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Palestinian Teen Dies of Malnutrition in Israeli Prison
A 17-year-old Palestinian, Walid Khalid Ahmad, died on March 22, 2025, in Megiddo Prison, Israel, from likely prolonged malnutrition, according to an autopsy, becoming the first minor to die in Israeli custody since the October 2023 conflict; his family and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society allege ...
Palestinian Teen Dies of Malnutrition in Israeli Prison
A 17-year-old Palestinian, Walid Khalid Ahmad, died on March 22, 2025, in Megiddo Prison, Israel, from likely prolonged malnutrition, according to an autopsy, becoming the first minor to die in Israeli custody since the October 2023 conflict; his family and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society allege ...
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40% Bias Score
Yemen Conflict: UNICEF Reports Unprecedented Child Malnutrition After 10 Years of War
On March 25th, UNICEF released a report highlighting the dire situation of Yemeni children, 10 years into the conflict; airstrikes continue, and malnutrition rates are at an unprecedented high, with half the population relying on aid while funding is at only 25% of what is needed.
Yemen Conflict: UNICEF Reports Unprecedented Child Malnutrition After 10 Years of War
On March 25th, UNICEF released a report highlighting the dire situation of Yemeni children, 10 years into the conflict; airstrikes continue, and malnutrition rates are at an unprecedented high, with half the population relying on aid while funding is at only 25% of what is needed.
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28% Bias Score
Global Food Crisis Worsened by Cuts to US and UK Aid
Reduced US and UK funding for food aid programs is causing increased starvation and malnutrition globally, with millions affected by cuts to aid in Somalia, Bangladesh, and Kenya; experts warn of higher malnutrition rates, starvation, and death.
Global Food Crisis Worsened by Cuts to US and UK Aid
Reduced US and UK funding for food aid programs is causing increased starvation and malnutrition globally, with millions affected by cuts to aid in Somalia, Bangladesh, and Kenya; experts warn of higher malnutrition rates, starvation, and death.
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48% Bias Score
USAID Instability Threatens Global Food Aid
Edesia, a Rhode Island company producing life-saving nutritional paste for malnourished children, experienced a temporary contract termination from USAID, highlighting broader instability within the agency due to recent staff changes and contract cancellations affecting the global supply of aid.
USAID Instability Threatens Global Food Aid
Edesia, a Rhode Island company producing life-saving nutritional paste for malnourished children, experienced a temporary contract termination from USAID, highlighting broader instability within the agency due to recent staff changes and contract cancellations affecting the global supply of aid.
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48% Bias Score
Hamas Hostages Face Imminent Cardiac Arrest Risk Due to Captivity Conditions
Prolonged starvation and horrific conditions in Hamas captivity cause severe heart damage, electrolyte imbalances, and psychological trauma, creating an immediate risk of sudden cardiac arrest for hostages.
Hamas Hostages Face Imminent Cardiac Arrest Risk Due to Captivity Conditions
Prolonged starvation and horrific conditions in Hamas captivity cause severe heart damage, electrolyte imbalances, and psychological trauma, creating an immediate risk of sudden cardiac arrest for hostages.
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48% Bias Score
Hormonal Response Masks Trauma in Released Hostages
Three hostages released after 500 days of captivity, enduring starvation, torture, and isolation, exhibit an outwardly healthy and happy appearance masking severe underlying physical and psychological damage due to temporary hormonal surges.
Hormonal Response Masks Trauma in Released Hostages
Three hostages released after 500 days of captivity, enduring starvation, torture, and isolation, exhibit an outwardly healthy and happy appearance masking severe underlying physical and psychological damage due to temporary hormonal surges.
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24% Bias Score
Paris N4G Summit Raises $27.55 Billion to Fight Malnutrition
The 2025 Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit in Paris, held March 27-28, secured $27.55 billion in commitments to fight malnutrition, exceeding the 2021 Tokyo summit's initial pledge despite the absence of US funding and reduced contributions from traditional donors like Canada and the UK; this falls ...
Paris N4G Summit Raises $27.55 Billion to Fight Malnutrition
The 2025 Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit in Paris, held March 27-28, secured $27.55 billion in commitments to fight malnutrition, exceeding the 2021 Tokyo summit's initial pledge despite the absence of US funding and reduced contributions from traditional donors like Canada and the UK; this falls ...
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Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Malnutrition Fight in South Sudan
In South Sudan, 7.7 million people face acute food insecurity, with 2.1 million children under 5 projected to suffer from severe wasting by July 2025 due to conflict, climate change, and economic pressures; foreign aid cuts threaten UNICEF programs treating 44,000 severely wasted children, risking i...
Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Malnutrition Fight in South Sudan
In South Sudan, 7.7 million people face acute food insecurity, with 2.1 million children under 5 projected to suffer from severe wasting by July 2025 due to conflict, climate change, and economic pressures; foreign aid cuts threaten UNICEF programs treating 44,000 severely wasted children, risking i...
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Reversal of USAID Contract Cancellations Prevents Humanitarian Crisis
MANA Nutrition, a producer of USAID-funded, life-saving peanut butter paste for malnourished children, had its contracts canceled, resulting in a potential $24 million loss and supply disruption, but they were reinstated Sunday night after Elon Musk's intervention.
Reversal of USAID Contract Cancellations Prevents Humanitarian Crisis
MANA Nutrition, a producer of USAID-funded, life-saving peanut butter paste for malnourished children, had its contracts canceled, resulting in a potential $24 million loss and supply disruption, but they were reinstated Sunday night after Elon Musk's intervention.
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48% Bias Score
USAID Contract Cancellations Threaten Supply of Life-Saving Peanut Butter Paste
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) canceled contracts with MANA Nutrition, a producer of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), leaving the company with $10 million in unusable peanut butter paste and $14 million in unpaid reimbursements, potentially causing increased child mortality...
USAID Contract Cancellations Threaten Supply of Life-Saving Peanut Butter Paste
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) canceled contracts with MANA Nutrition, a producer of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), leaving the company with $10 million in unusable peanut butter paste and $14 million in unpaid reimbursements, potentially causing increased child mortality...
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36% Bias Score
Australian Parents Sentenced for Neglecting Severely Malnourished Daughter
An Australian court sentenced a couple to prison for neglecting their 17-year-old daughter, who suffered from severe malnutrition and appeared much younger than her age due to their actions, despite attending ballet and piano lessons. The parents falsified the daughter's birth certificate to hide he...
Australian Parents Sentenced for Neglecting Severely Malnourished Daughter
An Australian court sentenced a couple to prison for neglecting their 17-year-old daughter, who suffered from severe malnutrition and appeared much younger than her age due to their actions, despite attending ballet and piano lessons. The parents falsified the daughter's birth certificate to hide he...
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64% Bias Score
Severely Malnourished Israeli Hostages Released, Sparking Holocaust Comparisons
The release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday revealed their severely malnourished condition, prompting widespread comparisons to Holocaust victims and intensifying calls for the release of remaining captives held by Hamas in Gaza; their emaciated bodies show clear signs of prolonged starvation.
Severely Malnourished Israeli Hostages Released, Sparking Holocaust Comparisons
The release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday revealed their severely malnourished condition, prompting widespread comparisons to Holocaust victims and intensifying calls for the release of remaining captives held by Hamas in Gaza; their emaciated bodies show clear signs of prolonged starvation.
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48% Bias Score
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