Brazilian Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study shows Brazil's Bolsa Família cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality among low-income populations between 2004 and 2015, with even stronger effects among indigenous and Black/Pardo Brazilians, highlighting the link between poverty and TB.
Brazilian Cash Transfer Program Significantly Reduces Tuberculosis
A new study shows Brazil's Bolsa Família cash transfer program significantly reduced tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality among low-income populations between 2004 and 2015, with even stronger effects among indigenous and Black/Pardo Brazilians, highlighting the link between poverty and TB.
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48% Bias Score
Global Conflict Surge: Palestine Most Affected, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence increased by 25 percent in 2024, resulting in 223,000 deaths; ACLED identifies Palestine as the world's most conflict-ridden country, with 81 percent of its population affected and 35,000 deaths in the last year, while the Ukraine war remains the deadliest globally; 2025 hu...
Global Conflict Surge: Palestine Most Affected, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence increased by 25 percent in 2024, resulting in 223,000 deaths; ACLED identifies Palestine as the world's most conflict-ridden country, with 81 percent of its population affected and 35,000 deaths in the last year, while the Ukraine war remains the deadliest globally; 2025 hu...
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48% Bias Score
French Woman Named Person of the Year After Winning Rape Case
Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old French woman, was named French Person of the Year after a highly publicized trial where her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted of repeatedly raping her while unconscious; her courage sparked a national conversation on rape culture and legal reform in France.
French Woman Named Person of the Year After Winning Rape Case
Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old French woman, was named French Person of the Year after a highly publicized trial where her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted of repeatedly raping her while unconscious; her courage sparked a national conversation on rape culture and legal reform in France.
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44% Bias Score
AI Innovations in 2024: From Traffic Management to Accessibility
AI technologies are transforming various sectors in 2024, from improving traffic flow in Verona, Italy with AI-powered sensors, to combating phone scams with AI chatbots, and enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities through AI-powered music production and autonomous wheelchairs.
AI Innovations in 2024: From Traffic Management to Accessibility
AI technologies are transforming various sectors in 2024, from improving traffic flow in Verona, Italy with AI-powered sensors, to combating phone scams with AI chatbots, and enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities through AI-powered music production and autonomous wheelchairs.
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20% Bias Score
Bitcoin's 150% Surge in 2024: Regulatory Tailwinds and Future Outlook
Bitcoin experienced a 150% price rally in 2024, fueled by US regulatory approvals (including a spot Bitcoin ETF), pro-crypto policies from President Trump, and easing monetary conditions globally; analysts predict further gains in 2025 but warn of potential short-term corrections.
Bitcoin's 150% Surge in 2024: Regulatory Tailwinds and Future Outlook
Bitcoin experienced a 150% price rally in 2024, fueled by US regulatory approvals (including a spot Bitcoin ETF), pro-crypto policies from President Trump, and easing monetary conditions globally; analysts predict further gains in 2025 but warn of potential short-term corrections.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Impacting EU Energy Supply
On January 1st, 2024, Ukraine stopped Russian gas transit through its pipelines, impacting the EU's energy supply; Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says this will harm the EU more than Russia, citing potential losses of \u20ac120 billion for the EU and \u20ac500 million annually for Slovakia.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Impacting EU Energy Supply
On January 1st, 2024, Ukraine stopped Russian gas transit through its pipelines, impacting the EU's energy supply; Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says this will harm the EU more than Russia, citing potential losses of \u20ac120 billion for the EU and \u20ac500 million annually for Slovakia.
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60% Bias Score
Gaza Population Decline Reaches 160,000 Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Gaza's population has decreased by approximately 160,000 since October 7, 2023, due to Israel's military offensive, including over 55,000 deaths and 100,000 people leaving, according to the PCBS; this figure is disputed by Israel but corroborated by the UN OCHA; accusations of genocide against Israe...
Gaza Population Decline Reaches 160,000 Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Gaza's population has decreased by approximately 160,000 since October 7, 2023, due to Israel's military offensive, including over 55,000 deaths and 100,000 people leaving, according to the PCBS; this figure is disputed by Israel but corroborated by the UN OCHA; accusations of genocide against Israe...
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60% Bias Score
Jeju Air Crash Kills 179; Police Raid Offices
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board; police are investigating, having raided company and airport offices.
Jeju Air Crash Kills 179; Police Raid Offices
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board; police are investigating, having raided company and airport offices.
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24% Bias Score
Tech Boom Fuels Record Wealth for World's Richest
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index revealed that the combined wealth of the world's 500 richest people exceeded \$10 trillion in 2024 due to soaring tech stock values, with Elon Musk's net worth increasing by \$213 billion to \$442.1 billion, exceeding Amazon's Jeff Bezos by a record \$237 billion.
Tech Boom Fuels Record Wealth for World's Richest
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index revealed that the combined wealth of the world's 500 richest people exceeded \$10 trillion in 2024 due to soaring tech stock values, with Elon Musk's net worth increasing by \$213 billion to \$442.1 billion, exceeding Amazon's Jeff Bezos by a record \$237 billion.
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64% Bias Score
Hungarian Olympic Legend Ágnes Keleti Hospitalized
Ágnes Keleti, a 103-year-old Hungarian-Israeli Olympic gymnast and Holocaust survivor, was hospitalized in Budapest on Christmas Day due to heart failure and respiratory problems; she had already been in critical condition.
Hungarian Olympic Legend Ágnes Keleti Hospitalized
Ágnes Keleti, a 103-year-old Hungarian-Israeli Olympic gymnast and Holocaust survivor, was hospitalized in Budapest on Christmas Day due to heart failure and respiratory problems; she had already been in critical condition.
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16% Bias Score
Montenegro Bar Fight Leads to 12 Deaths
A 45-year-old man, Aco Martinovic, killed 12 people, including two children, in Cetinje, Montenegro, after a bar fight on Wednesday before committing suicide; the incident involved multiple locations and resulted in additional injuries.
Montenegro Bar Fight Leads to 12 Deaths
A 45-year-old man, Aco Martinovic, killed 12 people, including two children, in Cetinje, Montenegro, after a bar fight on Wednesday before committing suicide; the incident involved multiple locations and resulted in additional injuries.
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36% Bias Score
Italy Demands Release of Journalist Imprisoned in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala is detained in Iran's Evin prison, prompting Italy to demand her immediate release and improved conditions, amid concerns of potential retaliation following the arrest of an Iranian-Swiss national in Italy.
Italy Demands Release of Journalist Imprisoned in Iran
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala is detained in Iran's Evin prison, prompting Italy to demand her immediate release and improved conditions, amid concerns of potential retaliation following the arrest of an Iranian-Swiss national in Italy.
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40% Bias Score