December 2024
January 2025
"Netanyahu Testifies in Long-Running Corruption Trial"
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his testimony today in a corruption trial that has lasted over four years, facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. He claims his actions were in service to Israel's defense, while critics point to a significant disconnect between this d...
"Netanyahu Testifies in Long-Running Corruption Trial"
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his testimony today in a corruption trial that has lasted over four years, facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. He claims his actions were in service to Israel's defense, while critics point to a significant disconnect between this d...
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40% Bias Score
"San Diego County Expands Sanctuary Policy, Defying Expected Trump Deportation Push"
"San Diego County voted to further block cooperation with federal immigration authorities, exceeding California's sanctuary law, prohibiting assistance to ICE, including access to individuals or facilities, and sharing incarceration information; this move was criticized by a local Republican as enda...
"San Diego County Expands Sanctuary Policy, Defying Expected Trump Deportation Push"
"San Diego County voted to further block cooperation with federal immigration authorities, exceeding California's sanctuary law, prohibiting assistance to ICE, including access to individuals or facilities, and sharing incarceration information; this move was criticized by a local Republican as enda...
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56% Bias Score
Climate Change Drives 70% Surge in Arabica Coffee Bean Prices
Arabica coffee bean prices jumped 70% in 2023 to \$3.50 per pound—the highest since 1977—due to climate change-related events that diminished crop yields in Brazil and Vietnam, impacting coffee prices for consumers and businesses.
Climate Change Drives 70% Surge in Arabica Coffee Bean Prices
Arabica coffee bean prices jumped 70% in 2023 to \$3.50 per pound—the highest since 1977—due to climate change-related events that diminished crop yields in Brazil and Vietnam, impacting coffee prices for consumers and businesses.
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32% Bias Score
Ohio Supreme Court Overturns $650 Million Opioid Judgment
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a $650 million judgment against CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart in an opioid lawsuit, ruling that state law prohibits counties from using public nuisance claims against pharmaceutical companies; this decision may affect similar cases nationwide.
Ohio Supreme Court Overturns $650 Million Opioid Judgment
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a $650 million judgment against CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart in an opioid lawsuit, ruling that state law prohibits counties from using public nuisance claims against pharmaceutical companies; this decision may affect similar cases nationwide.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Promises Expedited Permits for Billion-Dollar Energy Projects, Sparking Environmental Concerns
President-elect Trump announced expedited federal permits for energy projects over $1 billion, prompting criticism for potentially violating the National Environmental Policy Act and prioritizing corporate interests. A bipartisan permitting reform bill is pending, seeking to balance economic growth ...
Trump Promises Expedited Permits for Billion-Dollar Energy Projects, Sparking Environmental Concerns
President-elect Trump announced expedited federal permits for energy projects over $1 billion, prompting criticism for potentially violating the National Environmental Policy Act and prioritizing corporate interests. A bipartisan permitting reform bill is pending, seeking to balance economic growth ...
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52% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks ACA Health Coverage for "Dreamers" in 19 States
A federal judge temporarily blocked Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance access for "Dreamers" in 19 states, impacting an estimated 147,000 immigrants following a lawsuit by Republican attorneys general, pending trial.
Federal Judge Blocks ACA Health Coverage for "Dreamers" in 19 States
A federal judge temporarily blocked Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance access for "Dreamers" in 19 states, impacting an estimated 147,000 immigrants following a lawsuit by Republican attorneys general, pending trial.
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64% Bias Score
Hope for Release of US Journalist Held Captive in Syria
Austin Tice, a US journalist captured in Syria in August 2012, offers hope for his return as his family cites proof of life and increased efforts to locate him amid the fall of the Assad regime.
Hope for Release of US Journalist Held Captive in Syria
Austin Tice, a US journalist captured in Syria in August 2012, offers hope for his return as his family cites proof of life and increased efforts to locate him amid the fall of the Assad regime.
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40% Bias Score
UPenn Professor Faces Backlash for Celebrating CEO's Murder
Following the murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, a University of Pennsylvania professor, Julia Alekseyeva, appeared to celebrate the suspect online, prompting outrage and the subsequent privatization of her social media accounts; this incident highlights broader societal frustrations wit...
UPenn Professor Faces Backlash for Celebrating CEO's Murder
Following the murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, a University of Pennsylvania professor, Julia Alekseyeva, appeared to celebrate the suspect online, prompting outrage and the subsequent privatization of her social media accounts; this incident highlights broader societal frustrations wit...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Guilfoyle, Barrack, and Johnson as Ambassadors
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack as ambassadors to Greece and Turkey, and Ronald Johnson to Mexico; all require Senate confirmation. Barrack, acquitted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent, and Guilfoyle, engaged to Trump's son...
Trump Nominates Guilfoyle, Barrack, and Johnson as Ambassadors
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle and Tom Barrack as ambassadors to Greece and Turkey, and Ronald Johnson to Mexico; all require Senate confirmation. Barrack, acquitted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent, and Guilfoyle, engaged to Trump's son...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Announces Key Administrative Appointments, Signaling 'America First' Focus
President-elect Trump announced key administrative appointments, including Jacob Helberg as Under Secretary of State and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece, signaling a focus on economic nationalism and strengthening international ties aligned with his 'America First' policy. Additional appo...
Trump Announces Key Administrative Appointments, Signaling 'America First' Focus
President-elect Trump announced key administrative appointments, including Jacob Helberg as Under Secretary of State and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece, signaling a focus on economic nationalism and strengthening international ties aligned with his 'America First' policy. Additional appo...
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68% Bias Score
Trump Allies' Pressure Campaign Shifts Senate Republicans' Stance on Cabinet Picks
A pressure campaign by Donald Trump allies influenced several Republican senators to reconsider their opposition to his Cabinet picks, notably Pete Hegseth for Pentagon chief, demonstrating Trump's considerable power over the party's base and raising concerns about future Senate confirmations.
Trump Allies' Pressure Campaign Shifts Senate Republicans' Stance on Cabinet Picks
A pressure campaign by Donald Trump allies influenced several Republican senators to reconsider their opposition to his Cabinet picks, notably Pete Hegseth for Pentagon chief, demonstrating Trump's considerable power over the party's base and raising concerns about future Senate confirmations.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump's Contradictory Messages to Europe on Defense Spending
Following his re-election, Donald Trump issued seemingly contradictory messages to Europe: while initially amicable, he later warned of reduced US military support unless European nations substantially increase defense spending, highlighting the disparity between their current budgets and his expect...
Trump's Contradictory Messages to Europe on Defense Spending
Following his re-election, Donald Trump issued seemingly contradictory messages to Europe: while initially amicable, he later warned of reduced US military support unless European nations substantially increase defense spending, highlighting the disparity between their current budgets and his expect...
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44% Bias Score