Social Media's Role in Amplifying Misinformation and Eroding Democracy
The author expresses concern over the role of social media platforms in spreading misinformation and extremist views, highlighting the actions of tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as contributing factors to the erosion of democratic values and the normalization of harmful rhetoric, with a...
Social Media's Role in Amplifying Misinformation and Eroding Democracy
The author expresses concern over the role of social media platforms in spreading misinformation and extremist views, highlighting the actions of tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as contributing factors to the erosion of democratic values and the normalization of harmful rhetoric, with a...
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64% Bias Score
Three Israeli Hostages Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli women held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months were released on Sunday as the first phase of a three-part ceasefire deal, marking a significant step toward ending the conflict; the women were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross and reunited with their familie...
Three Israeli Hostages Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Three Israeli women held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months were released on Sunday as the first phase of a three-part ceasefire deal, marking a significant step toward ending the conflict; the women were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross and reunited with their familie...
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44% Bias Score
Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK
Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.
Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK
Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.
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52% Bias Score
Prince Harry Sues Murdoch's News Group for Unlawful Information Gathering
Prince Harry's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers, beginning this week in London's High Court, alleges unlawful information gathering between 1996 and 2011, including phone hacking, tapping, and other intrusive tactics; the trial will also examine potential cover-ups and perjury.
Prince Harry Sues Murdoch's News Group for Unlawful Information Gathering
Prince Harry's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers, beginning this week in London's High Court, alleges unlawful information gathering between 1996 and 2011, including phone hacking, tapping, and other intrusive tactics; the trial will also examine potential cover-ups and perjury.
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60% Bias Score
English Councils Face Social Housing Funding Crisis
Facing a severe financial crisis, English councils managing over 870,000 social homes plan to sell properties and cut maintenance to balance budgets, highlighting a need for increased government funding and policy reform.
English Councils Face Social Housing Funding Crisis
Facing a severe financial crisis, English councils managing over 870,000 social homes plan to sell properties and cut maintenance to balance budgets, highlighting a need for increased government funding and policy reform.
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40% Bias Score
Mitford Diaries Reveal Nazi Ties, Spark Calls for Archive Transparency
Newly surfaced diaries of Unity Mitford, detailing 139 meetings with Hitler, her antisemitic views, and plans to kill Jews, have sparked calls for greater transparency in British archives, exposing a culture of secrecy surrounding pre-war fascist sympathies.
Mitford Diaries Reveal Nazi Ties, Spark Calls for Archive Transparency
Newly surfaced diaries of Unity Mitford, detailing 139 meetings with Hitler, her antisemitic views, and plans to kill Jews, have sparked calls for greater transparency in British archives, exposing a culture of secrecy surrounding pre-war fascist sympathies.
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44% Bias Score
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Begins After Deadly Delay
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, delayed by three hours due to Hamas's late release of hostage names, began at 9:15 am GMT on Sunday after eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes; the agreement involves a three-stage hostage release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and could pote...
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Begins After Deadly Delay
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, delayed by three hours due to Hamas's late release of hostage names, began at 9:15 am GMT on Sunday after eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes; the agreement involves a three-stage hostage release in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and could pote...
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40% Bias Score
Global Concerns Rise as Trump's Second Term Begins
International correspondents warn of a potential democratic backsliding in the US under a second Trump term, drawing parallels to countries with strongmen leaders and highlighting the fragility of democratic institutions.
Global Concerns Rise as Trump's Second Term Begins
International correspondents warn of a potential democratic backsliding in the US under a second Trump term, drawing parallels to countries with strongmen leaders and highlighting the fragility of democratic institutions.
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36% Bias Score
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
Manslaughter Acquittal Highlights Challenges in Prosecuting Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides
A British court acquitted Ryan Wellings of manslaughter in the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who died by suicide, highlighting challenges in prosecuting such cases despite increased police awareness and ongoing efforts by the Crown Prosecution Service to pursue these charges.
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52% Bias Score
Stagnant UK Economy Puts Pressure on Chancellor Reeves
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces intensifying pressure due to Britain's flatlining economy, failing to meet Labour's promised growth targets, despite her outwardly confident demeanor; internal concerns exist within the Labour party regarding her economic policies.
Stagnant UK Economy Puts Pressure on Chancellor Reeves
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces intensifying pressure due to Britain's flatlining economy, failing to meet Labour's promised growth targets, despite her outwardly confident demeanor; internal concerns exist within the Labour party regarding her economic policies.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Re-election Fuels Fears of Deportation Among Springfield's Haitian Community
Following Donald Trump's re-election, Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, fear deportation following his past attempts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and anti-immigrant rhetoric, leading to a decline in the community and impacting local businesses and healthcare access.
Trump's Re-election Fuels Fears of Deportation Among Springfield's Haitian Community
Following Donald Trump's re-election, Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, fear deportation following his past attempts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and anti-immigrant rhetoric, leading to a decline in the community and impacting local businesses and healthcare access.
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44% Bias Score
UK Extends Child Food Program for One Year
The UK government will extend the £200 million holiday activities and food (HAF) program for another year, following concerns it might be cut due to budget pressures; the program, inspired by Marcus Rashford, provides meals and activities to over a million vulnerable children during school holidays.
UK Extends Child Food Program for One Year
The UK government will extend the £200 million holiday activities and food (HAF) program for another year, following concerns it might be cut due to budget pressures; the program, inspired by Marcus Rashford, provides meals and activities to over a million vulnerable children during school holidays.
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36% Bias Score