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Bezos' Venice Wedding Sparks Protests Over Tourism and Displacement
Activists in Venice are protesting Jeff Bezos's upcoming multi-million dollar wedding, which is expected to occupy the city from June 23-28, highlighting concerns about the displacement of residents due to over-tourism and the exploitation of the city by wealthy outsiders.
Bezos' Venice Wedding Sparks Protests Over Tourism and Displacement
Activists in Venice are protesting Jeff Bezos's upcoming multi-million dollar wedding, which is expected to occupy the city from June 23-28, highlighting concerns about the displacement of residents due to over-tourism and the exploitation of the city by wealthy outsiders.
Progress
56% Bias Score
EU Housing Crisis: Soaring Prices and Rents Impact Young People
The EU faces a severe housing crisis with house prices up 48% and rents up 22% in 2023, disproportionately affecting young people who spend 40% or more of their income on housing, leading to overcrowding and jeopardizing their independence.
EU Housing Crisis: Soaring Prices and Rents Impact Young People
The EU faces a severe housing crisis with house prices up 48% and rents up 22% in 2023, disproportionately affecting young people who spend 40% or more of their income on housing, leading to overcrowding and jeopardizing their independence.
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48% Bias Score
Armenian Parliament Rejects Bill for Fee-Based Shorter Military Service"
Armenian Parliament's Defense Committee rejected MP Hayk Sarksyan's bill allowing shorter military service for a fee (\$60,000 for one month, \$47,000 for four months), citing concerns about discrimination and lack of effectiveness in reducing draft evasion and corruption.
Armenian Parliament Rejects Bill for Fee-Based Shorter Military Service"
Armenian Parliament's Defense Committee rejected MP Hayk Sarksyan's bill allowing shorter military service for a fee (\$60,000 for one month, \$47,000 for four months), citing concerns about discrimination and lack of effectiveness in reducing draft evasion and corruption.
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40% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan to Optimize Social Insurance, Boost Public Services
China announced a new guideline to improve its social insurance systems, focusing on low-income groups and expanding access to education, healthcare, and elderly/child care; the plan aims to address an aging population and low birthrate.
China Unveils Plan to Optimize Social Insurance, Boost Public Services
China announced a new guideline to improve its social insurance systems, focusing on low-income groups and expanding access to education, healthcare, and elderly/child care; the plan aims to address an aging population and low birthrate.
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28% Bias Score
Latin America Faces Converging Environmental and Social Crises
Climate change, inequality, and weak governance converge in Latin America, causing severe environmental damage and impacting vulnerable populations; examples include water scarcity in Colombia, river contamination in Guatemala, floods in Brazil, and wildfires in Bolivia.
Latin America Faces Converging Environmental and Social Crises
Climate change, inequality, and weak governance converge in Latin America, causing severe environmental damage and impacting vulnerable populations; examples include water scarcity in Colombia, river contamination in Guatemala, floods in Brazil, and wildfires in Bolivia.
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56% Bias Score
Stiglitz Warns of Misinformation Threat to US Democracy
During a Madrid conference, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warned about misinformation's threat to democracy, citing President Trump's actions and the impact of socioeconomic factors on its spread, while questioning the effectiveness of progressive counter-narratives.
Stiglitz Warns of Misinformation Threat to US Democracy
During a Madrid conference, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warned about misinformation's threat to democracy, citing President Trump's actions and the impact of socioeconomic factors on its spread, while questioning the effectiveness of progressive counter-narratives.
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48% Bias Score
Iranian Missile Kills Four in Tamra, Exposing Israeli Inequality
An Iranian missile intended for Haifa hit the Israeli Arab town of Tamra on Saturday night, killing four members of the Khatib family and injuring approximately 40 others, exposing inequalities in civil defense infrastructure and highlighting deep societal divisions within Israel.
Iranian Missile Kills Four in Tamra, Exposing Israeli Inequality
An Iranian missile intended for Haifa hit the Israeli Arab town of Tamra on Saturday night, killing four members of the Khatib family and injuring approximately 40 others, exposing inequalities in civil defense infrastructure and highlighting deep societal divisions within Israel.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Caribbean Islands Face Severe Infrastructure Deficits
A Dutch advisory council highlights severe infrastructural shortcomings in the Caribbean Netherlands, caused by insufficient funding, a lack of skilled workers, and inconsistent government policies compared to mainland Netherlands, urging a collaborative approach to address these challenges.
Dutch Caribbean Islands Face Severe Infrastructure Deficits
A Dutch advisory council highlights severe infrastructural shortcomings in the Caribbean Netherlands, caused by insufficient funding, a lack of skilled workers, and inconsistent government policies compared to mainland Netherlands, urging a collaborative approach to address these challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Khan Condemns London's Exclusion From UK Spending Review
London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the UK Treasury's spending review for omitting new infrastructure funding for London, arguing this neglects London's substantial GDP contribution (almost 25%) and high poverty levels, jeopardizing national growth and exacerbating inequalities; he cited the need for ...
Khan Condemns London's Exclusion From UK Spending Review
London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the UK Treasury's spending review for omitting new infrastructure funding for London, arguing this neglects London's substantial GDP contribution (almost 25%) and high poverty levels, jeopardizing national growth and exacerbating inequalities; he cited the need for ...
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44% Bias Score
Stiglitz Warns of Misinformation Threat to Democracy
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns of the rising threat of misinformation to democracy, citing Donald Trump's influence and the susceptibility of disillusioned populations to unreliable information, while also acknowledging the challenges of countering polarizing messages.
Stiglitz Warns of Misinformation Threat to Democracy
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warns of the rising threat of misinformation to democracy, citing Donald Trump's influence and the susceptibility of disillusioned populations to unreliable information, while also acknowledging the challenges of countering polarizing messages.
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44% Bias Score
University Tax Exemptions Fuel Inequality
American universities, possessing over \$1 trillion in endowments and extensive real estate holdings, benefit from tax exemptions while students struggle with high tuition and communities face increased costs; this situation demands reform.
University Tax Exemptions Fuel Inequality
American universities, possessing over \$1 trillion in endowments and extensive real estate holdings, benefit from tax exemptions while students struggle with high tuition and communities face increased costs; this situation demands reform.
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64% Bias Score
Tsipras Calls for "New Patriotism" Against Oligarchy
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called for a "new patriotism" against oligarchy and kleptocracy at a conference, criticizing the current government for increasing poverty and benefiting large corporations while highlighting the need for a new vision among progressive forces. The conferenc...
Tsipras Calls for "New Patriotism" Against Oligarchy
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called for a "new patriotism" against oligarchy and kleptocracy at a conference, criticizing the current government for increasing poverty and benefiting large corporations while highlighting the need for a new vision among progressive forces. The conferenc...
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52% Bias Score
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