December 2024
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Putin to Ask Assad for Help in Locating Missing American Journalist
Following a letter from Austin Tice's mother, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would ask former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for help in locating the missing American journalist, who disappeared in Damascus in August 2012, though he expressed skepticism about the effort's success; the US...
Putin to Ask Assad for Help in Locating Missing American Journalist
Following a letter from Austin Tice's mother, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would ask former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for help in locating the missing American journalist, who disappeared in Damascus in August 2012, though he expressed skepticism about the effort's success; the US...
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44% Bias Score
Top Aide to NYC Mayor Adams Charged in \$100,000 Bribery Scheme
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, was charged with bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy alongside three others for a \"quid pro quo\" scheme involving over \$100,000 in benefits allegedly received in exchange for influencing city decisions; all pleaded not guilty.
Top Aide to NYC Mayor Adams Charged in \$100,000 Bribery Scheme
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, was charged with bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy alongside three others for a \"quid pro quo\" scheme involving over \$100,000 in benefits allegedly received in exchange for influencing city decisions; all pleaded not guilty.
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52% Bias Score
Former NYC Advisor Surrenders on Bribery Charges
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams's chief advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, surrendered Thursday with her son and two real estate investors on bribery and money laundering charges, allegedly involving a $100,000 scheme for favors including construction permits and a visa.
Former NYC Advisor Surrenders on Bribery Charges
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams's chief advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, surrendered Thursday with her son and two real estate investors on bribery and money laundering charges, allegedly involving a $100,000 scheme for favors including construction permits and a visa.
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44% Bias Score
Manchin Predicts No Shutdown, Debt Ceiling to Remain
Senator Joe Manchin predicts Congress will avoid a government shutdown before the deadline but will not eliminate the debt ceiling, despite President-elect Trump's demand, due to insufficient bipartisan support; the Senate will support whatever the House passes.
Manchin Predicts No Shutdown, Debt Ceiling to Remain
Senator Joe Manchin predicts Congress will avoid a government shutdown before the deadline but will not eliminate the debt ceiling, despite President-elect Trump's demand, due to insufficient bipartisan support; the Senate will support whatever the House passes.
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36% Bias Score
Severe Malaria Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens
A severe malaria outbreak in Kwango province, DRC, has killed at least 37 and sickened 592, according to the Africa CDC, although local authorities reported a higher death toll. The outbreak, initially a mystery labeled \"Disease X,\" disproportionately affects children under 5 and highlights challe...
Severe Malaria Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens
A severe malaria outbreak in Kwango province, DRC, has killed at least 37 and sickened 592, according to the Africa CDC, although local authorities reported a higher death toll. The outbreak, initially a mystery labeled \"Disease X,\" disproportionately affects children under 5 and highlights challe...
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32% Bias Score
Tinder Faces Lawsuit over Alleged Misuse of User Data
A Dutch foundation sued Tinder in Amsterdam, alleging the dating app illegally collected and shared users' sensitive data—including sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and interests—with advertisers, violating Dutch and EU privacy laws; Tinder denies the allegations.
Tinder Faces Lawsuit over Alleged Misuse of User Data
A Dutch foundation sued Tinder in Amsterdam, alleging the dating app illegally collected and shared users' sensitive data—including sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and interests—with advertisers, violating Dutch and EU privacy laws; Tinder denies the allegations.
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52% Bias Score
US Announces $200 Million in Aid for Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan during his likely final UN trip, addressing the ongoing conflict's dire humanitarian crisis. An additional $30 million is slated for supporting civilian voices in Sudan's transition to democratic governance, bring...
US Announces $200 Million in Aid for Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan during his likely final UN trip, addressing the ongoing conflict's dire humanitarian crisis. An additional $30 million is slated for supporting civilian voices in Sudan's transition to democratic governance, bring...
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44% Bias Score
Krypto Steals the Show in "Superman" Teaser Trailer
The teaser trailer for James Gunn's "Superman" reboot, released Thursday, features David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Superdog in a prominent role, generating significant social media buzz.
Krypto Steals the Show in "Superman" Teaser Trailer
The teaser trailer for James Gunn's "Superman" reboot, released Thursday, features David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Superdog in a prominent role, generating significant social media buzz.
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28% Bias Score
ICE Deportations Surge to Near Trump-Era Levels Amidst Resource Constraints and Record Non-Detained Docket
In Fiscal Year 2024, ICE deported 271,484 illegal immigrants to 192 countries, a significant increase from previous years, despite resource constraints due to the migrant crisis; this included 237 known or suspected terrorists, however only 47,000 were arrested in the interior, and 7.7 million illeg...
ICE Deportations Surge to Near Trump-Era Levels Amidst Resource Constraints and Record Non-Detained Docket
In Fiscal Year 2024, ICE deported 271,484 illegal immigrants to 192 countries, a significant increase from previous years, despite resource constraints due to the migrant crisis; this included 237 known or suspected terrorists, however only 47,000 were arrested in the interior, and 7.7 million illeg...
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64% Bias Score
Amazon Settles OSHA Workplace Safety Case for $145,000
OSHA and Amazon settled allegations of hazardous workplace conditions, resulting in a $145,000 penalty for Amazon, mandatory corporate-wide ergonomic improvements, and increased OSHA oversight at ten facilities with high injury complaints, but not affecting the U.S. Attorney's Office investigation i...
Amazon Settles OSHA Workplace Safety Case for $145,000
OSHA and Amazon settled allegations of hazardous workplace conditions, resulting in a $145,000 penalty for Amazon, mandatory corporate-wide ergonomic improvements, and increased OSHA oversight at ten facilities with high injury complaints, but not affecting the U.S. Attorney's Office investigation i...
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40% Bias Score
UK to Recruit 450 Driving Examiners to Tackle Six-Month Test Wait Times
The UK government will recruit 450 driving examiners to reduce driving test wait times from an average of six months to seven weeks by December 2025, addressing a significant backlog and concerns about third-party websites reselling tests; however, driving instructors remain skeptical.
UK to Recruit 450 Driving Examiners to Tackle Six-Month Test Wait Times
The UK government will recruit 450 driving examiners to reduce driving test wait times from an average of six months to seven weeks by December 2025, addressing a significant backlog and concerns about third-party websites reselling tests; however, driving instructors remain skeptical.
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44% Bias Score
House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee will release its report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct before the end of the current Congress, reversing an earlier decision not to publish, despite opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson and Gaetz's departure from Congress. The report investigates numer...
House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee will release its report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct before the end of the current Congress, reversing an earlier decision not to publish, despite opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson and Gaetz's departure from Congress. The report investigates numer...
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52% Bias Score