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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
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
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
Calls for stricter Northern Ireland school bus safety laws after fatal accident
Following the death of an 11-year-old girl hit by a car after exiting a school bus in Castledawson, Northern Ireland, Mid Ulster District Council passed a motion urging new legislation to improve school bus safety, including measures such as retractable stop signs, similar to practices in some US st...
Calls for stricter Northern Ireland school bus safety laws after fatal accident
Following the death of an 11-year-old girl hit by a car after exiting a school bus in Castledawson, Northern Ireland, Mid Ulster District Council passed a motion urging new legislation to improve school bus safety, including measures such as retractable stop signs, similar to practices in some US st...
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48% 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
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
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
Russia Enacts Sweeping Legal Changes in Education, Fraud Prevention, and Social Welfare
New Russian laws, effective April 2025, address education (requiring language proficiency for migrant children's school admission), fraud (limiting SIM cards per person), social benefits (14.75% pension increase), and children's recreation (unified programs), alongside future regulation of human-rob...
Russia Enacts Sweeping Legal Changes in Education, Fraud Prevention, and Social Welfare
New Russian laws, effective April 2025, address education (requiring language proficiency for migrant children's school admission), fraud (limiting SIM cards per person), social benefits (14.75% pension increase), and children's recreation (unified programs), alongside future regulation of human-rob...
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32% Bias Score
Ranking US Anti-SLAPP Laws: A State-by-State Analysis
This article ranks U.S. states' anti-SLAPP laws, with UPEPA-adopting states receiving the highest rating for their comprehensive protection of free speech, while others show varying degrees of effectiveness based on scope, procedural safeguards, and uniformity provisions.
Ranking US Anti-SLAPP Laws: A State-by-State Analysis
This article ranks U.S. states' anti-SLAPP laws, with UPEPA-adopting states receiving the highest rating for their comprehensive protection of free speech, while others show varying degrees of effectiveness based on scope, procedural safeguards, and uniformity provisions.
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52% Bias Score
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