German Consumer Demand for Animal Welfare Information on Restaurant Menus
A YouGov survey reveals that 39 percent of Germans want restaurant menus to detail animal husbandry practices; 55 percent would pay more for higher-welfare meat; a new German law may mandate such labeling, though the restaurant industry opposes it.
German Consumer Demand for Animal Welfare Information on Restaurant Menus
A YouGov survey reveals that 39 percent of Germans want restaurant menus to detail animal husbandry practices; 55 percent would pay more for higher-welfare meat; a new German law may mandate such labeling, though the restaurant industry opposes it.
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36% Bias Score
Victoria Launches Crackdown on Construction Crime
Victoria is implementing a new alliance to combat crime on government construction sites, requiring builders to report suspected criminal conduct and strengthening the Labour Hire Authority after a review exposed deep-seated problems; the government says stronger interventions may still be needed.
Victoria Launches Crackdown on Construction Crime
Victoria is implementing a new alliance to combat crime on government construction sites, requiring builders to report suspected criminal conduct and strengthening the Labour Hire Authority after a review exposed deep-seated problems; the government says stronger interventions may still be needed.
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40% Bias Score
Warren Demands Answers on Musk's Potential Conflicts of Interest with Trump Administration
Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned President-elect Trump about potential conflicts of interest regarding Elon Musk's informal advisory role, citing Musk's substantial private interests and lack of transparency, while Trump dismissed these concerns, asserting Musk prioritizes national interests.
Warren Demands Answers on Musk's Potential Conflicts of Interest with Trump Administration
Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned President-elect Trump about potential conflicts of interest regarding Elon Musk's informal advisory role, citing Musk's substantial private interests and lack of transparency, while Trump dismissed these concerns, asserting Musk prioritizes national interests.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Team Recommends Ending Crash Reporting Requirement, Benefiting Tesla
The Trump transition team recommended ending a car-crash reporting requirement, which would disproportionately benefit Tesla, hindering federal investigations into automated-driving safety; Tesla reported over 1,500 crashes and 40 of 45 fatal crashes to the NHTSA.
Trump Team Recommends Ending Crash Reporting Requirement, Benefiting Tesla
The Trump transition team recommended ending a car-crash reporting requirement, which would disproportionately benefit Tesla, hindering federal investigations into automated-driving safety; Tesla reported over 1,500 crashes and 40 of 45 fatal crashes to the NHTSA.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Finance Ministry Defies Own Sham Self-Employment Rules
The Dutch finance ministry will continue to use freelancers despite violating self-employment rules, paying any fines; 580 are working on resolving the childcare benefit scandal, causing delays; the 2025 crackdown faces challenges.
Dutch Finance Ministry Defies Own Sham Self-Employment Rules
The Dutch finance ministry will continue to use freelancers despite violating self-employment rules, paying any fines; 580 are working on resolving the childcare benefit scandal, causing delays; the 2025 crackdown faces challenges.
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40% Bias Score
"Dutch Law Increasing Oversight of Religious Schools Sparks Controversy"
"A proposed Dutch law increasing oversight of informal religious education, including evening and weekend schools, has sparked controversy, with religious leaders raising concerns about disproportionate intervention and potential polarization while the government highlights the need to protect again...
"Dutch Law Increasing Oversight of Religious Schools Sparks Controversy"
"A proposed Dutch law increasing oversight of informal religious education, including evening and weekend schools, has sparked controversy, with religious leaders raising concerns about disproportionate intervention and potential polarization while the government highlights the need to protect again...
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44% Bias Score
Massachusetts Senator to File Drone Regulation Bill Amidst Public Concern
In response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey and subsequent public concern in Massachusetts, State Senator John Velis plans to refile legislation clarifying drone definitions and improving state regulation to address public safety concerns and speculation.
Massachusetts Senator to File Drone Regulation Bill Amidst Public Concern
In response to numerous drone sightings in New Jersey and subsequent public concern in Massachusetts, State Senator John Velis plans to refile legislation clarifying drone definitions and improving state regulation to address public safety concerns and speculation.
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56% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of TikTok Ban
A US law could ban TikTok on January 19, 2024, impacting 170 million American users due to national security concerns over its Chinese owner, ByteDance; TikTok claims this violates free speech, prompting a Supreme Court challenge.
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of TikTok Ban
A US law could ban TikTok on January 19, 2024, impacting 170 million American users due to national security concerns over its Chinese owner, ByteDance; TikTok claims this violates free speech, prompting a Supreme Court challenge.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin's Rise: Public Pension Funds Hesitate Despite Political Push
The incoming Trump administration's pro-Bitcoin stance and growing state-level lobbying efforts are pushing for increased public pension fund investments in Bitcoin, despite significant risks and limited current adoption, with only Wisconsin and Michigan having made small investments.
Bitcoin's Rise: Public Pension Funds Hesitate Despite Political Push
The incoming Trump administration's pro-Bitcoin stance and growing state-level lobbying efforts are pushing for increased public pension fund investments in Bitcoin, despite significant risks and limited current adoption, with only Wisconsin and Michigan having made small investments.
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16% Bias Score
Spain Investigates Tourist Housing Companies for Deceptive Practices
Spain's Consumption Ministry investigates large tourist housing management companies for potentially deceptive practices and violations of consumer protection laws, focusing on advertising and reviews that might mislead consumers.
Spain Investigates Tourist Housing Companies for Deceptive Practices
Spain's Consumption Ministry investigates large tourist housing management companies for potentially deceptive practices and violations of consumer protection laws, focusing on advertising and reviews that might mislead consumers.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Injunction to Block US Ban Pending Supreme Court Review
A US federal appeals court is considering TikTok's request to halt the enforcement of a law that could ban the platform in the US by January 19, 2025, due to national security concerns, potentially affecting over 170 million users and causing significant financial losses for the company.
TikTok Seeks Injunction to Block US Ban Pending Supreme Court Review
A US federal appeals court is considering TikTok's request to halt the enforcement of a law that could ban the platform in the US by January 19, 2025, due to national security concerns, potentially affecting over 170 million users and causing significant financial losses for the company.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia implemented a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, starting next year; platforms face significant fines for non-compliance, aiming to protect children from documented mental health risks and harmful content.
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia implemented a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, starting next year; platforms face significant fines for non-compliance, aiming to protect children from documented mental health risks and harmful content.
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48% Bias Score