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
AI Hallucinations Derail Expert Testimony in Deepfake Lawsuit
A Minnesota lawsuit challenging a ban on AI-generated election deepfakes saw expert witness testimony dismissed after it was revealed that the AI used to create the filing hallucinated multiple citations, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on AI in legal settings.
AI Hallucinations Derail Expert Testimony in Deepfake Lawsuit
A Minnesota lawsuit challenging a ban on AI-generated election deepfakes saw expert witness testimony dismissed after it was revealed that the AI used to create the filing hallucinated multiple citations, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on AI in legal settings.
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52% Bias Score
ECB Cuts Key Interest Rate to 2.75 Percent Amid Eurozone Slowdown
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key interest rate to 2.75 percent on Thursday, impacting banks and savers; this follows a June interest rate increase and reflects concerns about the Eurozone's economic slowdown and uncertainty around US trade policy.
ECB Cuts Key Interest Rate to 2.75 Percent Amid Eurozone Slowdown
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key interest rate to 2.75 percent on Thursday, impacting banks and savers; this follows a June interest rate increase and reflects concerns about the Eurozone's economic slowdown and uncertainty around US trade policy.
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32% Bias Score
Russian Forces Repel Ukrainian Offensive in Dnieper Region
Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian offensive near Mala Tokmachka and Antonivka on January 29th, eliminating up to 50 Ukrainian soldiers and four vehicles, while also neutralizing 165 Ukrainian drones. The engagement involved the use of FPV drones by the Russian military.
Russian Forces Repel Ukrainian Offensive in Dnieper Region
Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian offensive near Mala Tokmachka and Antonivka on January 29th, eliminating up to 50 Ukrainian soldiers and four vehicles, while also neutralizing 165 Ukrainian drones. The engagement involved the use of FPV drones by the Russian military.
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52% Bias Score
Trump to Utilize Guantanamo Bay for Mass Deportations
US President Donald Trump announced on January 29th, 2024, an executive order to establish a Guantanamo Bay facility for 30,000 undocumented immigrants and criminals facing deportation, utilizing military aircraft for transport, a policy sharply contrasting with previous administrations.
Trump to Utilize Guantanamo Bay for Mass Deportations
US President Donald Trump announced on January 29th, 2024, an executive order to establish a Guantanamo Bay facility for 30,000 undocumented immigrants and criminals facing deportation, utilizing military aircraft for transport, a policy sharply contrasting with previous administrations.
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48% Bias Score
\"Fed Defies Trump, Holds Interest Rates Amid Rising Inflation and Trade War Fears\"\
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.5 percent in December 2023, rejecting President Trump's demand for a cut amid rising inflation (2.9 percent) and concerns about trade conflicts exacerbating price increases.
\"Fed Defies Trump, Holds Interest Rates Amid Rising Inflation and Trade War Fears\"\
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.5 percent in December 2023, rejecting President Trump's demand for a cut amid rising inflation (2.9 percent) and concerns about trade conflicts exacerbating price increases.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Reverses Federal Spending Freeze After Widespread Backlash
President Trump's Office of Management and Budget issued a memo freezing federal spending on loans and grants, causing widespread alarm before being rescinded two days later due to legal challenges and widespread criticism; the event highlighted the vulnerability of organizations relying on federal ...
Trump Administration Reverses Federal Spending Freeze After Widespread Backlash
President Trump's Office of Management and Budget issued a memo freezing federal spending on loans and grants, causing widespread alarm before being rescinded two days later due to legal challenges and widespread criticism; the event highlighted the vulnerability of organizations relying on federal ...
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40% Bias Score
Former Senator Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption
Former US Senator Bob Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence for bribery and corruption after being found guilty of 16 felony counts, including acting as an agent of a foreign government, accepting bribes from three businessmen and the Egyptian government in exchange for political favors.
Former Senator Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption
Former US Senator Bob Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence for bribery and corruption after being found guilty of 16 felony counts, including acting as an agent of a foreign government, accepting bribes from three businessmen and the Egyptian government in exchange for political favors.
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40% Bias Score
DHS Revokes TPS for 600,000 Venezuelan Migrants
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem canceled a Biden-era extension of deportation protections for approximately 600,000 Venezuelan migrants, reversing a decision by former Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to grant them Temporary Protected Status for 18 more months, citing the previous administration...
DHS Revokes TPS for 600,000 Venezuelan Migrants
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem canceled a Biden-era extension of deportation protections for approximately 600,000 Venezuelan migrants, reversing a decision by former Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to grant them Temporary Protected Status for 18 more months, citing the previous administration...
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68% Bias Score
Moscow Region Tackles "Rubber Apartments" to Ensure Fair Utility Costs
A pilot program in Reutov, Moscow Oblast, addresses the issue of "rubber apartments," where unregistered residents lead to inflated utility bills paid by neighbors; initial findings reveal 2,600 property owners with over 7,500 unregistered residents.
Moscow Region Tackles "Rubber Apartments" to Ensure Fair Utility Costs
A pilot program in Reutov, Moscow Oblast, addresses the issue of "rubber apartments," where unregistered residents lead to inflated utility bills paid by neighbors; initial findings reveal 2,600 property owners with over 7,500 unregistered residents.
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48% Bias Score
Climate Activists' Appeal Hearing Met with Mass Protest in London
Hundreds of protesters, including celebrities, blocked a London road during the appeal hearing of 16 jailed Just Stop Oil activists, condemning their combined 41-year sentence as an attack on democracy and the rule of law.
Climate Activists' Appeal Hearing Met with Mass Protest in London
Hundreds of protesters, including celebrities, blocked a London road during the appeal hearing of 16 jailed Just Stop Oil activists, condemning their combined 41-year sentence as an attack on democracy and the rule of law.
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52% Bias Score
Fed Rate Decision Impacts Bitcoin Price Volatility Amidst Trump's Criticism
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices initially plummeted near $100,000 due to financial crisis fears, before recovering to over $105,000 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. President Trump's criticism of the Fed and calls for lower rates significantly impacted investor sentiment and p...
Fed Rate Decision Impacts Bitcoin Price Volatility Amidst Trump's Criticism
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices initially plummeted near $100,000 due to financial crisis fears, before recovering to over $105,000 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. President Trump's criticism of the Fed and calls for lower rates significantly impacted investor sentiment and p...
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52% Bias Score