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African Rhino Population: Stagnant Numbers Mask a Bleak Reality
Despite a seemingly stable rhino population of 27,000 in 2024, a detailed report reveals a concerning decline in several subspecies and highlights the threat of genetic risks from inbreeding and habitat fragmentation.
African Rhino Population: Stagnant Numbers Mask a Bleak Reality
Despite a seemingly stable rhino population of 27,000 in 2024, a detailed report reveals a concerning decline in several subspecies and highlights the threat of genetic risks from inbreeding and habitat fragmentation.
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20% Bias Score
Spain's Failing Appointment System Fuels Illegal Market for Asylum Seekers
In Spain, asylum seekers pay intermediaries 150 euros for online appointments due to insufficient government-provided appointments, creating a thriving illegal market on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, highlighting a systemic failure in online service delivery.
Spain's Failing Appointment System Fuels Illegal Market for Asylum Seekers
In Spain, asylum seekers pay intermediaries 150 euros for online appointments due to insufficient government-provided appointments, creating a thriving illegal market on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, highlighting a systemic failure in online service delivery.
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44% Bias Score
Eventim combats millions of bot-driven ticket scalping attempts
CTS Eventim, the world's second-largest ticketing company, reports millions of bot requests during major online ticket sales, highlighting the significant issue of ticket scalping, which is especially prominent in events like the Olympics and concerts by popular artists; Eventim actively works to co...
Eventim combats millions of bot-driven ticket scalping attempts
CTS Eventim, the world's second-largest ticketing company, reports millions of bot requests during major online ticket sales, highlighting the significant issue of ticket scalping, which is especially prominent in events like the Olympics and concerts by popular artists; Eventim actively works to co...
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40% Bias Score
EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike to Drastically Increase Prices in Germany
The EU Commission plans to drastically increase cigarette taxes, potentially raising the price of a pack of cigarettes in Germany from €8.50 to over €12, and prompting concerns about a surge in the black market.
EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike to Drastically Increase Prices in Germany
The EU Commission plans to drastically increase cigarette taxes, potentially raising the price of a pack of cigarettes in Germany from €8.50 to over €12, and prompting concerns about a surge in the black market.
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60% Bias Score
EU Cigarette Tax Hike to Increase Prices in Germany, Fuel Black Market
The European Commission's proposal to significantly increase cigarette taxes in Germany is projected to raise cigarette pack prices to over €12 and rolling tobacco to over €18, potentially fueling the black market and impacting public health, while generating additional revenue for the EU.
EU Cigarette Tax Hike to Increase Prices in Germany, Fuel Black Market
The European Commission's proposal to significantly increase cigarette taxes in Germany is projected to raise cigarette pack prices to over €12 and rolling tobacco to over €18, potentially fueling the black market and impacting public health, while generating additional revenue for the EU.
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48% Bias Score
Gaza's Healthcare System Collapses Amidst Severe Medicine Shortage
A critical shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies in Gaza, caused by border closures and restricted aid, forces people to use dangerous black market alternatives, threatening public health and potentially leading to a total collapse of the healthcare system.
Gaza's Healthcare System Collapses Amidst Severe Medicine Shortage
A critical shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies in Gaza, caused by border closures and restricted aid, forces people to use dangerous black market alternatives, threatening public health and potentially leading to a total collapse of the healthcare system.
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32% Bias Score
Australia to Increase Cigarette Prices Despite Illicit Trade Surge
Australia will raise cigarette prices by nearly 7% on September 1st, despite a surge in illegal tobacco sales and associated violent crime fueled by high prices.
Australia to Increase Cigarette Prices Despite Illicit Trade Surge
Australia will raise cigarette prices by nearly 7% on September 1st, despite a surge in illegal tobacco sales and associated violent crime fueled by high prices.
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40% Bias Score
Morocco's Cannabis Legalization: A Surge in Production, but Black Market Remains Dominant
In 2024, Morocco's legal cannabis production surged to nearly 4,200 tonnes, a 14-fold increase from 2023, with 5,000 farmers joining the industry, driven by the 2022 legalization for medical and industrial use; however, the black market persists due to high recreational demand, limiting the impact o...
Morocco's Cannabis Legalization: A Surge in Production, but Black Market Remains Dominant
In 2024, Morocco's legal cannabis production surged to nearly 4,200 tonnes, a 14-fold increase from 2023, with 5,000 farmers joining the industry, driven by the 2022 legalization for medical and industrial use; however, the black market persists due to high recreational demand, limiting the impact o...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Shadow Economy Surges Past Federal Budget
Germany's shadow economy reached €482 billion in 2024, exceeding the federal budget, driven by declining tax morale due to perceived poor public services and economic downturns. Experts propose increased data sharing and economic growth as solutions.
Germany's Shadow Economy Surges Past Federal Budget
Germany's shadow economy reached €482 billion in 2024, exceeding the federal budget, driven by declining tax morale due to perceived poor public services and economic downturns. Experts propose increased data sharing and economic growth as solutions.
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48% Bias Score
EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike Risks German Black Market Surge
The European Commission's proposal to drastically increase cigarette taxes in Germany could raise prices significantly, leading to a potential surge in the black market and impacting both public health and the economy; the plan includes a purchasing power surcharge, further raising prices in wealthi...
EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike Risks German Black Market Surge
The European Commission's proposal to drastically increase cigarette taxes in Germany could raise prices significantly, leading to a potential surge in the black market and impacting both public health and the economy; the plan includes a purchasing power surcharge, further raising prices in wealthi...
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48% Bias Score
Haddara Member Arrested in Hamad Syndicate Extortion Case
A 52-year-old Tarneit man, suspected Haddara crime family member, was arrested and charged with extortion for threatening a new Bass Coast tobacco shop owner on behalf of Kazem Hamad's syndicate; police seized 6500 vapes, $260,000 worth of goods, and 250,000 cigarettes during raids.
Haddara Member Arrested in Hamad Syndicate Extortion Case
A 52-year-old Tarneit man, suspected Haddara crime family member, was arrested and charged with extortion for threatening a new Bass Coast tobacco shop owner on behalf of Kazem Hamad's syndicate; police seized 6500 vapes, $260,000 worth of goods, and 250,000 cigarettes during raids.
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40% Bias Score
German Customs: Surge in Chinese E-Commerce Packages, Fewer Cocaine Seizures
German customs experienced a more than fourfold increase in online trade clearances in 2024, reaching 235 million, mostly from China; seizures of cocaine fell while those of marijuana rose; and 161 war weapons were seized, compared to 19 in 2023.
German Customs: Surge in Chinese E-Commerce Packages, Fewer Cocaine Seizures
German customs experienced a more than fourfold increase in online trade clearances in 2024, reaching 235 million, mostly from China; seizures of cocaine fell while those of marijuana rose; and 161 war weapons were seized, compared to 19 in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
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