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Ontario Skills Development Fund Under Scrutiny for Lack of Transparency
Ontario's Skills Development Fund (SDF), which has received $2.5 billion since 2021, is under investigation by the Auditor-General for its lack of transparency and potential diversion of public funds from postsecondary institutions to private entities.
Ontario Skills Development Fund Under Scrutiny for Lack of Transparency
Ontario's Skills Development Fund (SDF), which has received $2.5 billion since 2021, is under investigation by the Auditor-General for its lack of transparency and potential diversion of public funds from postsecondary institutions to private entities.
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24% Bias Score
Kentucky Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Publicly Funded Charter Schools
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday regarding the constitutionality of House Bill 9, a law that would allow public funding for charter schools, a decision that will determine whether charter schools will operate in the state.
Kentucky Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Publicly Funded Charter Schools
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday regarding the constitutionality of House Bill 9, a law that would allow public funding for charter schools, a decision that will determine whether charter schools will operate in the state.
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20% Bias Score
Berlin Childcare Enrollment Decreases; Fewer Children, More Available Spots
In Berlin, the number of children in publicly funded childcare decreased by 1.8 percent to 171,000 by March 1, 2025, while licensed places increased slightly. A more significant decrease was observed in publicly funded childcare, with a 10.1 percent drop and an 8.4 percent decrease in providers.
Berlin Childcare Enrollment Decreases; Fewer Children, More Available Spots
In Berlin, the number of children in publicly funded childcare decreased by 1.8 percent to 171,000 by March 1, 2025, while licensed places increased slightly. A more significant decrease was observed in publicly funded childcare, with a 10.1 percent drop and an 8.4 percent decrease in providers.
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36% Bias Score
Genoa's AMT Faces 12.5 Million Euro Funding Gap, Reviews Free Transit Policy
Genoa's public transport company, AMT, faces a 12.5 million euro funding shortfall, jeopardizing salaries and service. The city administration seeks funding solutions and evaluates the sustainability of its free-transit policy while appointing a new board to implement a five-year recovery plan.
Genoa's AMT Faces 12.5 Million Euro Funding Gap, Reviews Free Transit Policy
Genoa's public transport company, AMT, faces a 12.5 million euro funding shortfall, jeopardizing salaries and service. The city administration seeks funding solutions and evaluates the sustainability of its free-transit policy while appointing a new board to implement a five-year recovery plan.
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44% Bias Score
Hepworth Sculpture Saved for Nation
Barbara Hepworth's 1943 wooden sculpture, "Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red," was saved for the UK's national collection following a successful £3.8 million fundraising campaign, preventing its export and ensuring permanent public display at the Hepworth Wakefield in West Yorkshir...
Hepworth Sculpture Saved for Nation
Barbara Hepworth's 1943 wooden sculpture, "Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red," was saved for the UK's national collection following a successful £3.8 million fundraising campaign, preventing its export and ensuring permanent public display at the Hepworth Wakefield in West Yorkshir...
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24% Bias Score
US Funding Cut Threatens mRNA Vaccine Development
The US government's recent cut in public funding for mRNA vaccine research, development, and production will hinder the development of innovative disease-fighting tools, leaving the global community less prepared for future pandemics and undermining public trust in science and medicine.
US Funding Cut Threatens mRNA Vaccine Development
The US government's recent cut in public funding for mRNA vaccine research, development, and production will hinder the development of innovative disease-fighting tools, leaving the global community less prepared for future pandemics and undermining public trust in science and medicine.
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48% Bias Score
France Debates Prioritizing French Artists in Publicly Funded Arts
A French Ministry of Culture report recommends prioritizing French artists in publicly funded museums, theaters, and festivals, sparking debate about quotas and national identity in the arts.
France Debates Prioritizing French Artists in Publicly Funded Arts
A French Ministry of Culture report recommends prioritizing French artists in publicly funded museums, theaters, and festivals, sparking debate about quotas and national identity in the arts.
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24% Bias Score
Germany to Increase NGO Funding Amidst Debate on Political Neutrality
The German government will increase funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) by €10 million this year to €181 million, and to €191 million in 2026, following an evaluation and amidst concerns about their political neutrality and influence.
Germany to Increase NGO Funding Amidst Debate on Political Neutrality
The German government will increase funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) by €10 million this year to €181 million, and to €191 million in 2026, following an evaluation and amidst concerns about their political neutrality and influence.
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52% Bias Score
EU and Greece Boost Defense Spending, Fostering Technological Innovation
The EU's new defense strategy, "More, Faster, and European," aims to increase defense spending (€800 billion via ReArm), boost domestic production, and foster innovation, while Greece plans to increase defense investment and aims for 25% domestic production in new programs.
EU and Greece Boost Defense Spending, Fostering Technological Innovation
The EU's new defense strategy, "More, Faster, and European," aims to increase defense spending (€800 billion via ReArm), boost domestic production, and foster innovation, while Greece plans to increase defense investment and aims for 25% domestic production in new programs.
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20% Bias Score
Minnesota Law Barring Religious Colleges From State Program Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge blocked a Minnesota law that prevented religious colleges requiring students to sign faith statements from participating in a state program offering free college credit to high schoolers, citing a violation of religious freedom.
Minnesota Law Barring Religious Colleges From State Program Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge blocked a Minnesota law that prevented religious colleges requiring students to sign faith statements from participating in a state program offering free college credit to high schoolers, citing a violation of religious freedom.
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40% Bias Score
Chongqing's Elderly Care Program: A Successful Model for Addressing Workforce Shortages
Chongqing launched a successful government-funded elderly care program, enrolling 100 students with waived tuition and guaranteed employment, directly addressing a 15,000-professional shortage in a city with 8.01 million elderly residents (a quarter of its population).
Chongqing's Elderly Care Program: A Successful Model for Addressing Workforce Shortages
Chongqing launched a successful government-funded elderly care program, enrolling 100 students with waived tuition and guaranteed employment, directly addressing a 15,000-professional shortage in a city with 8.01 million elderly residents (a quarter of its population).
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60% Bias Score
Thuringia's Housing Crisis: Funding Plea Amidst Rent Control Losses
Due to rising construction costs, 800 rent-controlled apartments in Thuringia annually lose their price caps, prompting the housing industry to advocate for increased funding (€150-200 million annually) to build or renovate 1,000 social housing units yearly, potentially by reviewing building standar...
Thuringia's Housing Crisis: Funding Plea Amidst Rent Control Losses
Due to rising construction costs, 800 rent-controlled apartments in Thuringia annually lose their price caps, prompting the housing industry to advocate for increased funding (€150-200 million annually) to build or renovate 1,000 social housing units yearly, potentially by reviewing building standar...
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44% Bias Score
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