Frasers Group Retains Thousands on Zero-Hours Contracts Despite New UK Legislation
Frasers Group, owner of Sports Direct, employs 11,500 retail staff (two-thirds of its retail workforce) on zero-hours contracts and 4,000 agency workers at its main warehouse, despite new UK legislation and past promises to improve working conditions, raising concerns about worker exploitation and t...
Frasers Group Retains Thousands on Zero-Hours Contracts Despite New UK Legislation
Frasers Group, owner of Sports Direct, employs 11,500 retail staff (two-thirds of its retail workforce) on zero-hours contracts and 4,000 agency workers at its main warehouse, despite new UK legislation and past promises to improve working conditions, raising concerns about worker exploitation and t...
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52% Bias Score
£4.7 Million Grant to Renovate Bristol's Historic Kingsley Hall for Homeless Youth
Kingsley Hall, a 319-year-old building in Bristol with a history of social activism, received a £4.7 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for renovation to become a community hub for homeless youth, run by 1625 Independent People.
£4.7 Million Grant to Renovate Bristol's Historic Kingsley Hall for Homeless Youth
Kingsley Hall, a 319-year-old building in Bristol with a history of social activism, received a £4.7 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for renovation to become a community hub for homeless youth, run by 1625 Independent People.
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40% Bias Score
Queensland to toughen youth justice laws after stabbing
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a 63-year-old Coles worker in Ipswich, Queensland; the victim is in critical condition, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to announce further changes to the state's already strict youth justice laws.
Queensland to toughen youth justice laws after stabbing
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a 63-year-old Coles worker in Ipswich, Queensland; the victim is in critical condition, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to announce further changes to the state's already strict youth justice laws.
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48% Bias Score
Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan
Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.
Downing Street Blocks Beaver Reintroduction Plan
Downing Street blocked a Natural England plan to reintroduce beavers to England, viewing it as a "Tory legacy", despite the plan's approval by the environment secretary and evidence of beavers' environmental benefits in flood mitigation and biodiversity.
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48% Bias Score
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
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40% Bias Score
AI-Generated Racism Surges on X Following Grok Update
Following a recent update to X's AI chatbot Grok, which added a new text-to-image feature called Aurora, Signify, a sports online abuse monitoring organization, reported a significant increase in racist abuse toward footballers, using photorealistic images created with the new software. This has pro...
AI-Generated Racism Surges on X Following Grok Update
Following a recent update to X's AI chatbot Grok, which added a new text-to-image feature called Aurora, Signify, a sports online abuse monitoring organization, reported a significant increase in racist abuse toward footballers, using photorealistic images created with the new software. This has pro...
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40% Bias Score
The Weeknd Postpones Album Release Due to California Wildfires
Due to the California wildfires, The Weeknd postponed his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" release from January 24th to 31st and cancelled his January 25th Rose Bowl performance, citing concern for Los Angeles residents and pledging support for their recovery; Beyoncé also delayed an announcement and is su...
The Weeknd Postpones Album Release Due to California Wildfires
Due to the California wildfires, The Weeknd postponed his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" release from January 24th to 31st and cancelled his January 25th Rose Bowl performance, citing concern for Los Angeles residents and pledging support for their recovery; Beyoncé also delayed an announcement and is su...
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20% Bias Score
UK Treasury Minister Resigns Amid Questions Over Family's Ties to Bangladesh
Tulip Siddiq resigned as the UK's economic secretary to the Treasury on Tuesday following questions about her family's financial links to the ousted Bangladeshi government, despite an independent adviser finding no rule breaches.
UK Treasury Minister Resigns Amid Questions Over Family's Ties to Bangladesh
Tulip Siddiq resigned as the UK's economic secretary to the Treasury on Tuesday following questions about her family's financial links to the ousted Bangladeshi government, despite an independent adviser finding no rule breaches.
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44% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Rates Surge, Triggering Calls for Chancellor's Resignation
Facing calls for her resignation due to a spike in UK borrowing rates, Chancellor Rachel Reeves attributes the increase to global economic volatility but faces pressure to implement further public spending cuts, potentially impacting vulnerable groups and causing political tension.
UK Borrowing Rates Surge, Triggering Calls for Chancellor's Resignation
Facing calls for her resignation due to a spike in UK borrowing rates, Chancellor Rachel Reeves attributes the increase to global economic volatility but faces pressure to implement further public spending cuts, potentially impacting vulnerable groups and causing political tension.
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48% Bias Score
Queensland Farmers Withdraw Appeal Against New Acland Coal Mine Expansion
Queensland farmers ended their 11-year legal battle against the New Acland coal mine expansion on Tuesday, withdrawing their final appeal despite previous court victories; the mine started operating under new approvals in September 2023.
Queensland Farmers Withdraw Appeal Against New Acland Coal Mine Expansion
Queensland farmers ended their 11-year legal battle against the New Acland coal mine expansion on Tuesday, withdrawing their final appeal despite previous court victories; the mine started operating under new approvals in September 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Gaza War: 46,500 Palestinians Dead Amidst Humanitarian Catastrophe
Fifteen months into the Gaza war, over 46,500 Palestinians are dead, 90% of the population is displaced, and the territory faces a humanitarian crisis due to Israeli ground operations, a blockade limiting aid, and widespread destruction of infrastructure.
Gaza War: 46,500 Palestinians Dead Amidst Humanitarian Catastrophe
Fifteen months into the Gaza war, over 46,500 Palestinians are dead, 90% of the population is displaced, and the territory faces a humanitarian crisis due to Israeli ground operations, a blockade limiting aid, and widespread destruction of infrastructure.
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52% Bias Score
International Alliance Seeks Two-State Solution Amidst Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Dozens of countries will meet in Norway on Wednesday to discuss a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; however, no official Israeli delegation is expected, highlighting the challenges to achieving a lasting peace.
International Alliance Seeks Two-State Solution Amidst Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Dozens of countries will meet in Norway on Wednesday to discuss a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; however, no official Israeli delegation is expected, highlighting the challenges to achieving a lasting peace.
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48% Bias Score