UNICEF's $9.9 Billion Appeal for Children's Humanitarian Aid in 2025
UNICEF's $9.9 billion 2025 Humanitarian Action for Children appeal targets 109 million children in 146 countries, emphasizing flexible funding for equitable aid distribution and rapid response to crises, highlighting inequities in 2024 funding where 50% went to only four countries.
UNICEF's $9.9 Billion Appeal for Children's Humanitarian Aid in 2025
UNICEF's $9.9 billion 2025 Humanitarian Action for Children appeal targets 109 million children in 146 countries, emphasizing flexible funding for equitable aid distribution and rapid response to crises, highlighting inequities in 2024 funding where 50% went to only four countries.
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52% Bias Score
Social Media Addiction: Mirroring the Tobacco Crisis
Social media's addictive design, similar to tobacco, harms cognitive functions; Australia bans access for children under 16, while New York focuses on algorithmic regulation; a balanced approach is crucial, addressing addiction without sacrificing benefits.
Social Media Addiction: Mirroring the Tobacco Crisis
Social media's addictive design, similar to tobacco, harms cognitive functions; Australia bans access for children under 16, while New York focuses on algorithmic regulation; a balanced approach is crucial, addressing addiction without sacrificing benefits.
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60% Bias Score
Australia Considers Social Media Ban for Children
Australia debates a potential ban on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and protect mental health. The proposal faces strong opposition while also being supported by several government figures.
Australia Considers Social Media Ban for Children
Australia debates a potential ban on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and protect mental health. The proposal faces strong opposition while also being supported by several government figures.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Children Regret In-Game Purchases
A UNICEF survey reveals that many Dutch children regret in-game purchases, raising concerns about loot boxes, pressure to spend, and the ease of access to payment methods.
Dutch Children Regret In-Game Purchases
A UNICEF survey reveals that many Dutch children regret in-game purchases, raising concerns about loot boxes, pressure to spend, and the ease of access to payment methods.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Considers Hiding Alcohol to Curb Consumption
A new bill in the Russian Duma aims to regulate alcohol sales by restricting visibility in stores, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness.
Russia Considers Hiding Alcohol to Curb Consumption
A new bill in the Russian Duma aims to regulate alcohol sales by restricting visibility in stores, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness.
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36% Bias Score
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia proposes a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media to protect them from harmful online content.
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia proposes a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media to protect them from harmful online content.
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40% Bias Score
Declining Youth IQ: The Impact of Screen Time
Studies across multiple nations indicate a decline in youth IQ, potentially linked to increased screen time negatively impacting cognitive development, language skills, and academic performance, leading to concerns about future social and economic disparities.
Declining Youth IQ: The Impact of Screen Time
Studies across multiple nations indicate a decline in youth IQ, potentially linked to increased screen time negatively impacting cognitive development, language skills, and academic performance, leading to concerns about future social and economic disparities.
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56% Bias Score
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Europe Weighs Response
Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, while European nations express varying interest and approaches to regulation.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Europe Weighs Response
Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, while European nations express varying interest and approaches to regulation.
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36% Bias Score
Australia Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia debates a potential ban on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and improve online safety, sparking controversy and discussion about its effectiveness and impact.
Australia Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia debates a potential ban on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and improve online safety, sparking controversy and discussion about its effectiveness and impact.
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48% Bias Score
Grimes details bitter custody battle with Elon Musk
Elon Musk's ex-girlfriend, Grimes, details a difficult custody battle, alleging that Musk prevented her from seeing their children and that his personality has changed drastically.
Grimes details bitter custody battle with Elon Musk
Elon Musk's ex-girlfriend, Grimes, details a difficult custody battle, alleging that Musk prevented her from seeing their children and that his personality has changed drastically.
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44% Bias Score
Australia's Strict Social Media Age Limits
Australia proposes a world-leading law to restrict children's access to social media, prompting debate on its feasibility and impact.
Australia's Strict Social Media Age Limits
Australia proposes a world-leading law to restrict children's access to social media, prompting debate on its feasibility and impact.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids: Will it Work?
Australia's proposed ban on social media for children under 16 sparks debate over online safety and the potential impact on children's well-being.
Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids: Will it Work?
Australia's proposed ban on social media for children under 16 sparks debate over online safety and the potential impact on children's well-being.
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20% Bias Score