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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.
Progress
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.
Progress
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
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
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.
Progress
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.
Progress
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...
Progress
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.
Progress
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.
Progress
56% Bias Score
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