UK Bans German Livestock Imports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Germany's Brandenburg region faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, prompting Great Britain, Mexico, and South Korea to ban imports of German livestock and pork to prevent the disease's spread; a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are in place around the affected farm.
UK Bans German Livestock Imports Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Germany's Brandenburg region faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, prompting Great Britain, Mexico, and South Korea to ban imports of German livestock and pork to prevent the disease's spread; a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are in place around the affected farm.
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32% Bias Score
UK Social Care Crisis: Charities Forced to "Evict" Residents Due to Funding Cuts
Facing insolvency due to increased taxes, wages, and funding cuts, UK charities providing specialist care to thousands of vulnerable adults are being forced to "evict" residents or cut services, raising concerns about the future of the sector.
UK Social Care Crisis: Charities Forced to "Evict" Residents Due to Funding Cuts
Facing insolvency due to increased taxes, wages, and funding cuts, UK charities providing specialist care to thousands of vulnerable adults are being forced to "evict" residents or cut services, raising concerns about the future of the sector.
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52% Bias Score
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Twelve people in the Netherlands contracted hepatitis A after eating Albert Heijn's frozen blueberries; two were hospitalized, and hundreds more cases are suspected due to poor hygiene during packaging at a Polish supplier; Albert Heijn recalled the product.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Twelve people in the Netherlands contracted hepatitis A after eating Albert Heijn's frozen blueberries; two were hospitalized, and hundreds more cases are suspected due to poor hygiene during packaging at a Polish supplier; Albert Heijn recalled the product.
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32% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to Culling and Export Restrictions
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Schöneiche, Germany, prompted the culling of 55 sheep and goats and 3 cattle on Monday, following the purchase of hay from an infected buffalo farm in Hönow; a 72-hour animal transport ban was implemented.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to Culling and Export Restrictions
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Schöneiche, Germany, prompted the culling of 55 sheep and goats and 3 cattle on Monday, following the purchase of hay from an infected buffalo farm in Hönow; a 72-hour animal transport ban was implemented.
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32% Bias Score
CFPB Removes $49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The CFPB removed $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, improving credit scores and access to credit, because medical debt is often inaccurate and doesn't predict loan repayment.
CFPB Removes $49 Billion in Medical Debt from Credit Reports
The CFPB removed $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, improving credit scores and access to credit, because medical debt is often inaccurate and doesn't predict loan repayment.
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36% Bias Score
FDA Considers Ban on Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3
The FDA is considering a ban on the artificial food dye Red No. 3 due to health concerns, following a California ban and restrictions in other countries; the dye is linked to cancer in rats and behavioral issues in children.
FDA Considers Ban on Artificial Food Dye Red No. 3
The FDA is considering a ban on the artificial food dye Red No. 3 due to health concerns, following a California ban and restrictions in other countries; the dye is linked to cancer in rats and behavioral issues in children.
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56% Bias Score
UCSF Study Highlights Social Media Addiction Among Pre-teens
A University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study reveals that most 11- and 12-year-olds in the US use TikTok and other social media platforms despite age restrictions, exhibiting signs of addiction and negatively impacting their mental health and academic performance.
UCSF Study Highlights Social Media Addiction Among Pre-teens
A University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study reveals that most 11- and 12-year-olds in the US use TikTok and other social media platforms despite age restrictions, exhibiting signs of addiction and negatively impacting their mental health and academic performance.
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52% Bias Score
400 Million Hindu Pilgrims Converge on India for Maha Kumbh Mela Amid Health, Environmental Concerns
India's Maha Kumbh Mela, a 45-day Hindu pilgrimage starting Monday, anticipates 400 million attendees in Prayagraj, raising health and environmental concerns despite extensive infrastructure and technological security measures costing an estimated $815 million.
400 Million Hindu Pilgrims Converge on India for Maha Kumbh Mela Amid Health, Environmental Concerns
India's Maha Kumbh Mela, a 45-day Hindu pilgrimage starting Monday, anticipates 400 million attendees in Prayagraj, raising health and environmental concerns despite extensive infrastructure and technological security measures costing an estimated $815 million.
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48% Bias Score
Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills
Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.
Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills
Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.
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68% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to UK Import Ban
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting 12 water buffaloes on a farm in Hönow, Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone; all tests outside the initial farm are currently negative, but the UK has imposed an import ban on susceptible...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to UK Import Ban
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting 12 water buffaloes on a farm in Hönow, Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone; all tests outside the initial farm are currently negative, but the UK has imposed an import ban on susceptible...
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24% Bias Score
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
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8% Bias Score
Retinal Vascular Fingerprint Predicts Stroke Risk as Effectively as Traditional Factors
A study of 45,161 participants found that 29 retinal vascular parameters create a "vascular fingerprint" accurately predicting stroke risk, comparable to traditional methods, offering a cost-effective screening tool for primary care.
Retinal Vascular Fingerprint Predicts Stroke Risk as Effectively as Traditional Factors
A study of 45,161 participants found that 29 retinal vascular parameters create a "vascular fingerprint" accurately predicting stroke risk, comparable to traditional methods, offering a cost-effective screening tool for primary care.
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16% Bias Score