Kenyan Facebook Moderators Sue Meta for PTSD
185 former Facebook content moderators in Kenya are suing Meta and its outsourcing firm, Samasource, for severe PTSD, depression, and anxiety resulting from exposure to graphic content, alleging inadequate support and unsafe working conditions.
Kenyan Facebook Moderators Sue Meta for PTSD
185 former Facebook content moderators in Kenya are suing Meta and its outsourcing firm, Samasource, for severe PTSD, depression, and anxiety resulting from exposure to graphic content, alleging inadequate support and unsafe working conditions.
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52% Bias Score
Mass PTSD Diagnoses Among Facebook Moderators in Kenya Spark Lawsuit
A lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya alleges that over 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya developed severe PTSD, GAD, and MDD from exposure to graphic content, highlighting the human cost of social media moderation and outsourcing practices.
Mass PTSD Diagnoses Among Facebook Moderators in Kenya Spark Lawsuit
A lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya alleges that over 140 Facebook content moderators in Kenya developed severe PTSD, GAD, and MDD from exposure to graphic content, highlighting the human cost of social media moderation and outsourcing practices.
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40% Bias Score
Jamaica Moves to Become a Republic
Jamaica's parliament introduced a bill to abolish the constitutional monarchy and become a republic, following similar moves by Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Jamaica Moves to Become a Republic
Jamaica's parliament introduced a bill to abolish the constitutional monarchy and become a republic, following similar moves by Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
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24% Bias Score
Astrotourism Booms: 2023 Sees 20 New Dark Sky Places, Driving Demand for Unique Travel Experiences
Astrotourism is booming, with 20 new International Dark Sky Places certified in 2023, driving demand for specialized tours and accommodations, particularly in Africa where pristine night skies are combined with existing attractions like safaris; the 2027 solar eclipse is further fueling this growth.
Astrotourism Booms: 2023 Sees 20 New Dark Sky Places, Driving Demand for Unique Travel Experiences
Astrotourism is booming, with 20 new International Dark Sky Places certified in 2023, driving demand for specialized tours and accommodations, particularly in Africa where pristine night skies are combined with existing attractions like safaris; the 2027 solar eclipse is further fueling this growth.
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24% Bias Score
"Kenyan Police Crack Down on Gender-Based Violence Protest in Nairobi"
"Kenyan police used tear gas to disperse a peaceful protest against gender-based violence and femicide in Nairobi on Tuesday, arresting at least three people, including an Amnesty International director, and injuring at least one activist. The protest, which involved hundreds of women marching towar...
"Kenyan Police Crack Down on Gender-Based Violence Protest in Nairobi"
"Kenyan police used tear gas to disperse a peaceful protest against gender-based violence and femicide in Nairobi on Tuesday, arresting at least three people, including an Amnesty International director, and injuring at least one activist. The protest, which involved hundreds of women marching towar...
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36% Bias Score
UK and US Sanction British-Kenyan Businessman for Illicit Gold Trade
The UK and US sanctioned British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni for alleged involvement in illicit gold trade, citing his role in Kenya's Goldenberg scandal and his links to Zimbabwe's gold mafia, aiming to disrupt his network and deter future such activities.
UK and US Sanction British-Kenyan Businessman for Illicit Gold Trade
The UK and US sanctioned British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni for alleged involvement in illicit gold trade, citing his role in Kenya's Goldenberg scandal and his links to Zimbabwe's gold mafia, aiming to disrupt his network and deter future such activities.
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48% Bias Score
Guantanamo Detainees Repatriated to Malaysia and Kenya
Three Guantanamo Bay detainees—two Malaysians who pleaded guilty to war crimes and cooperated in a case against an alleged Al Qaeda mastermind, and one Kenyan held for 17 years without charge—were repatriated, reflecting a US effort to reduce the detention center's population.
Guantanamo Detainees Repatriated to Malaysia and Kenya
Three Guantanamo Bay detainees—two Malaysians who pleaded guilty to war crimes and cooperated in a case against an alleged Al Qaeda mastermind, and one Kenyan held for 17 years without charge—were repatriated, reflecting a US effort to reduce the detention center's population.
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40% Bias Score
Kenyan Aid Group Provides Loans to 13,000 Refugees, Addressing Systemic Barriers
Inkomoko, a Kenyan aid group, has given at least 13,000 refugees affordable loans to finance businesses, addressing systemic barriers to financial services highlighted in a 2024 World Bank report and offering a model for addressing the growing global displacement crisis.
Kenyan Aid Group Provides Loans to 13,000 Refugees, Addressing Systemic Barriers
Inkomoko, a Kenyan aid group, has given at least 13,000 refugees affordable loans to finance businesses, addressing systemic barriers to financial services highlighted in a 2024 World Bank report and offering a model for addressing the growing global displacement crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Five Doctor Suicides Expose Kenya's Healthcare Crisis
Five Kenyan doctors have died by suicide in the past two months due to workplace stress, unpaid salaries, and lack of insurance, highlighting a systemic crisis in the healthcare system.
Five Doctor Suicides Expose Kenya's Healthcare Crisis
Five Kenyan doctors have died by suicide in the past two months due to workplace stress, unpaid salaries, and lack of insurance, highlighting a systemic crisis in the healthcare system.
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44% Bias Score
"5,000 Dead in Haiti as Gang Violence Prompts FAA Flight Suspension"
"Haitian gangs killed 184 people over the weekend, bringing the year's death toll to 5,000, prompting the FAA to suspend U.S. flights to Haiti due to gang violence targeting airliners, while Kenyan police struggle to gain access to affected areas and aid efforts are severely hampered."
"5,000 Dead in Haiti as Gang Violence Prompts FAA Flight Suspension"
"Haitian gangs killed 184 people over the weekend, bringing the year's death toll to 5,000, prompting the FAA to suspend U.S. flights to Haiti due to gang violence targeting airliners, while Kenyan police struggle to gain access to affected areas and aid efforts are severely hampered."
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60% Bias Score
"Kenyan Police Crack Down on Femicide Protest on Human Rights Day"
"Kenyan police tear-gassed and injured peaceful protesters demonstrating against gender-based violence and femicide in Nairobi on Human Rights Day, sparking outrage among activists who question law enforcement's commitment to addressing the country's high rate of femicide."
"Kenyan Police Crack Down on Femicide Protest on Human Rights Day"
"Kenyan police tear-gassed and injured peaceful protesters demonstrating against gender-based violence and femicide in Nairobi on Human Rights Day, sparking outrage among activists who question law enforcement's commitment to addressing the country's high rate of femicide."
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40% Bias Score
Haiti Gang Violence: Kenyan Police Face Daily Attacks Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Kenyan police in Haiti face relentless attacks from gangs controlling 85% of Port-au-Prince, amidst a humanitarian crisis with over 4,500 deaths and 700,000 displaced this year, prompting criticism of the UN mission's limited progress.
Haiti Gang Violence: Kenyan Police Face Daily Attacks Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Kenyan police in Haiti face relentless attacks from gangs controlling 85% of Port-au-Prince, amidst a humanitarian crisis with over 4,500 deaths and 700,000 displaced this year, prompting criticism of the UN mission's limited progress.
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36% Bias Score