Loneliness Affects 60% of Germans, Study Finds
A Forsa Institute poll reveals that 60 percent of Germans experience loneliness, with 4 percent experiencing it frequently; young adults (18-39) are most affected, and health consequences are significant, ranging from mental health issues to reduced physical activity and increased unhealthy coping m...
Loneliness Affects 60% of Germans, Study Finds
A Forsa Institute poll reveals that 60 percent of Germans experience loneliness, with 4 percent experiencing it frequently; young adults (18-39) are most affected, and health consequences are significant, ranging from mental health issues to reduced physical activity and increased unhealthy coping m...
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28% Bias Score
Arctic Tundra Turns into Net CO2 Emitter
The Arctic tundra is now emitting more CO2 than it absorbs due to increased wildfires and permafrost thaw, worsening climate change; average annual emissions from Arctic wildfires since 2003 reached 207 million tons.
Arctic Tundra Turns into Net CO2 Emitter
The Arctic tundra is now emitting more CO2 than it absorbs due to increased wildfires and permafrost thaw, worsening climate change; average annual emissions from Arctic wildfires since 2003 reached 207 million tons.
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32% Bias Score
South Korean Police Raid Yoon's Office Amid Impeachment Push
South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office on December 11th, investigating the December 3rd declaration of martial law. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's arrest and suicide attempt, along with the arrests of high-ranking police officials, fueled an opposition-led impeachment e...
South Korean Police Raid Yoon's Office Amid Impeachment Push
South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk Yeol's office on December 11th, investigating the December 3rd declaration of martial law. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's arrest and suicide attempt, along with the arrests of high-ranking police officials, fueled an opposition-led impeachment e...
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44% Bias Score
€1 Billion Carbon Credit Fraud Exposes Flaws in German Climate Program
A €1 billion carbon credit fraud scheme, originating in China and involving German companies and auditing firms, was uncovered, exposing vulnerabilities in international carbon offset programs and highlighting the need for stricter verification procedures.
€1 Billion Carbon Credit Fraud Exposes Flaws in German Climate Program
A €1 billion carbon credit fraud scheme, originating in China and involving German companies and auditing firms, was uncovered, exposing vulnerabilities in international carbon offset programs and highlighting the need for stricter verification procedures.
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44% Bias Score
"FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns"
"Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup received a record-high score of 419.8 despite documented human rights abuses and the deaths of 884 Bangladeshi migrant workers this year, prompting criticism from human rights organizations and raising questions about FIFA's evaluation process."
"FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns"
"Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup received a record-high score of 419.8 despite documented human rights abuses and the deaths of 884 Bangladeshi migrant workers this year, prompting criticism from human rights organizations and raising questions about FIFA's evaluation process."
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64% Bias Score
Americas Face Unprecedented Dengue Epidemic, 12.6 Million Suspected Cases
The Americas face their worst dengue fever epidemic since 1980, with nearly 12.6 million suspected cases—a three-fold increase from last year—and 7,700 deaths, mostly in Brazil, linked to climate change and inadequate sanitation.
Americas Face Unprecedented Dengue Epidemic, 12.6 Million Suspected Cases
The Americas face their worst dengue fever epidemic since 1980, with nearly 12.6 million suspected cases—a three-fold increase from last year—and 7,700 deaths, mostly in Brazil, linked to climate change and inadequate sanitation.
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24% Bias Score
Austria Ends Gazprom Gas Contract After Winning Arbitration Case
On December 11, 2024, Austria's OMV terminated its long-term gas contract with Gazprom after winning a €230 million arbitration case for Gazprom's breach of contract in 2022, ending Austria's dependence on Russian gas and setting a precedent for other European nations.
Austria Ends Gazprom Gas Contract After Winning Arbitration Case
On December 11, 2024, Austria's OMV terminated its long-term gas contract with Gazprom after winning a €230 million arbitration case for Gazprom's breach of contract in 2022, ending Austria's dependence on Russian gas and setting a precedent for other European nations.
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52% Bias Score
South Korean President's Office Searched Amid Martial Law Investigation
South Korean police searched President Yoon Suk Yeol's office as part of an investigation into his failed attempt to impose martial law; former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, arrested for his role, attempted suicide; a second impeachment attempt is underway.
South Korean President's Office Searched Amid Martial Law Investigation
South Korean police searched President Yoon Suk Yeol's office as part of an investigation into his failed attempt to impose martial law; former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, arrested for his role, attempted suicide; a second impeachment attempt is underway.
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52% Bias Score
Syria's New Government Seeks Stability Amidst HTS Takeover and Israeli Air Strikes
Following the weekend takeover of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the head of Syria's new interim government, Mohammed al-Baschir, called for stability and urged Syrian refugees to return home; HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Dschulani aims for reconstruction, but Israel is launching widespread a...
Syria's New Government Seeks Stability Amidst HTS Takeover and Israeli Air Strikes
Following the weekend takeover of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the head of Syria's new interim government, Mohammed al-Baschir, called for stability and urged Syrian refugees to return home; HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Dschulani aims for reconstruction, but Israel is launching widespread a...
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48% Bias Score
"Sudan Conflict: Over 170 Dead, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens"
"Over 170 civilians have been killed in Sudan's ongoing conflict, with at least 87 deaths in Omdurman from RSF militia attacks; Sudan faces the world's largest humanitarian crisis, risking total collapse by 2025, according to the IRC."
"Sudan Conflict: Over 170 Dead, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens"
"Over 170 civilians have been killed in Sudan's ongoing conflict, with at least 87 deaths in Omdurman from RSF militia attacks; Sudan faces the world's largest humanitarian crisis, risking total collapse by 2025, according to the IRC."
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44% Bias Score
"Assad Regime Collapses; Russia Secretly Evacuates President"
"On December 8th, 2023, following a swift offensive by armed groups, the Assad regime in Syria collapsed, prompting Russia to secretly evacuate President Bashar al-Assad and his family to Russia via a Russian airbase, as revealed by Bloomberg, citing three informed sources."
"Assad Regime Collapses; Russia Secretly Evacuates President"
"On December 8th, 2023, following a swift offensive by armed groups, the Assad regime in Syria collapsed, prompting Russia to secretly evacuate President Bashar al-Assad and his family to Russia via a Russian airbase, as revealed by Bloomberg, citing three informed sources."
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40% Bias Score
"HTS Seizes Damascus, Al-Assad Flees to Moscow"
"Abu Mohammed al-Julani, head of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led a rebel alliance in seizing Damascus on December 8th, 2024, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow, marking a major turning point in Syria's 13-year civil war."
"HTS Seizes Damascus, Al-Assad Flees to Moscow"
"Abu Mohammed al-Julani, head of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led a rebel alliance in seizing Damascus on December 8th, 2024, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow, marking a major turning point in Syria's 13-year civil war."
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32% Bias Score