Belgium Grants Sex Workers Full Labor Rights
Belgium grants sex workers full labor rights starting Sunday, including employment contracts and social benefits, following its 2022 decriminalization of sex work, but challenges remain for marginalized workers.
Belgium Grants Sex Workers Full Labor Rights
Belgium grants sex workers full labor rights starting Sunday, including employment contracts and social benefits, following its 2022 decriminalization of sex work, but challenges remain for marginalized workers.
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44% Bias Score
Insurgents Seize Parts of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Thousands of Syrian insurgents captured parts of Aleppo on Friday, encountering minimal resistance from government forces who redeployed to prepare a counterattack; the surprise offensive follows weeks of escalating violence and coincides with a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire.
Insurgents Seize Parts of Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Thousands of Syrian insurgents captured parts of Aleppo on Friday, encountering minimal resistance from government forces who redeployed to prepare a counterattack; the surprise offensive follows weeks of escalating violence and coincides with a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire.
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0% Bias Score
Ruble Plunges to 109 Against Dollar, Exacerbating Russia's Economic Challenges
The Russian ruble fell to 109 against the US dollar on Friday, impacting consumer prices and challenging the Kremlin's economic balancing act of funding the war in Ukraine while managing inflation; the central bank raised interest rates to 21% in response.
Ruble Plunges to 109 Against Dollar, Exacerbating Russia's Economic Challenges
The Russian ruble fell to 109 against the US dollar on Friday, impacting consumer prices and challenging the Kremlin's economic balancing act of funding the war in Ukraine while managing inflation; the central bank raised interest rates to 21% in response.
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36% Bias Score
Poland Builds $2.5 Billion Border Fortification System Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Poland is building a $2.5 billion military fortification system, called East Shield, along its borders with Russia and Belarus to deter aggression and enhance security, reflecting concerns about Russia and potential US policy shifts.
Poland Builds $2.5 Billion Border Fortification System Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Poland is building a $2.5 billion military fortification system, called East Shield, along its borders with Russia and Belarus to deter aggression and enhance security, reflecting concerns about Russia and potential US policy shifts.
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48% Bias Score
USS Zumwalt Retrofitted with Hypersonic Missiles
The U.S. Navy is retrofitting the USS Zumwalt, a $7.5 billion warship initially deemed a costly mistake, with hypersonic missiles, transforming it into a potent long-range strike platform and countering the development of similar weapons by Russia and China.
USS Zumwalt Retrofitted with Hypersonic Missiles
The U.S. Navy is retrofitting the USS Zumwalt, a $7.5 billion warship initially deemed a costly mistake, with hypersonic missiles, transforming it into a potent long-range strike platform and countering the development of similar weapons by Russia and China.
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64% Bias Score
Iceland Holds Snap Election Amidst Political Instability
Iceland holds snap elections on Saturday due to a collapsed coalition government amid disagreements over immigration, the economy, and energy; this is the country's sixth election since the 2008 financial crisis, with polls suggesting significant shifts in support for governing parties.
Iceland Holds Snap Election Amidst Political Instability
Iceland holds snap elections on Saturday due to a collapsed coalition government amid disagreements over immigration, the economy, and energy; this is the country's sixth election since the 2008 financial crisis, with polls suggesting significant shifts in support for governing parties.
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24% Bias Score
Kosovo Explosion: Serbia Denies Involvement Amid Heightened Tensions
A major explosion in northern Kosovo damaged a canal supplying water to power plants, disrupting power and water, prompting accusations of a Serbian-backed terrorist act by Kosovo, which Serbia denies, claiming a "hybrid" attack.
Kosovo Explosion: Serbia Denies Involvement Amid Heightened Tensions
A major explosion in northern Kosovo damaged a canal supplying water to power plants, disrupting power and water, prompting accusations of a Serbian-backed terrorist act by Kosovo, which Serbia denies, claiming a "hybrid" attack.
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36% Bias Score
Canadian Publishers Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
A coalition of major Canadian news publishers sued OpenAI on Friday, alleging copyright infringement due to OpenAI using their content to train its ChatGPT AI system without permission or compensation, raising critical questions about AI training data and intellectual property rights.
Canadian Publishers Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
A coalition of major Canadian news publishers sued OpenAI on Friday, alleging copyright infringement due to OpenAI using their content to train its ChatGPT AI system without permission or compensation, raising critical questions about AI training data and intellectual property rights.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
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52% Bias Score
Shiffrin Crashes in World Cup Giant Slalom
American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont on Saturday, after leading the first run; she was taken to a medical clinic for evaluation.
Shiffrin Crashes in World Cup Giant Slalom
American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont on Saturday, after leading the first run; she was taken to a medical clinic for evaluation.
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24% Bias Score
Death of New England's First Black Mayor, Thirman Milner
Thirman Milner, New England's first popularly elected Black mayor, died at age 91; his legacy includes significant contributions to Hartford and the civil rights movement.
Death of New England's First Black Mayor, Thirman Milner
Thirman Milner, New England's first popularly elected Black mayor, died at age 91; his legacy includes significant contributions to Hartford and the civil rights movement.
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20% Bias Score
Russian Lawyer Sentenced to Seven Years for Anti-War Posts
A Russian court sentenced lawyer Dmitry Talantov to seven years for anti-war social media posts, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent since the Ukraine invasion; over 1,100 people face similar charges, with 340 imprisoned.
Russian Lawyer Sentenced to Seven Years for Anti-War Posts
A Russian court sentenced lawyer Dmitry Talantov to seven years for anti-war social media posts, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent since the Ukraine invasion; over 1,100 people face similar charges, with 340 imprisoned.
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36% Bias Score