Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ+ Book Policy in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court will decide if Maryland schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons, a case stemming from a lawsuit by Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents who argue it violates their First Amendment rights.
Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ+ Book Policy in Maryland Schools
The Supreme Court will decide if Maryland schools can read LGBTQ+ books to elementary students without allowing parents to opt out for religious reasons, a case stemming from a lawsuit by Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox parents who argue it violates their First Amendment rights.
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52% Bias Score
5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Şanlıurfa; Autopsy Reveals No Sexual Abuse
A 5-year-old girl, M.N.B., died in Harran, Şanlıurfa on January 15, 2025, after being admitted to the hospital; initial reports suggested sexual assault, but an autopsy found no evidence of sexual abuse; a full forensic report is pending to determine the cause of death.
5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Şanlıurfa; Autopsy Reveals No Sexual Abuse
A 5-year-old girl, M.N.B., died in Harran, Şanlıurfa on January 15, 2025, after being admitted to the hospital; initial reports suggested sexual assault, but an autopsy found no evidence of sexual abuse; a full forensic report is pending to determine the cause of death.
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52% Bias Score
Grimsby Drug Trafficker Jailed for Six Years
Adam Cooledge, 39, of Grimsby, England, received a six-year prison sentence for his central role in a drug trafficking operation involving over £100,000 worth of cannabis and other narcotics; the conviction resulted from a complex police investigation using data from seized mobile phones.
Grimsby Drug Trafficker Jailed for Six Years
Adam Cooledge, 39, of Grimsby, England, received a six-year prison sentence for his central role in a drug trafficking operation involving over £100,000 worth of cannabis and other narcotics; the conviction resulted from a complex police investigation using data from seized mobile phones.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Reforms Disability Assessments, Replacing MSECs with Expert Teams
Ukraine replaced its Medico-Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) with 1,500 expert medical teams totaling 5,600 doctors to assess disability eligibility, starting January 1st, aiming to eliminate corruption and improve efficiency through an online system, though challenges with implementation and train...
Ukraine Reforms Disability Assessments, Replacing MSECs with Expert Teams
Ukraine replaced its Medico-Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) with 1,500 expert medical teams totaling 5,600 doctors to assess disability eligibility, starting January 1st, aiming to eliminate corruption and improve efficiency through an online system, though challenges with implementation and train...
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44% Bias Score
Bolivia Issues Arrest Warrant for Former President Evo Morales on Rape and Trafficking Charges
A Bolivian court ordered the arrest of former president Evo Morales on January 17th, 2025, for failing to appear at a hearing regarding accusations of rape and human trafficking of a minor in 2015; the court froze his assets and prohibited him from leaving the country.
Bolivia Issues Arrest Warrant for Former President Evo Morales on Rape and Trafficking Charges
A Bolivian court ordered the arrest of former president Evo Morales on January 17th, 2025, for failing to appear at a hearing regarding accusations of rape and human trafficking of a minor in 2015; the court froze his assets and prohibited him from leaving the country.
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52% Bias Score
Financial Realities of Divorce in Australia
Australia's divorce rate is 1.9 per 1000 residents, far lower than the common misconception of 50 percent; however, the 50,000 annual divorces create significant financial complexities involving asset division, superannuation splitting, and the increasing use of pre-nuptial agreements.
Financial Realities of Divorce in Australia
Australia's divorce rate is 1.9 per 1000 residents, far lower than the common misconception of 50 percent; however, the 50,000 annual divorces create significant financial complexities involving asset division, superannuation splitting, and the increasing use of pre-nuptial agreements.
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24% Bias Score
Telegram Founder Faces Charges, Admits Criminal Activity on Platform
Telegram founder Pavel Durov, facing charges in France linked to organized crime, told investigators that while Telegram wasn't designed for criminal use, its popularity led to a surge in criminal activity, resulting in the deletion of 15-20 million accounts monthly.
Telegram Founder Faces Charges, Admits Criminal Activity on Platform
Telegram founder Pavel Durov, facing charges in France linked to organized crime, told investigators that while Telegram wasn't designed for criminal use, its popularity led to a surge in criminal activity, resulting in the deletion of 15-20 million accounts monthly.
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44% Bias Score
Ajaccio Mayor Under Investigation for Misuse of Corporate Assets
A French investigation into Ajaccio Mayor Stéphane Sbraggia is underway following a prefect's report raising concerns about his salary exceeding €10,000 monthly alongside his elected position and directorship of an association. Searches were conducted at his home and the city hall on January 16th, 2...
Ajaccio Mayor Under Investigation for Misuse of Corporate Assets
A French investigation into Ajaccio Mayor Stéphane Sbraggia is underway following a prefect's report raising concerns about his salary exceeding €10,000 monthly alongside his elected position and directorship of an association. Searches were conducted at his home and the city hall on January 16th, 2...
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40% Bias Score
Scottish Activist Jailed for Pro-Palestine Protest
Stuart Bretherton, a 26-year-old Scottish activist, received a 12-month prison sentence (reduced to 16 weeks on appeal) for participating in a pro-Palestine protest at a Glasgow arms factory in June 2022, highlighting concerns about the UK's justice system and high incarceration rates.
Scottish Activist Jailed for Pro-Palestine Protest
Stuart Bretherton, a 26-year-old Scottish activist, received a 12-month prison sentence (reduced to 16 weeks on appeal) for participating in a pro-Palestine protest at a Glasgow arms factory in June 2022, highlighting concerns about the UK's justice system and high incarceration rates.
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52% Bias Score
Family Conflict Linked to Youth Drug Addiction in Thessaloniki
A veteran prosecutor in Thessaloniki connects a young woman's heroin addiction to parental conflict during divorce, highlighting a societal trend linking family breakdown to youth delinquency and advocating for stronger family support systems.
Family Conflict Linked to Youth Drug Addiction in Thessaloniki
A veteran prosecutor in Thessaloniki connects a young woman's heroin addiction to parental conflict during divorce, highlighting a societal trend linking family breakdown to youth delinquency and advocating for stronger family support systems.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Government to Pay €6.5 Million for Flawed Urban Planning Legislation
The Council of State ordered the Greek government to pay €6.5 million to the Fix family for a land expropriation due to the government's failure to issue a Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD) outlining rules for compensating unused building coefficient transfer titles, highlighting a pattern of flawed ...
Greek Government to Pay €6.5 Million for Flawed Urban Planning Legislation
The Council of State ordered the Greek government to pay €6.5 million to the Fix family for a land expropriation due to the government's failure to issue a Joint Ministerial Decision (JMD) outlining rules for compensating unused building coefficient transfer titles, highlighting a pattern of flawed ...
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48% Bias Score
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
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40% Bias Score