatened to withhold federal funding from schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing concerns about free speech, vagueness, and procedural violations.
Federal Judges Block Trump Administration's Attempt to Defund DEI Programs in Schools
On Thursday, three federal judges, including two Trump appointees, blocked a Department of Education policy that threatened to withhold federal funding from schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing concerns about free speech, vagueness, and procedural violations.
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52% Bias Score
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate After Kashmir Attack
Following a deadly attack in Kashmir claimed by a Pakistan-based group, India suspended a water-sharing treaty and sealed its border, prompting Pakistan to retaliate with diplomatic measures including the expulsion of Indian diplomats and airspace closure, while demanding evidence.
India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate After Kashmir Attack
Following a deadly attack in Kashmir claimed by a Pakistan-based group, India suspended a water-sharing treaty and sealed its border, prompting Pakistan to retaliate with diplomatic measures including the expulsion of Indian diplomats and airspace closure, while demanding evidence.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Steep Challenges
President Trump's proposed peace deal between Russia and Ukraine faces significant hurdles due to Russia's perceived advantage in time and lack of commitment to a lasting ceasefire, potentially damaging US geopolitical standing.
Trump's Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Steep Challenges
President Trump's proposed peace deal between Russia and Ukraine faces significant hurdles due to Russia's perceived advantage in time and lack of commitment to a lasting ceasefire, potentially damaging US geopolitical standing.
Progress
64% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Projected to Cause 150,000 HIV Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study by Erasmus MC predicts 150,000 additional deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa over five years due to the US halting aid for HIV treatment, impacting healthcare systems and crucial research, based on data from seven countries.
US Aid Cuts Projected to Cause 150,000 HIV Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study by Erasmus MC predicts 150,000 additional deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa over five years due to the US halting aid for HIV treatment, impacting healthcare systems and crucial research, based on data from seven countries.
Progress
48% Bias Score
ESA Launches Biomass Satellite to Map Global Forest Biomass for Improved Climate Modeling
The ESA launched the Biomass satellite to measure global forest biomass using a novel radar system, addressing the need for precise data to improve climate change models and predictions; the mission, costing nearly €500 million, will map forests six times over five and a half years.
ESA Launches Biomass Satellite to Map Global Forest Biomass for Improved Climate Modeling
The ESA launched the Biomass satellite to measure global forest biomass using a novel radar system, addressing the need for precise data to improve climate change models and predictions; the mission, costing nearly €500 million, will map forests six times over five and a half years.
Progress
40% Bias Score
WWII Echoes in Current Conflicts: A Warning from History
This Anzac Day, the author warns of the alarming similarities between the current conflicts and the prelude to WWII, emphasizing the need to learn from history to avoid a catastrophic repetition, noting the tens of thousands already killed in Ukraine and Gaza.
WWII Echoes in Current Conflicts: A Warning from History
This Anzac Day, the author warns of the alarming similarities between the current conflicts and the prelude to WWII, emphasizing the need to learn from history to avoid a catastrophic repetition, noting the tens of thousands already killed in Ukraine and Gaza.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Russia Launches Large-Scale Air Attack on Kyiv, Killing 8
On April 24th, Russia launched a large-scale air attack on Ukraine using 215 weapons, resulting in 8 deaths and 70 injuries in Kyiv; Ukrainian forces intercepted 48 missiles and 64 UAVs.
Russia Launches Large-Scale Air Attack on Kyiv, Killing 8
On April 24th, Russia launched a large-scale air attack on Ukraine using 215 weapons, resulting in 8 deaths and 70 injuries in Kyiv; Ukrainian forces intercepted 48 missiles and 64 UAVs.
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36% Bias Score
India-Pakistan Exchange Fire After Deadly Kashmir Attack
Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire across the Line of Control in Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed 26 civilians, prompting the UN to urge restraint as tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals reach their lowest point in years.
India-Pakistan Exchange Fire After Deadly Kashmir Attack
Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire across the Line of Control in Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed 26 civilians, prompting the UN to urge restraint as tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals reach their lowest point in years.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Trade War: Increased Default Rates and Shifting Capital Markets
Trump's April 2nd trade war declaration triggered a global sell-off, impacting corporate debt markets with higher default rates (Goldman Sachs predicts 4% for European and 5% for US lower-rated companies in 12 months) and increased borrowing costs, while shifting investor preference towards Euro-den...
Trump's Trade War: Increased Default Rates and Shifting Capital Markets
Trump's April 2nd trade war declaration triggered a global sell-off, impacting corporate debt markets with higher default rates (Goldman Sachs predicts 4% for European and 5% for US lower-rated companies in 12 months) and increased borrowing costs, while shifting investor preference towards Euro-den...
Progress
56% Bias Score
US HIV Aid Cut Projected to Cause 150,000 Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study reveals that halting US HIV aid in Sub-Saharan Africa will lead to an estimated 150,000 additional deaths in five years, due to the collapse of healthcare systems and the disruption of vital research, based on data from seven countries.
US HIV Aid Cut Projected to Cause 150,000 Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
A study reveals that halting US HIV aid in Sub-Saharan Africa will lead to an estimated 150,000 additional deaths in five years, due to the collapse of healthcare systems and the disruption of vital research, based on data from seven countries.
Progress
64% Bias Score
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