Berlin Man Sentenced to 4.5 Years for €4 Million Coronavirus Testing Fraud
A 39-year-old businessman in Berlin was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and ordered to repay nearly €4 million for fraudulently billing the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung for coronavirus tests performed at four centers he operated via a shell company between April 2021 and March 2022.
Berlin Man Sentenced to 4.5 Years for €4 Million Coronavirus Testing Fraud
A 39-year-old businessman in Berlin was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and ordered to repay nearly €4 million for fraudulently billing the Kassenärztliche Vereinigung for coronavirus tests performed at four centers he operated via a shell company between April 2021 and March 2022.
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44% Bias Score
Pfizer's Dutch Subsidiary Reports $11.4 Billion Profit Despite Reduced COVID-19 Sales
Pfizer's Dutch subsidiary reported an $11.4 billion profit for the year ending November 2023, down from previous years due to decreased COVID-19 vaccine and treatment sales, but still comparable to pre-pandemic levels; the subsidiary manages operations for most Pfizer entities outside the U.S.
Pfizer's Dutch Subsidiary Reports $11.4 Billion Profit Despite Reduced COVID-19 Sales
Pfizer's Dutch subsidiary reported an $11.4 billion profit for the year ending November 2023, down from previous years due to decreased COVID-19 vaccine and treatment sales, but still comparable to pre-pandemic levels; the subsidiary manages operations for most Pfizer entities outside the U.S.
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40% Bias Score
"Low Vaccination Rates Fuel Resurgence of Preventable Diseases in Germany"
"Germany's low vaccination rates against diseases like COVID-19 and influenza, coupled with the resurgence of measles and diphtheria, highlight the impact of misinformation and inequitable access to vaccines, resulting in higher disease incidence and potential future outbreaks."
"Low Vaccination Rates Fuel Resurgence of Preventable Diseases in Germany"
"Germany's low vaccination rates against diseases like COVID-19 and influenza, coupled with the resurgence of measles and diphtheria, highlight the impact of misinformation and inequitable access to vaccines, resulting in higher disease incidence and potential future outbreaks."
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52% Bias Score
Biden Grants Unprecedented Number of Pardons and Commutations
President Joe Biden granted a record-breaking number of pardons and commutations, including nearly 1,500 sentence commutations for individuals under home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and 39 full pardons for non-violent offenses, despite recent criticism regarding his son's pardon.
Biden Grants Unprecedented Number of Pardons and Commutations
President Joe Biden granted a record-breaking number of pardons and commutations, including nearly 1,500 sentence commutations for individuals under home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and 39 full pardons for non-violent offenses, despite recent criticism regarding his son's pardon.
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40% Bias Score
Early Pandemic Response Saves Lives and Economies: A European Study
A study by the Institut Pasteur analyzed excess mortality in 13 Western European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that early, strong government interventions saved lives and lessened economic damage, contrary to the belief that such measures harm economies. Countries like Denmark saw ...
Early Pandemic Response Saves Lives and Economies: A European Study
A study by the Institut Pasteur analyzed excess mortality in 13 Western European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that early, strong government interventions saved lives and lessened economic damage, contrary to the belief that such measures harm economies. Countries like Denmark saw ...
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40% Bias Score
Five Years After Covid-19: Unanswered Questions and Lasting Impacts
A French podcast series revisits the Covid-19 pandemic five years after its start, exploring its origins in Wuhan and its lingering impacts using archived material from over 30 podcasts, media reports and expert interviews, addressing unanswered questions and assessing its long-term consequences.
Five Years After Covid-19: Unanswered Questions and Lasting Impacts
A French podcast series revisits the Covid-19 pandemic five years after its start, exploring its origins in Wuhan and its lingering impacts using archived material from over 30 podcasts, media reports and expert interviews, addressing unanswered questions and assessing its long-term consequences.
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24% Bias Score
EU Faces Potential "Triple Threat" of Winter Respiratory Viruses
European health agencies warn of a potential "triple threat" of respiratory illnesses this winter, with influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 circulating, straining healthcare systems; increased indoor transmission during winter months contributes to higher infection rates; vaccination and preventive measure...
EU Faces Potential "Triple Threat" of Winter Respiratory Viruses
European health agencies warn of a potential "triple threat" of respiratory illnesses this winter, with influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 circulating, straining healthcare systems; increased indoor transmission during winter months contributes to higher infection rates; vaccination and preventive measure...
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32% Bias Score
Pfizer's Dutch Subsidiary Reports $11.4 Billion Profit Amidst Reduced COVID-19 Vaccine Sales
Pfizer's Dutch subsidiary reported an $11.4 billion profit for the fiscal year ending November 2023, down from previous years due to reduced COVID-19 vaccine and medication sales, but comparable to pre-pandemic levels; the company's revenue decreased from $74.4 billion in 2022 to $46.9 billion in 20...
Pfizer's Dutch Subsidiary Reports $11.4 Billion Profit Amidst Reduced COVID-19 Vaccine Sales
Pfizer's Dutch subsidiary reported an $11.4 billion profit for the fiscal year ending November 2023, down from previous years due to reduced COVID-19 vaccine and medication sales, but comparable to pre-pandemic levels; the company's revenue decreased from $74.4 billion in 2022 to $46.9 billion in 20...
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40% Bias Score
"Chile Extends Driver's License Renewal Deadline Due to COVID-19"
"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chile extended driver's license validity by two years, impacting licenses expiring between 2020 and 2023. Renewals for licenses expiring in 2024 must be completed in 2025."
"Chile Extends Driver's License Renewal Deadline Due to COVID-19"
"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chile extended driver's license validity by two years, impacting licenses expiring between 2020 and 2023. Renewals for licenses expiring in 2024 must be completed in 2025."
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32% Bias Score
Five Years After COVID-19: Unanswered Questions Remain
This podcast explores the origins of COVID-19, beginning with its detection in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and its subsequent global spread, causing widespread death and necessitating restrictions such as lockdowns and mask mandates.
Five Years After COVID-19: Unanswered Questions Remain
This podcast explores the origins of COVID-19, beginning with its detection in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and its subsequent global spread, causing widespread death and necessitating restrictions such as lockdowns and mask mandates.
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8% Bias Score
"COVID-19 Excess Mortality in Europe: Early Restrictions Key to Mitigation"
"A new study reveals that swift implementation of social restrictions during the initial COVID-19 wave significantly reduced excess mortality in Western European countries, with Italy experiencing the highest impact (2.7 per 1,000 inhabitants) and Scandinavian countries the lowest (0.5–1 per 1,000),...
"COVID-19 Excess Mortality in Europe: Early Restrictions Key to Mitigation"
"A new study reveals that swift implementation of social restrictions during the initial COVID-19 wave significantly reduced excess mortality in Western European countries, with Italy experiencing the highest impact (2.7 per 1,000 inhabitants) and Scandinavian countries the lowest (0.5–1 per 1,000),...
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16% Bias Score
COVID-19 Pandemic's Disproportionate Impact on Mental Health of Young Germans
A DIW Berlin study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a more significant negative impact on the mental health of younger Germans (under 50) than the 2008-2010 financial crisis, with their mental health recovery lagging compared to older people and resulting in worse mental health in 2022 for the f...
COVID-19 Pandemic's Disproportionate Impact on Mental Health of Young Germans
A DIW Berlin study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a more significant negative impact on the mental health of younger Germans (under 50) than the 2008-2010 financial crisis, with their mental health recovery lagging compared to older people and resulting in worse mental health in 2022 for the f...
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36% Bias Score