Global Box Office Projected to Reach $33 Billion in 2025
Global box office revenue is projected to reach $33 billion in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024, driven by major franchise releases and new titles from acclaimed directors, though still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
Global Box Office Projected to Reach $33 Billion in 2025
Global box office revenue is projected to reach $33 billion in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024, driven by major franchise releases and new titles from acclaimed directors, though still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
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40% Bias Score
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's fossil fuel permitting policy, which does not consider greenhouse gas emissions, is unconstitutional, setting a precedent for climate action lawsuits; the decision was celebrated by young climate activists who brought the lawsuit...
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Climate Ruling
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's fossil fuel permitting policy, which does not consider greenhouse gas emissions, is unconstitutional, setting a precedent for climate action lawsuits; the decision was celebrated by young climate activists who brought the lawsuit...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Continued Attacks
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement. Mikati detailed the ongoing damage and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, while Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Lebanon an...
Turkey and Lebanon Condemn Israel's Continued Attacks
Turkish President Erdoğan and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement. Mikati detailed the ongoing damage and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, while Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's support for Lebanon an...
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48% Bias Score
INTERPOL advocates for "romance baiting" terminology change in online investment fraud
INTERPOL is urging a change from the term "pig butchering" to "romance baiting" to describe online investment fraud, arguing that the former is victim-blaming and hinders reporting, while the latter accurately reflects the criminals' sophisticated emotional manipulation and empowers victims.
INTERPOL advocates for "romance baiting" terminology change in online investment fraud
INTERPOL is urging a change from the term "pig butchering" to "romance baiting" to describe online investment fraud, arguing that the former is victim-blaming and hinders reporting, while the latter accurately reflects the criminals' sophisticated emotional manipulation and empowers victims.
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52% Bias Score
EDPB Clarifies AI Data Use, Sets Three-Stage Legitimate Interest Test
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued an opinion clarifying the use of personal data in AI model development, establishing a three-stage test for 'legitimate interest' and emphasizing data anonymity; national authorities will assess GDPR compliance on a case-by-case basis, with further gu...
EDPB Clarifies AI Data Use, Sets Three-Stage Legitimate Interest Test
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued an opinion clarifying the use of personal data in AI model development, establishing a three-stage test for 'legitimate interest' and emphasizing data anonymity; national authorities will assess GDPR compliance on a case-by-case basis, with further gu...
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28% Bias Score
Syrian Alawites Fear for Future Under New HTS Rule
Following the December 8th, 2024, ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, concerns are rising among the Alawite minority about potential oppression under the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government, despite HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's promises of inclusivity and protection of minorities.
Syrian Alawites Fear for Future Under New HTS Rule
Following the December 8th, 2024, ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, concerns are rising among the Alawite minority about potential oppression under the new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government, despite HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's promises of inclusivity and protection of minorities.
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52% Bias Score
Hundreds of North Korean Soldiers Killed or Injured Fighting in Ukraine
Hundreds of North Korean soldiers have suffered casualties fighting in Ukraine alongside Russia, part of an agreement where Russia provides oil to North Korea in exchange for military personnel; this comes after reports that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to aid Russia's war efforts.
Hundreds of North Korean Soldiers Killed or Injured Fighting in Ukraine
Hundreds of North Korean soldiers have suffered casualties fighting in Ukraine alongside Russia, part of an agreement where Russia provides oil to North Korea in exchange for military personnel; this comes after reports that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to aid Russia's war efforts.
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36% Bias Score
Portugal's Brain Drain: Tax Cuts Fail to Stop Emigration
Portugal's brain drain sees 30% of its youth living abroad due to low wages and poor conditions; while the government offers tax cuts, initiatives like the EU's Talent Promotion Mechanism are building a new hospital in Évora to create 2,000 jobs and retain skilled workers.
Portugal's Brain Drain: Tax Cuts Fail to Stop Emigration
Portugal's brain drain sees 30% of its youth living abroad due to low wages and poor conditions; while the government offers tax cuts, initiatives like the EU's Talent Promotion Mechanism are building a new hospital in Évora to create 2,000 jobs and retain skilled workers.
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44% Bias Score
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
European Cancer Survival Disparities Highlight Urgent Need for Improved Healthcare
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total deaths) in the European Union, with survival rates varying significantly by cancer type and country due to differences in diagnosis and treatment access. Data from 29 European countries (including 24 EU countries) shows disparities in cancer ...
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16% Bias Score
AI Therapy Apps: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis While Navigating Ethical Concerns
AI therapy apps are rising to address the global mental health crisis characterized by underfunded resources and limited access, but ethical concerns and safety measures are paramount due to the potential for harm.
AI Therapy Apps: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis While Navigating Ethical Concerns
AI therapy apps are rising to address the global mental health crisis characterized by underfunded resources and limited access, but ethical concerns and safety measures are paramount due to the potential for harm.
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36% Bias Score
Morawiecki Likens EU Forces to Mordor, Underscoring Growing Divisions
Mateusz Morawiecki, the new leader of the European Conservatives and Reformists group, compared Russia and certain EU forces to Mordor, highlighting divisions within the EU and clashes over national sovereignty versus EU centralisation. He even stated that he would cooperate with the devil to benefi...
Morawiecki Likens EU Forces to Mordor, Underscoring Growing Divisions
Mateusz Morawiecki, the new leader of the European Conservatives and Reformists group, compared Russia and certain EU forces to Mordor, highlighting divisions within the EU and clashes over national sovereignty versus EU centralisation. He even stated that he would cooperate with the devil to benefi...
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52% Bias Score
Taxi and Ambulance Drivers Show Lower Alzheimer's Death Rates: Study
A Harvard Medical School study found lower Alzheimer's death rates among US taxi and ambulance drivers (1.03% and 0.91%) compared to the general population (1.69%) and other transportation jobs, suggesting that memory-intensive navigation might offer some protection against Alzheimer's, though more ...
Taxi and Ambulance Drivers Show Lower Alzheimer's Death Rates: Study
A Harvard Medical School study found lower Alzheimer's death rates among US taxi and ambulance drivers (1.03% and 0.91%) compared to the general population (1.69%) and other transportation jobs, suggesting that memory-intensive navigation might offer some protection against Alzheimer's, though more ...
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24% Bias Score