December 2024
January 2025
NI Water Strike: 300+ Employees to Walk Out Over Unpaid Pay Increase
Over 300 NI Water employees will strike on December 17th, 2023, due to a pay dispute, potentially causing devastating disruptions to water services across Northern Ireland, impacting consumers in areas such as Derrygonnelly, Dungiven, Killeter, and Cookstown, as seen in the 2015 strike.
NI Water Strike: 300+ Employees to Walk Out Over Unpaid Pay Increase
Over 300 NI Water employees will strike on December 17th, 2023, due to a pay dispute, potentially causing devastating disruptions to water services across Northern Ireland, impacting consumers in areas such as Derrygonnelly, Dungiven, Killeter, and Cookstown, as seen in the 2015 strike.
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40% Bias Score
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026
The Scottish government will scrap the two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children by April 2026, costing an estimated £110m-£150m, facing opposition criticism and requiring UK government data.
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026
The Scottish government will scrap the two-child benefit cap affecting 15,000 children by April 2026, costing an estimated £110m-£150m, facing opposition criticism and requiring UK government data.
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40% Bias Score
T&T Grocery Chain Expands to US
T&T, Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, opens its first US store in Bellevue, Washington on Thursday, marking a strategic expansion driven by strong Canadian growth and increasing demand for diverse culinary experiences in North America.
T&T Grocery Chain Expands to US
T&T, Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, opens its first US store in Bellevue, Washington on Thursday, marking a strategic expansion driven by strong Canadian growth and increasing demand for diverse culinary experiences in North America.
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44% Bias Score
Georgian Opposition Boycotts Debate After Police Raids
Following police raids on opposition offices, two former Georgian ministers refused to participate in a televised debate, escalating tensions amid ongoing protests against the government's suspension of EU accession talks; over 300 people have been arrested.
Georgian Opposition Boycotts Debate After Police Raids
Following police raids on opposition offices, two former Georgian ministers refused to participate in a televised debate, escalating tensions amid ongoing protests against the government's suspension of EU accession talks; over 300 people have been arrested.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Jailed Navarro as Trade Advisor
Donald Trump appointed Peter Navarro, recently jailed for contempt of Congress, as Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, focusing on tariffs and trade deal renegotiation, continuing his unconventional approach to appointments.
Trump Appoints Jailed Navarro as Trade Advisor
Donald Trump appointed Peter Navarro, recently jailed for contempt of Congress, as Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, focusing on tariffs and trade deal renegotiation, continuing his unconventional approach to appointments.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Warrington as White House Counsel, Shifts McGinley to New Efficiency Department
Donald Trump appointed David Warrington as White House counsel, replacing Bill McGinley who will head the new Department of Government Efficiency, following an apparent power struggle within Trump's inner circle and an attempt to remove top advisor Boris Epshteyn.
Trump Appoints Warrington as White House Counsel, Shifts McGinley to New Efficiency Department
Donald Trump appointed David Warrington as White House counsel, replacing Bill McGinley who will head the new Department of Government Efficiency, following an apparent power struggle within Trump's inner circle and an attempt to remove top advisor Boris Epshteyn.
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32% Bias Score
Blackpool Overtakes Glasgow for Lowest Male Life Expectancy
Blackpool has replaced Glasgow as the area with the lowest male life expectancy in Britain (73.1 years vs 73.6 years), while Glasgow retains the lowest female life expectancy (78.3 years), based on 2021-2023 birth data from the ONS; six of the ten lowest areas for men are still in Scotland.
Blackpool Overtakes Glasgow for Lowest Male Life Expectancy
Blackpool has replaced Glasgow as the area with the lowest male life expectancy in Britain (73.1 years vs 73.6 years), while Glasgow retains the lowest female life expectancy (78.3 years), based on 2021-2023 birth data from the ONS; six of the ten lowest areas for men are still in Scotland.
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32% Bias Score
Frankfurt Official Faces €700,000 Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Office Lease
Frankfurt's Education and Construction Department head, Michaela Weber, faces a €700,000 lawsuit from a landlord after she signed an office lease without city council approval; the incident has sparked criticism and calls for her resignation.
Frankfurt Official Faces €700,000 Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Office Lease
Frankfurt's Education and Construction Department head, Michaela Weber, faces a €700,000 lawsuit from a landlord after she signed an office lease without city council approval; the incident has sparked criticism and calls for her resignation.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Creates Ministry of National Unity to Encourage Return of Citizens
Ukraine established a new Ministry of National Unity on December 3, 2024, headed by Oleksiy Chernyshov, to facilitate the return of an estimated 7.7 million Ukrainian citizens currently residing abroad, primarily in the EU, due to the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine Creates Ministry of National Unity to Encourage Return of Citizens
Ukraine established a new Ministry of National Unity on December 3, 2024, headed by Oleksiy Chernyshov, to facilitate the return of an estimated 7.7 million Ukrainian citizens currently residing abroad, primarily in the EU, due to the ongoing conflict.
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36% Bias Score
Disney+ Sued Over "Say Nothing" Depiction of Jean McConville Murder
Marian Price is suing Disney+ for its portrayal of her as Jean McConville's killer in the new series "Say Nothing," claiming the depiction is baseless and defamatory, prompting a legal battle over historical accuracy in streaming dramas.
Disney+ Sued Over "Say Nothing" Depiction of Jean McConville Murder
Marian Price is suing Disney+ for its portrayal of her as Jean McConville's killer in the new series "Say Nothing," claiming the depiction is baseless and defamatory, prompting a legal battle over historical accuracy in streaming dramas.
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40% Bias Score
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Lifting 15,000 Children Out of Poverty
The Scottish government will end the UK's two-child benefit cap in 2026, aiming to lift 15,000 children out of poverty; this requires data cooperation with the UK government and will cost an estimated £1.7 billion.
Scotland to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Lifting 15,000 Children Out of Poverty
The Scottish government will end the UK's two-child benefit cap in 2026, aiming to lift 15,000 children out of poverty; this requires data cooperation with the UK government and will cost an estimated £1.7 billion.
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52% Bias Score
RTVE's €60 Million Deficit and Controversial Board Salaries
RTVE, Spain's public broadcaster, faces a €47 million deficit, projected to reach €60 million by year's end, exceeding the legal limit. The new president seeks increased funding while implementing cost cuts, but the 15-member board's €125,000 annual salaries raise concerns.
RTVE's €60 Million Deficit and Controversial Board Salaries
RTVE, Spain's public broadcaster, faces a €47 million deficit, projected to reach €60 million by year's end, exceeding the legal limit. The new president seeks increased funding while implementing cost cuts, but the 15-member board's €125,000 annual salaries raise concerns.
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52% Bias Score