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California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Gutted; Felony Charge Removed
California Assembly Bill 379, aimed at combating child sex trafficking, had a key provision removed, downgrading the crime of purchasing sex from 16 and 17-year-olds from a felony to a misdemeanor to ensure its passage, despite the bill's author's disapproval and criticism from Republicans.
California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Gutted; Felony Charge Removed
California Assembly Bill 379, aimed at combating child sex trafficking, had a key provision removed, downgrading the crime of purchasing sex from 16 and 17-year-olds from a felony to a misdemeanor to ensure its passage, despite the bill's author's disapproval and criticism from Republicans.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Proposes Ban on Foreign Government Ads
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted a bill to ban most foreign government ads on Mexican media, prompted by a controversial US anti-immigration ad; the bill, if passed, will amend the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, primarily affecting Articles 71 and 210.
Mexico Proposes Ban on Foreign Government Ads
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum submitted a bill to ban most foreign government ads on Mexican media, prompted by a controversial US anti-immigration ad; the bill, if passed, will amend the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, primarily affecting Articles 71 and 210.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Granted Fourth Extension on "Lost Canadians" Citizenship Legislation
Canada's federal government received a fourth extension until November 20, 2025, to pass legislation granting citizenship to an estimated number of people deemed "Lost Canadians" after a court ruled a previous law unconstitutional; the government's repeated failure to act has been criticized.
Canada Granted Fourth Extension on "Lost Canadians" Citizenship Legislation
Canada's federal government received a fourth extension until November 20, 2025, to pass legislation granting citizenship to an estimated number of people deemed "Lost Canadians" after a court ruled a previous law unconstitutional; the government's repeated failure to act has been criticized.
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40% Bias Score
Florida Senate Rejects Bill Lowering Rifle Purchase Age
The Florida Senate rejected a House bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles to 18, citing the 2018 Parkland shooting and a recent shooting at Florida State University; this decision marks the third year in a row the Senate has blocked similar legislation.
Florida Senate Rejects Bill Lowering Rifle Purchase Age
The Florida Senate rejected a House bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles to 18, citing the 2018 Parkland shooting and a recent shooting at Florida State University; this decision marks the third year in a row the Senate has blocked similar legislation.
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36% Bias Score
Thuringian Law Threatens Rural 24/7 Stores"
Jens Kaufmann's 24/7 convenience store in Judenbach, Germany, a success story addressing rural access to goods, faces potential restrictions under a new Thuringian law limiting the size and product range of such stores, sparking concerns about the impact on rural communities.
Thuringian Law Threatens Rural 24/7 Stores"
Jens Kaufmann's 24/7 convenience store in Judenbach, Germany, a success story addressing rural access to goods, faces potential restrictions under a new Thuringian law limiting the size and product range of such stores, sparking concerns about the impact on rural communities.
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44% Bias Score
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
Redundant Child Online Safety Legislation: Apple's Parental Controls vs. Proposed 'App Store Accountability Acts'
US state legislatures are considering 'App Store Accountability Acts' mandating age verification and parental consent for minors' app downloads; however, Apple already provides comprehensive parental controls addressing these concerns, raising questions about the legislation's necessity and potentia...
Redundant Child Online Safety Legislation: Apple's Parental Controls vs. Proposed 'App Store Accountability Acts'
US state legislatures are considering 'App Store Accountability Acts' mandating age verification and parental consent for minors' app downloads; however, Apple already provides comprehensive parental controls addressing these concerns, raising questions about the legislation's necessity and potentia...
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56% Bias Score
EU Lobbying Surge: Tech and Green Rules Dominate
Analysis of 5,000 EU bills reveals a surge in lobbying activity over 20 years, with technology and environmental regulations as the most heavily lobbied sectors, impacting policy outcomes and raising concerns about transparency.
EU Lobbying Surge: Tech and Green Rules Dominate
Analysis of 5,000 EU bills reveals a surge in lobbying activity over 20 years, with technology and environmental regulations as the most heavily lobbied sectors, impacting policy outcomes and raising concerns about transparency.
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44% Bias Score
EU proposes annual car inspections for vehicles over ten years old
The EU Commission proposes annual mandatory vehicle inspections for cars older than ten years, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities by 50 percent by 2030, though this faces opposition due to potential cost increases and bureaucratic burden.
EU proposes annual car inspections for vehicles over ten years old
The EU Commission proposes annual mandatory vehicle inspections for cars older than ten years, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities by 50 percent by 2030, though this faces opposition due to potential cost increases and bureaucratic burden.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Funding Proposed for School Cellphone Restrictions
Sens. Tom Cotton and Tim Kaine proposed a bill offering $5 million in federal funding to schools for creating cellphone restriction pilot programs; nine states already have statewide restrictions, with 39 more considering them, aiming to improve student learning and mental health.
Federal Funding Proposed for School Cellphone Restrictions
Sens. Tom Cotton and Tim Kaine proposed a bill offering $5 million in federal funding to schools for creating cellphone restriction pilot programs; nine states already have statewide restrictions, with 39 more considering them, aiming to improve student learning and mental health.
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36% Bias Score
Thuringian Law Threatens Innovative 24/7 Village Stores
Jens Kaufmann's 24/7 village store in Judenbach, Thuringia, Germany, opened in 2023, addressing a lack of local shops in rural areas; however, a proposed Thuringian law limiting the size and product range of such stores threatens its viability.
Thuringian Law Threatens Innovative 24/7 Village Stores
Jens Kaufmann's 24/7 village store in Judenbach, Thuringia, Germany, opened in 2023, addressing a lack of local shops in rural areas; however, a proposed Thuringian law limiting the size and product range of such stores threatens its viability.
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44% 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
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