December 2024
January 2025
NAB CEO Optimistic About 2025 Despite Legal Challenges and Fossil Fuel Financing Concerns
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine expressed confidence in Australia's economic outlook for 2025, citing interest rate cuts and a strong jobs market, while facing legal action for allegedly failing vulnerable customers and shareholders rejecting a resolution to curb fossil fuel financing.
NAB CEO Optimistic About 2025 Despite Legal Challenges and Fossil Fuel Financing Concerns
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine expressed confidence in Australia's economic outlook for 2025, citing interest rate cuts and a strong jobs market, while facing legal action for allegedly failing vulnerable customers and shareholders rejecting a resolution to curb fossil fuel financing.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Victoria Launches Crackdown on Construction Crime
Victoria is implementing a new alliance to combat crime on government construction sites, requiring builders to report suspected criminal conduct and strengthening the Labour Hire Authority after a review exposed deep-seated problems; the government says stronger interventions may still be needed.
Victoria Launches Crackdown on Construction Crime
Victoria is implementing a new alliance to combat crime on government construction sites, requiring builders to report suspected criminal conduct and strengthening the Labour Hire Authority after a review exposed deep-seated problems; the government says stronger interventions may still be needed.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Gauteng's Water Crisis: A Multi-Level Failure
Gauteng, South Africa's water crisis stems from aging infrastructure, high non-revenue water (46% in Johannesburg), and unpaid bills from state entities (R18.6 billion owed) and consumers, creating a vicious cycle hindering effective solutions.
Gauteng's Water Crisis: A Multi-Level Failure
Gauteng, South Africa's water crisis stems from aging infrastructure, high non-revenue water (46% in Johannesburg), and unpaid bills from state entities (R18.6 billion owed) and consumers, creating a vicious cycle hindering effective solutions.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Indiana Executes Man Convicted of Quadruple Murder
Indiana carried out its first execution in 15 years on Wednesday, putting to death Joseph Corcoran, 49, for the 1997 murders of four people, including his brother and sister's fiancé; the execution, the 24th in the U.S. this year, was conducted without media witnesses, as allowed by state law.
Indiana Executes Man Convicted of Quadruple Murder
Indiana carried out its first execution in 15 years on Wednesday, putting to death Joseph Corcoran, 49, for the 1997 murders of four people, including his brother and sister's fiancé; the execution, the 24th in the U.S. this year, was conducted without media witnesses, as allowed by state law.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Baltimore County Mass Shooting: One Dead, Nine Injured in Targeted Attack
A mass shooting near a funeral home in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland, left one dead and nine injured Tuesday night; police say the shooting was targeted and are investigating.
Baltimore County Mass Shooting: One Dead, Nine Injured in Targeted Attack
A mass shooting near a funeral home in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland, left one dead and nine injured Tuesday night; police say the shooting was targeted and are investigating.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott
In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...
Chad Elections: Ruling Party Campaign vs. Opposition Boycott
In Chad's December 29th elections, the ruling MPS party is campaigning with rallies and distributing gifts, while the opposition GCAP coalition is boycotting, citing past irregularities and calling the election an "electoral coup." The opposition plans to monitor voting and appeal to the African Cou...
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, exceeding September's three-and-a-half-year low of 1.7%, driven by rising energy prices, a tight labor market, and recent government spending increases; the Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates in December.
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, exceeding September's three-and-a-half-year low of 1.7%, driven by rising energy prices, a tight labor market, and recent government spending increases; the Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates in December.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Yankees Acquire Williams, Holmes Joins Mets as Starter
The New York Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin, while Clay Holmes signed a three-year deal with the New York Mets to transition from relief pitching to a starting role.
Yankees Acquire Williams, Holmes Joins Mets as Starter
The New York Yankees acquired closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin, while Clay Holmes signed a three-year deal with the New York Mets to transition from relief pitching to a starting role.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Biden Admin Awards PG&E $15 Billion Loan Amidst Soaring Rate Hikes
The Biden administration awarded PG&E a record-breaking $15 billion low-interest loan for infrastructure improvements, amidst significant ratepayer bill increases (up to 400% for some) and four rate hikes in 2024 alone, with another pending.
Biden Admin Awards PG&E $15 Billion Loan Amidst Soaring Rate Hikes
The Biden administration awarded PG&E a record-breaking $15 billion low-interest loan for infrastructure improvements, amidst significant ratepayer bill increases (up to 400% for some) and four rate hikes in 2024 alone, with another pending.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Baltimore County Funeral Home Shooting Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured
A mass shooting near a Baltimore County funeral home left one dead and nine injured Tuesday night; police believe the shooting was targeted and isolated.
Baltimore County Funeral Home Shooting Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured
A mass shooting near a Baltimore County funeral home left one dead and nine injured Tuesday night; police believe the shooting was targeted and isolated.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Indiana Executes Joseph Corcoran After 15-Year Hiatus
Indiana carried out its first execution in 15 years on Wednesday, putting to death Joseph Corcoran, 49, who was convicted of the 1997 murders of four people, including his brother and sister's fiancé; the execution, conducted at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, lasted eight minutes and was...
Indiana Executes Joseph Corcoran After 15-Year Hiatus
Indiana carried out its first execution in 15 years on Wednesday, putting to death Joseph Corcoran, 49, who was convicted of the 1997 murders of four people, including his brother and sister's fiancé; the execution, conducted at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, lasted eight minutes and was...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Flintshire Council Funding Cut Threatens Closure of Disability Support Center
The Clocktower, a non-profit supporting 134 disabled individuals over 16 in Mostyn, Flintshire, faces closure due to a 4% funding shortfall by Flintshire council, forcing it to cut free transport, impacting families who rely on its specialized care.
Flintshire Council Funding Cut Threatens Closure of Disability Support Center
The Clocktower, a non-profit supporting 134 disabled individuals over 16 in Mostyn, Flintshire, faces closure due to a 4% funding shortfall by Flintshire council, forcing it to cut free transport, impacting families who rely on its specialized care.
Progress
40% Bias Score