Ancient Egyptian Tomb Painting Resembles Marge Simpson
An ancient Egyptian tomb unearthed in Minya, Egypt, features a painting strikingly similar to Marge Simpson, igniting viral discussions; the tomb, dating back to the New Kingdom's 20th Dynasty (circa 1186-1069 BC), also yielded ornaments, amulets, and coffins, with the painting actually depicting Ta...
Ancient Egyptian Tomb Painting Resembles Marge Simpson
An ancient Egyptian tomb unearthed in Minya, Egypt, features a painting strikingly similar to Marge Simpson, igniting viral discussions; the tomb, dating back to the New Kingdom's 20th Dynasty (circa 1186-1069 BC), also yielded ornaments, amulets, and coffins, with the painting actually depicting Ta...
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Three-Quarters of Earth's Land is Permanently Drier, UN Report Reveals
A UNCCD report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier, expanding drylands to over 40% of the landmass, impacting agriculture, water resources, and causing mass migrations due to climate change and unsustainable land use.
Three-Quarters of Earth's Land is Permanently Drier, UN Report Reveals
A UNCCD report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has become permanently drier, expanding drylands to over 40% of the landmass, impacting agriculture, water resources, and causing mass migrations due to climate change and unsustainable land use.
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40% Bias Score
Nagasaki Survivor's Nobel Plea Highlights Looming Nuclear Threat
92-year-old Nagasaki atomic bombing survivor Terumi Tanaka's acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday emphasized the urgent need for nuclear abolition, citing the threat of 4,000 readily deployable nuclear warheads and expressing outrage over potential nuclear use in Ukraine and Gaza.
Nagasaki Survivor's Nobel Plea Highlights Looming Nuclear Threat
92-year-old Nagasaki atomic bombing survivor Terumi Tanaka's acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday emphasized the urgent need for nuclear abolition, citing the threat of 4,000 readily deployable nuclear warheads and expressing outrage over potential nuclear use in Ukraine and Gaza.
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EU Recommends Reducing Secondhand Smoke in Outdoor Spaces
The EU recommends reducing secondhand smoke exposure in outdoor public spaces like playgrounds and restaurants, but implementation is left to individual member states for the next 5 years, sparking debate over e-cigarettes and their role in smoking cessation.
EU Recommends Reducing Secondhand Smoke in Outdoor Spaces
The EU recommends reducing secondhand smoke exposure in outdoor public spaces like playgrounds and restaurants, but implementation is left to individual member states for the next 5 years, sparking debate over e-cigarettes and their role in smoking cessation.
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28% Bias Score
EU Fishing Cuts Spark Spanish Outrage, Threatening 17,000 Jobs
The EU plans to cut Mediterranean fishing days by 79%, sparking protests from Spanish fishermen who say it will destroy 17,000 jobs and 556 vessels, prompting the Spanish government to seek a compromise with France and Italy.
EU Fishing Cuts Spark Spanish Outrage, Threatening 17,000 Jobs
The EU plans to cut Mediterranean fishing days by 79%, sparking protests from Spanish fishermen who say it will destroy 17,000 jobs and 556 vessels, prompting the Spanish government to seek a compromise with France and Italy.
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56% Bias Score
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Demanding ByteDance Sell TikTok
A US appeals court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19, 2024, or face a US ban, rejecting ByteDance's claims of First Amendment violations and unconstitutionality due to national security concerns; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Demanding ByteDance Sell TikTok
A US appeals court upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19, 2024, or face a US ban, rejecting ByteDance's claims of First Amendment violations and unconstitutionality due to national security concerns; TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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44% Bias Score
Poll: Growing Support for Stronger UK-EU Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
A new poll shows that 50% of Britons prioritize closer EU ties over US relations due to global uncertainty, while majorities across several EU nations also support stronger UK-EU cooperation, suggesting greater political leeway for closer collaboration than previously assumed.
Poll: Growing Support for Stronger UK-EU Ties Amidst Global Uncertainty
A new poll shows that 50% of Britons prioritize closer EU ties over US relations due to global uncertainty, while majorities across several EU nations also support stronger UK-EU cooperation, suggesting greater political leeway for closer collaboration than previously assumed.
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"Multiple Russian Attacks in Ukraine Result in Casualties and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis"
"At least three people were killed and 31 injured in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Zlatopil, Ukraine, on Tuesday, prompting calls for improved air defenses and highlighting a critical situation in Pokrovsky, Donetsk."
"Multiple Russian Attacks in Ukraine Result in Casualties and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis"
"At least three people were killed and 31 injured in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia and Zlatopil, Ukraine, on Tuesday, prompting calls for improved air defenses and highlighting a critical situation in Pokrovsky, Donetsk."
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32% Bias Score
EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.
EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent successful emergency brain surgery in São Paulo on Monday night after a head injury revealed intracranial bleeding from a fall on October 19th; he is now stable and expected to return to Brasília early next week.
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent successful emergency brain surgery in São Paulo on Monday night after a head injury revealed intracranial bleeding from a fall on October 19th; he is now stable and expected to return to Brasília early next week.
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2024 on track to be warmest year on record
November 2024 was the second warmest November on record, confirming 2024 will be the warmest year ever recorded, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time; this is based on Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data showing a global average temperature of 14.10°C for November ...
2024 on track to be warmest year on record
November 2024 was the second warmest November on record, confirming 2024 will be the warmest year ever recorded, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time; this is based on Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data showing a global average temperature of 14.10°C for November ...
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"Assad Regime Collapses in Syria Amidst International Concern"
"Following the capture of Damascus by rebel groups, Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed, prompting international concern and calls for a peaceful transition of power; evacuations of foreign nationals are underway."
"Assad Regime Collapses in Syria Amidst International Concern"
"Following the capture of Damascus by rebel groups, Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed, prompting international concern and calls for a peaceful transition of power; evacuations of foreign nationals are underway."
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48% Bias Score