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Synthetic Drug Use Surges in Europe, Driven by Domestic Production and Geopolitical Shifts
The European Drug Report 2025 highlights a surge in synthetic drug use, particularly cathinones and opioids, alongside persistent high cocaine use spreading from cities to smaller towns, leading to increased overdoses and posing a significant public health challenge.
Synthetic Drug Use Surges in Europe, Driven by Domestic Production and Geopolitical Shifts
The European Drug Report 2025 highlights a surge in synthetic drug use, particularly cathinones and opioids, alongside persistent high cocaine use spreading from cities to smaller towns, leading to increased overdoses and posing a significant public health challenge.
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24% Bias Score
Urgent Call for Genetic Testing: Israeli Sperm Donor Carried Cancer-Predisposing Mutation
The Israeli Health Ministry announced a nationwide genetic testing initiative for offspring of a deceased sperm donor who carried Lynch syndrome, urging those born from donations in central Israel between 1974 and 1985 to undergo testing due to a 50% risk of inheriting the cancer-predisposing mutati...
Urgent Call for Genetic Testing: Israeli Sperm Donor Carried Cancer-Predisposing Mutation
The Israeli Health Ministry announced a nationwide genetic testing initiative for offspring of a deceased sperm donor who carried Lynch syndrome, urging those born from donations in central Israel between 1974 and 1985 to undergo testing due to a 50% risk of inheriting the cancer-predisposing mutati...
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24% Bias Score
EU Drug Report: Record Deaths, Cocaine Seizures, and Rise of Synthetic Opioids
The 2023 EU Drug Report reveals 7,500 drug-related deaths in the EU, Norway, and Turkey, primarily from opioids; record cocaine seizures (419 tons) highlight growing drug trafficking and associated crime; the rise of synthetic opioids like nitazenes in counterfeit painkillers intensifies the crisis.
EU Drug Report: Record Deaths, Cocaine Seizures, and Rise of Synthetic Opioids
The 2023 EU Drug Report reveals 7,500 drug-related deaths in the EU, Norway, and Turkey, primarily from opioids; record cocaine seizures (419 tons) highlight growing drug trafficking and associated crime; the rise of synthetic opioids like nitazenes in counterfeit painkillers intensifies the crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Threat: Europe Urged to Stockpile Resources
Experts warn of a heightened threat level due to Russia's actions, urging Europe to systematically stockpile resources and prepare for potential economic hardship stemming from the Ukraine conflict; US Senator Lindsey Graham advocates for a firm stance against Russia.
Russia's Threat: Europe Urged to Stockpile Resources
Experts warn of a heightened threat level due to Russia's actions, urging Europe to systematically stockpile resources and prepare for potential economic hardship stemming from the Ukraine conflict; US Senator Lindsey Graham advocates for a firm stance against Russia.
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56% Bias Score
NATO Allies Urged to Boost Defense Spending to 5%
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today urged NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP and reduce reliance on the US, while the UK announced plans to increase its defense spending to 3% in the coming years as part of a broader strategic defense review.
NATO Allies Urged to Boost Defense Spending to 5%
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today urged NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP and reduce reliance on the US, while the UK announced plans to increase its defense spending to 3% in the coming years as part of a broader strategic defense review.
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60% Bias Score
US Water Polo: 24 Olympic Appearances, Zero Gold Medals
The US men's water polo team, despite 24 Olympic appearances since 1904, has never won gold, highlighting a stark contrast with the European dominance in the sport due to differences in training, funding, and cultural emphasis.
US Water Polo: 24 Olympic Appearances, Zero Gold Medals
The US men's water polo team, despite 24 Olympic appearances since 1904, has never won gold, highlighting a stark contrast with the European dominance in the sport due to differences in training, funding, and cultural emphasis.
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Drug Crisis Worsens: Record Overdoses and Cocaine Seizures
The European Drug Agency reports a rise in drug-related deaths to 7,500 in 2023, driven by opioids and record cocaine seizures (419 tons), highlighting the growing complexity of Europe's drug problem and the urgent need for increased treatment and law enforcement efforts.
Europe's Drug Crisis Worsens: Record Overdoses and Cocaine Seizures
The European Drug Agency reports a rise in drug-related deaths to 7,500 in 2023, driven by opioids and record cocaine seizures (419 tons), highlighting the growing complexity of Europe's drug problem and the urgent need for increased treatment and law enforcement efforts.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands: Central Hub in EU's Illegal Drug Production
The Netherlands was the site of 32 of 36 dismantled MDMA labs in the EU in 2023, highlighting its central role in Europe's illegal drug trade; the country also led in amphetamine production and had a significant share of heroin and methamphetamine production, posing significant public health and saf...
Netherlands: Central Hub in EU's Illegal Drug Production
The Netherlands was the site of 32 of 36 dismantled MDMA labs in the EU in 2023, highlighting its central role in Europe's illegal drug trade; the country also led in amphetamine production and had a significant share of heroin and methamphetamine production, posing significant public health and saf...
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32% Bias Score
Netherlands: Central Hub of EU Illicit Drug Production
The Netherlands dismantled 32 of 36 EU MDMA labs in 2023, leading in amfetamine, heroin, and meth production, posing significant public health risks due to chemical dumping and drug-related incidents, while designer drug trafficking and nitazeen presence are growing concerns.
Netherlands: Central Hub of EU Illicit Drug Production
The Netherlands dismantled 32 of 36 EU MDMA labs in 2023, leading in amfetamine, heroin, and meth production, posing significant public health risks due to chemical dumping and drug-related incidents, while designer drug trafficking and nitazeen presence are growing concerns.
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36% Bias Score
Merz-Trump Meeting: High-Stakes Summit Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets US President Trump Thursday amid high-stakes international issues, including EU tariffs, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in Gaza; prior disagreements over the AfD party and Germany's desired autonomy from the US add complexity.
Merz-Trump Meeting: High-Stakes Summit Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets US President Trump Thursday amid high-stakes international issues, including EU tariffs, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in Gaza; prior disagreements over the AfD party and Germany's desired autonomy from the US add complexity.
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52% Bias Score
China's Expanding Cultural Influence: From Opera to Social Media
China's cultural influence is expanding globally through initiatives like Confucius Institutes, touring opera companies, and popular social media platforms, fostering increased cross-cultural understanding and challenging Eurocentric perspectives.
China's Expanding Cultural Influence: From Opera to Social Media
China's cultural influence is expanding globally through initiatives like Confucius Institutes, touring opera companies, and popular social media platforms, fostering increased cross-cultural understanding and challenging Eurocentric perspectives.
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40% Bias Score
SBFE Reduces Sugar in Drinks by 30%, Aims for Further Cuts
Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE) has reduced added sugar by 30% across its portfolio since 2015, achieving 60% of its drinks with under 5g of sugar per 100ml, through a company-wide effort involving reformulation, R&D, and consumer insights, aiming for further reductions by 2025 and 2030.
SBFE Reduces Sugar in Drinks by 30%, Aims for Further Cuts
Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE) has reduced added sugar by 30% across its portfolio since 2015, achieving 60% of its drinks with under 5g of sugar per 100ml, through a company-wide effort involving reformulation, R&D, and consumer insights, aiming for further reductions by 2025 and 2030.
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48% Bias Score
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