Mississippi Issues Executive Order on AI Governance
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued Executive Order 1584 on January 11, 2024, directing the Department of Internet Technology Services to assess state agencies' AI use and create policy recommendations for fair, secure, and transparent AI practices in both the public and private sectors.
Mississippi Issues Executive Order on AI Governance
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued Executive Order 1584 on January 11, 2024, directing the Department of Internet Technology Services to assess state agencies' AI use and create policy recommendations for fair, secure, and transparent AI practices in both the public and private sectors.
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44% Bias Score
Failed Allende House Acquisition Exposes Legal Flaws in Chilean Government
The Chilean government's attempt to purchase the former home of President Salvador Allende for \$922,000 USD to establish a museum failed due to legal and constitutional impediments related to the involvement of government officials in the sale process, prompting the resignation of the Minister of N...
Failed Allende House Acquisition Exposes Legal Flaws in Chilean Government
The Chilean government's attempt to purchase the former home of President Salvador Allende for \$922,000 USD to establish a museum failed due to legal and constitutional impediments related to the involvement of government officials in the sale process, prompting the resignation of the Minister of N...
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52% Bias Score
Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate
Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...
Non-Independence Candidate Ponga Elected New Caledonian President After Political Stalemate
Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, Alcide Ponga, a non-independence member of "Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains", was elected President of New Caledonia's government on January 8th, 2024, securing six out of eleven votes, succeeding Louis Mapou whose government was ousted on December 24th a...
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32% Bias Score
New Caledonia's New Government Stalled Without President
New Caledonia's newly elected government, dominated by non-independence parties, has failed to appoint a president following disagreements among its members, leaving the territory in political limbo seven months after violent riots caused \$2 billion in damage and fourteen deaths.
New Caledonia's New Government Stalled Without President
New Caledonia's newly elected government, dominated by non-independence parties, has failed to appoint a president following disagreements among its members, leaving the territory in political limbo seven months after violent riots caused \$2 billion in damage and fourteen deaths.
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36% Bias Score
Syria Appoints Former HTS Leader as Defense Minister
Syria's new transitional government appointed Major General Maref Abu Qusra, a former leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as the Minister of Defense on December 8th, aiming to integrate various armed factions into a unified national army under the Ministry of Defense. This followed recent ministe...
Syria Appoints Former HTS Leader as Defense Minister
Syria's new transitional government appointed Major General Maref Abu Qusra, a former leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as the Minister of Defense on December 8th, aiming to integrate various armed factions into a unified national army under the Ministry of Defense. This followed recent ministe...
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44% Bias Score
Armenian Catholicosate Condemns Public TV's New Year's Address Scheduling
The Armenian Catholicosate criticized Public Television's scheduling of its New Year's address for December 31st at 9:55 PM, following the president's and parliament speaker's messages, claiming a disregard for tradition and viewer expectations, mirroring last year's conflict.
Armenian Catholicosate Condemns Public TV's New Year's Address Scheduling
The Armenian Catholicosate criticized Public Television's scheduling of its New Year's address for December 31st at 9:55 PM, following the president's and parliament speaker's messages, claiming a disregard for tradition and viewer expectations, mirroring last year's conflict.
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56% Bias Score
Faster Tax Return Processing in Germany
German tax offices processed tax returns significantly faster in 2024, averaging 51 days compared to 57 days in 2023, due to streamlined workflows and increased digitalization, resolving delays from the property tax reform. Data is based on 400,000 returns from Lohnsteuer-kompakt.de.
Faster Tax Return Processing in Germany
German tax offices processed tax returns significantly faster in 2024, averaging 51 days compared to 57 days in 2023, due to streamlined workflows and increased digitalization, resolving delays from the property tax reform. Data is based on 400,000 returns from Lohnsteuer-kompakt.de.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Government, PASOK Clash Over Rising Health Insurance Premiums
The Greek government and PASOK are in conflict over rising private health insurance premiums; the government promises intervention, while PASOK accuses it of inaction until PASOK highlighted the issue, and has drafted an amendment to address premiums.
Greek Government, PASOK Clash Over Rising Health Insurance Premiums
The Greek government and PASOK are in conflict over rising private health insurance premiums; the government promises intervention, while PASOK accuses it of inaction until PASOK highlighted the issue, and has drafted an amendment to address premiums.
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48% Bias Score
Public Discontent with Dutch Cabinet Mounts
Visitors to The Hague's Binnenhof on Saturday expressed widespread dissatisfaction with the current Dutch cabinet's performance, citing ineffective governance and handling of crises, with the absence of certain political parties' supporters among the interviewees notable.
Public Discontent with Dutch Cabinet Mounts
Visitors to The Hague's Binnenhof on Saturday expressed widespread dissatisfaction with the current Dutch cabinet's performance, citing ineffective governance and handling of crises, with the absence of certain political parties' supporters among the interviewees notable.
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52% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Condemns Government's Meeting with Dismissed Mayor Türk
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government for meeting with dismissed mayor Ahmet Türk, accused of terrorism, under state protocol, drawing parallels to the replacement of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer with a trustee, highlighting inconsistencies in governmental actions.
İmamoğlu Condemns Government's Meeting with Dismissed Mayor Türk
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government for meeting with dismissed mayor Ahmet Türk, accused of terrorism, under state protocol, drawing parallels to the replacement of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer with a trustee, highlighting inconsistencies in governmental actions.
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56% Bias Score
One Applicant for Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee Head Raises Concerns
Only one candidate, Rafael Yeritsyan from the National Security Service, applied for the vacant Anti-Corruption Committee chairman position, raising concerns about institutional independence, following the dismissal of the previous chairman and other officials after an SMS order from the Prime Minis...
One Applicant for Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee Head Raises Concerns
Only one candidate, Rafael Yeritsyan from the National Security Service, applied for the vacant Anti-Corruption Committee chairman position, raising concerns about institutional independence, following the dismissal of the previous chairman and other officials after an SMS order from the Prime Minis...
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40% Bias Score
Romania Forms New Pro-European Government After Election Annulment
Romania's parliament approved a new pro-European coalition government led by Marcel Ciolacu following the annulment of the December 6th presidential election due to alleged Russian interference; the coalition narrowly secured a 240-vote majority, appointing Cristian Antonescu as their joint presiden...
Romania Forms New Pro-European Government After Election Annulment
Romania's parliament approved a new pro-European coalition government led by Marcel Ciolacu following the annulment of the December 6th presidential election due to alleged Russian interference; the coalition narrowly secured a 240-vote majority, appointing Cristian Antonescu as their joint presiden...
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52% Bias Score