LLECE: 30 Years of Assessing and Improving Education in Latin America
For 30 years, UNESCO's LLECE has assessed the learning of over 600,000 students across 19 Latin American and Caribbean countries, revealing significant disparities in reading comprehension (40% of 3rd graders lack comprehension) and highlighting the need for equitable, resilient education systems.
LLECE: 30 Years of Assessing and Improving Education in Latin America
For 30 years, UNESCO's LLECE has assessed the learning of over 600,000 students across 19 Latin American and Caribbean countries, revealing significant disparities in reading comprehension (40% of 3rd graders lack comprehension) and highlighting the need for equitable, resilient education systems.
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32% Bias Score
Valladolid Appoints Cocca Amidst Relegation Fight
Real Valladolid's struggling La Liga team, currently in 19th place with 12 points from 17 games, appointed 52-year-old Argentine coach Diego Cocca to replace Paulo Pezzolano after a two-week search, facing a crucial match against Valencia this Friday.
Valladolid Appoints Cocca Amidst Relegation Fight
Real Valladolid's struggling La Liga team, currently in 19th place with 12 points from 17 games, appointed 52-year-old Argentine coach Diego Cocca to replace Paulo Pezzolano after a two-week search, facing a crucial match against Valencia this Friday.
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40% Bias Score
Record Feminicides in Colombia Expose Systemic Crisis of Gender Violence
The murder of 24-year-old Catalina Leyva, who disappeared after a job interview, highlights a record 745 feminicides in Colombia between January and October 2024, alongside rising human trafficking and a lack of protective measures for women, revealing a systemic crisis.
Record Feminicides in Colombia Expose Systemic Crisis of Gender Violence
The murder of 24-year-old Catalina Leyva, who disappeared after a job interview, highlights a record 745 feminicides in Colombia between January and October 2024, alongside rising human trafficking and a lack of protective measures for women, revealing a systemic crisis.
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44% Bias Score
"Botswana's CAT Epidemic: A Growing Threat to Youth"
"The affordable stimulant drug CAT (methcathinone) is causing a surge in addiction among Botswana's youth, leading to serious health issues and social problems, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive intervention strategies."
"Botswana's CAT Epidemic: A Growing Threat to Youth"
"The affordable stimulant drug CAT (methcathinone) is causing a surge in addiction among Botswana's youth, leading to serious health issues and social problems, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive intervention strategies."
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24% Bias Score
"Maduro Defies Election Results Amidst Growing International Pressure in Venezuela"
"Edmundo González Urrutia overwhelmingly won Venezuela's July 28th election, but Nicolás Maduro is refusing to concede, creating a volatile situation with the opposition facing severe repression. The opposition draws parallels to the sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, hoping for simila...
"Maduro Defies Election Results Amidst Growing International Pressure in Venezuela"
"Edmundo González Urrutia overwhelmingly won Venezuela's July 28th election, but Nicolás Maduro is refusing to concede, creating a volatile situation with the opposition facing severe repression. The opposition draws parallels to the sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, hoping for simila...
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48% Bias Score
"Venezuela: Liberación de presos políticos tras elecciones presidenciales y denuncias de violaciones de derechos humanos."
"Tras las elecciones presidenciales venezolanas, más de 2000 manifestantes fueron detenidos; el gobierno liberó a 103 esta semana, incluyendo 19 adolescentes, mientras la Corte Penal Internacional investiga violaciones de derechos humanos, y la oposición denuncia desapariciones y la falta de garantí...
"Venezuela: Liberación de presos políticos tras elecciones presidenciales y denuncias de violaciones de derechos humanos."
"Tras las elecciones presidenciales venezolanas, más de 2000 manifestantes fueron detenidos; el gobierno liberó a 103 esta semana, incluyendo 19 adolescentes, mientras la Corte Penal Internacional investiga violaciones de derechos humanos, y la oposición denuncia desapariciones y la falta de garantí...
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48% Bias Score
Spain to Restructure Pharmaceutical Co-payments, Expand Prescribing Rights
Spain's Ministry of Health proposes a new pharmaceutical co-payment law, creating six income brackets, capping monthly expenses for low earners, expanding prescription rights for nurses and physiotherapists, prioritizing generic drugs, and granting the AEMPS more power over drug supply.
Spain to Restructure Pharmaceutical Co-payments, Expand Prescribing Rights
Spain's Ministry of Health proposes a new pharmaceutical co-payment law, creating six income brackets, capping monthly expenses for low earners, expanding prescription rights for nurses and physiotherapists, prioritizing generic drugs, and granting the AEMPS more power over drug supply.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Launches Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy, transport, and key infrastructure, leaving half of Ternopil without power; Ukraine claims to have intercepted 81 of 93 missiles, including one North Korean missile.
Russia Launches Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting energy, transport, and key infrastructure, leaving half of Ternopil without power; Ukraine claims to have intercepted 81 of 93 missiles, including one North Korean missile.
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48% Bias Score
Degrading Pornography's Rise Reflects Societal Acceptance of Violence Against Women
This article analyzes the disturbing rise of violent and degrading pornography, exemplified by the 'Slut Bus' videos, highlighting its normalization in mainstream culture and its reflection of broader societal acceptance of violence and inequality against women.
Degrading Pornography's Rise Reflects Societal Acceptance of Violence Against Women
This article analyzes the disturbing rise of violent and degrading pornography, exemplified by the 'Slut Bus' videos, highlighting its normalization in mainstream culture and its reflection of broader societal acceptance of violence and inequality against women.
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72% Bias Score
"NYC Mayor Considers Modifying Sanctuary Laws via Executive Order"
"New York City Mayor Eric Adams is considering modifying the city's sanctuary laws via executive order to allow closer collaboration with federal authorities on deporting immigrants with criminal records, driven by rising crime concerns, the high cost of migrant support, and his own political challe...
"NYC Mayor Considers Modifying Sanctuary Laws via Executive Order"
"New York City Mayor Eric Adams is considering modifying the city's sanctuary laws via executive order to allow closer collaboration with federal authorities on deporting immigrants with criminal records, driven by rising crime concerns, the high cost of migrant support, and his own political challe...
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48% Bias Score
"Long COVID in Spain: Unclear Prevalence, Urgent Need for Improved Care"
"In Spain, five years after the initial coronavirus outbreak, the exact number of long COVID sufferers remains unknown, due to the lack of a specific test. While estimates reach millions, the ongoing impact and the prevalence of chronic symptoms are not precisely known. The situation highlights the ...
"Long COVID in Spain: Unclear Prevalence, Urgent Need for Improved Care"
"In Spain, five years after the initial coronavirus outbreak, the exact number of long COVID sufferers remains unknown, due to the lack of a specific test. While estimates reach millions, the ongoing impact and the prevalence of chronic symptoms are not precisely known. The situation highlights the ...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Conference of Presidents: Tensions Rise Amid Political Divisions
Spain's 17 regional presidents and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez meet in Santander on Friday to discuss the financing of autonomous regions, immigration, healthcare, and housing, amid heightened political tension following a severe weather event and corruption allegations.
Spanish Conference of Presidents: Tensions Rise Amid Political Divisions
Spain's 17 regional presidents and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez meet in Santander on Friday to discuss the financing of autonomous regions, immigration, healthcare, and housing, amid heightened political tension following a severe weather event and corruption allegations.
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60% Bias Score