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CSA Regulations Protect Elderly Clients from Financial Exploitation
In response to Canada's aging population and financial exploitation concerns, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) implemented measures in 2021 to protect vulnerable clients, introducing "trusted contact persons" and allowing advisors to temporarily halt transactions if diminished mental cap...
CSA Regulations Protect Elderly Clients from Financial Exploitation
In response to Canada's aging population and financial exploitation concerns, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) implemented measures in 2021 to protect vulnerable clients, introducing "trusted contact persons" and allowing advisors to temporarily halt transactions if diminished mental cap...
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44% Bias Score
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Access; Employment Protections Remain Unchanged
Texas's House Bill 46, effective September 1, 2025, expands the state's Compassionate-Use Program by raising the THC limit to 10mg per dosage unit, adding conditions like PTSD and chronic pain, and allowing inhalation via medical devices; however, it does not change employer drug testing rights.
Texas Expands Medical Cannabis Access; Employment Protections Remain Unchanged
Texas's House Bill 46, effective September 1, 2025, expands the state's Compassionate-Use Program by raising the THC limit to 10mg per dosage unit, adding conditions like PTSD and chronic pain, and allowing inhalation via medical devices; however, it does not change employer drug testing rights.
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36% Bias Score
Record Heatwaves Scorch Globe, Underscoring Climate Change Impacts
Record-breaking June heatwaves scorch Southern Europe, parts of the US, and the UK, causing heatstroke, wildfires, and prompting authorities to issue urgent heat warnings, highlighting the accelerating impacts of climate change.
Record Heatwaves Scorch Globe, Underscoring Climate Change Impacts
Record-breaking June heatwaves scorch Southern Europe, parts of the US, and the UK, causing heatstroke, wildfires, and prompting authorities to issue urgent heat warnings, highlighting the accelerating impacts of climate change.
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12% Bias Score
Trump's Aid Cuts Projected to Cause 14 Million Deaths
Donald Trump's decision to slash US foreign humanitarian aid by 83% is projected to cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to a Lancet study, reversing decades of progress and disproportionately affecting children in low- and middle-income countries.
Trump's Aid Cuts Projected to Cause 14 Million Deaths
Donald Trump's decision to slash US foreign humanitarian aid by 83% is projected to cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to a Lancet study, reversing decades of progress and disproportionately affecting children in low- and middle-income countries.
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48% Bias Score
WHO Report: COVID-19 Origin Remains Unclear Due to Data Gaps
A WHO-led investigation concludes that COVID-19 most likely originated from animals, but insufficient data from China prevented confirming or refuting a lab accident theory; the report highlights challenges in tracing pandemic origins.
WHO Report: COVID-19 Origin Remains Unclear Due to Data Gaps
A WHO-led investigation concludes that COVID-19 most likely originated from animals, but insufficient data from China prevented confirming or refuting a lab accident theory; the report highlights challenges in tracing pandemic origins.
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44% Bias Score
Barcelona Street Cleaner Dies of Suspected Heat Stroke; Family Seeks Legal Action
A 51-year-old Barcelona street cleaner, Montse Aguilar, died from suspected heat stroke on Saturday night after reporting severe pain and cramps to her supervisor during a 35°C heatwave; her family is pursuing legal action against the city and her employer, FCC.
Barcelona Street Cleaner Dies of Suspected Heat Stroke; Family Seeks Legal Action
A 51-year-old Barcelona street cleaner, Montse Aguilar, died from suspected heat stroke on Saturday night after reporting severe pain and cramps to her supervisor during a 35°C heatwave; her family is pursuing legal action against the city and her employer, FCC.
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60% Bias Score
Hessian Cities Expand Public Drinking Water Access Amid Heatwave
Several Hessian cities are installing more free drinking water fountains to combat heatwaves and improve public health, addressing needs of vulnerable populations; Frankfurt has 24, Kassel plans 32 more by 2027.
Hessian Cities Expand Public Drinking Water Access Amid Heatwave
Several Hessian cities are installing more free drinking water fountains to combat heatwaves and improve public health, addressing needs of vulnerable populations; Frankfurt has 24, Kassel plans 32 more by 2027.
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36% Bias Score
Record European Heatwave Causes Widespread Disruptions and Health Concerns
A severe heatwave affecting Europe caused record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C in Portugal, Spain, France and Italy, leading to widespread disruptions, health concerns and increased wildfire risks, highlighting the impact of Europe's rapidly rising temperatures.
Record European Heatwave Causes Widespread Disruptions and Health Concerns
A severe heatwave affecting Europe caused record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C in Portugal, Spain, France and Italy, leading to widespread disruptions, health concerns and increased wildfire risks, highlighting the impact of Europe's rapidly rising temperatures.
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20% Bias Score
US Justice Department Halts $14.6 Billion Healthcare Fraud Scheme
The US Department of Justice dismantled a massive $14.6 billion healthcare fraud scheme, resulting in 324 arrests, $245 million in asset seizures, and exposing vulnerabilities to transnational criminal organizations.
US Justice Department Halts $14.6 Billion Healthcare Fraud Scheme
The US Department of Justice dismantled a massive $14.6 billion healthcare fraud scheme, resulting in 324 arrests, $245 million in asset seizures, and exposing vulnerabilities to transnational criminal organizations.
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36% Bias Score
Microsoft AI Outperforms Doctors in Complex Medical Diagnoses
Microsoft's AI, when paired with OpenAI's o3 model, achieved an 80% success rate in diagnosing complex medical cases from the New England Journal of Medicine, compared to a 20% success rate for human doctors, highlighting the potential for improved medical diagnostics and efficiency.
Microsoft AI Outperforms Doctors in Complex Medical Diagnoses
Microsoft's AI, when paired with OpenAI's o3 model, achieved an 80% success rate in diagnosing complex medical cases from the New England Journal of Medicine, compared to a 20% success rate for human doctors, highlighting the potential for improved medical diagnostics and efficiency.
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52% Bias Score
England's Southeast to Sizzle, While Rest of UK Cools Down Amidst Extended Heat Alert
Southeast England faces continued hot weather on Tuesday, with temperatures potentially reaching 34-35°C, while other areas experience cooler conditions; the UKHSA extended an amber heat health alert until Wednesday morning due to the impact on health services and public transport; this is the secon...
England's Southeast to Sizzle, While Rest of UK Cools Down Amidst Extended Heat Alert
Southeast England faces continued hot weather on Tuesday, with temperatures potentially reaching 34-35°C, while other areas experience cooler conditions; the UKHSA extended an amber heat health alert until Wednesday morning due to the impact on health services and public transport; this is the secon...
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44% Bias Score
Substandard Cancer Drugs Found in Four African Countries
A study in The Lancet Global Health found that 17% of nearly 200 cancer drugs tested in hospitals and pharmacies across Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon had incorrect active ingredient levels, highlighting the need for improved pharmaceutical regulation and testing technologies in sub-Saharan A...
Substandard Cancer Drugs Found in Four African Countries
A study in The Lancet Global Health found that 17% of nearly 200 cancer drugs tested in hospitals and pharmacies across Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon had incorrect active ingredient levels, highlighting the need for improved pharmaceutical regulation and testing technologies in sub-Saharan A...
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36% Bias Score
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