Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
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52% Bias Score
Hospital Price Transparency Regulations Show Mixed Results
Despite regulations requiring hospitals and insurers to post negotiated prices since 2021 and 2022, the impact on patient costs remains unclear, with studies showing mixed results, and compliance challenges persisting, although some price decreases are noted for high-cost services.
Hospital Price Transparency Regulations Show Mixed Results
Despite regulations requiring hospitals and insurers to post negotiated prices since 2021 and 2022, the impact on patient costs remains unclear, with studies showing mixed results, and compliance challenges persisting, although some price decreases are noted for high-cost services.
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40% Bias Score
Record 24 Billion-Dollar US Weather Disasters in 2024
In 2024, the US faced a record 24 billion-dollar weather disasters (17 severe storms, 4 tropical cyclones, 1 wildfire, 2 winter storms), causing at least 418 deaths and over $1 billion in losses each; the final cost remains undetermined, but the trend indicates a sharp increase in frequency and inte...
Record 24 Billion-Dollar US Weather Disasters in 2024
In 2024, the US faced a record 24 billion-dollar weather disasters (17 severe storms, 4 tropical cyclones, 1 wildfire, 2 winter storms), causing at least 418 deaths and over $1 billion in losses each; the final cost remains undetermined, but the trend indicates a sharp increase in frequency and inte...
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28% Bias Score
Yellen Warns of Imminent US Debt Ceiling Crisis
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on January 5th that the US government might need to start using "extraordinary measures" to avoid hitting the debt ceiling as early as January 14th, urging them to act to prevent a potential default; this comes after President Biden signed a bill last ...
Yellen Warns of Imminent US Debt Ceiling Crisis
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress on January 5th that the US government might need to start using "extraordinary measures" to avoid hitting the debt ceiling as early as January 14th, urging them to act to prevent a potential default; this comes after President Biden signed a bill last ...
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56% Bias Score
Nigerian Airstrike Kills 10 Civilians
A Nigerian airstrike targeting the Lakurawa insurgent group on Christmas Day mistakenly killed at least 10 civilians in Sokoto state, according to the military; this is the latest in a series of similar incidents that have killed an estimated 400 civilians since 2017.
Nigerian Airstrike Kills 10 Civilians
A Nigerian airstrike targeting the Lakurawa insurgent group on Christmas Day mistakenly killed at least 10 civilians in Sokoto state, according to the military; this is the latest in a series of similar incidents that have killed an estimated 400 civilians since 2017.
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32% Bias Score
Argentine Officer Arrested in Venezuela, Further Straining Relations
An Argentine military officer was arrested in Venezuela on December 8th and charged with terrorism, escalating tensions between the two countries, which already severed diplomatic relations in August. Five Venezuelan opposition activists are sheltering in the Argentine embassy in Caracas, facing pre...
Argentine Officer Arrested in Venezuela, Further Straining Relations
An Argentine military officer was arrested in Venezuela on December 8th and charged with terrorism, escalating tensions between the two countries, which already severed diplomatic relations in August. Five Venezuelan opposition activists are sheltering in the Argentine embassy in Caracas, facing pre...
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60% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks
Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...
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12% Bias Score
Chad Holds Elections Amidst Opposition Boycott
Chadians participated in parliamentary and regional elections on October 8, 2023, concluding a three-year transition from military rule; however, major opposition parties boycotted the vote, alleging an uncredible electoral process, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the results and the countr...
Chad Holds Elections Amidst Opposition Boycott
Chadians participated in parliamentary and regional elections on October 8, 2023, concluding a three-year transition from military rule; however, major opposition parties boycotted the vote, alleging an uncredible electoral process, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the results and the countr...
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital: Staff and Patients Forced Outside in Cold
Israeli troops raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, forcing staff and patients to undress outside in the cold; five medical staff were killed in a prior strike; Israel denies entering the hospital but admits ordering an evacuation, citing Hamas's use of the hospital for cover; the UN condemned the a...
Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital: Staff and Patients Forced Outside in Cold
Israeli troops raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, forcing staff and patients to undress outside in the cold; five medical staff were killed in a prior strike; Israel denies entering the hospital but admits ordering an evacuation, citing Hamas's use of the hospital for cover; the UN condemned the a...
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56% Bias Score
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Fail to Resolve Tariff Dispute
Canadian ministers met with Trump's nominees at Mar-a-Lago to discuss threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, but the U.S. remains fixated on the trade deficit; further talks are planned.
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Fail to Resolve Tariff Dispute
Canadian ministers met with Trump's nominees at Mar-a-Lago to discuss threatened tariffs on Canadian goods, but the U.S. remains fixated on the trade deficit; further talks are planned.
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44% Bias Score
Abortion Numbers Rise Despite State Bans
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion numbers have slightly increased despite bans in many states; this is due to increased use of telehealth for abortion pills and travel to states where abortion is legal, though access disparities persist.
Abortion Numbers Rise Despite State Bans
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion numbers have slightly increased despite bans in many states; this is due to increased use of telehealth for abortion pills and travel to states where abortion is legal, though access disparities persist.
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56% Bias Score
163 Chinese Workers Found in Poor Conditions at BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in alleged "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD electric vehicle factory construction site in Camacari, prompting BYD to terminate its contract with the contractor and sparking an ongoing investigation.
163 Chinese Workers Found in Poor Conditions at BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in alleged "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD electric vehicle factory construction site in Camacari, prompting BYD to terminate its contract with the contractor and sparking an ongoing investigation.
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40% Bias Score