EU Commission President Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Transparency Concerns Raised
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Hannover, Germany, from January 2nd to 12th for severe pneumonia; the Commission initially downplayed the severity of her illness, leading to criticism and a breakdown of trust with journalists.
EU Commission President Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Transparency Concerns Raised
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Hannover, Germany, from January 2nd to 12th for severe pneumonia; the Commission initially downplayed the severity of her illness, leading to criticism and a breakdown of trust with journalists.
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60% Bias Score
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
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40% Bias Score
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Claim 24 Lives, Thousands of Structures Damaged
Raging wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds have devastated parts of Los Angeles, causing at least 24 deaths, destroying over 12,000 structures, burning over 37,316 acres, and displacing 105,000 people as of Sunday morning; strong winds are expected to persist through Wednesday.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Claim 24 Lives, Thousands of Structures Damaged
Raging wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds have devastated parts of Los Angeles, causing at least 24 deaths, destroying over 12,000 structures, burning over 37,316 acres, and displacing 105,000 people as of Sunday morning; strong winds are expected to persist through Wednesday.
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44% Bias Score
Self-Destructing Tuberculosis Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkey Trials
American researchers created a self-destructing tuberculosis vaccine with a genetic 'kill switch' activated by an antibiotic; successful monkey trials showed enhanced efficacy and safety compared to the standard BCG vaccine, potentially enabling intravenous administration and broader protection.
Self-Destructing Tuberculosis Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkey Trials
American researchers created a self-destructing tuberculosis vaccine with a genetic 'kill switch' activated by an antibiotic; successful monkey trials showed enhanced efficacy and safety compared to the standard BCG vaccine, potentially enabling intravenous administration and broader protection.
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44% Bias Score
NHS Weight-Loss Jab: High Cost Limits Access for Millions
Ray, 62, lost over two stone in five months using Wegovy via the NHS, but limited funding means only a tiny percentage of the 3.4 million eligible patients in England can access such treatments; the annual cost per patient is around £3,000.
NHS Weight-Loss Jab: High Cost Limits Access for Millions
Ray, 62, lost over two stone in five months using Wegovy via the NHS, but limited funding means only a tiny percentage of the 3.4 million eligible patients in England can access such treatments; the annual cost per patient is around £3,000.
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52% Bias Score
Record A&E Waits in England Reach 518,000 in 2024
English hospitals saw a record 518,000 patients wait 12+ hours in A&E in 2024 due to a bed shortage, causing avoidable harm and deaths, exceeding 2015's 1,306 by 400 times amid the worst flu season in a decade.
Record A&E Waits in England Reach 518,000 in 2024
English hospitals saw a record 518,000 patients wait 12+ hours in A&E in 2024 due to a bed shortage, causing avoidable harm and deaths, exceeding 2015's 1,306 by 400 times amid the worst flu season in a decade.
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56% Bias Score
EU President's Hospitalization Sparks Transparency Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Germany for over a week with severe pneumonia, a fact initially withheld from journalists, causing a controversy over transparency and eroding trust in the Commission's communication.
EU President's Hospitalization Sparks Transparency Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Germany for over a week with severe pneumonia, a fact initially withheld from journalists, causing a controversy over transparency and eroding trust in the Commission's communication.
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56% Bias Score
French Program Tackles High Mortality Rate Among Released Prisoners with Mental Health Issues
The Emot team in Lille, France, a multidisciplinary program, addresses the high mortality rate among released prisoners with mental health issues by providing six months of care, including psychiatric treatment, social, and administrative support, highlighting the significant need for improved post-...
French Program Tackles High Mortality Rate Among Released Prisoners with Mental Health Issues
The Emot team in Lille, France, a multidisciplinary program, addresses the high mortality rate among released prisoners with mental health issues by providing six months of care, including psychiatric treatment, social, and administrative support, highlighting the significant need for improved post-...
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28% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Cripple Healthcare System
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused at least one medical clinic to burn down, forced the evacuation of over 700 nursing home residents, and severely strained hospitals due to staff shortages, power outages, road closures, and the need to prepare for potential evacuations.
LA Wildfires Cripple Healthcare System
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused at least one medical clinic to burn down, forced the evacuation of over 700 nursing home residents, and severely strained hospitals due to staff shortages, power outages, road closures, and the need to prepare for potential evacuations.
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24% Bias Score
Newsom Faces Backlash Amid Devastating California Wildfires
Amid devastating wildfires forcing thousands from their homes in Los Angeles County, California Governor Gavin Newsom faced intense criticism for his handling of the crisis, with critics calling his media appearances evasive and deflecting responsibility, while others praised his counter-arguments t...
Newsom Faces Backlash Amid Devastating California Wildfires
Amid devastating wildfires forcing thousands from their homes in Los Angeles County, California Governor Gavin Newsom faced intense criticism for his handling of the crisis, with critics calling his media appearances evasive and deflecting responsibility, while others praised his counter-arguments t...
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56% Bias Score
UK COVID Inquiry to Investigate Social Media's Role in Vaccine Misinformation
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry's Module 4 will investigate the impact of social media misinformation and disinformation on vaccine hesitancy, aiming to improve future vaccination campaigns and public health messaging, with potential recommendations for social media regulation.
UK COVID Inquiry to Investigate Social Media's Role in Vaccine Misinformation
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry's Module 4 will investigate the impact of social media misinformation and disinformation on vaccine hesitancy, aiming to improve future vaccination campaigns and public health messaging, with potential recommendations for social media regulation.
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40% Bias Score
Crisis in French Public Psychiatry: Doctor Shortages, Unequal Care, and the Persisting Use of Restraint
France's public psychiatric system faces a critical shortage of doctors (20% vacancy rate), unequal access to care, and ineffective oversight of involuntary hospitalizations (75,000 annually), leading to the continued use of mechanical restraint despite its lack of therapeutic value.
Crisis in French Public Psychiatry: Doctor Shortages, Unequal Care, and the Persisting Use of Restraint
France's public psychiatric system faces a critical shortage of doctors (20% vacancy rate), unequal access to care, and ineffective oversight of involuntary hospitalizations (75,000 annually), leading to the continued use of mechanical restraint despite its lack of therapeutic value.
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60% Bias Score