Judge Clears Way for Trump Administration to Place USAID Workers on Leave
A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to put over 2,000 USAID workers on leave, rejecting a lawsuit by employee unions claiming the administration is illegally dismantling the agency; the judge cited the unions' failure to exhaust administrative processes before filing suit.
Judge Clears Way for Trump Administration to Place USAID Workers on Leave
A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to put over 2,000 USAID workers on leave, rejecting a lawsuit by employee unions claiming the administration is illegally dismantling the agency; the judge cited the unions' failure to exhaust administrative processes before filing suit.
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40% Bias Score
Kushners Refuse to Defend Trump Against Antisemitism Claims
Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner refused his request for a public statement declaring him not antisemitic following concerns over his support for Israel after the October 2023 Hamas attacks, as revealed in Michael Wolff's new book, "All or Nothing.
Kushners Refuse to Defend Trump Against Antisemitism Claims
Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner refused his request for a public statement declaring him not antisemitic following concerns over his support for Israel after the October 2023 Hamas attacks, as revealed in Michael Wolff's new book, "All or Nothing.
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64% Bias Score
China's Short-Notice Military Drills Raise Tensions with Australia
Chinese warships conducted short-notice live-fire military exercises off the Australian coast on Friday, forcing aircraft to reroute; Australia's foreign minister raised concerns directly with her Chinese counterpart, highlighting the short warning period and resulting safety issues; the incident fo...
China's Short-Notice Military Drills Raise Tensions with Australia
Chinese warships conducted short-notice live-fire military exercises off the Australian coast on Friday, forcing aircraft to reroute; Australia's foreign minister raised concerns directly with her Chinese counterpart, highlighting the short warning period and resulting safety issues; the incident fo...
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48% Bias Score
Vox's Shifting Alliances Spark Internal Revolt
Santiago Abascal, leader of the Spanish far-right party Vox, recently met with international leaders, including Viktor Orbán and Elon Musk, despite disagreements over the Ukraine conflict. This has led to internal dissent within Vox, with regional deputies and councilors leaving the party, citing a ...
Vox's Shifting Alliances Spark Internal Revolt
Santiago Abascal, leader of the Spanish far-right party Vox, recently met with international leaders, including Viktor Orbán and Elon Musk, despite disagreements over the Ukraine conflict. This has led to internal dissent within Vox, with regional deputies and councilors leaving the party, citing a ...
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56% Bias Score
Humanoid Robot Police Officer Patrols Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China is using PM01, a new humanoid robot police officer with arms and legs, highlighting the city's advanced robotics sector and the integration of AI into public safety, with other examples including AI-powered sex dolls and robots for eldercare.
Humanoid Robot Police Officer Patrols Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China is using PM01, a new humanoid robot police officer with arms and legs, highlighting the city's advanced robotics sector and the integration of AI into public safety, with other examples including AI-powered sex dolls and robots for eldercare.
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44% Bias Score
Matar Guilty of Attempted Murder in Rushdie Stabbing
A New York jury found 27-year-old Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022, causing severe injuries including the loss of an eye; the attack is linked to Rushdie's 1988 novel, "The Satanic Verses.
Matar Guilty of Attempted Murder in Rushdie Stabbing
A New York jury found 27-year-old Hadi Matar guilty of attempted murder for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022, causing severe injuries including the loss of an eye; the attack is linked to Rushdie's 1988 novel, "The Satanic Verses.
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40% Bias Score
Cook Islands' China Deal Sparks Controversy and Diplomatic Tensions
The Cook Islands signed an economic cooperation deal with China, prompting protests and a diplomatic rift with New Zealand due to a lack of consultation and transparency; concerns focus on potential long-term economic and political consequences for the small island nation.
Cook Islands' China Deal Sparks Controversy and Diplomatic Tensions
The Cook Islands signed an economic cooperation deal with China, prompting protests and a diplomatic rift with New Zealand due to a lack of consultation and transparency; concerns focus on potential long-term economic and political consequences for the small island nation.
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20% Bias Score
Minicione Cleared of Fraud in Vatican Property Deal, Despite Prior Conviction
A London court cleared British-Italian financier Raffaele Minicione of dishonesty, fraud, and conspiracy in a £275 million property deal with the Vatican, despite a previous Vatican court conviction for embezzlement; the judge criticized Minicione's lack of good faith but upheld the property valuati...
Minicione Cleared of Fraud in Vatican Property Deal, Despite Prior Conviction
A London court cleared British-Italian financier Raffaele Minicione of dishonesty, fraud, and conspiracy in a £275 million property deal with the Vatican, despite a previous Vatican court conviction for embezzlement; the judge criticized Minicione's lack of good faith but upheld the property valuati...
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40% Bias Score
Pentagon Announces Layoffs of 5-8% of Civilian Workforce
The Pentagon will lay off 5-8% of its civilian workforce, starting next week with 5,400 probationary employees, followed by a hiring freeze to realign with President Trump's priorities and increase efficiency, potentially impacting 35,000-60,000 employees.
Pentagon Announces Layoffs of 5-8% of Civilian Workforce
The Pentagon will lay off 5-8% of its civilian workforce, starting next week with 5,400 probationary employees, followed by a hiring freeze to realign with President Trump's priorities and increase efficiency, potentially impacting 35,000-60,000 employees.
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52% Bias Score
EU Pressures Spain to Boost Defense Spending
Spain's low defense spending (1.29% of GDP) is causing concern in Brussels and NATO, leading to pressure for increased investment and potential fiscal rule changes. The Spanish government prefers joint EU funding, while the EU favors national increases.
EU Pressures Spain to Boost Defense Spending
Spain's low defense spending (1.29% of GDP) is causing concern in Brussels and NATO, leading to pressure for increased investment and potential fiscal rule changes. The Spanish government prefers joint EU funding, while the EU favors national increases.
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60% Bias Score
Tempe Train Disaster: Survivor's 112 Call Reveals Burning Train, Injuries
A 19-year-old student's emergency call following the Tempe train derailment reveals a burning train and widespread injuries, highlighting the immediate chaos and challenges faced by survivors in the aftermath.
Tempe Train Disaster: Survivor's 112 Call Reveals Burning Train, Injuries
A 19-year-old student's emergency call following the Tempe train derailment reveals a burning train and widespread injuries, highlighting the immediate chaos and challenges faced by survivors in the aftermath.
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20% Bias Score
Lithuania Boosts Defense Spending Amidst Concerns of Russian Aggression
Facing potential Russian aggression after a possible peace deal with Ukraine and a potential US troop withdrawal, Lithuania is increasing its defense spending to 6 percent of its GDP, investing 10 billion euros in Ukraine's defense, and urging increased European military preparedness.
Lithuania Boosts Defense Spending Amidst Concerns of Russian Aggression
Facing potential Russian aggression after a possible peace deal with Ukraine and a potential US troop withdrawal, Lithuania is increasing its defense spending to 6 percent of its GDP, investing 10 billion euros in Ukraine's defense, and urging increased European military preparedness.
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44% Bias Score