Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
Red Meat Consumption Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
A new study links high red meat consumption to increased dementia risk, with cognitive aging accelerated by 1.6 years per 85g serving of processed red meat; replacing one serving with nuts and vegetables lowered dementia risk by 19% and cognitive decline risk by 21%.
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20% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes Spain's NATO Contributions, Mislabels it as BRICS Nation
Following his inauguration, President Trump criticized Spain for insufficient NATO investment, mistakenly labeling it a BRICS nation; this sparked debate about Spain's defense spending (1.3% of GDP) and its role in NATO, prompting calls for increased contributions.
Trump Criticizes Spain's NATO Contributions, Mislabels it as BRICS Nation
Following his inauguration, President Trump criticized Spain for insufficient NATO investment, mistakenly labeling it a BRICS nation; this sparked debate about Spain's defense spending (1.3% of GDP) and its role in NATO, prompting calls for increased contributions.
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44% Bias Score
Canary Islands Face Record Migrant Arrivals, Demand Increased EU Support
The Canary Islands saw nearly 47,000 irregular migrant sea arrivals in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, exceeding the islands' capacity and prompting calls for increased EU support and a fairer distribution of responsibility.
Canary Islands Face Record Migrant Arrivals, Demand Increased EU Support
The Canary Islands saw nearly 47,000 irregular migrant sea arrivals in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, exceeding the islands' capacity and prompting calls for increased EU support and a fairer distribution of responsibility.
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48% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the world's billionaires amassed \$15 trillion in wealth, equivalent to the Eurozone's GDP, increasing by \$2 trillion (three times faster than in 2023), while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990; Oxfam predicts at least five trillionaires will emerge by 2034.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the world's billionaires amassed \$15 trillion in wealth, equivalent to the Eurozone's GDP, increasing by \$2 trillion (three times faster than in 2023), while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990; Oxfam predicts at least five trillionaires will emerge by 2034.
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56% Bias Score
EPP Prioritizes Competitiveness, Migration Control, and Military Strength
The center-right European People's Party (EPP) met in Berlin on Saturday to outline its 2025 priorities: curbing the far-right, boosting competitiveness (particularly addressing a 30% GDP gap with the US in 2023, up from 17% in 2002 due to low EU productivity), and halting illegal migration, with le...
EPP Prioritizes Competitiveness, Migration Control, and Military Strength
The center-right European People's Party (EPP) met in Berlin on Saturday to outline its 2025 priorities: curbing the far-right, boosting competitiveness (particularly addressing a 30% GDP gap with the US in 2023, up from 17% in 2002 due to low EU productivity), and halting illegal migration, with le...
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56% Bias Score
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion for Ukraine Amidst Incoming US Administration Uncertainty
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss a $3.32 billion humanitarian aid appeal for Ukraine, while UK Prime Minister Starmer signed a "100-year partnership" treaty with Zelenskyy amidst uncertainty about future US support under the incoming Trump administration.
UN Pledges $3.32 Billion for Ukraine Amidst Incoming US Administration Uncertainty
UN officials visited Kyiv to discuss a $3.32 billion humanitarian aid appeal for Ukraine, while UK Prime Minister Starmer signed a "100-year partnership" treaty with Zelenskyy amidst uncertainty about future US support under the incoming Trump administration.
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32% Bias Score
Europe Faces Uncertainties as Trump Returns to US Presidency
On the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President, European leaders voiced concerns about his policies and leadership but committed to maintaining strong ties with Washington, while also expressing worries about potential foreign interference from Elon Musk and unpredictable US fore...
Europe Faces Uncertainties as Trump Returns to US Presidency
On the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President, European leaders voiced concerns about his policies and leadership but committed to maintaining strong ties with Washington, while also expressing worries about potential foreign interference from Elon Musk and unpredictable US fore...
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56% Bias Score
Social Media Rivals Capitalize on TikTok's US Ban
Meta, X, and Bluesky are launching new video features, including dedicated video tabs and a new video editing app, to compete in the US market following TikTok's ban; Bluesky reports 28 million users this weekend.
Social Media Rivals Capitalize on TikTok's US Ban
Meta, X, and Bluesky are launching new video features, including dedicated video tabs and a new video editing app, to compete in the US market following TikTok's ban; Bluesky reports 28 million users this weekend.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Climate Rollback Faces Headwinds Amid Record US Extreme Weather Costs
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to dismantle environmental protections and boost fossil fuel production follow a year of record-breaking, costly extreme weather in the US, potentially jeopardizing international climate agreements despite the Inflation Reduction Act's partially protected clean e...
Trump's Climate Rollback Faces Headwinds Amid Record US Extreme Weather Costs
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to dismantle environmental protections and boost fossil fuel production follow a year of record-breaking, costly extreme weather in the US, potentially jeopardizing international climate agreements despite the Inflation Reduction Act's partially protected clean e...
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48% Bias Score
Corporate Sustainability: Trillions in Economic Opportunities at Stake
CDP's Sherry Madera highlights that effective corporate environmental management can generate trillions in global economic opportunities, while inaction risks significant GDP losses; credible data disclosure is crucial for attracting investment and reducing capital costs.
Corporate Sustainability: Trillions in Economic Opportunities at Stake
CDP's Sherry Madera highlights that effective corporate environmental management can generate trillions in global economic opportunities, while inaction risks significant GDP losses; credible data disclosure is crucial for attracting investment and reducing capital costs.
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52% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas ceasefire to free 33 hostages, including three with Portugal links
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the US and Qatar, will lead to the release of 33 hostages (including three with ties to Portugal) by Sunday, ending a 15-month conflict that displaced almost 90 percent of Gaza's population and resulted in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths acc...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire to free 33 hostages, including three with Portugal links
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the US and Qatar, will lead to the release of 33 hostages (including three with ties to Portugal) by Sunday, ending a 15-month conflict that displaced almost 90 percent of Gaza's population and resulted in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths acc...
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48% Bias Score
EU to Slash International Development Offices, Centralizing Power in Brussels
The European Commission plans to slash its International Partnerships Directorate-General (DG INTPA) offices from roughly 100 to 18, shifting focus from local development to trade and business, centralizing decision-making in Brussels, and integrating operations under the European External Action Se...
EU to Slash International Development Offices, Centralizing Power in Brussels
The European Commission plans to slash its International Partnerships Directorate-General (DG INTPA) offices from roughly 100 to 18, shifting focus from local development to trade and business, centralizing decision-making in Brussels, and integrating operations under the European External Action Se...
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44% Bias Score