Spain to Partially Forgive Regional Debt, Reform Financing System
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SĂĄnchez announced a partial debt forgiveness for autonomous communities and a comprehensive reform of the financing system, including addressing population criteria, fiscal spaces, and regional disparities, at a meeting in Santander with regional leaders.
Spain to Partially Forgive Regional Debt, Reform Financing System
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SĂĄnchez announced a partial debt forgiveness for autonomous communities and a comprehensive reform of the financing system, including addressing population criteria, fiscal spaces, and regional disparities, at a meeting in Santander with regional leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Madrid Police Arrest Couple for Murder of Woman, Aunt of Notorious Carjacker
Madrid police arrested a 36-year-old man and his 20-year-old girlfriend for the January shooting death of their 42-year-old victim, Natalia S.S., aunt of a known carjacker, in Puente de Vallecas; the suspects were found hiding in CastellĂłn, Valencia, and Tarragona after a months-long manhunt.
Madrid Police Arrest Couple for Murder of Woman, Aunt of Notorious Carjacker
Madrid police arrested a 36-year-old man and his 20-year-old girlfriend for the January shooting death of their 42-year-old victim, Natalia S.S., aunt of a known carjacker, in Puente de Vallecas; the suspects were found hiding in CastellĂłn, Valencia, and Tarragona after a months-long manhunt.
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44% Bias Score
3D-Printed Ghost Gun Used in CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania, used a 3D-printed Glock-style firearm to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the untraceable "ghost gun" highlights the growing problem of easily accessible, unregistered weapons.
3D-Printed Ghost Gun Used in CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania, used a 3D-printed Glock-style firearm to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the untraceable "ghost gun" highlights the growing problem of easily accessible, unregistered weapons.
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48% Bias Score
Looting of Assad's Palace Exposes Syrian Resentment
After armed groups seized Damascus, the Syrian people looted the lavish People's Palace, built by Hafez Assad at an estimated cost of $1 billion, highlighting the regime's excesses and the deep resentment among the population.
Looting of Assad's Palace Exposes Syrian Resentment
After armed groups seized Damascus, the Syrian people looted the lavish People's Palace, built by Hafez Assad at an estimated cost of $1 billion, highlighting the regime's excesses and the deep resentment among the population.
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60% Bias Score
Spain Tops European Image Survey, but Investment and Climate Action Lag
A Real Instituto Elcano survey reveals Spain as the highest-rated nation among 10 European countries (7/10), excelling in tourism (7.9/10) but receiving lower marks for investment (5.7/10) and climate action (5.7/10).
Spain Tops European Image Survey, but Investment and Climate Action Lag
A Real Instituto Elcano survey reveals Spain as the highest-rated nation among 10 European countries (7/10), excelling in tourism (7.9/10) but receiving lower marks for investment (5.7/10) and climate action (5.7/10).
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32% Bias Score
Catalan Police Bust âŹ1 Million-a-Week Chinese Mafia Money Laundering Ring
Catalan police dismantled a major Chinese mafia money-laundering operation, processing âŹ1 million weekly from marijuana sales via a fei chien network, conventional banking, and hidden vehicle compartments; 25 people were arrested, 7 jailed.
Catalan Police Bust âŹ1 Million-a-Week Chinese Mafia Money Laundering Ring
Catalan police dismantled a major Chinese mafia money-laundering operation, processing âŹ1 million weekly from marijuana sales via a fei chien network, conventional banking, and hidden vehicle compartments; 25 people were arrested, 7 jailed.
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44% Bias Score
Andalusian President's Funding Demands Rejected at Conference
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno's requests for a fairer regional financing system, rejecting the Catalonia agreement and advocating for a transitional fund, received largely negative responses at the Conference of Presidents.
Andalusian President's Funding Demands Rejected at Conference
Andalusian President Juanma Moreno's requests for a fairer regional financing system, rejecting the Catalonia agreement and advocating for a transitional fund, received largely negative responses at the Conference of Presidents.
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48% Bias Score
Maduro Threatens Elected President Amidst Venezuelan Power Struggle
NicolĂĄs Maduro, despite losing the Venezuelan presidential election by four million votes, plans to swear himself in on January 10th, prompting threats, military mobilization, and international condemnation. Edmundo GonzĂĄlez Urrutia, the democratically elected president, has received international r...
Maduro Threatens Elected President Amidst Venezuelan Power Struggle
NicolĂĄs Maduro, despite losing the Venezuelan presidential election by four million votes, plans to swear himself in on January 10th, prompting threats, military mobilization, and international condemnation. Edmundo GonzĂĄlez Urrutia, the democratically elected president, has received international r...
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60% Bias Score
Madrid Economists Warn of Financial Collapse from Catalonia's Singular Financing
The Madrid College of Economists warns that the proposed singular financing for Catalonia, if approved, would lead to the collapse of the national and regional financial system, due to the agreement between PSOE and Esquerra, which grants Catalonia total control over tax collection and may cause oth...
Madrid Economists Warn of Financial Collapse from Catalonia's Singular Financing
The Madrid College of Economists warns that the proposed singular financing for Catalonia, if approved, would lead to the collapse of the national and regional financial system, due to the agreement between PSOE and Esquerra, which grants Catalonia total control over tax collection and may cause oth...
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60% Bias Score
Controversial Public Security Law Advances in Spain
Spain's parliament advances a controversial public security law, backed by the PSOE and Bildu, aiming to phase out rubber bullets, reduce penalties for security infractions, and end 'hot returns' of irregular migrants by the first quarter of 2025, sparking fierce opposition from PP and Vox.
Controversial Public Security Law Advances in Spain
Spain's parliament advances a controversial public security law, backed by the PSOE and Bildu, aiming to phase out rubber bullets, reduce penalties for security infractions, and end 'hot returns' of irregular migrants by the first quarter of 2025, sparking fierce opposition from PP and Vox.
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68% Bias Score
Lula Recovering Well After Successful Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva underwent successful surgery for a chronic subdural hematoma caused by a fall on October 19th, followed by a preventative procedure to seal the bleeding artery; he is recovering well and expected to be discharged Friday.
Lula Recovering Well After Successful Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva underwent successful surgery for a chronic subdural hematoma caused by a fall on October 19th, followed by a preventative procedure to seal the bleeding artery; he is recovering well and expected to be discharged Friday.
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4% Bias Score
Neanderthal Gene Inheritance in Modern Humans: Timing, Distribution, and Adaptive Benefits
A study analyzing 334 genomes reveals that most Neanderthal gene inheritance in Eurasians occurred between 50,500 and 43,500 years ago, with East Asians exhibiting a higher percentage. Beneficial genes relate to immunity, skin pigmentation, and metabolism, indicating adaptation to diverse environmen...
Neanderthal Gene Inheritance in Modern Humans: Timing, Distribution, and Adaptive Benefits
A study analyzing 334 genomes reveals that most Neanderthal gene inheritance in Eurasians occurred between 50,500 and 43,500 years ago, with East Asians exhibiting a higher percentage. Beneficial genes relate to immunity, skin pigmentation, and metabolism, indicating adaptation to diverse environmen...
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36% Bias Score