UK Stockpiles 5 Million Bird Flu Vaccines Amidst Global Rise in Avian Influenza
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced a 5-million-dose bird flu vaccine stockpile in response to a concerning global rise in avian flu cases among animals, increasing human-transmission risk; the vaccines will be made by CSL Seqirus in Liverpool.
UK Stockpiles 5 Million Bird Flu Vaccines Amidst Global Rise in Avian Influenza
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced a 5-million-dose bird flu vaccine stockpile in response to a concerning global rise in avian flu cases among animals, increasing human-transmission risk; the vaccines will be made by CSL Seqirus in Liverpool.
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36% Bias Score
BBC Cancels MasterChef Christmas Specials Amidst Wallace Harassment Allegations
Following multiple sexual harassment allegations against judge Gregg Wallace, the BBC canceled the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas specials, prompting criticism from a former contestant who claims the BBC knew of prior allegations and overreacted.
BBC Cancels MasterChef Christmas Specials Amidst Wallace Harassment Allegations
Following multiple sexual harassment allegations against judge Gregg Wallace, the BBC canceled the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas specials, prompting criticism from a former contestant who claims the BBC knew of prior allegations and overreacted.
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64% Bias Score
Weak Australian Economic Growth Amidst Record Immigration and Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by only 0.8% annually, its weakest performance since 1991 excluding the pandemic, despite record immigration and government spending; this resulted in a seven-quarter per capita recession, with economists predicting no near-term interest rate cuts.
Weak Australian Economic Growth Amidst Record Immigration and Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by only 0.8% annually, its weakest performance since 1991 excluding the pandemic, despite record immigration and government spending; this resulted in a seven-quarter per capita recession, with economists predicting no near-term interest rate cuts.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Proposes Canada as 51st State; Sanders Offers Conditional Support
President-elect Trump proposed making Canada the 51st U.S. state during a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau on Friday, following threats of imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Senator Sanders conditionally supports the proposal, contingent on adopting Canada's universal healthcare system.
Trump Proposes Canada as 51st State; Sanders Offers Conditional Support
President-elect Trump proposed making Canada the 51st U.S. state during a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau on Friday, following threats of imposing 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Senator Sanders conditionally supports the proposal, contingent on adopting Canada's universal healthcare system.
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44% Bias Score
Alan Jones Charged with 26 Counts of Indecent Assault
Former Australian radio host Alan Jones was arrested on November 18th and charged with 26 counts of indecent assault against nine alleged victims between June 2001 and December 2019; he denies all allegations.
Alan Jones Charged with 26 Counts of Indecent Assault
Former Australian radio host Alan Jones was arrested on November 18th and charged with 26 counts of indecent assault against nine alleged victims between June 2001 and December 2019; he denies all allegations.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Reportedly Considering DeSantis to Replace Hegseth as Defense Secretary
Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing his controversial Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis, due to Hegseth facing confirmation challenges from past allegations of misconduct and controversial statements. DeSantis, a Navy veteran and popular governor, ran against T...
Trump Reportedly Considering DeSantis to Replace Hegseth as Defense Secretary
Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing his controversial Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis, due to Hegseth facing confirmation challenges from past allegations of misconduct and controversial statements. DeSantis, a Navy veteran and popular governor, ran against T...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Jokes About Canada as 51st State, Threatens Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump joked about making Canada the 51st state during a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, threatening 25% tariffs unless Canada improved border security; a Canadian official confirmed it was a joke, but the comment highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Trump Jokes About Canada as 51st State, Threatens Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump joked about making Canada the 51st state during a meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, threatening 25% tariffs unless Canada improved border security; a Canadian official confirmed it was a joke, but the comment highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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48% Bias Score
South Korea's President Declares, Then Rescinds, Martial Law Amidst Public Outcry
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday following immediate public backlash and unanimous rejection by parliament, sparking widespread protests in Seoul; this event has drawn parallels to the fragility of democracies and possible scenarios under a futu...
South Korea's President Declares, Then Rescinds, Martial Law Amidst Public Outcry
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then rescinded martial law on Tuesday following immediate public backlash and unanimous rejection by parliament, sparking widespread protests in Seoul; this event has drawn parallels to the fragility of democracies and possible scenarios under a futu...
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48% Bias Score
Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Slash Heart Attack Risk in Women by Half
A study of 22,000 British adults (2013-2015) found that middle-aged women averaging 3.4 minutes of vigorous daily activity (e.g., stair climbing) had a 45% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 51% lower heart attack risk and a 67% lower heart failure risk compared to inactive women...
Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Slash Heart Attack Risk in Women by Half
A study of 22,000 British adults (2013-2015) found that middle-aged women averaging 3.4 minutes of vigorous daily activity (e.g., stair climbing) had a 45% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, including a 51% lower heart attack risk and a 67% lower heart failure risk compared to inactive women...
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24% Bias Score
Nissan Faces Collapse Amid Chinese EV Onslaught
Facing intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Japanese carmaker Nissan could collapse within 12 months, according to insiders, due to heavy losses and struggles to compete with cheaper EV alternatives.
Nissan Faces Collapse Amid Chinese EV Onslaught
Facing intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Japanese carmaker Nissan could collapse within 12 months, according to insiders, due to heavy losses and struggles to compete with cheaper EV alternatives.
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56% Bias Score
Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Seeks Clarification on Justifiable Use of Force
A New York City jury deliberating the manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Daniel Penny, who used a chokehold to subdue Jordan Neely on a subway train, requested a second reading of the judge's instructions on justification, and adjourned for the day without reaching a verd...
Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Seeks Clarification on Justifiable Use of Force
A New York City jury deliberating the manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Daniel Penny, who used a chokehold to subdue Jordan Neely on a subway train, requested a second reading of the judge's instructions on justification, and adjourned for the day without reaching a verd...
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40% Bias Score
Council Failure Leads to Child Drowning
A two-year-old girl, Mazeedat Adeoye, drowned in a garden bin after Newham Council failed to provide foster care despite her mother's repeated requests while she was hospitalised with her son; the coroner ruled the death resulted from inadequate supervision and systemic failures within the council's...
Council Failure Leads to Child Drowning
A two-year-old girl, Mazeedat Adeoye, drowned in a garden bin after Newham Council failed to provide foster care despite her mother's repeated requests while she was hospitalised with her son; the coroner ruled the death resulted from inadequate supervision and systemic failures within the council's...
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52% Bias Score