Trump Threatens Panama Canal Reclaim Amidst Drought and Chinese Influence
Trump threatens to reclaim the Panama Canal due to rising fees and perceived Chinese interference; the Canal, generating $4 billion annually for Panama, experienced a 29% decrease in ship transit last year due to a severe drought; this action is rooted in Trump's "America First" policy.
Trump Threatens Panama Canal Reclaim Amidst Drought and Chinese Influence
Trump threatens to reclaim the Panama Canal due to rising fees and perceived Chinese interference; the Canal, generating $4 billion annually for Panama, experienced a 29% decrease in ship transit last year due to a severe drought; this action is rooted in Trump's "America First" policy.
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56% Bias Score
Ecuador's Presidential Debate: Unconvincing Promises and a Lack of Concrete Plans
Ecuador's first presidential debate, three weeks before the election, saw 16 candidates offering few concrete plans and avoiding direct confrontation, leaving 60% of voters still undecided according to Cedatos, despite four hours of discussion on security, state efficiency, and employment.
Ecuador's Presidential Debate: Unconvincing Promises and a Lack of Concrete Plans
Ecuador's first presidential debate, three weeks before the election, saw 16 candidates offering few concrete plans and avoiding direct confrontation, leaving 60% of voters still undecided according to Cedatos, despite four hours of discussion on security, state efficiency, and employment.
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52% Bias Score
Riells i Viabrea Town Square: A Legacy of Human-Centered Design
Architects Anna Pont and Jordi Comas's final collaboration, the Riells i Viabrea town square renovation, involved pedestrianizing the historic center using red brick paving, creating a community space with benches, a fountain incorporating an old well, and improved accessibility, completed before Po...
Riells i Viabrea Town Square: A Legacy of Human-Centered Design
Architects Anna Pont and Jordi Comas's final collaboration, the Riells i Viabrea town square renovation, involved pedestrianizing the historic center using red brick paving, creating a community space with benches, a fountain incorporating an old well, and improved accessibility, completed before Po...
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48% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange: Three Hostages Released
Following a Hamas attack on October 7th, a prisoner exchange occurred on November 2nd, releasing three Israeli hostages, one of whom was Emily Damari. Ninety Palestinian prisoners were released in return, amid ongoing conflict and celebrations in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange: Three Hostages Released
Following a Hamas attack on October 7th, a prisoner exchange occurred on November 2nd, releasing three Israeli hostages, one of whom was Emily Damari. Ninety Palestinian prisoners were released in return, amid ongoing conflict and celebrations in Gaza.
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56% Bias Score
US Bans TikTok: 170 Million Users Affected
On Sunday, July 2nd, 2024, the US effectively banned TikTok due to national security concerns about its Chinese ownership (ByteDance), impacting 170 million users and potentially influencing global social media dynamics.
US Bans TikTok: 170 Million Users Affected
On Sunday, July 2nd, 2024, the US effectively banned TikTok due to national security concerns about its Chinese ownership (ByteDance), impacting 170 million users and potentially influencing global social media dynamics.
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36% Bias Score
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Fails: Systemic Change Needed
A study of 417 measures from 105 countries reveals that current regulations, focusing primarily on consumer behavior, have failed to curb the rise of ultra-processed foods, which comprise 70% of the average American diet and are linked to serious health problems; the authors call for systemic change...
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44% Bias Score
Spain's "Becario Statute" Delayed Amid Funding Dispute
Spain's "Becario Statute," designed to protect unpaid student interns, is delayed due to internal government disagreements over funding for intern expenses; universities fear bearing the costs if companies refuse, jeopardizing internship programs for over 600,000 students annually.
Spain's "Becario Statute" Delayed Amid Funding Dispute
Spain's "Becario Statute," designed to protect unpaid student interns, is delayed due to internal government disagreements over funding for intern expenses; universities fear bearing the costs if companies refuse, jeopardizing internship programs for over 600,000 students annually.
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36% Bias Score
Caiga Quien Caiga Reboot Navigates Polarized Spanish Media Landscape
Telecinco premiered a new season of Caiga quien caiga (CQC), a satirical news program, on Sunday; this fifth iteration since the 1990s faces a more polarized media landscape than its predecessor, which famously gave sunglasses to King Juan Carlos I.
Caiga Quien Caiga Reboot Navigates Polarized Spanish Media Landscape
Telecinco premiered a new season of Caiga quien caiga (CQC), a satirical news program, on Sunday; this fifth iteration since the 1990s faces a more polarized media landscape than its predecessor, which famously gave sunglasses to King Juan Carlos I.
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52% Bias Score
Alcaraz Advances to Australian Open Quarterfinals After Draper Retirement
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals after his opponent, Jack Draper, retired due to a hip injury, setting up a highly anticipated rematch against Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz Advances to Australian Open Quarterfinals After Draper Retirement
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals after his opponent, Jack Draper, retired due to a hip injury, setting up a highly anticipated rematch against Novak Djokovic.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's \$TRUMP Memecoin: \$40 Billion Paper Fortune, Ethical Concerns, and Market Volatility
President-elect Donald Trump launched a memecoin, \$TRUMP, on Solana, which surged over 600% to $72 before falling to around $50, resulting in a paper fortune of approximately \$40 billion for Trump and his family who own 80% via CIC Digital; Melania Trump also launched her own memecoin, \$MELANIA, ...
Trump's \$TRUMP Memecoin: \$40 Billion Paper Fortune, Ethical Concerns, and Market Volatility
President-elect Donald Trump launched a memecoin, \$TRUMP, on Solana, which surged over 600% to $72 before falling to around $50, resulting in a paper fortune of approximately \$40 billion for Trump and his family who own 80% via CIC Digital; Melania Trump also launched her own memecoin, \$MELANIA, ...
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56% Bias Score
Slow Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 330 Egyptian trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza on Sunday, October 29th, had to detour through Israel due to Israeli inspection requirements and damage to the Rafah crossing, slowing the delivery process.
Slow Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 330 Egyptian trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza on Sunday, October 29th, had to detour through Israel due to Israeli inspection requirements and damage to the Rafah crossing, slowing the delivery process.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Attorney General Investigated for Leaked Email
A Supreme Court judge is investigating Spain's Attorney General for allegedly leaking an email where Alberto González Amador's lawyer admitted to tax fraud and proposed a plea bargain; the information reached several media outlets, including EL PAÍS, 31 hours before the Attorney General's request.
Spanish Attorney General Investigated for Leaked Email
A Supreme Court judge is investigating Spain's Attorney General for allegedly leaking an email where Alberto González Amador's lawyer admitted to tax fraud and proposed a plea bargain; the information reached several media outlets, including EL PAÍS, 31 hours before the Attorney General's request.
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52% Bias Score