Chinese Actor Found Trafficked in Myanmar
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who disappeared in Thailand, was found in Myanmar, a victim of human trafficking and forced into an online scam operation; Thai police are investigating, and the incident may negatively impact Thailand's tourism.
Chinese Actor Found Trafficked in Myanmar
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who disappeared in Thailand, was found in Myanmar, a victim of human trafficking and forced into an online scam operation; Thai police are investigating, and the incident may negatively impact Thailand's tourism.
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28% Bias Score
Shein Rejects Queries on Xinjiang Cotton, Raising Ethical Concerns
Shein executives refused to answer British MPs' questions about Xinjiang cotton in its products during a parliamentary hearing investigating labor practices, raising concerns about ethical sourcing and jeopardizing its planned ยฃ50 billion London IPO.
Shein Rejects Queries on Xinjiang Cotton, Raising Ethical Concerns
Shein executives refused to answer British MPs' questions about Xinjiang cotton in its products during a parliamentary hearing investigating labor practices, raising concerns about ethical sourcing and jeopardizing its planned ยฃ50 billion London IPO.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
74.5-Year Sentence for Homophobic Murder of Samuel Luiz in Spain
Four individuals were sentenced to a combined 74.5 years in prison for the homophobic murder of Samuel Luiz in A Coruรฑa, Spain, on July 3, 2021; Diego Montaรฑa received the longest sentence of 24 years for murder with an aggravating circumstance of discrimination.
74.5-Year Sentence for Homophobic Murder of Samuel Luiz in Spain
Four individuals were sentenced to a combined 74.5 years in prison for the homophobic murder of Samuel Luiz in A Coruรฑa, Spain, on July 3, 2021; Diego Montaรฑa received the longest sentence of 24 years for murder with an aggravating circumstance of discrimination.
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24% Bias Score
NYC Pro-Hamas Protest Follows New Orleans Terror Attack
A pro-Hamas demonstration in Times Square on New Year's Day, hours after an ISIS-claimed attack in New Orleans, underscored concerns about rising radical Islamism in the US, prompting calls for stronger action from the incoming Trump administration.
NYC Pro-Hamas Protest Follows New Orleans Terror Attack
A pro-Hamas demonstration in Times Square on New Year's Day, hours after an ISIS-claimed attack in New Orleans, underscored concerns about rising radical Islamism in the US, prompting calls for stronger action from the incoming Trump administration.
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76% Bias Score
Until I Kill You": True Crime Drama Based on Victim's Memoir
Until I Kill You", a true crime drama airing on ABC, tells the story of Delia Balmer's relationship with John Sweeney, a psychopath, based on her memoir; it's praised for its sensitive portrayal of the victim and avoids sensationalizing the crime.
Until I Kill You": True Crime Drama Based on Victim's Memoir
Until I Kill You", a true crime drama airing on ABC, tells the story of Delia Balmer's relationship with John Sweeney, a psychopath, based on her memoir; it's praised for its sensitive portrayal of the victim and avoids sensationalizing the crime.
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44% Bias Score
Coca-Cola's Water Extraction Exacerbates Scarcity in San Cristรณbal de las Casas
In San Cristรณbal de las Casas, Mexico, Coca-Cola's bottling plant extracts over 300,000 gallons of water daily, exacerbating water scarcity affecting over one-third of rural residents and creating conflicts due to inadequate access to clean water, despite Chiapas having the most water per capita in ...
Coca-Cola's Water Extraction Exacerbates Scarcity in San Cristรณbal de las Casas
In San Cristรณbal de las Casas, Mexico, Coca-Cola's bottling plant extracts over 300,000 gallons of water daily, exacerbating water scarcity affecting over one-third of rural residents and creating conflicts due to inadequate access to clean water, despite Chiapas having the most water per capita in ...
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64% Bias Score
163 Chinese Workers Rescued From BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from a BYD car factory construction site in Bahia on December 23, 2024, due to suspected slave-like conditions, including withheld passports and wages, prompting a temporary work visa suspension for BYD.
163 Chinese Workers Rescued From BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities rescued 163 Chinese workers from a BYD car factory construction site in Bahia on December 23, 2024, due to suspected slave-like conditions, including withheld passports and wages, prompting a temporary work visa suspension for BYD.
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52% Bias Score
Black Sea Oil Spill Causes Mass Cetacean Deaths
The sinking of two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea in December has caused a major ecological disaster, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 cetaceans and widespread marine pollution; cleanup efforts are underway but face significant challenges.
Black Sea Oil Spill Causes Mass Cetacean Deaths
The sinking of two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea in December has caused a major ecological disaster, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 cetaceans and widespread marine pollution; cleanup efforts are underway but face significant challenges.
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24% Bias Score
Surge in Online Child Sexual Abuse Images Prompts Turkish Parliament Action
Turkey's parliament examined the growing problem of online child sexual abuse, with experts warning of a surge in exploitative images and the need for stronger preventative measures and public awareness.
Surge in Online Child Sexual Abuse Images Prompts Turkish Parliament Action
Turkey's parliament examined the growing problem of online child sexual abuse, with experts warning of a surge in exploitative images and the need for stronger preventative measures and public awareness.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Commemorates Franco's Death Amidst Concerns about Rising Authoritarianism
The Spanish government is launching a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death, aiming to highlight the transition to democracy while addressing concerns about rising tolerance for authoritarianism among young people, particularly given Vox's stance on the Franco era.
Spain Commemorates Franco's Death Amidst Concerns about Rising Authoritarianism
The Spanish government is launching a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death, aiming to highlight the transition to democracy while addressing concerns about rising tolerance for authoritarianism among young people, particularly given Vox's stance on the Franco era.
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64% Bias Score
Spain Commemorates Franco's Death, Promoting Democracy Amidst Rising Far-Right
Spain is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death with a year-long program of events to promote democratic values and counter the rise of far-right ideologies, addressing a concerning lack of historical knowledge among young Spaniards.
Spain Commemorates Franco's Death, Promoting Democracy Amidst Rising Far-Right
Spain is commemorating the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death with a year-long program of events to promote democratic values and counter the rise of far-right ideologies, addressing a concerning lack of historical knowledge among young Spaniards.
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48% Bias Score