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Coria del Río Council Rejects Emergency Plan Amidst Toxic Gas Contamination
Residents of Coria del Río's Guadalquivir neighborhood suffer from toxic gas inhalation causing severe health problems; a recent report confirms soil and groundwater contamination, but the local council rejects an emergency plan, citing higher authorities' jurisdiction.
Coria del Río Council Rejects Emergency Plan Amidst Toxic Gas Contamination
Residents of Coria del Río's Guadalquivir neighborhood suffer from toxic gas inhalation causing severe health problems; a recent report confirms soil and groundwater contamination, but the local council rejects an emergency plan, citing higher authorities' jurisdiction.
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56% Bias Score
Bird Flu Outbreak in Norfolk: Seals Test Positive, 1.8 Million Birds Culled
Two dead grey seals in Norfolk tested positive for bird flu, alongside wild birds, resulting in almost 1.8 million birds being culled across England since November 5th due to 36 outbreaks, while the risk to humans remains low.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Norfolk: Seals Test Positive, 1.8 Million Birds Culled
Two dead grey seals in Norfolk tested positive for bird flu, alongside wild birds, resulting in almost 1.8 million birds being culled across England since November 5th due to 36 outbreaks, while the risk to humans remains low.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Meets EU Air Quality Standards for First Time in 2024
Germany met all European Union air quality standards in 2024 for the first time, exceeding limits for nitrogen dioxide and ozone, due to exhaust gas treatment, speed limits, and electric buses; however, stricter standards are expected in 2030.
Germany Meets EU Air Quality Standards for First Time in 2024
Germany met all European Union air quality standards in 2024 for the first time, exceeding limits for nitrogen dioxide and ozone, due to exhaust gas treatment, speed limits, and electric buses; however, stricter standards are expected in 2030.
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24% Bias Score
Utah Bill Lets Patients Choose Blood Donors, Sparking Healthcare Concerns
The Utah House unanimously approved a bill allowing patients to use their own blood or a chosen donor's blood for procedures, overriding hospital discretion and despite concerns from the American Red Cross about increased risks and resource strain.
Utah Bill Lets Patients Choose Blood Donors, Sparking Healthcare Concerns
The Utah House unanimously approved a bill allowing patients to use their own blood or a chosen donor's blood for procedures, overriding hospital discretion and despite concerns from the American Red Cross about increased risks and resource strain.
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56% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 58 Cases, Linked to Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in rural West Texas has infected 58 people, with 13 hospitalized, marking Texas' largest outbreak in nearly 30 years; low vaccination rates in a Mennonite community are a key factor, and eight cases are reported in New Mexico.
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 58 Cases, Linked to Low Vaccination Rates
A measles outbreak in rural West Texas has infected 58 people, with 13 hospitalized, marking Texas' largest outbreak in nearly 30 years; low vaccination rates in a Mennonite community are a key factor, and eight cases are reported in New Mexico.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Sees Surge in Antibiotic Prescriptions
Germany experienced an 18.4% increase in antibiotic prescriptions in 2023, reaching 36.1 million packages—a level exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and costing €792 million, while reserve antibiotic use remains high despite a decrease in veterinary use.
Germany Sees Surge in Antibiotic Prescriptions
Germany experienced an 18.4% increase in antibiotic prescriptions in 2023, reaching 36.1 million packages—a level exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and costing €792 million, while reserve antibiotic use remains high despite a decrease in veterinary use.
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36% Bias Score
Record-High Norovirus Cases Strain England's Hospitals
England's hospitals are experiencing record-high norovirus levels, with 1,160 beds filled daily last week—a 22% increase from the previous week, adding pressure to an already strained NHS battling winter illnesses.
Record-High Norovirus Cases Strain England's Hospitals
England's hospitals are experiencing record-high norovirus levels, with 1,160 beds filled daily last week—a 22% increase from the previous week, adding pressure to an already strained NHS battling winter illnesses.
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48% Bias Score
Canada Buys 500,000 Bird Flu Vaccine Doses
Canada has purchased 500,000 doses of an avian influenza vaccine from GSK to protect high-risk individuals, following a domestically acquired case in British Columbia, with distribution to provinces and territories using a risk-based approach, while maintaining a federal reserve.
Canada Buys 500,000 Bird Flu Vaccine Doses
Canada has purchased 500,000 doses of an avian influenza vaccine from GSK to protect high-risk individuals, following a domestically acquired case in British Columbia, with distribution to provinces and territories using a risk-based approach, while maintaining a federal reserve.
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36% Bias Score
California Considers Ban on Disposable Vapes to Curb Pollution
California lawmakers proposed a bill to ban the sale of disposable vapes by January 1, 2026, aiming to reduce plastic pollution and address concerns about battery acid leaching; violators face fines up to $2,000, while opponents cite potential economic consequences and increased tobacco smuggling.
California Considers Ban on Disposable Vapes to Curb Pollution
California lawmakers proposed a bill to ban the sale of disposable vapes by January 1, 2026, aiming to reduce plastic pollution and address concerns about battery acid leaching; violators face fines up to $2,000, while opponents cite potential economic consequences and increased tobacco smuggling.
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36% Bias Score
Rotterdam Projects Giant Rat to Curb Illegal Dumping
Rotterdam is using a rat projection on garbage containers in the Carnisse district's Texelsestraat to deter residents from improperly disposing of waste, aiming to reduce rat infestations; the project will run until February 25th.
Rotterdam Projects Giant Rat to Curb Illegal Dumping
Rotterdam is using a rat projection on garbage containers in the Carnisse district's Texelsestraat to deter residents from improperly disposing of waste, aiming to reduce rat infestations; the project will run until February 25th.
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36% Bias Score
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Gap Leads to High Mortality in UK
A survey reveals that more than a third of British women lack awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, resulting in late diagnoses and a high mortality rate; only 7% of respondents recognized telltale signs like indigestion and changes in bathroom habits, underscoring the need for improved public educa...
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Gap Leads to High Mortality in UK
A survey reveals that more than a third of British women lack awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, resulting in late diagnoses and a high mortality rate; only 7% of respondents recognized telltale signs like indigestion and changes in bathroom habits, underscoring the need for improved public educa...
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40% Bias Score
UK Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Targeting Youth
A new UK government campaign using social media influencers will target under-18s to discourage vaping, following a sharp rise in youth vaping rates (20% of 11-17 year olds have tried vaping; 10% use them regularly) and concerns about long-term health impacts; a new £62m research project will invest...
UK Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Targeting Youth
A new UK government campaign using social media influencers will target under-18s to discourage vaping, following a sharp rise in youth vaping rates (20% of 11-17 year olds have tried vaping; 10% use them regularly) and concerns about long-term health impacts; a new £62m research project will invest...
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56% Bias Score
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