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Corporate DEI Cuts Increase Legal Risks Amid Record U.S. Stress
Amid record-high stress in the U.S., corporations are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, increasing their risk of legal action under Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, and the ADA. In 2024, the EEOC received 88,531 discrimination charges (up 9%), and 8,800 ADA Title III complai...
Corporate DEI Cuts Increase Legal Risks Amid Record U.S. Stress
Amid record-high stress in the U.S., corporations are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, increasing their risk of legal action under Title VII, the Equal Pay Act, and the ADA. In 2024, the EEOC received 88,531 discrimination charges (up 9%), and 8,800 ADA Title III complai...
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60% Bias Score
Macedonian Hospitality Act and MVR Promotion Process Found to Increase Corruption Risks
Macedonia's State Commission for Prevention of Corruption (DCSC) found significant flaws in the Hospitality Act and the Ministry of Interior's promotion process, increasing corruption risks following a tragedy where 61 died. The DCSC recommends stricter regulations and increased transparency.
Macedonian Hospitality Act and MVR Promotion Process Found to Increase Corruption Risks
Macedonia's State Commission for Prevention of Corruption (DCSC) found significant flaws in the Hospitality Act and the Ministry of Interior's promotion process, increasing corruption risks following a tragedy where 61 died. The DCSC recommends stricter regulations and increased transparency.
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16% Bias Score
Spain to Sanction Regions Failing Child Welfare Standards
The Spanish government will sanction autonomous communities failing to meet minimum welfare standards in child care centers, creating a royal decree to standardize inspections and establish national requirements for staff, facilities, and programs, following concerns over varying quality and a recen...
Spain to Sanction Regions Failing Child Welfare Standards
The Spanish government will sanction autonomous communities failing to meet minimum welfare standards in child care centers, creating a royal decree to standardize inspections and establish national requirements for staff, facilities, and programs, following concerns over varying quality and a recen...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Climate Bill Faces Opposition Amidst Market-Based Approach
Facing opposition from the DEM Party, Turkey's Parliament will debate a Climate Change Bill tomorrow that prioritizes market-based solutions, such as emissions trading, over direct emission reduction measures; the bill was initially leaked online in August 2023.
Turkey's Climate Bill Faces Opposition Amidst Market-Based Approach
Facing opposition from the DEM Party, Turkey's Parliament will debate a Climate Change Bill tomorrow that prioritizes market-based solutions, such as emissions trading, over direct emission reduction measures; the bill was initially leaked online in August 2023.
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56% Bias Score
Spain to Criminalize AI-Generated Deepfakes of Minors
Over two dozen minors in Almendralejo, Spain, were victims of a deepfake scheme using the app "Clothoff," prompting the government to introduce legislation criminalizing deepfakes of minors, raising the minimum age for social media to 16, and mandating stricter age verification by online content pro...
Spain to Criminalize AI-Generated Deepfakes of Minors
Over two dozen minors in Almendralejo, Spain, were victims of a deepfake scheme using the app "Clothoff," prompting the government to introduce legislation criminalizing deepfakes of minors, raising the minimum age for social media to 16, and mandating stricter age verification by online content pro...
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48% Bias Score
Knesset to Hold Extended Session to Pass Key Bills Before Passover Recess
The Knesset is holding an extended session starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. to pass several bills before the Passover recess, including proposals for a new airport near Nevatim Air Base, a National Poverty Directorate, and increased oversight of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
Knesset to Hold Extended Session to Pass Key Bills Before Passover Recess
The Knesset is holding an extended session starting Monday at 9:00 a.m. to pass several bills before the Passover recess, including proposals for a new airport near Nevatim Air Base, a National Poverty Directorate, and increased oversight of the Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
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28% Bias Score
Russian Bill Seeks to Increase Compensation for Families of Deceased Servicemen
A bill proposed in Russia aims to increase monthly financial compensation for families of deceased servicemen by excluding the deceased from the calculation of family payments, amending Article 3 of Federal Law No. 306-FZ, ensuring higher payments to surviving family members.
Russian Bill Seeks to Increase Compensation for Families of Deceased Servicemen
A bill proposed in Russia aims to increase monthly financial compensation for families of deceased servicemen by excluding the deceased from the calculation of family payments, amending Article 3 of Federal Law No. 306-FZ, ensuring higher payments to surviving family members.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Proposes Ban on Consumer Loan Debt Sales to Third Parties
A proposed Russian law aims to ban the sale of consumer loan debts to third parties, citing high consumer debt levels (55% of citizens, exceeding 26 trillion rubles) and persistent complaints about debt collector harassment, with the law planned to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Russia Proposes Ban on Consumer Loan Debt Sales to Third Parties
A proposed Russian law aims to ban the sale of consumer loan debts to third parties, citing high consumer debt levels (55% of citizens, exceeding 26 trillion rubles) and persistent complaints about debt collector harassment, with the law planned to take effect on January 1, 2026.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine Legalizes Acquisition of Illegally Obtained Property After 10 Years
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy signed a law allowing good-faith acquirers to keep illegally obtained land and property after a 10-year period, sparking debate among businesses and activists, with concerns over environmental impacts and legal challenges.
Ukraine Legalizes Acquisition of Illegally Obtained Property After 10 Years
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy signed a law allowing good-faith acquirers to keep illegally obtained land and property after a 10-year period, sparking debate among businesses and activists, with concerns over environmental impacts and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Victoria Strengthens Hate Speech Laws
Victoria's Parliament passed hate speech laws increasing penalties to five years jail, expanding protections to include gender, sexuality, and disability, following negotiations with the Greens and opposition from the Coalition.
Victoria Strengthens Hate Speech Laws
Victoria's Parliament passed hate speech laws increasing penalties to five years jail, expanding protections to include gender, sexuality, and disability, following negotiations with the Greens and opposition from the Coalition.
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48% Bias Score
New Hampshire House Approves Cannabis Possession Bill
The New Hampshire House passed HB 198, legalizing adult possession of up to two ounces of cannabis flower, ten grams of concentrates, and products with up to 2000 mg of THC, despite the Governor's opposition; the bill does not legalize sales or public consumption.
New Hampshire House Approves Cannabis Possession Bill
The New Hampshire House passed HB 198, legalizing adult possession of up to two ounces of cannabis flower, ten grams of concentrates, and products with up to 2000 mg of THC, despite the Governor's opposition; the bill does not legalize sales or public consumption.
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40% Bias Score
AI Prescription Bill Introduced in Congress
Rep. David Schweikert's bill, introduced in January, seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow AI to prescribe medications under state and FDA authorization, despite concerns from medical experts about the technology's readiness.
AI Prescription Bill Introduced in Congress
Rep. David Schweikert's bill, introduced in January, seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow AI to prescribe medications under state and FDA authorization, despite concerns from medical experts about the technology's readiness.
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40% Bias Score
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