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EPA's Rapid Wildfire Debris Cleanup Sparks Environmental Concerns in Los Angeles
Following the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires near Los Angeles, the EPA plans to clean up 4,250,000 tons of debris, including hazardous materials, within one month, sparking protests due to concerns about toxic contamination of beaches and waterways and the lack of soil testing after debris re...
EPA's Rapid Wildfire Debris Cleanup Sparks Environmental Concerns in Los Angeles
Following the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires near Los Angeles, the EPA plans to clean up 4,250,000 tons of debris, including hazardous materials, within one month, sparking protests due to concerns about toxic contamination of beaches and waterways and the lack of soil testing after debris re...
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60% Bias Score
US Foodborne Illness Deaths Double in 2024
A report reveals a doubling of hospitalizations and deaths from contaminated food in the US in 2024, reaching 487 and 19 respectively, despite a slight decrease in overall food recalls; produce was the main source of contamination.
US Foodborne Illness Deaths Double in 2024
A report reveals a doubling of hospitalizations and deaths from contaminated food in the US in 2024, reaching 487 and 19 respectively, despite a slight decrease in overall food recalls; produce was the main source of contamination.
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44% Bias Score
France Issues Red Alert for Widespread Pollen Allergies
France issued a red alert for pollen allergies in 30 departments on February 16th, 2024, due to high pollen levels causing allergic reactions; climate change and pollution exacerbate this issue, impacting nearly one-third of adults and 20% of children over 9.
France Issues Red Alert for Widespread Pollen Allergies
France issued a red alert for pollen allergies in 30 departments on February 16th, 2024, due to high pollen levels causing allergic reactions; climate change and pollution exacerbate this issue, impacting nearly one-third of adults and 20% of children over 9.
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32% Bias Score
Four Yemeni Men Arrested in Hargeisa for Repackaging Expired Medications
Hargeisa police arrested four Yemeni men for repackaging expired medications with falsified expiration dates, using cartons imported from China for $9,000, posing a significant public health risk.
Four Yemeni Men Arrested in Hargeisa for Repackaging Expired Medications
Hargeisa police arrested four Yemeni men for repackaging expired medications with falsified expiration dates, using cartons imported from China for $9,000, posing a significant public health risk.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Administration Fires FDA Employees, Raising Concerns About Product Safety
The Trump administration fired recently hired FDA employees responsible for reviewing food ingredients, medical devices, and tobacco products, impacting the agency's ability to ensure product safety; the exact number is unclear, but the cuts disproportionately affected the centers for food, medical ...
Trump Administration Fires FDA Employees, Raising Concerns About Product Safety
The Trump administration fired recently hired FDA employees responsible for reviewing food ingredients, medical devices, and tobacco products, impacting the agency's ability to ensure product safety; the exact number is unclear, but the cuts disproportionately affected the centers for food, medical ...
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48% Bias Score
Conditional License Granted for H5N2 Avian Influenza Vaccine
Zoetis received a conditional license from the USDA for its H5N2 avian influenza vaccine for chickens, offering an alternative to culling infected flocks; however, the vaccine's effectiveness is limited due to a mismatch with the circulating strain.
Conditional License Granted for H5N2 Avian Influenza Vaccine
Zoetis received a conditional license from the USDA for its H5N2 avian influenza vaccine for chickens, offering an alternative to culling infected flocks; however, the vaccine's effectiveness is limited due to a mismatch with the circulating strain.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Terminates Hundreds of CDC Employees, Crippling Public Health
The Trump administration terminated hundreds of CDC employees, including those in crucial public health programs like the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS), citing poor performance despite mostly excellent reviews; this action, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, may cripple ...
Trump Administration Terminates Hundreds of CDC Employees, Crippling Public Health
The Trump administration terminated hundreds of CDC employees, including those in crucial public health programs like the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS), citing poor performance despite mostly excellent reviews; this action, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, may cripple ...
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56% Bias Score
Sahel Conflict Cripples Vaccination, Fueling Disease Outbreaks
Jihadist groups in central Mali initially blocked measles vaccination efforts due to their belief that vaccines spread disease, but eventually allowed vaccinations after witnessing the disease's severity; this reflects a broader Sahel issue where violence and political instability severely hinder va...
Sahel Conflict Cripples Vaccination, Fueling Disease Outbreaks
Jihadist groups in central Mali initially blocked measles vaccination efforts due to their belief that vaccines spread disease, but eventually allowed vaccinations after witnessing the disease's severity; this reflects a broader Sahel issue where violence and political instability severely hinder va...
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40% Bias Score
Somalia Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign Amidst Resurgence
Somalia launched a two-day polio vaccination campaign targeting 2.5 million children under five due to a recent resurgence of the disease after its eradication in 2017; the campaign aims to prevent further spread and disability.
Somalia Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign Amidst Resurgence
Somalia launched a two-day polio vaccination campaign targeting 2.5 million children under five due to a recent resurgence of the disease after its eradication in 2017; the campaign aims to prevent further spread and disability.
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32% Bias Score
Netherlands Study Reveals 55 Chronic Q Fever Cases 15 Years Post-Outbreak
A recent regional health study in the Netherlands identified 55 individuals with chronic Q fever, 15 years after an outbreak linked to infected farms between 2007 and 2010, highlighting the long-term health consequences and the significant underdiagnosis of this disease.
Netherlands Study Reveals 55 Chronic Q Fever Cases 15 Years Post-Outbreak
A recent regional health study in the Netherlands identified 55 individuals with chronic Q fever, 15 years after an outbreak linked to infected farms between 2007 and 2010, highlighting the long-term health consequences and the significant underdiagnosis of this disease.
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32% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 48 Cases
A measles outbreak in Texas has reached 48 confirmed cases, the state's worst in nearly 30 years, with 13 hospitalizations; low vaccination rates in a rural community are the cause, and additional cases are likely.
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 48 Cases
A measles outbreak in Texas has reached 48 confirmed cases, the state's worst in nearly 30 years, with 13 hospitalizations; low vaccination rates in a rural community are the cause, and additional cases are likely.
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36% Bias Score
Record \$3.53 Billion Queensland Poker Machine Revenue Raises Concerns
Queensland poker machines generated a record \$3.53 billion in 2024, a 46% increase since 2019, with concerns raised about the impact on low-income communities and calls for stronger regulation.
Record \$3.53 Billion Queensland Poker Machine Revenue Raises Concerns
Queensland poker machines generated a record \$3.53 billion in 2024, a 46% increase since 2019, with concerns raised about the impact on low-income communities and calls for stronger regulation.
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56% Bias Score
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