US Homelessness Soars to Record High of Over 770,000 in 2024
The number of homeless people in the US soared to a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors including a lack of affordable housing, increased migration, and natural disasters, according to a HUD report.
US Homelessness Soars to Record High of Over 770,000 in 2024
The number of homeless people in the US soared to a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors including a lack of affordable housing, increased migration, and natural disasters, according to a HUD report.
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28% Bias Score
Afrobarometer Report Highlights Challenges in Accessing Public Services in Africa
An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans, especially young people and the poor, face difficulties accessing public services respectfully in 39 African countries; nearly half had trouble getting identity documents, and over a third reported disrespectful treatment from personnel.
Afrobarometer Report Highlights Challenges in Accessing Public Services in Africa
An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans, especially young people and the poor, face difficulties accessing public services respectfully in 39 African countries; nearly half had trouble getting identity documents, and over a third reported disrespectful treatment from personnel.
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32% Bias Score
Trans Woman's Struggle Highlights US Economic Hardship
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old trans woman, survives on food pantries and friends' help after fleeing transphobic abuse in Houston; their financial struggles exemplify the difficulties faced by low-income Americans amidst persistent inflation and the potential impact of new tariffs.
Trans Woman's Struggle Highlights US Economic Hardship
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old trans woman, survives on food pantries and friends' help after fleeing transphobic abuse in Houston; their financial struggles exemplify the difficulties faced by low-income Americans amidst persistent inflation and the potential impact of new tariffs.
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24% Bias Score
Regional Disparities in Math Olympiad Highlight Need for Balanced Educational Development in Russia
The 2024 All-Russian Mathematical Olympiad showed 187 of 471 finalists were from Moscow and the Moscow region, highlighting a resource imbalance and the need for stronger regional educational development and horizontal collaboration to retain talent and reverse the intellectual brain drain to major ...
Regional Disparities in Math Olympiad Highlight Need for Balanced Educational Development in Russia
The 2024 All-Russian Mathematical Olympiad showed 187 of 471 finalists were from Moscow and the Moscow region, highlighting a resource imbalance and the need for stronger regional educational development and horizontal collaboration to retain talent and reverse the intellectual brain drain to major ...
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52% Bias Score
Australia's Myefo Report Shows Increased Budget Deficit Projections
Australia's mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (Myefo) reveals slightly larger budget deficits over the next three years than initially projected, primarily due to lower-than-expected company tax revenue from mining exports, highlighting the volatility of revenue streams and the need for broader f...
Australia's Myefo Report Shows Increased Budget Deficit Projections
Australia's mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (Myefo) reveals slightly larger budget deficits over the next three years than initially projected, primarily due to lower-than-expected company tax revenue from mining exports, highlighting the volatility of revenue streams and the need for broader f...
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52% Bias Score
Chicago Parent Launches Carpool Service Amid School Bus Shortages
Ismael El-Amin created Piggyback Network, a ride-sharing service for parents transporting children to school, in response to decreasing school bus services in Chicago and other areas; the service, costing 80 cents per mile and using credits for driver compensation, has arranged hundreds of rides in ...
Chicago Parent Launches Carpool Service Amid School Bus Shortages
Ismael El-Amin created Piggyback Network, a ride-sharing service for parents transporting children to school, in response to decreasing school bus services in Chicago and other areas; the service, costing 80 cents per mile and using credits for driver compensation, has arranged hundreds of rides in ...
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24% Bias Score
Mexico City's Utopias Project: Addressing Inequality Through Community Centers
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada's Utopias project provides 15 community centers in the impoverished Iztapalapa neighborhood, offering extensive welfare services, sports, and cultural activities to approximately 21,000 people daily, aiming to reduce inequality and crime; the project's long-term susta...
Mexico City's Utopias Project: Addressing Inequality Through Community Centers
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada's Utopias project provides 15 community centers in the impoverished Iztapalapa neighborhood, offering extensive welfare services, sports, and cultural activities to approximately 21,000 people daily, aiming to reduce inequality and crime; the project's long-term susta...
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52% Bias Score
Low-Income Americans Face Continued Economic Hardship Amidst Inflation and Tariff Threats
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old college graduate, is living below the poverty line after fleeing her home due to transphobia, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by many low-income Americans amid easing inflation, but with potential future tariff increases threatening further hardship.
Low-Income Americans Face Continued Economic Hardship Amidst Inflation and Tariff Threats
Chiugo Akujuobi, a 26-year-old college graduate, is living below the poverty line after fleeing her home due to transphobia, highlighting the ongoing economic struggles faced by many low-income Americans amid easing inflation, but with potential future tariff increases threatening further hardship.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Frequent Flyers Disproportionately Impact Environment
A Dutch study reveals that 13 percent of the population makes half of all domestic flights, disproportionately impacting the environment; frequent flyers are often high-income and highly educated, showcasing a disconnect between environmental awareness and behavior.
Dutch Frequent Flyers Disproportionately Impact Environment
A Dutch study reveals that 13 percent of the population makes half of all domestic flights, disproportionately impacting the environment; frequent flyers are often high-income and highly educated, showcasing a disconnect between environmental awareness and behavior.
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48% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Systemic Issues
Cyclone Chido, the most intense to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused hundreds or thousands of deaths on December 14th, exposing the island's pre-existing poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and high cost of living, worsened by a rapidly growing population.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Systemic Issues
Cyclone Chido, the most intense to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused hundreds or thousands of deaths on December 14th, exposing the island's pre-existing poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and high cost of living, worsened by a rapidly growing population.
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40% Bias Score
Contrasting Economic Signals in Germany: Corporate Profits vs. Citizen Well-being
The German economy shows contrasting trends: record-high DAX despite automotive industry struggles, rising wages in some sectors, and a predicted 0.2 percent growth in 2025, yet high inflation and stagnant social benefits affect many citizens, prompting questions about the true state of the economy.
Contrasting Economic Signals in Germany: Corporate Profits vs. Citizen Well-being
The German economy shows contrasting trends: record-high DAX despite automotive industry struggles, rising wages in some sectors, and a predicted 0.2 percent growth in 2025, yet high inflation and stagnant social benefits affect many citizens, prompting questions about the true state of the economy.
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68% Bias Score
EU Cancer Survival Rates Vary Widely by Country and Cancer Type
In 2021, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the European Union, with 1.1 million fatalities (21.6% of total deaths); survival rates vary significantly across countries and cancer types due to differences in diagnosis stage, treatment availability, and healthcare system organization.
EU Cancer Survival Rates Vary Widely by Country and Cancer Type
In 2021, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the European Union, with 1.1 million fatalities (21.6% of total deaths); survival rates vary significantly across countries and cancer types due to differences in diagnosis stage, treatment availability, and healthcare system organization.
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16% Bias Score