December 2024
January 2025
Starmer Pledges 13,000 More Police Officers in Crime Crackdown
Keir Starmer pledged 13,000 additional police officers and a named officer for every neighborhood in England and Wales by 2029, funded by £100 million, aiming to combat rising crime and antisocial behavior, with support from major retailers.
Starmer Pledges 13,000 More Police Officers in Crime Crackdown
Keir Starmer pledged 13,000 additional police officers and a named officer for every neighborhood in England and Wales by 2029, funded by £100 million, aiming to combat rising crime and antisocial behavior, with support from major retailers.
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44% Bias Score
Labour MPs Face Backlash Over Inheritance Tax on Farms
329 Labour MPs voted against a motion to scrap a new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million, despite representing constituencies with thousands of farms, sparking anger among rural voters and concerns about the future of family farms.
Labour MPs Face Backlash Over Inheritance Tax on Farms
329 Labour MPs voted against a motion to scrap a new inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million, despite representing constituencies with thousands of farms, sparking anger among rural voters and concerns about the future of family farms.
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64% Bias Score
Matt Wright's Pilot's License Revoked After Fatal Helicopter Crash
Following the fatal 2022 helicopter crash that killed his Netflix co-star, Chris Wilson, Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright had his pilot's license and his company's air operator's certificate revoked by CASA; he has appealed, but faces a three-year wait to reapply if unsuccessful, and also faces tri...
Matt Wright's Pilot's License Revoked After Fatal Helicopter Crash
Following the fatal 2022 helicopter crash that killed his Netflix co-star, Chris Wilson, Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright had his pilot's license and his company's air operator's certificate revoked by CASA; he has appealed, but faces a three-year wait to reapply if unsuccessful, and also faces tri...
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48% Bias Score
Scottish Budget 2024-25: Shortfall in Revenue and Unresolved Tax Disparities
Scotland's 2024-25 budget, presented by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, includes an £800 million increase in devolved benefits to nearly £7 billion, but fails to address the cross-border tax gap, leaving higher earners paying more than in England while lower earners gain only 50p weekly; projected ...
Scottish Budget 2024-25: Shortfall in Revenue and Unresolved Tax Disparities
Scotland's 2024-25 budget, presented by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, includes an £800 million increase in devolved benefits to nearly £7 billion, but fails to address the cross-border tax gap, leaving higher earners paying more than in England while lower earners gain only 50p weekly; projected ...
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76% Bias Score
Illinois Mayor Loses Re-election Bid Amidst Financial Scandal
Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard lost her bid for re-election on Tuesday night after an intense caucus meeting where she was seen yelling and subsequently filing a lawsuit; the incident follows a string of controversies surrounding her spending habits and financial mismanagement of the town's funds.
Illinois Mayor Loses Re-election Bid Amidst Financial Scandal
Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard lost her bid for re-election on Tuesday night after an intense caucus meeting where she was seen yelling and subsequently filing a lawsuit; the incident follows a string of controversies surrounding her spending habits and financial mismanagement of the town's funds.
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56% Bias Score
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amid Concerns Over Court Backlogs
The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for mentally competent adults with under six months to live, requiring two doctors' approvals and a High Court judge's sign-off; however, concerns exist regarding potential court backlogs and a suggestion to limi...
UK Parliament Passes Assisted Dying Bill Amid Concerns Over Court Backlogs
The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for mentally competent adults with under six months to live, requiring two doctors' approvals and a High Court judge's sign-off; however, concerns exist regarding potential court backlogs and a suggestion to limi...
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52% Bias Score
Scottish Budget 2024: Higher Taxes for Thousands, Increased Benefits Spending
The 2024 Scottish Budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, impacting tens of thousands of taxpayers, while increasing benefits spending by £800 million and potentially allowing for unlimited council tax increases; the budget also includes a 40% business rates relief for hospitality but excludes ...
Scottish Budget 2024: Higher Taxes for Thousands, Increased Benefits Spending
The 2024 Scottish Budget freezes higher income tax thresholds, impacting tens of thousands of taxpayers, while increasing benefits spending by £800 million and potentially allowing for unlimited council tax increases; the budget also includes a 40% business rates relief for hospitality but excludes ...
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52% Bias Score
Australia's Housing Crisis, Migration Lag, and US CEO Assassination
Over 160 Australian readers detail their struggles due to the housing crisis; a study shows Australia's migration recovery is lagging; and the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in Manhattan.
Australia's Housing Crisis, Migration Lag, and US CEO Assassination
Over 160 Australian readers detail their struggles due to the housing crisis; a study shows Australia's migration recovery is lagging; and the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in Manhattan.
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24% Bias Score
Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years
New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.
Ancient Alaskan Dog Bones Push Back Human-Canine Coexistence Timeline by 2,000 Years
New research analyzing ancient canine bones in Alaska suggests humans and dogs coexisted around 10,000 BC, 2,000 years earlier than previously thought; salmon protein traces found in the bones indicate humans fed the dogs, supporting domestication.
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28% Bias Score
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over $400 Million Migrant Spending Amid Budget Crisis
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced furious residents at a town hall over his $400 million spending on migrant services, amid a $1 billion city budget deficit, and a failed attempt to raise property taxes to cover the costs.
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over $400 Million Migrant Spending Amid Budget Crisis
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced furious residents at a town hall over his $400 million spending on migrant services, amid a $1 billion city budget deficit, and a failed attempt to raise property taxes to cover the costs.
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60% Bias Score
Ocasio-Cortez Eyes Top House Oversight Committee Post Amid 2028 White House Speculation
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is considering a bid to lead House Democrats on the Oversight Committee, a move seen as potentially positioning her for a future presidential run, as Democrats prepare for challenges under Republican control of Congress.
Ocasio-Cortez Eyes Top House Oversight Committee Post Amid 2028 White House Speculation
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is considering a bid to lead House Democrats on the Oversight Committee, a move seen as potentially positioning her for a future presidential run, as Democrats prepare for challenges under Republican control of Congress.
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44% Bias Score
Brian May Recovers From Stroke, Resumes Playing Guitar
Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a stroke in September 2023, temporarily losing arm function; however, his wife Anita Dobson reports his condition has now stabilized, and he has resumed playing musical instruments.
Brian May Recovers From Stroke, Resumes Playing Guitar
Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a stroke in September 2023, temporarily losing arm function; however, his wife Anita Dobson reports his condition has now stabilized, and he has resumed playing musical instruments.
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12% Bias Score