Maduro's Reelection Brings No Change to Venezuela's Authoritarian Rule
Nicolás Maduro's reelection as Venezuelan president in January 2025 has not changed his authoritarian rule, characterized by human rights violations, economic mismanagement, and continued repression of opposition, despite Colombia maintaining diplomatic relations.
Maduro's Reelection Brings No Change to Venezuela's Authoritarian Rule
Nicolás Maduro's reelection as Venezuelan president in January 2025 has not changed his authoritarian rule, characterized by human rights violations, economic mismanagement, and continued repression of opposition, despite Colombia maintaining diplomatic relations.
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60% Bias Score
Toxic Mud from Myanmar Mines Exacerbates Devastating Thailand Floods
Months of devastating floods in Thailand, killing at least 78 and displacing thousands, are linked to toxic runoff from illegal gold mines in Myanmar; heavy metals from these mines caused mudslides, ruining homes and livelihoods in border towns like Mae Sai.
Toxic Mud from Myanmar Mines Exacerbates Devastating Thailand Floods
Months of devastating floods in Thailand, killing at least 78 and displacing thousands, are linked to toxic runoff from illegal gold mines in Myanmar; heavy metals from these mines caused mudslides, ruining homes and livelihoods in border towns like Mae Sai.
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36% Bias Score
Arnhem Improves Communication by Rewriting Unclear Municipal Mail
Arnhem residents can now return unclear municipal mail with marked passages for rewriting within ten days, a response to criticism about unclear governmental communication, contrasting with complex global issues such as those depicted in the documentary 'No other land'.
Arnhem Improves Communication by Rewriting Unclear Municipal Mail
Arnhem residents can now return unclear municipal mail with marked passages for rewriting within ten days, a response to criticism about unclear governmental communication, contrasting with complex global issues such as those depicted in the documentary 'No other land'.
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40% Bias Score
Wildfire Memoir Highlights Loss, Renewal, and the Power of Silence
Pico Iyer's memoir, "Aflame," details his 1990 escape from a Santa Barbara wildfire that destroyed his home and possessions, leading to a profound reevaluation of life and a period of solace at a Big Sur monastery.
Wildfire Memoir Highlights Loss, Renewal, and the Power of Silence
Pico Iyer's memoir, "Aflame," details his 1990 escape from a Santa Barbara wildfire that destroyed his home and possessions, leading to a profound reevaluation of life and a period of solace at a Big Sur monastery.
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24% Bias Score
Millionaire Family Clears Single Mother's Debts, Supports Special Needs Foundation
Channel 5's Rich House, Poor House featured a multimillionaire family helping a single mother clear her debts and establish a foundation for children with special needs after a life swap highlighted the financial challenges faced by families raising children with disabilities.
Millionaire Family Clears Single Mother's Debts, Supports Special Needs Foundation
Channel 5's Rich House, Poor House featured a multimillionaire family helping a single mother clear her debts and establish a foundation for children with special needs after a life swap highlighted the financial challenges faced by families raising children with disabilities.
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60% Bias Score
Montana House Approves Transgender Bathroom Ban
The Montana House passed a bill banning transgender individuals from using public restrooms inconsistent with their assigned sex at birth, impacting two transgender representatives and aligning with a national trend of similar legislation.
Montana House Approves Transgender Bathroom Ban
The Montana House passed a bill banning transgender individuals from using public restrooms inconsistent with their assigned sex at birth, impacting two transgender representatives and aligning with a national trend of similar legislation.
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60% Bias Score
Cuba Releases Political Prisoners Amidst Diplomatic Developments
José Daniel Ferrer, founder of the Unión Patriótica de Cuba, and over a dozen other prisoners, including Reyna Yacnara Barreto Batista, were released from Cuban prisons on Wednesday following ongoing talks with the Vatican and the U.S. removing Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Cuba Releases Political Prisoners Amidst Diplomatic Developments
José Daniel Ferrer, founder of the Unión Patriótica de Cuba, and over a dozen other prisoners, including Reyna Yacnara Barreto Batista, were released from Cuban prisons on Wednesday following ongoing talks with the Vatican and the U.S. removing Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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48% Bias Score
Shen Yun Faces Child Labor Investigation in Netherlands
The Shen Yun dance company, currently performing in the Netherlands, is under investigation for alleged child labor and exploitation, with former dancers reporting 12-hour workdays, minimal pay, and restricted freedoms, prompting inquiries by Dutch labor authorities.
Shen Yun Faces Child Labor Investigation in Netherlands
The Shen Yun dance company, currently performing in the Netherlands, is under investigation for alleged child labor and exploitation, with former dancers reporting 12-hour workdays, minimal pay, and restricted freedoms, prompting inquiries by Dutch labor authorities.
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands' Largest Drug Waste Dump Cleanup Continues
Four years after discovering the Netherlands' largest drug waste dump, cleanup efforts continue in the Brabantse Wal nature reserve, involving groundwater filtration and long-term ecological restoration, costing millions of euros.
Netherlands' Largest Drug Waste Dump Cleanup Continues
Four years after discovering the Netherlands' largest drug waste dump, cleanup efforts continue in the Brabantse Wal nature reserve, involving groundwater filtration and long-term ecological restoration, costing millions of euros.
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24% Bias Score
German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot and Racist Attack
A 37-year-old German man is on trial in Halle for allegedly constructing a bomb targeting people with dark skin and for a separate incident involving racist abuse and threats against a pedestrian while intoxicated; the defendant claims the device was a firecracker and denies racist intent.
German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot and Racist Attack
A 37-year-old German man is on trial in Halle for allegedly constructing a bomb targeting people with dark skin and for a separate incident involving racist abuse and threats against a pedestrian while intoxicated; the defendant claims the device was a firecracker and denies racist intent.
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52% Bias Score
Alberta Cuts Funding for Disability Advocacy Groups
The Alberta government ended funding contracts for three disability advocacy groups—the Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association, the Self Advocacy Federation, and the Disability Action Hall—a year early, impacting nearly \$425,000 in annual funding and leaving the groups facing an uncer...
Alberta Cuts Funding for Disability Advocacy Groups
The Alberta government ended funding contracts for three disability advocacy groups—the Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association, the Self Advocacy Federation, and the Disability Action Hall—a year early, impacting nearly \$425,000 in annual funding and leaving the groups facing an uncer...
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40% Bias Score
Renewed Search for Mass Grave of International Brigadistas in Madrid
The Spanish Ministry of Democratic Memory restarted an excavation in Montecarmelo, Madrid, searching for a mass grave containing 451 international brigadistas based on historical documents and aerial photos; the site was previously investigated unsuccessfully in August 2023.
Renewed Search for Mass Grave of International Brigadistas in Madrid
The Spanish Ministry of Democratic Memory restarted an excavation in Montecarmelo, Madrid, searching for a mass grave containing 451 international brigadistas based on historical documents and aerial photos; the site was previously investigated unsuccessfully in August 2023.
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44% Bias Score