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China Leads 70+ Countries in UN Call for Global AI Accessibility
At the 59th UN Human Rights Council session, China presented a joint statement from 70+ countries advocating for global AI accessibility, proposing increased technical assistance, inclusive development, and win-win cooperation to ensure all countries benefit from AI advancements.
China Leads 70+ Countries in UN Call for Global AI Accessibility
At the 59th UN Human Rights Council session, China presented a joint statement from 70+ countries advocating for global AI accessibility, proposing increased technical assistance, inclusive development, and win-win cooperation to ensure all countries benefit from AI advancements.
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24% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Restarts Barrier-Free Housing Funding
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is restarting its €2 million program to fund barrier-free home renovations, offering up to €4,500 per apartment for accessibility improvements, responding to demands from disability groups and reflecting the state's aging population.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Restarts Barrier-Free Housing Funding
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is restarting its €2 million program to fund barrier-free home renovations, offering up to €4,500 per apartment for accessibility improvements, responding to demands from disability groups and reflecting the state's aging population.
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28% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Elimination of ASL Interpreters at White House Briefings
A federal lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's termination of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at White House briefings, citing violation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Justice Department argues that closed captions and transcripts provide sufficient access, while the pla...
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Elimination of ASL Interpreters at White House Briefings
A federal lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's termination of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at White House briefings, citing violation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Justice Department argues that closed captions and transcripts provide sufficient access, while the pla...
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28% Bias Score
UK Government Tightens Disability Benefit Rules, Sparking Community Division
The UK government's revised plan to tighten Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments from November 2026, following a U-turn prompted by a Labour MP rebellion, will impact disabled people's access to financial support, causing concern and division within the disabled community, despite governm...
UK Government Tightens Disability Benefit Rules, Sparking Community Division
The UK government's revised plan to tighten Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments from November 2026, following a U-turn prompted by a Labour MP rebellion, will impact disabled people's access to financial support, causing concern and division within the disabled community, despite governm...
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52% Bias Score
£3 Million Canal Accessibility Upgrade in Huddersfield
A £3 million project is underway to improve accessibility along six miles of the Huddersfield Narrow and Broad Canals, creating all-weather towpaths suitable for all users and completing a five-year accessibility upgrade.
£3 Million Canal Accessibility Upgrade in Huddersfield
A £3 million project is underway to improve accessibility along six miles of the Huddersfield Narrow and Broad Canals, creating all-weather towpaths suitable for all users and completing a five-year accessibility upgrade.
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20% Bias Score
Dutch Public Transport Protests 335 Million Euro Budget Cuts
Public transport in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and surrounding areas is staging a symbolic protest against planned 335 million euro budget cuts, warning of increased traffic, higher prices, and reduced service accessibility for vulnerable groups.
Dutch Public Transport Protests 335 Million Euro Budget Cuts
Public transport in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and surrounding areas is staging a symbolic protest against planned 335 million euro budget cuts, warning of increased traffic, higher prices, and reduced service accessibility for vulnerable groups.
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56% Bias Score
Joint Statement Calls for Increased AI Accessibility at UNHRC
Over 70 countries, led by China, issued a joint statement at the 59th UNHRC session advocating for increased AI accessibility through technical assistance and capacity building to promote inclusive development, building upon previous similar statements.
Joint Statement Calls for Increased AI Accessibility at UNHRC
Over 70 countries, led by China, issued a joint statement at the 59th UNHRC session advocating for increased AI accessibility through technical assistance and capacity building to promote inclusive development, building upon previous similar statements.
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32% Bias Score
Wheelchair User Finds Acceptance, Challenges in Berlin's Club Scene
Felize, a 20-year-old wheelchair user from Saxony, finds Berghain to be surprisingly accessible despite challenges such as navigating stairs, finding accessible restrooms, and dealing with inconsiderate patrons; she advocates for increased visibility and normalization of wheelchair users in Berlin's...
Wheelchair User Finds Acceptance, Challenges in Berlin's Club Scene
Felize, a 20-year-old wheelchair user from Saxony, finds Berghain to be surprisingly accessible despite challenges such as navigating stairs, finding accessible restrooms, and dealing with inconsiderate patrons; she advocates for increased visibility and normalization of wheelchair users in Berlin's...
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28% Bias Score
Crohn's Patients Speak Out Against Judgment and Stigma
Amy White and Danny Warren, both diagnosed with Crohn's disease, share their experiences of facing judgment for using disability parking permits and the difficulties of disclosing their conditions, highlighting the challenges of invisible illnesses in a new BBC series.
Crohn's Patients Speak Out Against Judgment and Stigma
Amy White and Danny Warren, both diagnosed with Crohn's disease, share their experiences of facing judgment for using disability parking permits and the difficulties of disclosing their conditions, highlighting the challenges of invisible illnesses in a new BBC series.
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16% Bias Score
Spain's Digital Divide: Bridging the Gap for its Aging Population
In 2024, only 50.2% of Spaniards over 75 had used the internet, creating a digital divide impacting access to services and increasing social isolation; however, initiatives using AI, voice assistants, and gerontechnologies are adapting technology to improve older adults' lives and combat this.
Spain's Digital Divide: Bridging the Gap for its Aging Population
In 2024, only 50.2% of Spaniards over 75 had used the internet, creating a digital divide impacting access to services and increasing social isolation; however, initiatives using AI, voice assistants, and gerontechnologies are adapting technology to improve older adults' lives and combat this.
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20% Bias Score
AI-Powered Prosthetic Arm Offers Affordable, Precise Control
Atom Bodies' Atom Touch, an AI-powered prosthetic arm, uses muscle signals for precise finger control, offering comfort and affordability; over 11,000 people are on the waitlist, with clinical trials planned pending FDA approval.
AI-Powered Prosthetic Arm Offers Affordable, Precise Control
Atom Bodies' Atom Touch, an AI-powered prosthetic arm, uses muscle signals for precise finger control, offering comfort and affordability; over 11,000 people are on the waitlist, with clinical trials planned pending FDA approval.
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52% Bias Score
Worcestershire Pub's Bike Racks Spark Mixed Reactions
New bike racks outside the Queen Elizabeth Inn in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, have received mixed feedback; while some praise their use, others criticize their placement on a narrow pavement near a listed building, raising accessibility and aesthetic concerns; the council plans improvements next ...
Worcestershire Pub's Bike Racks Spark Mixed Reactions
New bike racks outside the Queen Elizabeth Inn in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, have received mixed feedback; while some praise their use, others criticize their placement on a narrow pavement near a listed building, raising accessibility and aesthetic concerns; the council plans improvements next ...
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52% Bias Score
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