NDAA Passes House Despite Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Military Children
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a ban on gender-affirming care for children of service members, sparking bipartisan opposition and raising concerns about the well-being of transgender youth and the military's recruitment and retention.
NDAA Passes House Despite Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Military Children
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a ban on gender-affirming care for children of service members, sparking bipartisan opposition and raising concerns about the well-being of transgender youth and the military's recruitment and retention.
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60% Bias Score
Sheinbaum: Fourth Most Powerful Woman Globally
Forbes ranked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum the fourth most powerful woman globally, highlighting her strong political influence and economic power, despite a global decline in female heads of state.
Sheinbaum: Fourth Most Powerful Woman Globally
Forbes ranked Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum the fourth most powerful woman globally, highlighting her strong political influence and economic power, despite a global decline in female heads of state.
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48% Bias Score
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Filmmaker's Debut Highlights Class and Gender Barriers
Sandra Romero's debut film, "Por donde pasa el silencio," premiered in Spanish theaters on November 29th, 2024, showcasing her personal journey from a working-class background in Écija to becoming a filmmaker, despite facing challenges related to gender and class within the industry.
Spanish Filmmaker's Debut Highlights Class and Gender Barriers
Sandra Romero's debut film, "Por donde pasa el silencio," premiered in Spanish theaters on November 29th, 2024, showcasing her personal journey from a working-class background in Écija to becoming a filmmaker, despite facing challenges related to gender and class within the industry.
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24% Bias Score
Miss Nederland Pageant Ends After 35 Years
The Miss Nederland pageant is ending after 35 years due to consistent criticism and the belief that it's outdated; a new online platform, "Niet meer van deze tijd," will focus on empowering young women.
Miss Nederland Pageant Ends After 35 Years
The Miss Nederland pageant is ending after 35 years due to consistent criticism and the belief that it's outdated; a new online platform, "Niet meer van deze tijd," will focus on empowering young women.
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60% Bias Score
Pew Report: Half of US Teens Report Near-Constant Online Usage
A Pew Research Center report reveals that nearly half of American teens (ages 13-17) are online "almost constantly," despite mental health concerns; YouTube remains the most popular platform (90% usage), while X usage plummeted to 17%, and TikTok and Snapchat usage declined slightly; racial disparit...
Pew Report: Half of US Teens Report Near-Constant Online Usage
A Pew Research Center report reveals that nearly half of American teens (ages 13-17) are online "almost constantly," despite mental health concerns; YouTube remains the most popular platform (90% usage), while X usage plummeted to 17%, and TikTok and Snapchat usage declined slightly; racial disparit...
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32% Bias Score
White House Conference Spotlights Underfunded Women's Health Research
The White House hosted its first-ever conference on women's health, highlighting the economic impact of under-researched conditions like hyperemesis gravidarum (affecting 70% of pregnancies, costing \$2.2 billion annually) and announcing \$810 million in federal investments despite potential future ...
White House Conference Spotlights Underfunded Women's Health Research
The White House hosted its first-ever conference on women's health, highlighting the economic impact of under-researched conditions like hyperemesis gravidarum (affecting 70% of pregnancies, costing \$2.2 billion annually) and announcing \$810 million in federal investments despite potential future ...
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44% Bias Score
German Media's Failure to Adequately Report on Violence Against Women
A December 12, 2024, Otto-Brenner-Stiftung study reveals that German media inadequately covers violence against women, focusing on perpetrators while neglecting victims' perspectives and crucial support information, thus hindering efforts to combat gender-based violence.
German Media's Failure to Adequately Report on Violence Against Women
A December 12, 2024, Otto-Brenner-Stiftung study reveals that German media inadequately covers violence against women, focusing on perpetrators while neglecting victims' perspectives and crucial support information, thus hindering efforts to combat gender-based violence.
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32% Bias Score
UK Report Highlights "Medical Misogyny" in Gynaecological Care
A UK parliamentary report reveals that women and girls with gynaecological conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis have suffered years of pain due to inadequate care and what it terms 'medical misogyny', leading to calls for significant healthcare system reform.
UK Report Highlights "Medical Misogyny" in Gynaecological Care
A UK parliamentary report reveals that women and girls with gynaecological conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis have suffered years of pain due to inadequate care and what it terms 'medical misogyny', leading to calls for significant healthcare system reform.
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32% Bias Score
German Youth Doubt Political Influence: Study
A Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals that only 20% of 18-30 year olds in Germany believe their political engagement makes a difference, with 40% believing societal change is impossible; low participation rates are attributed to a lack of trust in political institutions and awareness of engagement pa...
German Youth Doubt Political Influence: Study
A Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals that only 20% of 18-30 year olds in Germany believe their political engagement makes a difference, with 40% believing societal change is impossible; low participation rates are attributed to a lack of trust in political institutions and awareness of engagement pa...
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28% Bias Score
Hegseth's Nomination Sparks Debate on Military Readiness and Social Inclusion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has repeatedly criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly in the US military and women in combat, viewing them as undermining military readiness and prioritizing social justice over combat effectiveness, starting wi...
Hegseth's Nomination Sparks Debate on Military Readiness and Social Inclusion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has repeatedly criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly in the US military and women in combat, viewing them as undermining military readiness and prioritizing social justice over combat effectiveness, starting wi...
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60% Bias Score
"Sexual Assaults at Military Academies Decrease, But Systemic Issues Remain"
"A new Pentagon report reveals a significant decrease in sexual assaults at US military academies in 2024, dropping to 783 from 1,136 in 2022, although this remains the second highest number on record. Despite the improvement, officials emphasize ongoing systemic issues and the need for continued re...
"Sexual Assaults at Military Academies Decrease, But Systemic Issues Remain"
"A new Pentagon report reveals a significant decrease in sexual assaults at US military academies in 2024, dropping to 783 from 1,136 in 2022, although this remains the second highest number on record. Despite the improvement, officials emphasize ongoing systemic issues and the need for continued re...
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52% Bias Score