Italian Center-Right Coalition Divided Over Third Term for Regional Governors
Friction within Italy's center-right coalition arises from differing views on a proposed third term for regional governors, with Friuli Venezia Giulia's president criticizing Forza Italia's inconsistent stance, referencing Piedmont's recent law allowing a third term.
Italian Center-Right Coalition Divided Over Third Term for Regional Governors
Friction within Italy's center-right coalition arises from differing views on a proposed third term for regional governors, with Friuli Venezia Giulia's president criticizing Forza Italia's inconsistent stance, referencing Piedmont's recent law allowing a third term.
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44% Bias Score
EU 5G Networks: Persistent Chinese Presence Despite Security Strategy
Despite a 2019 EU strategy to limit high-risk 5G vendors, 34% of EU radio access networks remained Chinese by late 2024, with variation among member states; Italy's share dropped to 35% due to Golden Power measures, while Germany's remained at 59%.
EU 5G Networks: Persistent Chinese Presence Despite Security Strategy
Despite a 2019 EU strategy to limit high-risk 5G vendors, 34% of EU radio access networks remained Chinese by late 2024, with variation among member states; Italy's share dropped to 35% due to Golden Power measures, while Germany's remained at 59%.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok's Impending US Ban Fuels RedNote's Rise
Due to a US law mandating ByteDance to sell its US operations by January 19th or face a ban, the Chinese social media app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) has become the most downloaded app in the US as users seek TikTok alternatives; the ban's impact could extend globally.
TikTok's Impending US Ban Fuels RedNote's Rise
Due to a US law mandating ByteDance to sell its US operations by January 19th or face a ban, the Chinese social media app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) has become the most downloaded app in the US as users seek TikTok alternatives; the ban's impact could extend globally.
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44% Bias Score
Zelensky Thanks Italy for Support Amidst Ongoing Russian Aggression
Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Italy for military aid and G7 efforts against Russia, while Italian Defense Minister Crosetto visited Ukraine, witnessing widespread destruction from Russian attacks and reiterating support for Ukraine's sovereignty and a cessation of hostilities.
Zelensky Thanks Italy for Support Amidst Ongoing Russian Aggression
Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Italy for military aid and G7 efforts against Russia, while Italian Defense Minister Crosetto visited Ukraine, witnessing widespread destruction from Russian attacks and reiterating support for Ukraine's sovereignty and a cessation of hostilities.
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48% Bias Score
Prodi Criticizes Meloni's Subservience to US and Musk
Romano Prodi criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her government's perceived subservience to the US and Elon Musk, highlighting her inaction on creating a common European defense system and reliance on Starlink; he also discussed the need for a revitalized center-left in Italy.
Prodi Criticizes Meloni's Subservience to US and Musk
Romano Prodi criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her government's perceived subservience to the US and Elon Musk, highlighting her inaction on creating a common European defense system and reliance on Starlink; he also discussed the need for a revitalized center-left in Italy.
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48% Bias Score
Weak Italian GDP Growth in Q4 2024 Amidst High Energy Prices and Tariff Concerns
Confindustria's flash report shows weak Italian Q4 2024 GDP, with modest service sector growth offset by struggling industry, high energy prices, and export tariff fears.
Weak Italian GDP Growth in Q4 2024 Amidst High Energy Prices and Tariff Concerns
Confindustria's flash report shows weak Italian Q4 2024 GDP, with modest service sector growth offset by struggling industry, high energy prices, and export tariff fears.
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44% Bias Score
Controversial Appointment of Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist as Italy's Child Rights Guarantor
Marina Terragni, a gender-critical feminist known for her opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, was appointed Italy's child and adolescent rights guarantor by the Senate and Chamber of Deputies presidents on Thursday, sparking widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
Controversial Appointment of Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist as Italy's Child Rights Guarantor
Marina Terragni, a gender-critical feminist known for her opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, was appointed Italy's child and adolescent rights guarantor by the Senate and Chamber of Deputies presidents on Thursday, sparking widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
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64% Bias Score
CAR T-cell Therapy for Breast Cancer: Early Trials Show Promise, but Challenges Remain
Currently, 16 active phase I/II clinical trials are investigating CAR T-cell therapy for various solid tumors, including breast cancer, primarily in the US, focusing on safety and feasibility; results are preliminary, showing some encouraging but limited data, with no phase III trials yet.
CAR T-cell Therapy for Breast Cancer: Early Trials Show Promise, but Challenges Remain
Currently, 16 active phase I/II clinical trials are investigating CAR T-cell therapy for various solid tumors, including breast cancer, primarily in the US, focusing on safety and feasibility; results are preliminary, showing some encouraging but limited data, with no phase III trials yet.
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Crime Boss Arrested in Italy After French Conviction
A 42-year-old Nigerian man, A.D., convicted in absentia in France to 10 years for leading a human trafficking and sexual violence ring, was arrested in Crotone, Italy, during a routine police check, raising concerns about cross-border criminal networks and the AFIS database's accuracy.
Nigerian Crime Boss Arrested in Italy After French Conviction
A 42-year-old Nigerian man, A.D., convicted in absentia in France to 10 years for leading a human trafficking and sexual violence ring, was arrested in Crotone, Italy, during a routine police check, raising concerns about cross-border criminal networks and the AFIS database's accuracy.
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52% Bias Score
Berlusconi Seeks Judicial Reform Amidst Concerns of Self-Serving Motives
Berlusconi's nearly 60-minute speech showcased his desire to reform Italy's judicial system, aiming to eliminate what he terms the 'political use of justice,' a move perceived by many as self-serving and threatening to the rule of law.
Berlusconi Seeks Judicial Reform Amidst Concerns of Self-Serving Motives
Berlusconi's nearly 60-minute speech showcased his desire to reform Italy's judicial system, aiming to eliminate what he terms the 'political use of justice,' a move perceived by many as self-serving and threatening to the rule of law.
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60% Bias Score
New Words Reflecting Climate Change Awareness
A research project, Néofix, is studying new words related to climate change, such as "marsification" (combining Mars and colonization) and "climate justice," analyzing their use in Italian and French texts to understand their impact on public awareness and climate action.
New Words Reflecting Climate Change Awareness
A research project, Néofix, is studying new words related to climate change, such as "marsification" (combining Mars and colonization) and "climate justice," analyzing their use in Italian and French texts to understand their impact on public awareness and climate action.
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24% Bias Score
Citizen Scientists Track Invasive Sacred Ibis in Southern Italy
A citizen science project, "Sacro a Sud," is monitoring the invasive sacred ibis population in Southern Italy, following its spread from Northern Italy where in 2019, 1249 breeding pairs were recorded in 32 sites, with 11,000 birds observed in 19 roosting locations. The project aims to map its distr...
Citizen Scientists Track Invasive Sacred Ibis in Southern Italy
A citizen science project, "Sacro a Sud," is monitoring the invasive sacred ibis population in Southern Italy, following its spread from Northern Italy where in 2019, 1249 breeding pairs were recorded in 32 sites, with 11,000 birds observed in 19 roosting locations. The project aims to map its distr...
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52% Bias Score