Idaho Lawsuit Challenges Book Restrictions as Censorship
A new Idaho law requires libraries to restrict access to books deemed "harmful to minors," prompting lawsuits from publishers like Penguin Random House and the Donnelly Library, alleging First Amendment violations due to the law's vagueness and potential for censorship; similar laws are being challe...
Idaho Lawsuit Challenges Book Restrictions as Censorship
A new Idaho law requires libraries to restrict access to books deemed "harmful to minors," prompting lawsuits from publishers like Penguin Random House and the Donnelly Library, alleging First Amendment violations due to the law's vagueness and potential for censorship; similar laws are being challe...
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48% Bias Score
NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Lowest Staffing in Decades
Facing its lowest staffing in decades, the National Weather Service (NWS) is facing potential 5-10% staff cuts following a federal buyout program, raising concerns about the agency's ability to provide timely and accurate weather forecasts, especially during hurricane season; meanwhile, a representa...
NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Lowest Staffing in Decades
Facing its lowest staffing in decades, the National Weather Service (NWS) is facing potential 5-10% staff cuts following a federal buyout program, raising concerns about the agency's ability to provide timely and accurate weather forecasts, especially during hurricane season; meanwhile, a representa...
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56% Bias Score
Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Reviving Hopes for Commercial Supersonic Flight
Boom Supersonic's XB-1, a non-military plane, broke the sound barrier, marking a step toward the company's goal of commercial supersonic passenger flights by 2029; however, past attempts, like Concorde, faced challenges with fuel efficiency, noise (sonic booms), and cost.
Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Reviving Hopes for Commercial Supersonic Flight
Boom Supersonic's XB-1, a non-military plane, broke the sound barrier, marking a step toward the company's goal of commercial supersonic passenger flights by 2029; however, past attempts, like Concorde, faced challenges with fuel efficiency, noise (sonic booms), and cost.
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44% Bias Score
Ecuador closes borders amid election security concerns
Ecuador's armed forces will close land borders from February 8-10 due to President Daniel Noboa's concerns of destabilization attempts by armed groups, while the CNE rejects accusations of potential electoral fraud, emphasizing the security measures implemented for Sunday's presidential elections.
Ecuador closes borders amid election security concerns
Ecuador's armed forces will close land borders from February 8-10 due to President Daniel Noboa's concerns of destabilization attempts by armed groups, while the CNE rejects accusations of potential electoral fraud, emphasizing the security measures implemented for Sunday's presidential elections.
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32% Bias Score
CIA Offers Severance Package to Entire Workforce Amidst Trump Administration Restructuring
On Tuesday, the CIA became the first major national security agency to offer a severance package to its entire workforce, allowing employees to leave with eight months of salary and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to reduce the federal government.
CIA Offers Severance Package to Entire Workforce Amidst Trump Administration Restructuring
On Tuesday, the CIA became the first major national security agency to offer a severance package to its entire workforce, allowing employees to leave with eight months of salary and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to reduce the federal government.
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48% Bias Score
Bennu Asteroid Impact: Modeling Global Consequences and Ecosystem Response
A new study published in Science Advances models the effects of a Bennu-sized asteroid impacting Earth, predicting a multi-year global winter, significant ecosystem disruption, and potential long-term implications for human populations and food security, with a 1 in 2,700 chance of such an impact oc...
Bennu Asteroid Impact: Modeling Global Consequences and Ecosystem Response
A new study published in Science Advances models the effects of a Bennu-sized asteroid impacting Earth, predicting a multi-year global winter, significant ecosystem disruption, and potential long-term implications for human populations and food security, with a 1 in 2,700 chance of such an impact oc...
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
A US federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents, citing a 250-year legal tradition and Supreme Court precedent. The Trump administration is expected to appeal, and the ruling temporarily halts a policy that, according to...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
A US federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents, citing a 250-year legal tradition and Supreme Court precedent. The Trump administration is expected to appeal, and the ruling temporarily halts a policy that, according to...
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Black Sabbath's Final Reunion Concert Announced
Ozzy Osbourne announced that original Black Sabbath members will reunite for a final concert at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5th, 2024, with proceeds benefiting charities, marking their first performance together in two decades.
Black Sabbath's Final Reunion Concert Announced
Ozzy Osbourne announced that original Black Sabbath members will reunite for a final concert at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5th, 2024, with proceeds benefiting charities, marking their first performance together in two decades.
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White House Cancels \$8 Million in Politico Subscriptions Based on False Conspiracy Theory
The White House canceled \$8.2 million in federal subscriptions to Politico after a false social media claim that the news outlet received millions in USAID funding, despite the payments reflecting all federal agency subscriptions to Politico Pro, not a grant or subsidy.
White House Cancels \$8 Million in Politico Subscriptions Based on False Conspiracy Theory
The White House canceled \$8.2 million in federal subscriptions to Politico after a false social media claim that the news outlet received millions in USAID funding, despite the payments reflecting all federal agency subscriptions to Politico Pro, not a grant or subsidy.
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48% Bias Score
Iran Urges OPEC Unity Against Potential US Oil Sanctions
Iranian President Pezeshkian urged OPEC unity against potential US sanctions aiming to halt Iran's 1.5 million bpd oil exports, impacting global energy markets; Iran's oil minister warned that unilateral sanctions destabilize energy markets.
Iran Urges OPEC Unity Against Potential US Oil Sanctions
Iranian President Pezeshkian urged OPEC unity against potential US sanctions aiming to halt Iran's 1.5 million bpd oil exports, impacting global energy markets; Iran's oil minister warned that unilateral sanctions destabilize energy markets.
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44% Bias Score
End of Import Exemption to Hike Prices for Shein and Temu Shoppers
The U.S. is eliminating a decades-old import exemption that allowed packages worth less than \$800 to enter the country tariff-free, resulting in higher prices for consumers who shop on sites like Shein and Temu. This decision has led to a temporary halt in the acceptance of international packages f...
End of Import Exemption to Hike Prices for Shein and Temu Shoppers
The U.S. is eliminating a decades-old import exemption that allowed packages worth less than \$800 to enter the country tariff-free, resulting in higher prices for consumers who shop on sites like Shein and Temu. This decision has led to a temporary halt in the acceptance of international packages f...
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40% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from WHO Raises Funding Concerns
Following US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024, which saw the US contribute €920.9 million, the largest amount globally, concerns over future funding arose, prompting a "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign to make up for the shortfall.
US Withdrawal from WHO Raises Funding Concerns
Following US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2024, which saw the US contribute €920.9 million, the largest amount globally, concerns over future funding arose, prompting a "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign to make up for the shortfall.
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40% Bias Score