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Madrid Police Rescue Woman, Officer Awarded for Valor in Domestic Violence Case
On August 21, 2023, Madrid police officers rescued a woman from a knife-wielding attacker in Moncloa-Aravaca, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator and an award for one of the responding officers.
Madrid Police Rescue Woman, Officer Awarded for Valor in Domestic Violence Case
On August 21, 2023, Madrid police officers rescued a woman from a knife-wielding attacker in Moncloa-Aravaca, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator and an award for one of the responding officers.
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28% Bias Score
Stephen A. Smith in Negotiations for Record-Breaking $120 Million ESPN Deal
Stephen A. Smith is negotiating a six-year, $120 million contract with ESPN, making him potentially the highest-paid on-air personality without a licensing deal, exceeding his current $12 million annual salary; the deal includes contributions from Disney and ESPN BET.
Stephen A. Smith in Negotiations for Record-Breaking $120 Million ESPN Deal
Stephen A. Smith is negotiating a six-year, $120 million contract with ESPN, making him potentially the highest-paid on-air personality without a licensing deal, exceeding his current $12 million annual salary; the deal includes contributions from Disney and ESPN BET.
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44% Bias Score
Sluggish Australian Economic Growth Driven by Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the September quarter, with annual growth at 0.8 percent—the worst since the 1990-91 recession outside of COVID-19. Government spending, including energy subsidies, significantly boosted overall growth, while household spending remain...
Sluggish Australian Economic Growth Driven by Government Spending
Australia's economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the September quarter, with annual growth at 0.8 percent—the worst since the 1990-91 recession outside of COVID-19. Government spending, including energy subsidies, significantly boosted overall growth, while household spending remain...
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48% Bias Score
Senate Republicans Plan 30-Day Legislative Blitz
President-elect Donald Trump addressed Senate Republicans on Tuesday, outlining a potential first-30-days agenda that includes tax cuts, border security, and deportations, while facing potential resistance to some cabinet nominees.
Senate Republicans Plan 30-Day Legislative Blitz
President-elect Donald Trump addressed Senate Republicans on Tuesday, outlining a potential first-30-days agenda that includes tax cuts, border security, and deportations, while facing potential resistance to some cabinet nominees.
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48% Bias Score
Sheriff Chronister Withdraws from DEA Administrator Nomination
Chad Chronister, Hillsborough County Sheriff, withdrew his nomination for DEA Administrator on Tuesday, three days after President-elect Trump announced it, citing his commitment to ongoing county initiatives and facing criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sheriff Chronister Withdraws from DEA Administrator Nomination
Chad Chronister, Hillsborough County Sheriff, withdrew his nomination for DEA Administrator on Tuesday, three days after President-elect Trump announced it, citing his commitment to ongoing county initiatives and facing criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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36% Bias Score
NC Supreme Court Race: Machine Recount Confirms Riggs' Lead, Hand Recount Ordered
In the North Carolina Supreme Court race, a machine recount confirmed Democrat Allison Riggs's 734-vote lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin, prompting a partial hand recount of 3% of voting sites to begin Wednesday or Thursday. Griffin is also protesting over 60,000 ballots.
NC Supreme Court Race: Machine Recount Confirms Riggs' Lead, Hand Recount Ordered
In the North Carolina Supreme Court race, a machine recount confirmed Democrat Allison Riggs's 734-vote lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin, prompting a partial hand recount of 3% of voting sites to begin Wednesday or Thursday. Griffin is also protesting over 60,000 ballots.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Appoints 22 Scientific Advisors to Integrate Evidence into Policy
Spain's government appointed 22 scientific advisors across its ministries for the first time since the transition to democracy, aiming to integrate scientific evidence into policy decisions, with advisors selected from over 1600 applicants.
Spain Appoints 22 Scientific Advisors to Integrate Evidence into Policy
Spain's government appointed 22 scientific advisors across its ministries for the first time since the transition to democracy, aiming to integrate scientific evidence into policy decisions, with advisors selected from over 1600 applicants.
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40% Bias Score
Kevin Spacey Visits Israel Amidst Past Sexual Assault Allegations
American actor Kevin Spacey visited Israel on Friday, visiting Gaza border communities impacted by the October 7 massacre, meeting lone soldiers, and giving a masterclass in Tel Aviv; however, his visit generated controversy due to past sexual assault accusations.
Kevin Spacey Visits Israel Amidst Past Sexual Assault Allegations
American actor Kevin Spacey visited Israel on Friday, visiting Gaza border communities impacted by the October 7 massacre, meeting lone soldiers, and giving a masterclass in Tel Aviv; however, his visit generated controversy due to past sexual assault accusations.
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44% Bias Score
BOK Stabilizes South Korean Markets After Martial Law Overthrow
Following President Yoon Suk Yeol's overturned martial law declaration, the Bank of Korea injected liquidity, prepared special loans, and coordinated with the financial regulator to allocate ₩10 trillion ($7.07 billion) to a stock market stabilization fund, mitigating the immediate economic impact.
BOK Stabilizes South Korean Markets After Martial Law Overthrow
Following President Yoon Suk Yeol's overturned martial law declaration, the Bank of Korea injected liquidity, prepared special loans, and coordinated with the financial regulator to allocate ₩10 trillion ($7.07 billion) to a stock market stabilization fund, mitigating the immediate economic impact.
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32% Bias Score
Cook County Launches $1 Million Doula Program to Combat Maternal Health Disparities
Cook County launched a $1 million program to fund doulas for 1,000 pregnant patients, addressing higher maternal mortality and preterm birth rates among Black women (15.2% vs. the state average of 10.8%), with the program starting early next year and including doulas with Spanish and Mandarin langua...
Cook County Launches $1 Million Doula Program to Combat Maternal Health Disparities
Cook County launched a $1 million program to fund doulas for 1,000 pregnant patients, addressing higher maternal mortality and preterm birth rates among Black women (15.2% vs. the state average of 10.8%), with the program starting early next year and including doulas with Spanish and Mandarin langua...
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44% Bias Score
Enron "Relaunch" Stirs Outrage, Highlights Lasting Impact of 2001 Collapse
On the 23rd anniversary of Enron's bankruptcy, a relaunched Enron announced its return, sparking outrage among former employees who lost pensions and jobs in the 2001 collapse; however, evidence suggests this is a parody, causing a mixed reaction.
Enron "Relaunch" Stirs Outrage, Highlights Lasting Impact of 2001 Collapse
On the 23rd anniversary of Enron's bankruptcy, a relaunched Enron announced its return, sparking outrage among former employees who lost pensions and jobs in the 2001 collapse; however, evidence suggests this is a parody, causing a mixed reaction.
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40% Bias Score
Vermont Court Rules on Liability in Child Vaccination Case, Not Parental Consent
The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that officials involved in the mistaken COVID-19 vaccination of a 6-year-old are shielded from state lawsuits under the PREP Act, but this does not grant schools the authority to vaccinate children without parental consent.
Vermont Court Rules on Liability in Child Vaccination Case, Not Parental Consent
The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that officials involved in the mistaken COVID-19 vaccination of a 6-year-old are shielded from state lawsuits under the PREP Act, but this does not grant schools the authority to vaccinate children without parental consent.
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36% Bias Score