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Climate Change Fuels Surge in Mosquito-Borne Diseases Across Europe
A surge in mosquito-borne diseases, like dengue fever and chikungunya, is affecting Europe due to climate change; 2024 saw 1,436 West Nile virus cases and 304 dengue fever infections acquired within Europe, a sharp increase compared to prior years, prompting concerns about potential endemicity.
Climate Change Fuels Surge in Mosquito-Borne Diseases Across Europe
A surge in mosquito-borne diseases, like dengue fever and chikungunya, is affecting Europe due to climate change; 2024 saw 1,436 West Nile virus cases and 304 dengue fever infections acquired within Europe, a sharp increase compared to prior years, prompting concerns about potential endemicity.
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24% Bias Score
Questionable Effectiveness of French Low Emission Zones Amidst Declining Air Pollution
Despite a sixfold decrease in car-related air pollution in France over 30 years, only Lyon and Paris have mandatory Low Emission Zones (ZFE), justified by a study estimating 40,000 premature deaths annually from particulate matter, although cars account for only 5% of particulate matter, raising con...
Questionable Effectiveness of French Low Emission Zones Amidst Declining Air Pollution
Despite a sixfold decrease in car-related air pollution in France over 30 years, only Lyon and Paris have mandatory Low Emission Zones (ZFE), justified by a study estimating 40,000 premature deaths annually from particulate matter, although cars account for only 5% of particulate matter, raising con...
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56% Bias Score
Greece Issues Extreme Heat Warning: Temperatures to Exceed 40°C"
Greece anticipates an intense heatwave from July 6th to 9th, 2025, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in inland areas, prompting the Civil Protection agency to issue safety guidelines for citizens to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Greece Issues Extreme Heat Warning: Temperatures to Exceed 40°C"
Greece anticipates an intense heatwave from July 6th to 9th, 2025, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in inland areas, prompting the Civil Protection agency to issue safety guidelines for citizens to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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16% Bias Score
Nunavut Declares End to TB Outbreaks in Two Communities
Nunavut's health department declared an end to years-long tuberculosis outbreaks in Pangnirtung and Pond Inlet on Thursday, following successful interventions including community-wide screenings, healthcare worker training, and addressing stigma; however, surveillance will continue.
Nunavut Declares End to TB Outbreaks in Two Communities
Nunavut's health department declared an end to years-long tuberculosis outbreaks in Pangnirtung and Pond Inlet on Thursday, following successful interventions including community-wide screenings, healthcare worker training, and addressing stigma; however, surveillance will continue.
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36% Bias Score
Italy Under Extreme Heatwave: Two Deaths and 17 Cities on Red Alert
Extreme heat and heavy rains hit Italy, causing two deaths and leading to 17 cities under red alert, while yellow alerts were issued in three regions due to intense rainfall; climatologists warn that without global warming mitigation, such summers will become the norm.
Italy Under Extreme Heatwave: Two Deaths and 17 Cities on Red Alert
Extreme heat and heavy rains hit Italy, causing two deaths and leading to 17 cities under red alert, while yellow alerts were issued in three regions due to intense rainfall; climatologists warn that without global warming mitigation, such summers will become the norm.
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32% Bias Score
WHO Report: Loneliness Impacts 16% Globally, Linked to 880,000 Deaths
The WHO's first global report on loneliness reveals that 16 percent of people worldwide feel lonely, with teenagers most affected and Africa having the highest rates; it links loneliness to nearly 880,000 deaths yearly and increased health risks.
WHO Report: Loneliness Impacts 16% Globally, Linked to 880,000 Deaths
The WHO's first global report on loneliness reveals that 16 percent of people worldwide feel lonely, with teenagers most affected and Africa having the highest rates; it links loneliness to nearly 880,000 deaths yearly and increased health risks.
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28% Bias Score
Deadly Heatwave in Italy Overwhelms Hospitals
A deadly heatwave in Italy has overwhelmed hospitals with heatstroke victims, many of whom were working outdoors. Despite midday work bans in some regions, a worker died from heatstroke, highlighting insufficient protections.
Deadly Heatwave in Italy Overwhelms Hospitals
A deadly heatwave in Italy has overwhelmed hospitals with heatstroke victims, many of whom were working outdoors. Despite midday work bans in some regions, a worker died from heatstroke, highlighting insufficient protections.
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32% Bias Score
Bavarian Smoking Ban: Economic and Political Fallout
Bavaria's 2008 smoking ban, initially strictly enforced by the CSU, led to the closure of many small pubs, triggered public discontent, and contributed to the CSU's electoral losses, although the direct causal link remains debated. The ban was later relaxed.
Bavarian Smoking Ban: Economic and Political Fallout
Bavaria's 2008 smoking ban, initially strictly enforced by the CSU, led to the closure of many small pubs, triggered public discontent, and contributed to the CSU's electoral losses, although the direct causal link remains debated. The ban was later relaxed.
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52% Bias Score
Flawed Microplastics Study Fuels Misinformation, Undermining Trust in Safe Materials
A viral claim about microplastics in the brain was based on a flawed study with limitations in distinguishing plastics from other materials, leading to false positives and highlighting the lack of standardized research methods, impacting public perception and the adoption of sustainable materials.
Flawed Microplastics Study Fuels Misinformation, Undermining Trust in Safe Materials
A viral claim about microplastics in the brain was based on a flawed study with limitations in distinguishing plastics from other materials, leading to false positives and highlighting the lack of standardized research methods, impacting public perception and the adoption of sustainable materials.
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56% Bias Score
Victorian Childcare Sex Offender Case Exposes Systemic Communication Failures
Following the lifting of a suppression order revealing alleged child sex offenses by Joshua Dale Brown at multiple Victorian childcare centers, the government's response to concerned parents was met with criticism due to inadequate communication, inconsistent information, and language barriers affec...
Victorian Childcare Sex Offender Case Exposes Systemic Communication Failures
Following the lifting of a suppression order revealing alleged child sex offenses by Joshua Dale Brown at multiple Victorian childcare centers, the government's response to concerned parents was met with criticism due to inadequate communication, inconsistent information, and language barriers affec...
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48% Bias Score
Western Balkans Drought: Heatwave Cripples Agriculture and Energy"
A severe drought and heatwave impacting the Western Balkans has caused water shortages, reduced agricultural yields, and strained energy supplies, necessitating €60 million in energy imports for Albania in the first half of 2023 and leading to closures of public services like Pristina's largest publ...
Western Balkans Drought: Heatwave Cripples Agriculture and Energy"
A severe drought and heatwave impacting the Western Balkans has caused water shortages, reduced agricultural yields, and strained energy supplies, necessitating €60 million in energy imports for Albania in the first half of 2023 and leading to closures of public services like Pristina's largest publ...
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28% Bias Score
Spain: Petition Demands Heatstroke Protections for Outdoor Workers After Death
Following the heatstroke death of 51-year-old street cleaner Montse Aguilar in Barcelona, a Change.org petition demanding legal temperature limits for outdoor workers in Spain has garnered 192 signatures, highlighting insufficient worker protections and inconsistent safety regulations enforcement.
Spain: Petition Demands Heatstroke Protections for Outdoor Workers After Death
Following the heatstroke death of 51-year-old street cleaner Montse Aguilar in Barcelona, a Change.org petition demanding legal temperature limits for outdoor workers in Spain has garnered 192 signatures, highlighting insufficient worker protections and inconsistent safety regulations enforcement.
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48% Bias Score
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