Trump's Second Term Starts with Higher Approval Rating Than First
A Quinnipiac University poll reveals President Trump's approval rating at 46% at the start of his second term, exceeding his 36% rating from his first term, although still lower than President Biden's initial rating. The poll, conducted from January 23-27, highlights significant partisan divides and...
Trump's Second Term Starts with Higher Approval Rating Than First
A Quinnipiac University poll reveals President Trump's approval rating at 46% at the start of his second term, exceeding his 36% rating from his first term, although still lower than President Biden's initial rating. The poll, conducted from January 23-27, highlights significant partisan divides and...
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40% Bias Score
KNMI Improves Heat Warnings After Record-Breaking Temperatures in the Netherlands
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) will incorporate apparent temperature into its heat warning system, prompted by the record-breaking 11.8 degrees Celsius average temperature in De Bilt in 2024, which was double the global warming average and included extreme rainfall.
KNMI Improves Heat Warnings After Record-Breaking Temperatures in the Netherlands
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) will incorporate apparent temperature into its heat warning system, prompted by the record-breaking 11.8 degrees Celsius average temperature in De Bilt in 2024, which was double the global warming average and included extreme rainfall.
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36% Bias Score
Zeldin Confirmed as EPA Head, Signaling Shift in US Environmental Policy
The US Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new EPA head on January 29th, 2024, by a 56-42 vote. This appointment, praised by the fossil fuel industry and opposed by environmental groups, signals a potential rollback of environmental regulations and increased focus on domestic oil production.
Zeldin Confirmed as EPA Head, Signaling Shift in US Environmental Policy
The US Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new EPA head on January 29th, 2024, by a 56-42 vote. This appointment, praised by the fossil fuel industry and opposed by environmental groups, signals a potential rollback of environmental regulations and increased focus on domestic oil production.
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48% Bias Score
Meta's Record Q4 Revenue Driven by AI, Despite Trump Settlement
Meta's Q4 2024 revenue reached a record $48.385 billion, a 21% year-over-year increase fueled by AI in advertising; despite a $25 million settlement with Donald Trump, its stock rose over 5%; total 2024 revenue was $164.501 billion.
Meta's Record Q4 Revenue Driven by AI, Despite Trump Settlement
Meta's Q4 2024 revenue reached a record $48.385 billion, a 21% year-over-year increase fueled by AI in advertising; despite a $25 million settlement with Donald Trump, its stock rose over 5%; total 2024 revenue was $164.501 billion.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Orders 30,000-Person Migrant Facility at Guantanamo Bay
President Trump ordered the creation of a 30,000-person migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay, signed the Laken Riley Act mandating detention for undocumented immigrants accused of crimes, and revoked the TPS for 600,000 Venezuelans, escalating his hardline immigration policies.
Trump Orders 30,000-Person Migrant Facility at Guantanamo Bay
President Trump ordered the creation of a 30,000-person migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay, signed the Laken Riley Act mandating detention for undocumented immigrants accused of crimes, and revoked the TPS for 600,000 Venezuelans, escalating his hardline immigration policies.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Settles Lawsuit with Trump for \$25 Million
Meta has agreed to pay Donald Trump \$25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit stemming from the suspension of his social media accounts after the January 6th Capitol attack; \$22 million will fund Trump's presidential library.
Meta Settles Lawsuit with Trump for \$25 Million
Meta has agreed to pay Donald Trump \$25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit stemming from the suspension of his social media accounts after the January 6th Capitol attack; \$22 million will fund Trump's presidential library.
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40% Bias Score
Former Senator Menéndez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menéndez was sentenced to 11 years in prison on January 29, 2025, for accepting bribes from Qatar and Egypt while chairing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; the FBI found $500,000 in cash and 13 gold bars in his home.
Former Senator Menéndez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menéndez was sentenced to 11 years in prison on January 29, 2025, for accepting bribes from Qatar and Egypt while chairing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; the FBI found $500,000 in cash and 13 gold bars in his home.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Orders Spark Legal and Ethical Concerns
President Trump issued multiple executive orders: a proposed buyout for federal workers (excluding military and postal workers), a temporary freeze (later unfrozen) on federal funds appropriated by Congress, and a plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay. These actions have raised significant legal ...
Trump's Executive Orders Spark Legal and Ethical Concerns
President Trump issued multiple executive orders: a proposed buyout for federal workers (excluding military and postal workers), a temporary freeze (later unfrozen) on federal funds appropriated by Congress, and a plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay. These actions have raised significant legal ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Claims Halting of $50 Million Gaza Condom Program Lacks Evidence
The Trump administration claims it stopped a $50 million program sending condoms to Gaza for Hamas, who allegedly used them to make bombs; however, the State Department only confirms stopping $102 million in funding to a contractor for unjustified reasons, including contraception, while the recipien...
Trump Claims Halting of $50 Million Gaza Condom Program Lacks Evidence
The Trump administration claims it stopped a $50 million program sending condoms to Gaza for Hamas, who allegedly used them to make bombs; however, the State Department only confirms stopping $102 million in funding to a contractor for unjustified reasons, including contraception, while the recipien...
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56% Bias Score
ISS Spacewalk: Microorganism Research, Starliner Malfunction Delays Astronaut Return
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are conducting a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station to collect samples for research on microorganisms, repair communications hardware, and prepare a spare robotic arm component; their return is delayed until late March due to Boeing'...
ISS Spacewalk: Microorganism Research, Starliner Malfunction Delays Astronaut Return
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are conducting a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station to collect samples for research on microorganisms, repair communications hardware, and prepare a spare robotic arm component; their return is delayed until late March due to Boeing'...
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56% Bias Score
Missouri Woman Accused of Multi-State Murder Spree
Taylor Santiago, 31, is accused of murdering her ex-husband Troy Huffman in Missouri and Sophia Williams in Arkansas, after a child custody dispute allegedly motivated the killings; Nathan Green, Williams' boyfriend, survived.
Missouri Woman Accused of Multi-State Murder Spree
Taylor Santiago, 31, is accused of murdering her ex-husband Troy Huffman in Missouri and Sophia Williams in Arkansas, after a child custody dispute allegedly motivated the killings; Nathan Green, Williams' boyfriend, survived.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term Begins with Higher Approval Ratings, but Divided Public Opinion
President Trump started his second term with higher approval ratings (around 50%) than his first (38-42%), fueled by early actions including fulfilling campaign promises, issuing pardons, and targeting opponents; however, public opinion on these is divided, with support for deportations exceeding th...
Trump's Second Term Begins with Higher Approval Ratings, but Divided Public Opinion
President Trump started his second term with higher approval ratings (around 50%) than his first (38-42%), fueled by early actions including fulfilling campaign promises, issuing pardons, and targeting opponents; however, public opinion on these is divided, with support for deportations exceeding th...
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36% Bias Score