December 2024
January 2025
First U.S. Human Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Flock
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. linked to a backyard flock in Louisiana; the patient is hospitalized, and the source of exposure is under investigation.
First U.S. Human Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Flock
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. linked to a backyard flock in Louisiana; the patient is hospitalized, and the source of exposure is under investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Warplanes Fly Near Alaska, Prompting NORAD Response
Four Russian warplanes flew near Alaskan airspace on Tuesday, prompting a response from NORAD, marking the latest incident involving Russian aircraft off the coast of Alaska, though the planes remained in international airspace within the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Russian Warplanes Fly Near Alaska, Prompting NORAD Response
Four Russian warplanes flew near Alaskan airspace on Tuesday, prompting a response from NORAD, marking the latest incident involving Russian aircraft off the coast of Alaska, though the planes remained in international airspace within the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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48% Bias Score
Russia Condemns US Sanctions Against Cuba
Russia strongly condemns the US decision to keep Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling it an illegal and cruel pressure tactic that violates UN principles and aims to economically suffocate the independent nation; Russia supports the immediate lifting of the US embargo on Cuba.
Russia Condemns US Sanctions Against Cuba
Russia strongly condemns the US decision to keep Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling it an illegal and cruel pressure tactic that violates UN principles and aims to economically suffocate the independent nation; Russia supports the immediate lifting of the US embargo on Cuba.
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52% Bias Score
House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee will release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz's conduct after the House adjourns, following an internal debate and despite Gaetz's claim of an unfair process. The report investigates multiple allegations of misconduct, including sexual misconduct and financial impropri...
House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee will release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz's conduct after the House adjourns, following an internal debate and despite Gaetz's claim of an unfair process. The report investigates multiple allegations of misconduct, including sexual misconduct and financial impropri...
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
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36% Bias Score
Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Biden's Transgender Healthcare Policy
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Texas doctors challenging the Biden administration's policy protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination, ruling the doctors lacked standing to sue because they hadn't violated the policy and faced no enforcement threat; this...
Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Biden's Transgender Healthcare Policy
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Texas doctors challenging the Biden administration's policy protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination, ruling the doctors lacked standing to sue because they hadn't violated the policy and faced no enforcement threat; this...
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68% Bias Score
Biden Report Warns of Soaring Energy Costs if LNG Export Moratorium Lifted
A Biden administration report warns that lifting the LNG export moratorium could raise U.S. energy prices by 30% and increase emissions by 1.5 gigatons by 2050, prompting industry pushback and criticism from environmental groups, while President-elect Trump intends to reverse the ban.
Biden Report Warns of Soaring Energy Costs if LNG Export Moratorium Lifted
A Biden administration report warns that lifting the LNG export moratorium could raise U.S. energy prices by 30% and increase emissions by 1.5 gigatons by 2050, prompting industry pushback and criticism from environmental groups, while President-elect Trump intends to reverse the ban.
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40% Bias Score
Stopgap Funding Bill Passes, Includes $110.4 Billion in Disaster Aid and Controversial Add-Ons
A three-month government funding bill, exceeding initial plans, includes $110.4 billion in disaster aid, RFK stadium jurisdiction transfer to D.C., Baltimore bridge rebuilding funds, a Congressional pay raise, and various health care and consumer protection measures, causing internal GOP dissent.
Stopgap Funding Bill Passes, Includes $110.4 Billion in Disaster Aid and Controversial Add-Ons
A three-month government funding bill, exceeding initial plans, includes $110.4 billion in disaster aid, RFK stadium jurisdiction transfer to D.C., Baltimore bridge rebuilding funds, a Congressional pay raise, and various health care and consumer protection measures, causing internal GOP dissent.
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48% Bias Score
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Faces Terrorism Charges
New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowed to extradite Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on December 4th, after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg added terrorism charges to the indictment on December 13th, citing a law enacted post-9/11.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Faces Terrorism Charges
New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowed to extradite Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on December 4th, after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg added terrorism charges to the indictment on December 13th, citing a law enacted post-9/11.
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52% Bias Score
Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise in Human Patient
Towana Looney, a patient with kidney failure, received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health and is recovering well, exceeding previous survival rates of similar procedures and raising hope for a potential solution to the organ shortage.
Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Transplant Shows Promise in Human Patient
Towana Looney, a patient with kidney failure, received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health and is recovering well, exceeding previous survival rates of similar procedures and raising hope for a potential solution to the organ shortage.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son, Faces Democratic Backlash
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on December 1st, despite previously stating he would not interfere with the Justice Department's investigation; this decision has drawn criticism from fellow Democrats, including Senator Amy Klobuchar and Governor Jared Polis, raising concerns about po...
Biden Pardons Son, Faces Democratic Backlash
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on December 1st, despite previously stating he would not interfere with the Justice Department's investigation; this decision has drawn criticism from fellow Democrats, including Senator Amy Klobuchar and Governor Jared Polis, raising concerns about po...
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48% Bias Score
EPA Approves California's Gas Car Ban, Facing Likely Reversal
The EPA approved California's request to ban new gasoline car sales by 2035 and enforce stricter vehicle emission standards; however, the incoming Trump administration plans to reverse this decision, creating a potential legal battle.
EPA Approves California's Gas Car Ban, Facing Likely Reversal
The EPA approved California's request to ban new gasoline car sales by 2035 and enforce stricter vehicle emission standards; however, the incoming Trump administration plans to reverse this decision, creating a potential legal battle.
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48% Bias Score