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Greece Toughens Penalties for Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors
Greece is introducing a bill to increase penalties for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors, making the offense a misdemeanor with fines from €500-€10,000 and requiring ID checks. The legislation aims to curb underage substance abuse prompted by alarming incidents.
Greece Toughens Penalties for Selling Alcohol and Tobacco to Minors
Greece is introducing a bill to increase penalties for selling alcohol or tobacco to minors, making the offense a misdemeanor with fines from €500-€10,000 and requiring ID checks. The legislation aims to curb underage substance abuse prompted by alarming incidents.
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36% Bias Score
Hawaii Raises Tourist Tax to Fund Climate Change Mitigation
Hawaii's Senate passed Senate Bill 1396, raising the hotel tourist tax to 11% (increasing to 12% in 2025) to fund climate change mitigation and economic development, following the devastating Lahaina fire.
Hawaii Raises Tourist Tax to Fund Climate Change Mitigation
Hawaii's Senate passed Senate Bill 1396, raising the hotel tourist tax to 11% (increasing to 12% in 2025) to fund climate change mitigation and economic development, following the devastating Lahaina fire.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Committee Approves Amendment Clarifying Criticism of Israeli Government Is Not Antisemitic
The Senate HELP committee approved an amendment to the Antisemitism Awareness Act, clarifying that criticizing Israeli government policies is not antisemitic, in a 12-11 vote; the amendment, proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, addresses concerns that the original bill could suppress free speech.
Senate Committee Approves Amendment Clarifying Criticism of Israeli Government Is Not Antisemitic
The Senate HELP committee approved an amendment to the Antisemitism Awareness Act, clarifying that criticizing Israeli government policies is not antisemitic, in a 12-11 vote; the amendment, proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, addresses concerns that the original bill could suppress free speech.
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48% Bias Score
North Carolina House Passes Bill Restricting DEI Initiatives
The North Carolina House passed a bill restricting DEI practices in state government, mirroring similar actions in other conservative states and the Trump administration; this follows Senate legislation and faces a potential veto from the Democratic governor.
North Carolina House Passes Bill Restricting DEI Initiatives
The North Carolina House passed a bill restricting DEI practices in state government, mirroring similar actions in other conservative states and the Trump administration; this follows Senate legislation and faces a potential veto from the Democratic governor.
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First Greek Tenant Association Formed in Thessaloniki to Combat Housing Crisis
The first Greek tenant association was founded in Thessaloniki, aiming to address rising rental costs (up to 100% increases reported), poor housing conditions, and inadequate legal protections for renters, who comprise up to 50% of residents in major cities.
First Greek Tenant Association Formed in Thessaloniki to Combat Housing Crisis
The first Greek tenant association was founded in Thessaloniki, aiming to address rising rental costs (up to 100% increases reported), poor housing conditions, and inadequate legal protections for renters, who comprise up to 50% of residents in major cities.
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48% Bias Score
House Passes TAKE IT DOWN Act Targeting Non-Consensual Intimate Images
The House passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bill spearheaded by First Lady Melania Trump and Senator Ted Cruz, requiring online platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, within 48 hours, with violators facing criminal penalties.
House Passes TAKE IT DOWN Act Targeting Non-Consensual Intimate Images
The House passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bill spearheaded by First Lady Melania Trump and Senator Ted Cruz, requiring online platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, within 48 hours, with violators facing criminal penalties.
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French Assembly Debates Antisemitism Bill Amidst Heated Disagreements
The French National Assembly started debating a bill to fight antisemitism in higher education on May 6th, passing only the first article mandating antisemitism and racism awareness training, amidst heated disagreements among deputies, particularly regarding disciplinary measures and definitions of ...
French Assembly Debates Antisemitism Bill Amidst Heated Disagreements
The French National Assembly started debating a bill to fight antisemitism in higher education on May 6th, passing only the first article mandating antisemitism and racism awareness training, amidst heated disagreements among deputies, particularly regarding disciplinary measures and definitions of ...
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Speed Limiter Mandate Follows Fatal Crash in Washington State
A 19-year-old in Washington state, Chase Daniel Jones, was sentenced to over 17 years in prison for causing a fatal accident while speeding at 112 mph (180 kph), prompting new legislation mandating speed limiters for habitual offenders.
Speed Limiter Mandate Follows Fatal Crash in Washington State
A 19-year-old in Washington state, Chase Daniel Jones, was sentenced to over 17 years in prison for causing a fatal accident while speeding at 112 mph (180 kph), prompting new legislation mandating speed limiters for habitual offenders.
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Mexico's National Security Strategy Approved Amidst Opposition and Salary Disparities
Mexico's Senate approved the National Security Strategy, but secondary laws face opposition over concerns about excessive power granted to the Security Secretary; disparities in police salaries (minimum wage in 16 states) remain a significant challenge.
Mexico's National Security Strategy Approved Amidst Opposition and Salary Disparities
Mexico's Senate approved the National Security Strategy, but secondary laws face opposition over concerns about excessive power granted to the Security Secretary; disparities in police salaries (minimum wage in 16 states) remain a significant challenge.
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Ukraine Extends Deadline for Returning Deserting Soldiers
The Ukrainian parliament extended the deadline for soldiers to return to duty from self-abandonment to August 30, 2025, addressing a surge in desertion cases (66,200 unauthorized absences and 23,200 desertions in 2024), despite a low conviction rate.
Ukraine Extends Deadline for Returning Deserting Soldiers
The Ukrainian parliament extended the deadline for soldiers to return to duty from self-abandonment to August 30, 2025, addressing a surge in desertion cases (66,200 unauthorized absences and 23,200 desertions in 2024), despite a low conviction rate.
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German Gender Quota Laws Boost Female Corporate Leadership
Germany's 2015 Executive Boards Act significantly increased the number of women in corporate leadership; women now hold 37.5% of supervisory board positions in the private sector and 38.9% in the public sector, up from 19.9% and 24.1% respectively ten years ago.
German Gender Quota Laws Boost Female Corporate Leadership
Germany's 2015 Executive Boards Act significantly increased the number of women in corporate leadership; women now hold 37.5% of supervisory board positions in the private sector and 38.9% in the public sector, up from 19.9% and 24.1% respectively ten years ago.
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40% Bias Score
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
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