Moroccan Firm Fills African Mpox Test Shortage
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is filling mpox test orders in several African countries, addressing shortages and fulfilling a key objective of the African Union after the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted unequal access to medical supplies.
Moroccan Firm Fills African Mpox Test Shortage
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is filling mpox test orders in several African countries, addressing shortages and fulfilling a key objective of the African Union after the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted unequal access to medical supplies.
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44% Bias Score
Opioid Settlement Funds Misallocated: Lack of Lived Experience Input Criticized
A new analysis finds that people with substance use disorder largely lack a formal say in how approximately $50 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money is being used, with some funds going to efforts such as jail contraband scanners and drug-sniffing dogs, rather than proven recovery programs.
Opioid Settlement Funds Misallocated: Lack of Lived Experience Input Criticized
A new analysis finds that people with substance use disorder largely lack a formal say in how approximately $50 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money is being used, with some funds going to efforts such as jail contraband scanners and drug-sniffing dogs, rather than proven recovery programs.
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48% Bias Score
"Empress Masako Honors Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Atomic Bomb Survivors"
"Japanese Empress Masako expressed deep admiration for the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of atomic bomb survivors, emphasizing its importance for global peace; 30 survivors will attend the Oslo ceremony to advocate for nuclear abolition."
"Empress Masako Honors Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Atomic Bomb Survivors"
"Japanese Empress Masako expressed deep admiration for the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of atomic bomb survivors, emphasizing its importance for global peace; 30 survivors will attend the Oslo ceremony to advocate for nuclear abolition."
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44% Bias Score
"India-Bangladesh Talks Amidst Rising Tensions Over Religious Minorities"
"Bangladesh and India's foreign secretaries met to discuss rising tensions sparked by the exile of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the arrest of a Hindu leader in Bangladesh, and subsequent attacks on minority Hindus and a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India; India has restricted visas for ...
"India-Bangladesh Talks Amidst Rising Tensions Over Religious Minorities"
"Bangladesh and India's foreign secretaries met to discuss rising tensions sparked by the exile of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the arrest of a Hindu leader in Bangladesh, and subsequent attacks on minority Hindus and a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India; India has restricted visas for ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Cabinet Picks Signal Mixed Outlook on Abortion Access
President-elect Trump's cabinet includes individuals with varying stances on abortion; while some nominees have anti-abortion records, others lack direct ties to the anti-abortion movement, creating uncertainty regarding his administration's approach to reproductive rights.
Trump's Cabinet Picks Signal Mixed Outlook on Abortion Access
President-elect Trump's cabinet includes individuals with varying stances on abortion; while some nominees have anti-abortion records, others lack direct ties to the anti-abortion movement, creating uncertainty regarding his administration's approach to reproductive rights.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Remarks Raise Concerns About King Charles's Health
President-elect Donald Trump revealed that King Charles III is "fighting very hard" against cancer, a diagnosis announced by Buckingham Palace in February; Charles's limited public appearances since then, and Trump's comments, raise concerns about his health.
Trump's Remarks Raise Concerns About King Charles's Health
President-elect Donald Trump revealed that King Charles III is "fighting very hard" against cancer, a diagnosis announced by Buckingham Palace in February; Charles's limited public appearances since then, and Trump's comments, raise concerns about his health.
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28% Bias Score
African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...
African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap
Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...
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40% Bias Score
Moroccan Startup Moldiag Fills Critical Mpox Test Shortage in Africa
A Moroccan company, Moldiag, is the first in Africa to produce mpox tests, filling a critical need as the continent battles an outbreak with over 59,000 cases and 1,164 deaths. The $5 tests are already being distributed to several African nations.
Moroccan Startup Moldiag Fills Critical Mpox Test Shortage in Africa
A Moroccan company, Moldiag, is the first in Africa to produce mpox tests, filling a critical need as the continent battles an outbreak with over 59,000 cases and 1,164 deaths. The $5 tests are already being distributed to several African nations.
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44% Bias Score
Australia Secures Veto Power in Nauru Deal
Australia and Nauru signed a $89 million deal giving Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, reflecting Australia's strategy to counter China's influence in the Pacific.
Australia Secures Veto Power in Nauru Deal
Australia and Nauru signed a $89 million deal giving Australia veto power over Nauru's security, banking, and telecommunications agreements with third countries, reflecting Australia's strategy to counter China's influence in the Pacific.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Injunction to Block US Ban Pending Supreme Court Review
A US federal appeals court is considering TikTok's request to halt the enforcement of a law that could ban the platform in the US by January 19, 2025, due to national security concerns, potentially affecting over 170 million users and causing significant financial losses for the company.
TikTok Seeks Injunction to Block US Ban Pending Supreme Court Review
A US federal appeals court is considering TikTok's request to halt the enforcement of a law that could ban the platform in the US by January 19, 2025, due to national security concerns, potentially affecting over 170 million users and causing significant financial losses for the company.
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48% Bias Score
Asian Markets Mixed After US Records, South Korea Tense
Asian markets saw mixed results Monday, with South Korea's Kospi down 2.3% after US stocks hit records Friday on a strong jobs report; South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces uncertainty amid a reported police travel ban.
Asian Markets Mixed After US Records, South Korea Tense
Asian markets saw mixed results Monday, with South Korea's Kospi down 2.3% after US stocks hit records Friday on a strong jobs report; South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces uncertainty amid a reported police travel ban.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Nominees Face Intense Scrutiny from Republican Senators
President-elect Donald Trump's controversial choices for key administration posts—Pete Hegseth (Pentagon), Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Kash Patel (FBI), and Linda McMahon (Education)—are facing intense scrutiny from Republican senators during Capitol Hill meetings ahead of potential confirmation hearings n...
Trump's Controversial Nominees Face Intense Scrutiny from Republican Senators
President-elect Donald Trump's controversial choices for key administration posts—Pete Hegseth (Pentagon), Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Kash Patel (FBI), and Linda McMahon (Education)—are facing intense scrutiny from Republican senators during Capitol Hill meetings ahead of potential confirmation hearings n...
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64% Bias Score