December 2024
January 2025
Nigerian Helicopter Crash Highlights Safety Violations
A Sikorsky helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed off Bonny Finima, Nigeria, on October 24, 2024, killing eight; the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau's preliminary report revealed the aircraft lacked a mandatory Flight Data Recorder (FDR), violating Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations,...
Nigerian Helicopter Crash Highlights Safety Violations
A Sikorsky helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation crashed off Bonny Finima, Nigeria, on October 24, 2024, killing eight; the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau's preliminary report revealed the aircraft lacked a mandatory Flight Data Recorder (FDR), violating Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations,...
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32% Bias Score
Utah Family of Five Found Dead in Apparent Homicide
Five members of a Utah family were found dead in their home Tuesday, with a 17-year-old family member found injured from a gunshot wound; police are investigating the deaths as homicides, but believe the violence was contained to the home.
Utah Family of Five Found Dead in Apparent Homicide
Five members of a Utah family were found dead in their home Tuesday, with a 17-year-old family member found injured from a gunshot wound; police are investigating the deaths as homicides, but believe the violence was contained to the home.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Reassures Public Amidst Increased East Coast Drone Sightings
President Biden reassured the public that recent increased drone sightings on the East Coast pose no immediate threat, despite numerous reports and calls for more information from officials and the public; federal agencies stated that the sightings are not unusual and do not pose a national security...
Biden Reassures Public Amidst Increased East Coast Drone Sightings
President Biden reassured the public that recent increased drone sightings on the East Coast pose no immediate threat, despite numerous reports and calls for more information from officials and the public; federal agencies stated that the sightings are not unusual and do not pose a national security...
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48% Bias Score
Brazil's Vira-Lata Caramelo: From Street Dog to National Icon
Brazil's caramel-colored stray dogs, or "vira-lata caramelos," are experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by online trends, a Netflix film, and proposed legislation to recognize them as cultural icons, reflecting Brazil's resilience and challenging its historical "mongrel complex.
Brazil's Vira-Lata Caramelo: From Street Dog to National Icon
Brazil's caramel-colored stray dogs, or "vira-lata caramelos," are experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by online trends, a Netflix film, and proposed legislation to recognize them as cultural icons, reflecting Brazil's resilience and challenging its historical "mongrel complex.
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48% Bias Score
Parisian Rental Scam Highlights Booking.com Vulnerability
A 23-year-old Parisian job seeker, Judith C., was nearly scammed out of \u20ac1,650 by a fraudulent rental listing that appeared legitimate due to the use of Booking.com; however, Booking.com confirmed that the listing was not theirs.
Parisian Rental Scam Highlights Booking.com Vulnerability
A 23-year-old Parisian job seeker, Judith C., was nearly scammed out of \u20ac1,650 by a fraudulent rental listing that appeared legitimate due to the use of Booking.com; however, Booking.com confirmed that the listing was not theirs.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Shortens Schufa Negative Entry Storage Time
Starting January 1st, 2025, Germany's Schufa credit agency will reduce the storage time for single overdue payments from 36 to 18 months if the debt is paid within 100 days of a reminder, potentially benefiting approximately 120,000 consumers initially.
Germany Shortens Schufa Negative Entry Storage Time
Starting January 1st, 2025, Germany's Schufa credit agency will reduce the storage time for single overdue payments from 36 to 18 months if the debt is paid within 100 days of a reminder, potentially benefiting approximately 120,000 consumers initially.
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40% Bias Score
Grubhub to Pay $25 Million to Settle Deceptive Practices Allegations
Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle allegations of deceptive business practices, including misleading customers about costs, deceiving drivers, and listing restaurants without consent; the company denies wrongdoing but will make platform changes and remove unaffiliated restaurants.
Grubhub to Pay $25 Million to Settle Deceptive Practices Allegations
Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle allegations of deceptive business practices, including misleading customers about costs, deceiving drivers, and listing restaurants without consent; the company denies wrongdoing but will make platform changes and remove unaffiliated restaurants.
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44% Bias Score
Mass Shooting in Towson, Maryland, Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured
A mass shooting in Towson, Maryland, on Tuesday night resulted in one death and nine injuries following a fiery vehicle crash near a funeral home on Loch Raven Boulevard; police are investigating.
Mass Shooting in Towson, Maryland, Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured
A mass shooting in Towson, Maryland, on Tuesday night resulted in one death and nine injuries following a fiery vehicle crash near a funeral home on Loch Raven Boulevard; police are investigating.
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32% Bias Score
Democratic Senators Oppose Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination
Democratic senators are urging President-elect Trump to withdraw Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and his past comments against women in combat, despite Hegseth denying wrongdoing and the lack of charges filed in the 2017 sexual a...
Democratic Senators Oppose Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination
Democratic senators are urging President-elect Trump to withdraw Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and his past comments against women in combat, despite Hegseth denying wrongdoing and the lack of charges filed in the 2017 sexual a...
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52% Bias Score
Vinicius Jr. Wins FIFA Best Men's Player Award
Vinicius Jr. won the FIFA Best Men's Player award for his pivotal role in Real Madrid's Champions League and La Liga victories during the 2023-24 season, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists, marking his first FIFA Best win, while Aitana Bonmati won the women's award.
Vinicius Jr. Wins FIFA Best Men's Player Award
Vinicius Jr. won the FIFA Best Men's Player award for his pivotal role in Real Madrid's Champions League and La Liga victories during the 2023-24 season, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists, marking his first FIFA Best win, while Aitana Bonmati won the women's award.
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32% Bias Score
German Rents Rise Amid Falling Property Prices, Housing Shortage Persists
German rents rose by four percent in 2024, while purchase prices dropped five percent on average, but remain significantly higher than in 2010; low vacancy rates indicate a persistent housing shortage.
German Rents Rise Amid Falling Property Prices, Housing Shortage Persists
German rents rose by four percent in 2024, while purchase prices dropped five percent on average, but remain significantly higher than in 2010; low vacancy rates indicate a persistent housing shortage.
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36% Bias Score
Mental Stimulation Shown to Significantly Benefit Brain Health
A study from Neuroscience News shows that engaging in mentally stimulating activities like reading and crafts is significantly better for brain health than watching TV or playing video games; 45% of dementia cases are potentially preventable through lifestyle changes.
Mental Stimulation Shown to Significantly Benefit Brain Health
A study from Neuroscience News shows that engaging in mentally stimulating activities like reading and crafts is significantly better for brain health than watching TV or playing video games; 45% of dementia cases are potentially preventable through lifestyle changes.
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64% Bias Score