December 2024
January 2025
Mangione Retains High-Profile Attorney Amidst Murder Charges
Luigi Mangione, 26, of a prominent Baltimore family, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, along with multiple weapons and forgery charges in both states; his legal defense is being funded through crowdfunding despite GoFundMe re...
Mangione Retains High-Profile Attorney Amidst Murder Charges
Luigi Mangione, 26, of a prominent Baltimore family, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, along with multiple weapons and forgery charges in both states; his legal defense is being funded through crowdfunding despite GoFundMe re...
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36% Bias Score
Indonesia to Repatriate Filipino Death Row Inmate
Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso, convicted in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2010, will be repatriated to the Philippines before Christmas after a decade-long legal battle, exposing how she was duped by a criminal syndicate and highlighting the complex dynamics of international drug sm...
Indonesia to Repatriate Filipino Death Row Inmate
Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso, convicted in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2010, will be repatriated to the Philippines before Christmas after a decade-long legal battle, exposing how she was duped by a criminal syndicate and highlighting the complex dynamics of international drug sm...
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48% Bias Score
Kennedy: Optimistic Outlook for Northern Ireland Under Trump's Second Term
Joe Kennedy, the outgoing US special envoy to Northern Ireland, expressed confidence in the region's future under President Trump's second term, praising the collaborative efforts of Northern Ireland's leaders and highlighting opportunities for international investment. His two-year term ended on Ja...
Kennedy: Optimistic Outlook for Northern Ireland Under Trump's Second Term
Joe Kennedy, the outgoing US special envoy to Northern Ireland, expressed confidence in the region's future under President Trump's second term, praising the collaborative efforts of Northern Ireland's leaders and highlighting opportunities for international investment. His two-year term ended on Ja...
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48% Bias Score
Bird Strike Forces American Airlines Flight to Make Emergency Landing at JFK
A bird strike caused a brief engine fire on American Airlines flight 190 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte on Thursday evening, forcing an emergency landing at JFK Airport; all passengers and crew were safe.
Bird Strike Forces American Airlines Flight to Make Emergency Landing at JFK
A bird strike caused a brief engine fire on American Airlines flight 190 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte on Thursday evening, forcing an emergency landing at JFK Airport; all passengers and crew were safe.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish PP Unexpectedly Agrees to Valencian Debt Relief
Following a government proposal for debt relief, the Spanish Popular Party initially rejected bilateral write-offs but unexpectedly agreed to a debt relief only for the Valencian Community after a proposal by the President of Madrid, creating divisions within the party.
Spanish PP Unexpectedly Agrees to Valencian Debt Relief
Following a government proposal for debt relief, the Spanish Popular Party initially rejected bilateral write-offs but unexpectedly agreed to a debt relief only for the Valencian Community after a proposal by the President of Madrid, creating divisions within the party.
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60% Bias Score
Spanish Transport Ministry Clears Construction Firms of Bribery Allegations in Preliminary Report
Spain's Ministry of Transport released a preliminary report clearing ten construction companies of bribery allegations related to 17 ADIF and Adif-Alta Velocidad contracts, finding no evidence of irregularities in the bidding processes. A second report on highway contracts is forthcoming.
Spanish Transport Ministry Clears Construction Firms of Bribery Allegations in Preliminary Report
Spain's Ministry of Transport released a preliminary report clearing ten construction companies of bribery allegations related to 17 ADIF and Adif-Alta Velocidad contracts, finding no evidence of irregularities in the bidding processes. A second report on highway contracts is forthcoming.
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36% Bias Score
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Hires Prominent Lawyer
Luigi Mangione, suspected of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in Manhattan, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday, January 8th, after a McDonald's customer identified him. He is charged with five counts, including murder, and his new lawyer, former Manhattan p...
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Hires Prominent Lawyer
Luigi Mangione, suspected of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in Manhattan, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday, January 8th, after a McDonald's customer identified him. He is charged with five counts, including murder, and his new lawyer, former Manhattan p...
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36% Bias Score
Storm Darragh Causes Widespread Damage Across Wales
Storm Darragh, which hit Wales last weekend with winds up to 93mph, caused widespread damage, leaving 95,000 homes without power and damaging roads and forests, with NRW closing forests to the public for repairs.
Storm Darragh Causes Widespread Damage Across Wales
Storm Darragh, which hit Wales last weekend with winds up to 93mph, caused widespread damage, leaving 95,000 homes without power and damaging roads and forests, with NRW closing forests to the public for repairs.
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24% Bias Score
Greek Therapy Horses Face Funding Crisis After Pandemic
In Athens, Greece, Gentle Carousel Greece, founded in 2014, utilizes six miniature therapy horses to provide emotional support to over 12,000 children and adults in various settings; however, the organization faces financial difficulties due to the pandemic.
Greek Therapy Horses Face Funding Crisis After Pandemic
In Athens, Greece, Gentle Carousel Greece, founded in 2014, utilizes six miniature therapy horses to provide emotional support to over 12,000 children and adults in various settings; however, the organization faces financial difficulties due to the pandemic.
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48% Bias Score
Cava Sales Drop 21 Million Bottles Amidst Three-Year Drought
The 2024 cava harvest in Spain's Penedès region is down to 219 million kilos of grapes due to a three-year drought, resulting in a projected 21 million bottle sales decrease to 149 million, partially offset by increased prices (10% in Spain, 20% in exports).
Cava Sales Drop 21 Million Bottles Amidst Three-Year Drought
The 2024 cava harvest in Spain's Penedès region is down to 219 million kilos of grapes due to a three-year drought, resulting in a projected 21 million bottle sales decrease to 149 million, partially offset by increased prices (10% in Spain, 20% in exports).
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28% Bias Score
Spain Renews Push for Catalan, Galician, Basque as EU Co-Official Languages
Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares is again requesting that Catalan, Galician, and Basque become co-official EU languages, sending a letter to the Polish presidency; this follows accusations by Junts leader Carles Puigdemont of broken promises regarding Catalan.
Spain Renews Push for Catalan, Galician, Basque as EU Co-Official Languages
Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares is again requesting that Catalan, Galician, and Basque become co-official EU languages, sending a letter to the Polish presidency; this follows accusations by Junts leader Carles Puigdemont of broken promises regarding Catalan.
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40% Bias Score
Harrods Faces Major Strike During Peak Holiday Season
Over 350 Harrods employees in London will strike from December 20-22 and on Boxing Day (December 26), impacting peak sales, due to the refusal of Harrods management to negotiate better pay and working conditions, according to their union, UVW.
Harrods Faces Major Strike During Peak Holiday Season
Over 350 Harrods employees in London will strike from December 20-22 and on Boxing Day (December 26), impacting peak sales, due to the refusal of Harrods management to negotiate better pay and working conditions, according to their union, UVW.
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56% Bias Score