Trump Withdraws US from World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, citing concerns about corruption and inefficiency; experts warn this could severely damage global health initiatives.
Trump Withdraws US from World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, citing concerns about corruption and inefficiency; experts warn this could severely damage global health initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
Mone PPE Scandal: Criminal Investigation Launched
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband face a criminal investigation over a £200 million PPE deal awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with allegations of using political connections and misleading the public to secure contracts for PPE MedPro, a company linked to her husband who stood to gain £60 ...
Mone PPE Scandal: Criminal Investigation Launched
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband face a criminal investigation over a £200 million PPE deal awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic, with allegations of using political connections and misleading the public to secure contracts for PPE MedPro, a company linked to her husband who stood to gain £60 ...
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Invests $766 Million in mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Growing Pandemic Fears
The U.S. government is investing $766 million in Moderna to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine due to the virus spreading to dairy cows and causing 67 human infections (one death), despite the CDC stating low public risk; the mRNA vaccine offers faster production than traditional methods.
U.S. Invests $766 Million in mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Amid Growing Pandemic Fears
The U.S. government is investing $766 million in Moderna to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine due to the virus spreading to dairy cows and causing 67 human infections (one death), despite the CDC stating low public risk; the mRNA vaccine offers faster production than traditional methods.
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52% Bias Score
Norovirus Surge: US Records Highest Outbreaks in Over a Decade
The US is experiencing its worst norovirus outbreak in over a decade, with nearly 100 outbreaks reported in the first week of December—a 40% increase compared to the same period from 2010–2024—likely driven by a new variant and weakened immunity.
Norovirus Surge: US Records Highest Outbreaks in Over a Decade
The US is experiencing its worst norovirus outbreak in over a decade, with nearly 100 outbreaks reported in the first week of December—a 40% increase compared to the same period from 2010–2024—likely driven by a new variant and weakened immunity.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Approves Investigation into Former Minister Ábalos
The Spanish Congress approved a Supreme Court request to investigate former Minister José Luis Ábalos for alleged corruption related to pandemic contracts, unanimously lifting his parliamentary immunity; a final vote is expected in February.
Spanish Congress Approves Investigation into Former Minister Ábalos
The Spanish Congress approved a Supreme Court request to investigate former Minister José Luis Ábalos for alleged corruption related to pandemic contracts, unanimously lifting his parliamentary immunity; a final vote is expected in February.
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40% Bias Score
China's COVID-19 Response: Five Years Later
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China faces a new viral surge with HMPV, prompting a less stringent response than the initial COVID-19 response which involved secrecy and a strict "zero-COVID" policy, hindering investigations and creating lasting impacts on public trust and ...
China's COVID-19 Response: Five Years Later
Five years after the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China faces a new viral surge with HMPV, prompting a less stringent response than the initial COVID-19 response which involved secrecy and a strict "zero-COVID" policy, hindering investigations and creating lasting impacts on public trust and ...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Reinitiates US Withdrawal from WHO
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of reform, and political influence, reversing a decision made by President Biden.
Trump Reinitiates US Withdrawal from WHO
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of reform, and political influence, reversing a decision made by President Biden.
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52% Bias Score
US Withdraws from World Health Organization
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic and accusing the WHO of stealing from the US; China responded by stating its continued support for the WHO.
US Withdraws from World Health Organization
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic and accusing the WHO of stealing from the US; China responded by stating its continued support for the WHO.
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52% Bias Score
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
Third US Bird Flu Case with Unknown Source Raises Surveillance Concerns
A child in San Francisco is the third confirmed US bird flu case with an unknown infection source, raising concerns about potential underreporting as the CDC confirms 67 cases nationwide since April 2024, mostly linked to infected livestock; health officials stress the risk to the general public rem...
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40% Bias Score
Influenza Surge in Russia After New Year Holidays
Following Russia's New Year holidays, influenza and ARI cases surged 31.9% last week compared to the previous week, driven primarily by the A(H1N1)2009 virus, which often causes severe infections and pneumonia. While over half the population was vaccinated, those unvaccinated are at high risk.
Influenza Surge in Russia After New Year Holidays
Following Russia's New Year holidays, influenza and ARI cases surged 31.9% last week compared to the previous week, driven primarily by the A(H1N1)2009 virus, which often causes severe infections and pneumonia. While over half the population was vaccinated, those unvaccinated are at high risk.
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52% Bias Score
Merciful Country": Lockdown, Trauma, and the Question of Redemption
Merciful Country" interweaves Anna McCormick's lockdown memoir with the fragmented confession of Buster, a shape-shifting undercover cop, exploring themes of trauma, identity, and the possibility of redemption within a system that breeds violence.
Merciful Country": Lockdown, Trauma, and the Question of Redemption
Merciful Country" interweaves Anna McCormick's lockdown memoir with the fragmented confession of Buster, a shape-shifting undercover cop, exploring themes of trauma, identity, and the possibility of redemption within a system that breeds violence.
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16% Bias Score
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
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28% Bias Score