Crippling Winter Storm Impacts 170 Million Across US
Over 170 million Americans face a severe winter storm bringing historic snowfall, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures to the South and Northeast, causing widespread travel disruptions, school closures, and potential water pipe damage; states of emergency declared in Louisiana and Texas.
Crippling Winter Storm Impacts 170 Million Across US
Over 170 million Americans face a severe winter storm bringing historic snowfall, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures to the South and Northeast, causing widespread travel disruptions, school closures, and potential water pipe damage; states of emergency declared in Louisiana and Texas.
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32% Bias Score
Pensioner Air Fryer Scam in North Lincolnshire
Scammers are targeting pensioners in North Lincolnshire with fraudulent text messages demanding payment to receive free air fryers promised by the council as part of an energy efficiency scheme following the government's cancellation of winter fuel allowance for many.
Pensioner Air Fryer Scam in North Lincolnshire
Scammers are targeting pensioners in North Lincolnshire with fraudulent text messages demanding payment to receive free air fryers promised by the council as part of an energy efficiency scheme following the government's cancellation of winter fuel allowance for many.
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36% Bias Score
Integrating African Traditional Medicine: Lessons from China
Kenya's National Traditional Health Practitioners Association seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's model and aiming to improve healthcare access and reduce costs, while addressing historical biases.
Integrating African Traditional Medicine: Lessons from China
Kenya's National Traditional Health Practitioners Association seeks to integrate African traditional medicine into the national healthcare system, learning from China's model and aiming to improve healthcare access and reduce costs, while addressing historical biases.
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40% Bias Score
Conflicting Psychiatric Evaluations in Matricide Trial
In Milan, Guido Rancilio is on trial for the December 13, 2023, murder of his mother, Fiorenza Rancilio. Conflicting psychiatric evaluations determine whether he was totally incapacitated or had diminished capacity during the crime.
Conflicting Psychiatric Evaluations in Matricide Trial
In Milan, Guido Rancilio is on trial for the December 13, 2023, murder of his mother, Fiorenza Rancilio. Conflicting psychiatric evaluations determine whether he was totally incapacitated or had diminished capacity during the crime.
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40% Bias Score
Tanzania Confirms One Marburg Virus Death After Initial Denial
Tanzania confirmed one death from the Marburg virus in the Kagera region, contradicting an earlier denial, while 25 suspected cases tested negative; this follows a WHO report of nine infections and eight deaths, and leverages experience from a 2023 outbreak in the same region.
Tanzania Confirms One Marburg Virus Death After Initial Denial
Tanzania confirmed one death from the Marburg virus in the Kagera region, contradicting an earlier denial, while 25 suspected cases tested negative; this follows a WHO report of nine infections and eight deaths, and leverages experience from a 2023 outbreak in the same region.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Faces Potential Rat Plague Amid Rodenticide Licensing Debate
Several German industry associations and companies warn of a potential rat plague if the sale of rodenticides to private individuals is banned, citing health risks and pest control staff shortages; the BAuA counters by arguing for preventative measures and professional pest control.
Germany Faces Potential Rat Plague Amid Rodenticide Licensing Debate
Several German industry associations and companies warn of a potential rat plague if the sale of rodenticides to private individuals is banned, citing health risks and pest control staff shortages; the BAuA counters by arguing for preventative measures and professional pest control.
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52% Bias Score
Hospital Building Delays in England Pushed to 2032
The UK government announced delays to 18 hospital building projects, pushing construction start dates to 2032 or later due to funding issues, impacting patient care and contradicting a 2019 election promise; £15 billion will be allocated over five years for other projects.
Hospital Building Delays in England Pushed to 2032
The UK government announced delays to 18 hospital building projects, pushing construction start dates to 2032 or later due to funding issues, impacting patient care and contradicting a 2019 election promise; £15 billion will be allocated over five years for other projects.
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60% Bias Score
UK Government's NHS Hospital Building Plan Deemed Unachievable
Government advisors have deemed Boris Johnson's 2019 pledge to build 40 new NHS hospitals by 2030 unachievable, citing escalating costs from \£20bn to \£30bn and significant project management issues; Health Secretary Wes Streeting will announce a revised timetable for 25 of the projects, potentiall...
UK Government's NHS Hospital Building Plan Deemed Unachievable
Government advisors have deemed Boris Johnson's 2019 pledge to build 40 new NHS hospitals by 2030 unachievable, citing escalating costs from \£20bn to \£30bn and significant project management issues; Health Secretary Wes Streeting will announce a revised timetable for 25 of the projects, potentiall...
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52% Bias Score
NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment
77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.
NHS Cardiology Wait Times Force Man to Consider Private Treatment
77-year-old John Crockford from Bridlington faces a year-long wait for a cardiology appointment due to a backlog of 7.5 million patients within the NHS, forcing him to consider expensive private treatment to avoid potentially fatal delays.
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52% Bias Score
HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.
HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.
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36% Bias Score
Healthcare Sector Lags Despite Innovation, Poised for Growth
The healthcare sector, particularly biotech, is underperforming despite promising innovations due to investor apathy and post-pandemic market corrections; however, experts anticipate future growth fueled by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and potential deregulation.
Healthcare Sector Lags Despite Innovation, Poised for Growth
The healthcare sector, particularly biotech, is underperforming despite promising innovations due to investor apathy and post-pandemic market corrections; however, experts anticipate future growth fueled by technological advancements, demographic shifts, and potential deregulation.
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56% Bias Score
Teenager Dies from Sepsis Days After Cancer Treatment
Seven days after finishing cancer treatment, 17-year-old Hannah Riddell died from suspected sepsis at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle; her family is now fundraising for her funeral.
Teenager Dies from Sepsis Days After Cancer Treatment
Seven days after finishing cancer treatment, 17-year-old Hannah Riddell died from suspected sepsis at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle; her family is now fundraising for her funeral.
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8% Bias Score