Trump Nominee Alters Stance on PRO Act to Secure Senate Confirmation
President Trump's Labor secretary nominee, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, testified before the Senate HELP committee on Wednesday, stating she no longer supports the part of the PRO Act that would overturn Right-to-Work laws, a crucial shift to secure Republican support for her confirmation.
Trump Nominee Alters Stance on PRO Act to Secure Senate Confirmation
President Trump's Labor secretary nominee, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, testified before the Senate HELP committee on Wednesday, stating she no longer supports the part of the PRO Act that would overturn Right-to-Work laws, a crucial shift to secure Republican support for her confirmation.
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56% Bias Score
South Africa Postpones Budget Amidst Coalition Dispute
South Africa's annual budget presentation was canceled due to a coalition government dispute, the first such instance since the end of apartheid, creating uncertainty amidst U.S. aid cuts and economic challenges.
South Africa Postpones Budget Amidst Coalition Dispute
South Africa's annual budget presentation was canceled due to a coalition government dispute, the first such instance since the end of apartheid, creating uncertainty amidst U.S. aid cuts and economic challenges.
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56% Bias Score
France Faces Widespread Air Pollution from Winter Combustion
Several French departments are experiencing an increase in fine particulate matter pollution due to winter combustion, leading to restrictions on wood burning and speed limits, and triggering information-recommendation and alert levels depending on the severity of the pollution.
France Faces Widespread Air Pollution from Winter Combustion
Several French departments are experiencing an increase in fine particulate matter pollution due to winter combustion, leading to restrictions on wood burning and speed limits, and triggering information-recommendation and alert levels depending on the severity of the pollution.
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16% Bias Score
2025 HELOC Costs: $80,000 Loan Payment Analysis
In 2025, an $80,000 HELOC costs $982.92 monthly (10-year, 8.29% interest) or $777.98 (15-year, 8.29%), but these figures fluctuate with the Federal Reserve's interest rate adjustments and may decrease to $912.05 and $700.85 respectively if rates fall to 6.59%.
2025 HELOC Costs: $80,000 Loan Payment Analysis
In 2025, an $80,000 HELOC costs $982.92 monthly (10-year, 8.29% interest) or $777.98 (15-year, 8.29%), but these figures fluctuate with the Federal Reserve's interest rate adjustments and may decrease to $912.05 and $700.85 respectively if rates fall to 6.59%.
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40% Bias Score
Sánchez Skips Madrid Assembly Hearing; Committee Recesses Pending Council of State Ruling
The Madrid Assembly committee investigating the relationship between Complutense University and Begoña Gómez will hold its final session today, but Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not attend due to lack of legal obligation, leading to a recess until the Council of State rules on his mandatory pres...
Sánchez Skips Madrid Assembly Hearing; Committee Recesses Pending Council of State Ruling
The Madrid Assembly committee investigating the relationship between Complutense University and Begoña Gómez will hold its final session today, but Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not attend due to lack of legal obligation, leading to a recess until the Council of State rules on his mandatory pres...
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60% Bias Score
Melbourne Grammar student dies after rowing practice
17-year-old Melbourne Grammar School student Edward Millear died after a medical episode during rowing practice on Tuesday; the school is providing support to students and staff and has cancelled sports.
Melbourne Grammar student dies after rowing practice
17-year-old Melbourne Grammar School student Edward Millear died after a medical episode during rowing practice on Tuesday; the school is providing support to students and staff and has cancelled sports.
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24% Bias Score
California Insurance Commissioner Accused of Industry Cozying Amid Wildfire Fallout
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara faces accusations of being too close to the insurance industry after rejecting a rate hike request and facing criticism for handling recent wildfires' aftermath, which caused approximately $45 billion in insured losses; critics cite policy cancellations...
California Insurance Commissioner Accused of Industry Cozying Amid Wildfire Fallout
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara faces accusations of being too close to the insurance industry after rejecting a rate hike request and facing criticism for handling recent wildfires' aftermath, which caused approximately $45 billion in insured losses; critics cite policy cancellations...
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56% Bias Score
NI School Uniform Bill Mandates Pricing Transparency
Northern Ireland's new School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill, introduced by Education Minister Paul Givan, will legally oblige schools to justify uniform pricing to parents following a consultation with over 7,500 responses, mostly favoring affordability, and will require schools to consu...
NI School Uniform Bill Mandates Pricing Transparency
Northern Ireland's new School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill, introduced by Education Minister Paul Givan, will legally oblige schools to justify uniform pricing to parents following a consultation with over 7,500 responses, mostly favoring affordability, and will require schools to consu...
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36% Bias Score
Preserving a Collection Legacy: A Four-Step Plan
Collectors need to create a detailed inventory with valuations, protect the collection with insurance and care instructions, and plan for transfer of ownership, either to family, institutions, or through a strategic sale.
Preserving a Collection Legacy: A Four-Step Plan
Collectors need to create a detailed inventory with valuations, protect the collection with insurance and care instructions, and plan for transfer of ownership, either to family, institutions, or through a strategic sale.
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36% Bias Score
Woolworths Announces Restructuring, Leading to Job Losses
Woolworths, Australia's largest supermarket chain, is undertaking a major restructuring, resulting in unspecified but 'not significant' redundancies among its 10,000 office-based staff to improve efficiency and customer focus, following a new mandate requiring at least three days a week in-office wo...
Woolworths Announces Restructuring, Leading to Job Losses
Woolworths, Australia's largest supermarket chain, is undertaking a major restructuring, resulting in unspecified but 'not significant' redundancies among its 10,000 office-based staff to improve efficiency and customer focus, following a new mandate requiring at least three days a week in-office wo...
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40% Bias Score
Van de Zandschulp and Griekspoor Advance at Qatar Open
Dutch tennis players Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor won their first-round matches at the Qatar Open on January 10, 2025, securing advancement to the second round against higher-ranked opponents, marking crucial steps in their seasons after recent setbacks.
Van de Zandschulp and Griekspoor Advance at Qatar Open
Dutch tennis players Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor won their first-round matches at the Qatar Open on January 10, 2025, securing advancement to the second round against higher-ranked opponents, marking crucial steps in their seasons after recent setbacks.
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16% Bias Score
Victoria Park Council Opposes WA Labor's Burswood Park Motorsports Precinct
WA Labor's \$217 million plan to build a motorsports precinct at Burswood Park faces opposition from the Victoria Park council due to environmental concerns and lack of community consultation, with over 2000 residents signing a petition against the plan.
Victoria Park Council Opposes WA Labor's Burswood Park Motorsports Precinct
WA Labor's \$217 million plan to build a motorsports precinct at Burswood Park faces opposition from the Victoria Park council due to environmental concerns and lack of community consultation, with over 2000 residents signing a petition against the plan.
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56% Bias Score